Yale IA-210 Intruder Alarm Starter Kit, Part-Arm Function, Phone Call Alerts, Contactless Control, White

I fitted this to my garden shed and it only took about an hour in total, but this did include using a ladder to fit the outside alarm unit.When I tested it, it was so loud right next to the internal alarm (which I didn't know how to switch off because I didn't read the instructions thoroughly) that it made me feel sick; not something a would-be thief would want to tolerate for very long.The parts are made nicely, and overall, are easy to fit, however a slight niggle is that a power cut makes the time/date setting zero itself - and we get numerous power cuts.Whether this also switches the alarm off, I don't yet know.Various other add-ons are available, some giving further options.If you are willing to spend £150+ on an alarm, this is probably the best and most configurable one you can get.I would recommend.

I decided to add extra security to my home. This was a good option for self installation without too much fuss. Having gone to the trouble of installing and learning how to use the product I wanted it to be of good standard. I need not have worried. It lives up to the well-established qualities of the Yale brand. I am pleased I chose it.

I was getting quotes from different local alarm fitters and found 99% of them fit wireless alarm systems. After a little bit of research I decided that I could probably fit a wireless system myself. I chose the Yale system because I recognized the name, and they also have pet friendly sensors in their range. After a little bit of research I found a few forums which scoffed and slated the system, mainly something to do with the alarm's anti-jamming function not being as good as professionally installed alarms (it may be worth mentioning that the those criticizing the alarm were professional fitters which is good because they obviously know what they are talking about, but it is worth keeping in mind that any time one of these Yale systems is installed they do lose a £700 booking so I did take their opinions with a pinch of salt). After considering that I am more concerned with opportunists who may try to break in rather than someone with an expensive alarm jammer specifically targeting my house when there are plenty of non-alarmed houses in my area that would be so much easier to break in to, I bought this alarm.I purposely opted for the older Yale IA, rather than the newer version with the app and smart hub. I already have a Blink camera and HIVE heating plugged into the router as well as a couple of other hard wired things so it was short of space. Plus, I really like the larger keypad with the screen and tag sensor for easy entry. I currently do not have a phone line set up, but the alarm works perfectly well without it and I do plan to set this up at a later date. The tag is very easy to use and I preferred it to the fob which looks like you could press the buttons accidentally when in your pocket or bag. Plus I could buy two more tags for not particular alarm competent family members who have spare keys for emergencies. If they do need to come in they can just press the tag to the keypad and the alarm deactivates straight away. The tags were 2 for £5 and additional fobs are far more expensive.I got the IA-210 which is the basic package, with the idea that I would add the specific accessories that would suit us best (it was also a lot cheaper this way).With this kit I got:1x Keypad1x Siren Box1x normal PIR sensor1x Door contact2x TagsI bought additional:3x Pet friendly PIR sensors1x Door contact2x door tagsThe set up was relatively easy - you will need to use the extended manual rather than the one included in the kit. It is very easy to find on the Yale website but just seems strange to not include the full instructions in the box. When testing all of the devices registered a score of 9 which is the strongest signal so that was reassuring.The reasons for not giving the full 5*s are down to the set up. I was getting an orange light and a loud beep every 30 seconds. I learned that this indicates a fault in the system. When I got the system log up it only said that there was a 'tamper' fault but didn't tell me what device this was on. I guessed that it must have been on the keypad itself even though it was attached the wall and secured properly. I ended up having to take the back of the key pad and found that there was a little contact which acted as the tamper switch which was not connecting properly. A tiny push on the switch and putting it all back together fixed the problem, but that isn't really something you should have to do during set up.The other reason for 4*s was when it came to testing the alarms to make sure that I had placed the sensors well and they were picking me up (and not picking the dog up). After setting the alarm I was making very obvious and exaggerated movements but the sensors wouldn't pick me up at all. Very stressful after fitting the entire system. I looked up the troubleshooting guide on the Yale website and it stated that the sensors need around a minute after the alarm has been set to work properly. I thought this sounded like rubbish that they had tried to fob me off with, but if I leave it for a minute and it picks me up straight away in every room. The pet sensors also do not pick up the dog.Overall I am happy with the product. I have been able to customize it the way I want to and it works well. All of the components look very nice. I have saved £500 on a professionally installed system which would not have included all the features I currently have.

Very easy to set up. Great range for the wireless set up. My workshop is at the bottom of the garden 65 metres away with the control panel in the house and it works perfectly

The instructions are very poor, even the advanced ones. Suffered with tamper alarms on control, you need to push it firmly into place, no clues in manual. Website poxy.Once you figure it out it's easy, Yale would get much better feedback if they sacked their current writers. Online is just as bad, and the phone support 0/10System is neat and sleek looking, user interface on control box ok but dated, no app support so nobody is gonna hack it!Seems to work ok, and I like the ability to buy additional bits (have added a door and keypad already). If all goes well I have a few more bits in mind.

Good system works well.

I've always figured a burglar alarm is worth it, it's just the cost and getting it set up. I think this kit is ideal if you're looking for one, as it's fairly inexpensive! It comes in a large box, and contains an outdoor alarm, the control keypad, a motion sensor and a door/window alarm. Oh, and two keyrings to switch the alarm on and off. First of all, you will need someone who is handy with a drill (and feels safe going up a ladder) as this does require a lot of drilling, especially outdoors. You can ask the company to come and install it for an additional fee if you don't fancy putting it together! However, from the instructions, it is straight forward to do. Everything must be drilled and attached to the wall to prevent anyone tampering with it! The keypad is great, it's durable and must be installed near a power supply and phone socket. It's easy to set up once everything is drilled into the wall as it's all linked together. The manual is very handy and easy to follow, plus there are videos and instructions online too if you get stuck. You can even ask Alexa to switch it off and on if you like, you just need the app on your phone first. I really like it, obviously it's early days yet and I have to keep remembering how to arm and disarm it! Other than that, it is great. I like it!

After three days the alarm went off uninitiated. It has a tamper fault that I cannot clear. I have followed the instructions to no avail, I even tried a factory reset, that don’t work either. I have been annoying the neighbours since trying to get it right.