So I have been contemplating getting some mild home security measures installed in the house. I don't think I want anything with cameras or automation. I think the wife just wants something that would alarm if someone tried to come in during the night.

We have been given a brand new Honeywell Lyric by a family member and I don't know what the hell to do with this thing. Is this controller a good one to build around? Is it worth keeping and using or are there better options out there worth buying new?

Any home security suggestions in general? I know diddly poo about home security systems.

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Posted by TheNolaClap

Jersey Shore (not fist pump)

Member since Jun 2012

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Posted on 10/16/20 at 2:27 pm to notsince98

No expert but after looking for a month I settled on the Ring system. The new version 2 system looks put together like a google or apple product. Cheapest professional monitoring available at 100 bucks a year too. Plus amazon prime day had everything marked way down earlier this week.

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Posted by notsince98

KC, MO

Member since Oct 2012

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Posted on 10/19/20 at 10:54 am to TheNolaClap

thanks.

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Posted by brgirl09

Member since Jul 2009

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Posted on 10/19/20 at 11:31 am to notsince98

I have the lyric. It's fine for what I wanted. I don't have cameras just security. It was easy to setup. I have a contact on every window/exterior door. I get text alerts when alarm is set/unset. You can have multiple codes. It's VERY loud if it goes off in the app and the device itself. If you wanted something louder they do have a siren you can purchase.

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