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"I fitted this alarm three days ago, and have found it to be very straightforward to use, and easy to fit. I purchased it from Amazon with a £90 discount, making it a bargain in my opinion. I would have paid the full price, but would have had to wait until later this year. I bought the basic kit for now, and intend to add more motion sensors and contact sensors later.In setting up the alarm, the base station is set up first. I had issues here. There were two options for setting up the alarm base, and I tried both options but neither worked. After multiple attempts I decided to contact the Ring helpdesk. The advisor was extremely helpful and talked me through the stages. The stages were exactly what I had done previously but this time worked immediately! (That is always embarrasing!) The advisor emailed me so if I had any more issues I would be able to contact him for advice, and it is a good job he did.I expected fitting the contact sensor to be awkward as the frame of the door is close to the wall, but more than the maximum inch. I tried it before fitting and it actually fitted fine and worked with no hassle. The range extender was a doddle to fit. Plug it in, the app soon found it. The motion detector appeared to be just as straightforward, until it the test to ensure it was working. I tested it as requested but when exiting the test mode the app told me it could not communicate with the app. I tried re-testing it, but that didn't help. I attempted to remove the motion sensor from the app but was told it could not communicate with the sensor. I tried removing the batteries to re-set it, but when I put them back in the app said it was still in test mode and when trying to exit test mode it said it could not exit test mode as there was no communication.Having had no success to come out of test mode I emailed the advisor. He made a couple of suggestions, all of which I had done. The sensor is working, according to the app it is detecting motion, but it is stuck in test mode. I am going to have to replace that sensor when I have a bit of spare cash. Disappointing, but hopefully I will have more look with others.Once set up the alarm is easy to use. Each user has their own code for the key pad, but equally the alarm can be set from the app on the smart zone. Exit/entrance delays can be set if the keypad is utilised to set the alarm, so the user can leave the house before the alarm is active. The keypad is re-chargeable, and the alarm base station can survive for 24 hours with no mains power, which is handy if you need to change the location.This is a very easy to install, easy to use, and is highly recommended. The issues were minor, and bar the motion sensor easily rectified. Once I have tried a new motion sensor I will update the review.04/01/2022 Update to reviewI have re-tried setting the motion sensor up. On this occasion I was able to remove the motion sensor from the app, and re-install. Upon re-installation it worked prefectly and exited the test mode at the first time of asking. This is an excellent, inexpensive alarm system, that I can add to as time goes on. A basic set up to begin with, that secures the house. Further motion detectors and contact sensors can be added later."
- Roverite41
"I got this in the prime day deals, nearly half price. First point of note, wait for prime day when most alexas, ring and other amazon devices usually have a steep discount!I opted for the 5 piece kit and some additional cameras to kick off my security system. I do have a built in alarm in my house, this uses motion detectors in nearly every room and for the door to my garage, but having a dog and a parrot, I don't want to activate it when I go out as it will constantly be set off!With this ring system it's so easy to tailor the elements that are active when I am out and have a different set of sensors active during the night. So it has 3 modes, disabled, home, and away. This is disabled during the day when I am home, then set to home mode when I go to bed, and obviously away when I go out. These modes are what sold me to the system as I originally just wanted the cameras but the privacy concerns of having these save to cloud was putting me off, this is where the modes come in!Disabled - All cameras except the garage are disabled, this even stops the app from allowing you to live view the cameras without going through the settings to enable it's use. Some may find this irritating, I find it a plus, I wanted them disabled due to privacy. Primary entrances can also be set to "chirp" on the alarm when they are triggered, so opening the garage door or front door will play a sound to alert me of this opening, more than I need if I am home.Home - I set this when I go to bed, this can enable select cameras around the home, certain sensors that I then wish to set off the alarm and leave some disabled (I have a dog, he wants to go in the garden during the night etc).Away - Everything is enabled, all cameras are active, I can monitor what my dog is chewing when I go shopping, or have any nefarious activity recorded should that occur.Setup was so simple, I already had a ring doorbell, and adding this to the overall ecosystem went through without a problem, kind of. The only issue I had was when I was adding a