Wireless Home Security System Comparison
| Trying to decide which system is best for you? Here is a summary of our most popular wireless systems. |
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GE
Simon 3
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GE
Simon XT
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Ademco
Lynx
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Visonic
Powermax Plus
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| Wireless Zones (info) |
24 |
40 |
24 |
28 |
| Partitions (info) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Wireless Range * (details below) |
200 ft |
200 ft |
200 ft |
200 ft |
| Ease of Installation |
Easy |
Easy |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
| Private Number Dial (info) |
3 numbers |
4 numbers |
1 after central station |
4 numbers |
| Automation (info) |
8 schedules |
w/ emPower service |
8 schedules |
16 (with PSC04) |
| Monitoring Support (info) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Free Lifetime Tech Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hardwired Zone (info) |
2 (no power) |
2 (no power) |
0 |
2 (powered) |
| GSM Support (info) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Private Dial GSM (info) |
No |
No |
No |
Yes (w/ add-on) |
| Two-Way Voice (info) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Alarm.com Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Install Video (Safemart exclusive)
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Coming Soon |
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* This represents the range of communication (through walls) between the alarm panel and the accessories. Numbers given represent the manufacturer's specifications. However, we have conducted our own tests to determine a better real-world expectation. If you would like this information, simply enter your email address below, and we will be happy to share our test results with you.
