BRINKS SECURITY UPGRADE

This system doesn’t integrate with smart devices and tends to have fewer features.īut if you move into a home that has an existing Brinks XT system, you may need to know some details about it in order to expand or upgrade the system. Since the structure of each of these systems is a little different, not all devices are compatible with both formats.īrinks IQ is the newer system that includes a smart home base panel and integrates well with smart devices.īrinks XT is an older style of system that has since been discontinued. Brinks XTĪll Brinks systems can be broken up into two different categories-IQ or XT. In addition, the customer we interviewed had to replace both of their sensors once within 5 years. The jingling of keys and other certain sounds will set them off and these devices need to be replaced the most. Overall, the customer we interviewed found that the glass break sensors are the most temperamental. Oftentimes, that means going without service for 2-4 weeks at a time while waiting for repairs. The report was that they had trouble with sensors and generally left those devices offline until they were fixed. We interviewed a current Brinks customers (who has been with Brinks for 35 years) and asked about their experiences with the system.

IQ Wireless Flood Detector: if water is detected on the floor, an alert is sent to prevent water damage.IQ Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector: detects and alerts at the presence of unsafe levels of carbon monoxide.IQ Wireless Garage Door Tilt Sensor: alerts you if your garage is opened.FireFighter: automated emergency notification that syncs to the smoke detector.Smoke Detector: sounds an alarm when smoke is detected.

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