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Home security system keypads are really going high tech these days.
Gone are the days of the “place key in hole, turn, and the red
light turns off” method of arming and disarming your alarm
system. From house schematics to internet access to simple home automation, today’s keypads can do it all-they’ll even make coffee for you in the morning if you ask nicely!
This is the new Grafica alarm keypad from Paradox, one of the better know alarm manufacturers. Besides the stainless steel finish, the coolest part about this keypad is the personalized schematic of your home or business
that displays on the LCD screen. It shows any doors, windows, or
motion sensors that are currently “active” (open or sensing
motion) right on the screen, eliminating the need to match LED
“zone lights” with doors, windows, etc.
So how does the Grafica keypad know the exact layout of your house, you ask?
Well, your alarm service provider is provided with software from the
manufacturer, to “build” the layout of your home or
business. You may need to provide a blueprint or simple floor
plan, though. Just to let you know, ADT or Brink’s do not
offer this keypad, because they do not install equipment made by this
manufacturer. Your best bet is to go with a local company that
specializes in installing Paradox alarm panels. Here are some
more features of the Grafica keypad:
Instantly locate open zones on your floor plan and view your entire system status.
Receive instant feedback after an alarm, when bypassing a zone or when arming the system.
Set up to 8 special events that will show a graphic and play a tune to remind you of an important event.
Play you favorite tune on entry and exit delays or during a burglary or fire alarm.
Receive instant feedback after an alarm, when bypassing a zone or when arming the system.
Set up to 8 special events that will show a graphic and play a tune to remind you of an important event.
Play you favorite tune on entry and exit delays or during a burglary or fire alarm.
Icon driven menu guides you with visual instructions on a large graphic display screen.
Stainless steel finished casing that comes in silver or champagne.
Blue backlighting and laser-trimmed text make Grafica the trendiest keypad on the market.
Stainless steel finished casing that comes in silver or champagne.
Blue backlighting and laser-trimmed text make Grafica the trendiest keypad on the market.
ADT has gone even further with its new iCenter keypad.
It is an intuitive graphical interface, that not only arms and disarms
your alarm system, but can control lights in your home, record voice
messages, use as a speaker phone, and access the internet. This
keypad doesn’t come cheap, though. Expect to pay from
$700-$1000 (depending on whether you buy or lease the equipment) to
upgrade just one keypad!
The iCenter keypad features a touch screen that allows you to access all of its features, including:
One touch arm and disarm
One touch perimeter (arming only doors and windows, and not motion sensors) arming;
Control of up to eight different lights;
Control your garage door opener;
Individual voice mailboxes for each family member;
Arm, disarm, and check the status of your system from any touch tone phone and location;
Personalized headline news, business news, local weather, sports scores, and/or horoscopes for each family member.
Not to shabby, eh? Ok, neither of these alarm keypads will make your coffee in the morning, but just wait!
One touch arm and disarm
One touch perimeter (arming only doors and windows, and not motion sensors) arming;
Control of up to eight different lights;
Control your garage door opener;
Individual voice mailboxes for each family member;
Arm, disarm, and check the status of your system from any touch tone phone and location;
Personalized headline news, business news, local weather, sports scores, and/or horoscopes for each family member.
Not to shabby, eh? Ok, neither of these alarm keypads will make your coffee in the morning, but just wait!
ADT iCenter Keypad
The Grafica Keypad From Paradox:
Home Alarm Keypads Go High Tech!
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