new device to the app, it first said wifi couldn't be connected to, so I refreshed the wifi list and hit connect, then it worked. Every item, everytime, I had to refresh the wifi and try again, but second attempt was always flawless so I can't dock points for that.Based on the performance of my ring doorbell I have never once lost connection or had to go through a resetup process (this has been almost 12 months in use now). Another item I had in the box that I haven't actually needed to setup yet is the wifi extender, maybe I have been lucky with the location of each of the cameras and sensors, but nothing has needed it yet in my 3 bedroom house. At least it's there if I experience any issues.There is one thing I take issue with though, and it's not to do with the product itself but the sneaky amazon listing. When I searched for this set, it was £140 in the prime day deal, this was for the 5 piece starter box, however in the options was a 5 piece + camera for the same price. I did select that and get what I think is an amazing deal, but that was easy to miss.For the installation, the only item that needs to be screwed to the wall requiring some drilling is the main hub and keypad. Everything else uses sticky pads, although if you wish to mount a camera or motion sensor to wood or a wall/ceiling then you have the option to screw the mount in.Summary of pros;-Easy to setup-Complete starter kit and easy to upgrade-App works flawlessly for me-Away from home monitoring with alerts to my watch and phone-So easy to install!-Mostly battery operated, the keypad has the option of being charged or running on a plug. The only item requiring a plug is the hub, everything else is on battery power which lasts monthsCons-Maybe a bit pricey without the deals when you add all the extras (you'll want more cameras, door/window sensors, it won't stop with your original purchase)-£8 a month subscription is required for the cameras to record and save any footage. This service has been flawless for me, but it's just another subscription I've now got"
- Timothy Lawrence
"The Ring Alarm Pack - S by Amazon is a comprehensive and user-friendly smart home security system that offers peace of mind and convenience. This system is designed to integrate seamlessly with Alexa, allowing for voice control and real-time notifications. The setup process is straightforward, and the components are well-crafted and reliable.One of the standout features of the Ring Alarm Pack - S is the optional Assisted Monitoring service. This service provides an extra layer of security, ensuring that any alerts are promptly addressed, even when you're away from your phone. The fact that there are no long-term commitments required with this service is a significant plus, offering flexibility and control to the user.The system's ability to work with Alexa enhances its functionality, making it possible to arm or disarm the alarm with a simple voice command. The integration with other smart home devices under the Amazon ecosystem also adds to the convenience, creating a unified smart home experience.Overall, the Ring Alarm Pack - S is an excellent investment for those looking to enhance their home security. Its ease of use, reliability, and the added benefits of Assisted Monitoring make it a top contender in the smart home security market. It's a product that not only meets expectations but exceeds them, providing a sense of security that is both sophisticated and accessible."
- I39
"A great TV which is wall mounted in the bedroom.Looks great picture quality is fanatsticExcellant value for moneyFire TV start up screen is good and easy to navigateI read some reviews complaining about the remote but I think it is great and with slightly larger buttons makes it a lot easier to use in the dark"
- John Whitehead
"long term Panasonic fan. New TV has a great Picture, deep blacks (with Dolby Vision on). Vibrant colours sharp image. eARC HDMI means sound bar turns on automatically. Fire interface good. USB interface a bit clunky. and my only complaint is the slight delay between command and action Feet have been moved from a central plinth to the edges (55") so I needed to extend the unit top. Overall great buy."
- John Blake
"Update after 1 month - the Freeview EPG is, at best, terribly slow. Often needs unplugging to work at all - resetting doesn't work. Loses track of 'favourite' channels. Will contact support and probably return.We bought this to replace a 10 year-old Samsung TV - particularly wanted to try Freeview play.1/. the TV picture is fairly good, and sound is just about OK2/. the interface is horribly confused with combination of Amazon Fire TV, Freeview, Alexa3/. the functionality would be MUCH worse if we didn't have Amazon Prime4/. there is essential no ability to 'search' (or it's so hidden we couldn't find it) BUT Alexa rescues this5/. Freeview play is a massive disappointment on this set - can only show selected programs/channels 'in the past' - not sure if it is implemented badly on this TV or inherently flawed6/. no PVR functionality, so still have to use our Humax for things that are not available via the main catchup channels (iplayer etc)7/. NOT suitable for anyone who is not happy working complex 'modern' devIces !!!"
- R. WILLIAMSON
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