Converting a Wired Alarm Into Wireless

[@twistwist777]

Sometimes the home developer (in new homes, if you choose to have it pre-installed by certain alarm company) requires the use of wired sensors because some of those sensors can be hidden in the windows and doors, including sliding doors… you don’t see them. So technically, and what I’m trying to say is wired sensors are not just OLD tech like you mention in the video, it has other purposes/motive as well.

[@vitorbueno4301]

Actually, they are old tech. But it doesn't mean it is useless. People tend to talk about old things like if they were necessarily worse than New.

[@Pw6872]

Great info, but after watching this video, I feel like I've drank a LOT of coffee. [Almost shaking!]

[@nathangalarmgrid5205]

It can be nerve wrecking getting in front of that camera, and we do like our coffee! Glad to hear you gained something, we love to hear it!

[@TheRealoldcar]

Love your presentation

[@kosmo1001]

Great video. I have a question on Alula RE508X translator that Brinks installed to monitor our home. So far this system is useless to us because of the constant false alarms, particularly on a zone that has two sensors wired in series. Brinks refuse to come to resolve the issue. All they want to do is selling us wireless sensors to replace the wired ones, which we didn’t want the first place. Since then I’ve replaced those 2 wired sensors and the false alarms seem to be more frequent, especially in night. My question is can I push the configure button on the translator to calibrate the sensors without affecting the wireless monitor setup? I don’t want to have to deal with Brinks again. Is there a solution to this false alarm issue? Thanks

[@Smithsarus]

Any info on upgrading a FAP SK5208 to a wireless satellite call out instead of a phone connection.

[@joao-joao]

Just remember that wireless can be remotely jammed, and if the signal goes to some remote location using wireless, it can be radio jammed.

[@clintmillent]

Any tutorial on how to connect sixc2wa converters for command panels?

[@joshuagriffin2807]

ADT command is locked out by ADT unless they provide you with the installer code.

[@clintmillent]

@@joshuagriffin2807??

[@DharmaSabha]

Well explained. Thanks

[@Z-Ack]

I just want my gemini to notify me via text msg through my wifi because i cant pay a monthly fee for monitoring.. its got a wireless doohicky on it but got no interface or signal i can detect from it.. dunno..

[@yeungwilliam2091]

What’s the transmission range between the 5800C2W and panel ? Do I need the 5881 receiver to accept the signal ?

[@dylanalarm_grid1038]

Most of the 5800 Series devices have a nominal transmitting range of about 200 feet. If you're using the 5800C2W for converting your wired system to wireless, the new panel should have a built in wireless receiver. If you're attempting to use the C2W with your wired system, as a zone expander of sorts, then you'll need a wireless receiver such as the 5881.

[@stephaniehron4025]

What converter do you recommend for a Bosch system?

[@joshuagriffin2807]

you can use any of the converters depending on what system you choose 16f is for the IQ4 319 the PROSIXC2W is for the PROA7 plus

[@stephaniehron4025]

I have a old Bosch D6412. 16 years old. Can this be converted ?

[@joshuagriffin2807]

it can the converters take the hardwired sensors and convert them to wireless. With bosh the wireless will not pull over.

[@donaldfennell971]

What no converter for Napco Gemini?

[@AlarmGrid]

There may be one, but we don't sell the Napco panels, so we're not familiar with it if there is one. The new PROA7PLUS panel offers a wireless to wireless converter, but Napco is not one of the manufacturers it works for. Napco uses 319.5MHz, but their serial number configuration is a bit different than any of the other wireless sensors. This may be why.

[@sherryjellison]

An ADT Tech came and "upgraded" our wired system because ADT said it was mandatory. Now my wired window and door sensors do not work. What type of converter do I need to ask for in order to further use my wired sensors?

[@sherryjellison]

@Gary Well, the keypad was changed to the ADT 'Command 7" touchscreen. Not sure what they changed in the panel in my closet :(

[@jeremyring3710]

ADTs converters only hold 8 zones so if you have more than 8 hardwire contacts then you'll need another converter

[@sherryjellison]

@@jeremyring3710 I have less than eight.

[@doricdave]

DIYers? You lost me at 3 mins 😆

[@ipcamtalk4314]

Forgot to mention an IQ of at least 80 is required?

[@JoeTurnbullAngler]

Why wired? They can block your alarm. Stick with WIRED!

[@thosharmon5901]

Please. I beg you. Edit out the "um"..."um"..."um".