[fb-exchange] Re: House alarms

  • From: Joan Ann Brosnan <joanannbrosnan9@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: fb-exchange@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2023 21:29:44 +0100

Yes Dave sorry. It is the HKC alarm. You can set it from app, key phob or from 
control panel itself. 

Joan Ann. 

Sent from my iPhone

On 9 Jul 2023, at 7:48 p.m., David Nason <dnason@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Thanks Joan Ann. That’s the HKC one you’re talking about I assume?
Thanks,
Dave


On 9 Jul 2023, at 18:05, Joan Ann Brosnan <joanannbrosnan9@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Dave
I have this alarm too. There are a few unlabeled buttons but it is very 
useable with Voiceover.

Joan Ann.

Sent from my iPhone

On 9 Jul 2023, at 4:39 p.m., David Nason <dnason@xxxxxxxxx 
<mailto:dnason@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:

Thanks John, I may look into that one.

Cheers,
Dave


On 6 Jul 2023, at 12:09, John Acton <johnactondublin@xxxxxxxxx 
<mailto:johnactondublin@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:

Hi David
Another potential candidate may be the HKC Security. This was installed by
an independent alarm installer. I don't use the keypad so not sure of
ithat accessibility to someone with little or no vision. It gives audio
notifications to anything you do on it. The app is clean and easy to use. I
have an iphone with face id and the app opens to the action page without
keypad inputs. It is not possible to link this to Siri so voice control is
not possible. You will need to get a sim card and subscribe to an automatic
service to get alarm notifivations by text. That costs about 50â‚Ỳ 
annually.
Not sure what voiceover is like with the app. Overall this system works
well for the different users in the house. Installation involves a keypad,
control box, bell and sensors around the house. This includes a motion
sensor so you can partially or fully alarm with that sensor off or on.
Regards
John

On Wed, 5 Jul 2023 at 21:07, David Nason <dnason@xxxxxxxxx 
<mailto:dnason@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:

Thanks guys.
Based off the price and the customer service when I called, I’m 
currently
leaning towards the Home Secure option over PhoneWatch or Action24.
But if anyone else has experiences with any of them, please let me know.

Cheers,
Dave


On 5 Jul 2023, at 17:41, Albert Brown <albertbrown1944@xxxxxxxxxxx 
<mailto:albertbrown1944@xxxxxxxxxxx>>
wrote:



Hello David,
I have phonewatch for about fifteen years no problems.
There is audible speech if I acidentally leave windows or doors open.
.Phonewatch have offered me an upgrade but unfortunately I would lose
the audible speech.
The model I have there is no app.
I would have to go for an upgrade.
ALBERT

JAWS HOME USE EDITION. VERSION 2023.2212.23

MICROSOFT WINDOWS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home (x64) Version 22H2 (built 22621.1413)

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Hi Dave,
I find the Phonewatch app Works well for me  with voiceover ÃƒÄ¡n an 
iPhone.

Ronan

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Hi all,

PI'm looking at getting a house alarm installed.
The two companies I've got quotes from so far are PhoneWatch and Home
Secure. Both offer smartphone apps for controlling the system etc.

Does anyone have experience with either of these, and can say if their
apps are screen reader friendly?
Or would you recommend any other companies?

Thanks,
Dave

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