Ajax home security system

After twenty-five years of technology, especially Apple-centric, there are few things that make me raise an eyebrow with interest. But when they contacted me from Ajax to offer me to learn more about their home security system, I must admit that I sat in my chair, immediately interested in learning more.

The contact led to a complete elimination of the wide variety of devices Ajax has to control every aspect of home security, so much so that it is almost overwhelming.

As you can see, Ajax has pretty much any need for control, and if you don't see it here, visit their product page because they sure have a device that does what you need.

The Ajax home security system uses a unique QR code system engraved on each device (not to be confused with the QR code that is printed on each box, which, of course, is not needed to add them to the hub).

Download the Ajax app

Once you have downloaded the app, to start adding devices, you will need to create an account and verify your phone number using the different codes that will be sent to you in an SMS and an email (both) to the accounts you have provided .

The app is easy to use at first, adding the systems we want to check in the beginning. However, it could really debug the mechanism of how to add new devices to the Hub when it's not done the first time, because it took a long time to tap the up and down buttons until we found (understood) the system for the app to register a new sensor.

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We would also like to add that it may be our limitation and that other users find it obvious, but - as it can't be otherwise - we use our capacity as a workable measure of ease of setup.

Configure the Ajax security system

To configure the system, the first thing to do is to connect the base (hub) that will control each sensor. Although it goes without saying, we must say that to do this successfully, it is necessary to have - from the very beginning - the hub connected to the network, so that it can make the connections to verify the legitimacy of each sensor.

On the back of the product packaging we find the main specifications of the system:

As specified, you can have up to 50 different users, with 100 connected devices and 25 cameras or VCRs. Its range is 2 KM, has a buffer battery with a duration of 16 hours (in the event of a power failure - or fails) and has an Ethernet connection and two 2G SIM slots, so that it can send alerts even in lack of data connection, through telephone messages or calls.

Once the Hub is properly connected to the power supply and the router, we can start adding other devices to connect them.

Elements of the Ajax security system

Robustness of the devices

Each wall-mounted device has a rear cover which makes it very difficult to access the inside of the device. They all carry their own complete set of screws, dowels, etc. so that there are no doubts about how and with what to fix them to the wall.

In addition, Ajax offers its products in black or white finish, so that they can be easily integrated into any environment and go unnoticed.

These are the products we tested:

Hub 2

We have already extensively covered its function and appearance, so we will not dwell on it anymore. It is the nerve center of the Ajax home alarm system

Motion detector

The motion detector, in addition to the sensor, includes a camera that records a short clip that automatically sends to your phone so you can see who is in the room.

Door / window opening detector

Consisting of two pieces, one attached to the wall and the other to the door, when separated it triggers the alarm.

Smoke detector

Useful in older homes, where structures and piping can be deteriorated, or for areas with nearby sheds

Flood detector

If you are planning to place the Ajax surveillance system in an empty house for long periods, you are interested in putting this type of detectors which will suddenly alert you that the humidity level has tripped in a certain room (the most normal the fact is that it is in a bathroom or kitchen, where most of the pipes run)

Indoor siren

If you are in a large house, where there may be uninhabited areas (such as in a chalet) you want to have an audible warning that the alarm has been activated so that you are notified that an intrusion has occurred.

We have tested it and without being thunderous, it is more than enough to trigger the alert of the inhabitants of a house (and maybe even to dissuade the intruder). When connected it has a lit LED -

Touch keyboard

To have it near the sofa or in the bedroom and be able to activate or deactivate the alarms without having to go to the app (so it can be managed by other people not identified in the application).

Remote control

Another alternative to be able to activate and deactivate the alarm without having to go to the control panels or the app - It is perfect to attach it to the keys and never forget to remove or put it.

Panic button

It is possible that for many it sounds like a movie, or the size of the house makes it unnecessary to put a panic button in a room, but if young children or the elderly are in the house and you want to make sure they feel protected, you are interested in putting this button in the room. vicinity so that they can press it if they feel threatened.

Smart plug

Use this socket to connect devices that you can turn on and off at will, such as a lamp or television, so you can give the feeling that there are people in the house and push away those who might be watching to find out routine.

Other considerations

The operating system he uses is Malevich

In the app there is a complete help system to understand how they work and how to configure the different devices.

Conclusion

The Ajax system is a professional alarm system that offers everything you could ask for and / or need, with all the guarantees of security, privacy and efficiency you could ask for.

Its modular system allows you to design the system to measure, with the certainty that the initial hub that will manage everything will not be too small as your needs grow.

The design is clean, aseptic and functional, and although - as we have said - they still have to work on the usability aspect if they want to be implemented in the domestic sector - without the need to resort to a professional installer, configure all the system devices there it took a couple of hours.

If you still don't want to "get your hands dirty" you can contact the Ajax professional sales network.

Its big "drawback" is that it is not yet integrated with HomeKit, although the voting page for the features most desired by its users is number one, so it is to be hoped that it will soon be handled by Manzana's smart home system.

If you want me to explain any details in more depth, leave a comment.

Update: We were informed by Ajax that HomeKit integration was their top priority for 2020, but the pandemic delayed development. They hope to announce it in 2021.