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Motorola homesight Home Monitoring and Security System Review

by Clint DeBoer last modified October 19, 2005
Motorola Homesight Security Suite

Motorola Homesight Security Suite

Summary

  • Product Name: Motorola homesight Home Monitoring and Security System
  • Manufacturer: Motorola
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: October 19, 2005 20:00
  • MSRP: $ 299 (starter kit)
Specifications

Wireless Easy Starter Kit - $299.99
Includes

Wireless System Controller with Power Adapter
Wireless Camera with Power Adapter
Wireless Door/Window Sensor
Two Power Adapters
8 ft. AC Adapter Extension Cable for Wireless Camera
Two AAA Duracell Batteries
Mounting Hardware
CD-ROM containing homesight Software
Quick Start Guides

Available Optional Modules:

Wired Camera - $79.99
Wireless Camera - Day - $129.99
Wireless Camera - Day/Night - $149.99
Wireless Motion Sensor - $59.99
Wireless Door/Window Sensor - $39.99
Wireless Temperature Sensor - $59.99
Wireless Water Sensor - $59.99
Wireless Repeater - $49.99
Wireless Siren - $59.99
Wireless Power Controller - $59.99
Wireless Keypad Kit - $79.99
Wireless Keypad Keys - $14.99


Pros

  • Easy do-it-yourself installation
  • Numerous scalable sensors & modules
  • Very user-friendly keypad arm/disarm
  • Flexible notification options
  • Sleek design with small form factor

Cons

  • Nonstandard configuration application
  • Disappointing audio/video quality
  • Security system cannot upload to server
  • Not remote accessible without third party software
  • No wall modules for dimmers or lighting

Introduction

Motorola is not a name traditionally associated with custom home installation products. However, a company well-known for its networking and communications hardware & software is more suited for this market than people may think. When I first heard of the Motorola homesight system I was hit by the overall impression - "well that makes a lot of sense." I mean, why should a company so good at making network hardware not apply that knowledge towards home monitoring and control?

 

 

 
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