Re: [misterhouse-users] Motion Detectors

[Chris W. <cwi...@wi...>]

> For hard-wired sensors on a budget, I would explore getting an alarm
> system installed and integrated with MH.   If you sign a contract with
> a server company they will install quite a bit of stuff for what is
> seemingly cheap (buried in the contract of course, but spread over 
> time).
>
> -J
>


I'd second the suggestion to use mh integrated with an alarm system.  
it will also give you something tangible if you need to sell your house 
someday (most of the world knows what an alarm system is, it may be 
awhile before mh has the same recognition:-)

however, i'd be careful with the "cheap" installation option.  you may 
not have control over the brand of the alarm system installed (i know 
that caddx systems can integrate to mh, beyond that ????).

Furthermore, the installer probably won't share installation manuals 
and programming codes that are VERY helpful if not required to get the 
mh integration working.  a friend of mine has a system that is nearly 
useless b/c he stopped paying for the monthly monitoring fee.

ymmv,
chris.