Ring Alarm Pack - S by Amazon | Smart home alarm security system with optional Assisted Monitoring - No long-term commitments | Works with Alexa

I was a bit dubious at first but I am so glad I got this! It's honestly a brilliant wee set up and so easy to do on your phone. I got the 5 piece and the best thing about it (that for some reason they don't use as a selling point) is that you can actually arm the system when you are at home. So if you put the contact sensors on the main door/windows and do the home arm setting, it means the motion sensors aren't activated by you walking about, but gives you peace of mind that if anything untoward was to happen, like some scum trying to get in in the middle of the night, the alarm would trigger. This is brilliant for people living alone and I don't know why they don't advertise this feature more than they do. I like that you can personalise all the settings for the various devices and for the price it is so good and the quality is good as well. The pieces are unobtrusive and look nice wherever you decide to put them. Great thing is there is no wiring and it will be so easy to take this with me when I move. I also like that I can add pieces in future if I choose. You do need wifi though. I would also say be sure where you want to place the contact sensors because once they are stuck on it is really tough to get them off again if you decide it's the wrong place! You can experiment with how to set it up and read the instructions about the motion and contact sensors properly because you have to put the motions 2.3 metres above the ground etc. So read the handbook properly or it might not work right. Other good thing is you get a month of the full monitoring service free of charge. Obvs they want you to continue paying after the free month ends but I don't think it's a bad deal at all and I think I probably will continue with it. But you don't have to if you don't want it. Lastly I really like the Ring app. It's simple and you can actually arm/disarm the system from the app on your phone instead of manually keying on the keypad, which is really brilliant. Again this is something that they don't really mention anywhere in the selling points but it's a great feature. I know I sound like I work for this company but I really don't. I am just really impressed with how it all ended up working. I think somebody has actually thought this system through logically and I am glad I went for this cause I looked at a few of similar type that were more expensive.

I have used both wired and Internet alarms in the past. Both have pros and cons. Finally getting fed up with the old wifi one I had I started look around. I saw the Ring 1st Gen and having heard good things about the ring door bell decided to keep an eye on it. In the meantime I purchased the Ring doorbell 4 which is top notch and this reinforced my views around connectivity (it was easy). Whislt watching the 1st Gen i saw that the 2nd Gen was about to land so held out until that launched. Now to say this unit was simple to install is an undrstatement. The hardest part is lining the screws up on the wall to mount (made simple by a template in the box) There is a keyboard and seperate base unit which do not need to be next to each other. Along with the additional sensors in the box. I ordered the 10 piece set. I didnt read the instructions and if like me the only advice I would advocate is one sensor at a time ie do not pull the battery guards out until using it. I can see why it would be confusing to try and set up all the sensors at the same time. The base station connected to the wifi straight away with ease. I then added the Keypad and the booster by scanning a QR code on the units. Once these were set up (follow the prompts on the ring app) I first mounted the front door sensor set it up and named it before moving on to the other door. Rinse and repeat for the windows. The Pirs are just as easy to set up with two or more mounting screws. For those wondering the Pirs are not much larger than the usual ones you see around buildings and in my opinion look a lot neater. Again the window/Door sensors and Pirs are QR coded. Thats it job done. Go back to the app. Set up the alarm code and invite household users to the device you nbow have a fully functioning house alarm that can be armed for the outer doors and windows (No PIRS) for nightime or all armed for when everyone is out. When I first tested the base unit alarm boy was I surprised how loud it was. Its Loud! In a nutshell this unit is worth it. You have complete control over all the functions of the alerm right down to push notifications. Its simple yet very effective. A final tip I would give you all is where and how to mount the sensors. remember they are battery powered so you need to be able to slide them of to do so. if you mount them to flush with a wall door or ceiling you may not be able to slide them off. Give yourself a bit of space. Overall a very good system and I am very happy with it. Next month I think I will drill a hole in the house and mount the external siren with power. As yet I don't have this bit of kit so will update the review when I have done so