Zigbee or Z-Wave based Wireless Smoke Alarms?

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Hi,

For wireless Zigbee or Z-Wave technologies, which one is more
popular? In terms of their applications, are there any wireless
smoke/fire alarm products based on one of such technologies in the
market? If yes, what are brands and vendors? Any pointers are
appreciated.

Thanks,
-EH

 

[Jim]

Hi,

For wireless Zigbee or Z-Wave technologies, which one is more
popular? In terms of their applications, are there any wireless
smoke/fire alarm products based on one of such technologies in the
market? If yes, what are brands and vendors? Any pointers are
appreciated.

Thanks,
-EH

At the present time, this technology resides more in the home
automation realm, than in security.

 

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At the present time, this technology resides more in the home
automation realm, than in security.

Thanks for the reply.

Is this technology (zigbee or z-wave) unsuitable to wireless
security/alarm systems? What are RF technologies, for example, choices
of frequency, modulation schemes, methods of encoding, currently being
used in these systems? Are they all proprietary?

Thank you again,
-EH

 

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For wreless security you might look at the GE/ITI rf devices. These
are supported by the Elk M1 series controllers, GE Caddx, Simon, etc.
They are very reliable and economical and you may be able to integrate
them into other systems using the ITI bridge.

For your families security I would steer clear of the HA vendors and
protocols - at least for the time being.

 

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For wreless security you might look at the GE/ITI rf devices. These
are supported by the Elk M1 series controllers, GE Caddx, Simon, etc.
They are very reliable and economical and you may be able to integrate
them into other systems using the ITI bridge.

For your families security I would steer clear of the HA vendors and
protocols - at least for the time being.

Is GE/ITI RF technology proprietary or industrial standard? Is there a
standard for RF communication in the wireless home security realm?

Thanks,
-EH

 

[Jim]

Is GE/ITI RF technology proprietary or industrial standard? Is there a
standard for RF communication in the wireless home security realm?

Thanks,
-EH

The manufacturers have to meet the standards set forth for operation in
the frequency band that have been allocated to them. Other than that,
each mfg has their own encryption protocols.

 

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The manufacturers have to meet the standards set forth for operation in
the frequency band that have been allocated to them. Other than that,
each mfg has their own encryption protocols.

Is it a bad thing? It means there is no chance of inter-operability
among devices from different vendors. There is no common panel which
can monitor those devices. Correct?

 

[Mark Leuck]

Is it a bad thing? It means there is no chance of inter-operability
among devices from different vendors. There is no common panel which
can monitor those devices. Correct?

Correct but thats not a bad thing