AJAX Hub
The basis of the alarm system is the control centre, which at AJAX is called the Hub.
The Hub is available in 4 different versions, but we only recommend 3, because the Hub 1 Plus no longer offers any added value now that Hub 2 Plus is also available.
So you always need one of these 3 Hubs to start the system.
We are now going to tell you what the global differences are between these Hubs, so you know which one to choose:
- Hub 1: Suitable for 100 detectors without built-in camera
- Hub 2: Suitable for 100 detectors, with built-in camera
- Hub 2 Plus: Suitable for 200 detectors, with built-in camera
By camera we mean the photo camera in detectors such as the AJAX MotionCAM. We do not mean the separate cameras that you will find on our security camera page. Separate cameras can be connected to any Hub. By the way, you should not imagine too much of linking because this only means that you can view the camera images in the AJAX application instead of only in the application of the camera manufacturer. The added value is therefore very limited.
The connection to the internet is always via an ethernet connection to your router.
As a backup a SIM card is possible, where Hub 1 and Hub 2 only support 2G networks and Hub 2 Plus supports 2G, 3G and 4G networks. KPN offers support for 2G networks in the Netherlands until at least 2025. But remember: The SIM card is not mandatory and only serves as a backup channel if your fixed internet at home is offline.
The last important difference is the number of scenarios you can set. This is only 5 for Hub 1, 32 for Hub 2 and 64 for Hub 2 Plus.
An example of a scenario is the automatic shutdown of the alarm or a zone at a specific time or day. If you want to automatically switch off the alarm completely every day at, for example, 7:30 a.m., this is one scenario, switching on at a certain time is another scenario.
So far the biggest differences between the Hubs.
Now choose which Hub is most suitable for you, and add it to your shopping basket by clicking “add”. Don’t forget to select the desired colour.
If there are products in your shopping basket, they will be listed here:
Sirens
Now that we have chosen the right Hub, it is time to decide how we want to expel the burglar. By default, a burglary report comes in on your mobile phone, but that does not chase the burglar away if you are not at home yourself. Incidentally, everyone in the family can receive a notification if you wish.
Chasing burglars away is done by attracting the attention of the surrounding area, and this is best done with light and, above all, sound. That’s why AJAX has 2 different sirens, the HomeSiren for indoors, and a StreetSiren that you can mount both indoors and outdoors.
The volume is adjustable in 3 positions for both, with a maximum volume of 105db for the indoor siren and 113db for the outdoor siren.
Now choose which siren is most suitable for you, and add it to your shopping basket by clicking on “add”. Don’t forget to select the desired colour and number. Choose one indoor siren, or one indoor and one outdoor siren. Some people like noise in case of a burglary, and also place a StreetSiren inside the house. The choice is up to you.
If there are products in your shopping basket, they will be listed here:
Control
After choosing the siren, we determine how you want to operate the alarm system.
There are 3 possibilities for switching the alarm system on and off:
- With your own smartphone from anywhere in the world
- With AJAX SpaceControl, the remote control with a range of 1200 metres
- With AJAX KeyPad, the code control panel for indoor use
Now choose how you want to operate the system, and add it to your shopping basket in the desired colour and quantity by clicking on “add”. If you plan to use outdoor detection, choose SpaceControl, not a KeyPad.
If there are products in your shopping basket, they will be listed here:
What do you want to protect
Now is the time to determine where you want to detect intruders. Only in the house, or already outside, in your garden.
In the case of a detached house with an enclosed garden, we advise you to mainly use outside detection. After all, the sooner you know that someone has wrong thoughts, the better.
If you want to secure a detached house such as a terraced house, then often only indoor detection is possible, or a combination of indoor detection with a single outdoor detector for the enclosed garden.
Don’t forget that a front door where postmen and postwomen can also go can never be fitted with an outside detector, so one should always place one inside.
Indoor detection
To determine how many detectors you need inside, it’s a matter of adding up the spaces you want to secure.
For inside you can choose from the following motion detectors:
- MotionProtect: 12 metres range, 90 degrees viewing angle
- MotionProtect Plus: 12 metre range, 90 degree viewing angle, with built-in radar sensor to cope with fireplaces and open windows during an alarm. In rooms where air conditioning is on when the alarm is on, choose this version.
- CombiProtect: 12 metre range, 90 degree viewing angle, with built-in microphone that detects glass ringing
- MotionProtect Curtain: 10 metre range, 6 degree viewing angle, to secure very specific areas. For example, along windows, so that you can still walk around freely in the living room yourself, and detection only takes place close to the windows.
- MotionCAM: 12 meters range, 90 degrees viewing angle, with built-in photo camera that sends multiple photos to your mobile phone within 9 seconds after motion detection so you know who or what is sounding the alarm.
Now choose which motion detectors you want to have inside. Choose the model, colour and number, and add them to your shopping basket by clicking “add”.
If there are products in your basket, they will be listed here:
In addition to motion detectors, door contacts are also available. These can be mounted on windows and/or doors. If a motion detector has already been selected in the room in question, an additional door detector is no longer necessary.
Two different door contacts are available:
- DoorProtect: Detects only the opening and closing process
- DoorProtect Plus: Detects vibrations and tilts as an additional feature
Now choose whether and which door contacts you want to have inside. Select the colour and number, and add them to your shopping basket by clicking on “add”.
If there are products in your shopping basket, they will be listed here:
Smoke detectors
Before we choose any outdoor motion detectors, we first determine whether we also want to purchase smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for the home. A fire is not very common, but if it occurs it is often immediately life-threatening. The advice is to install one smoke detector in each room and on locations with a stove / central heating a combination with carbon monoxide detection.
AJAX has both standard and combined smoke detectors available.
- FireProtect: Detects smoke and rapid temperature rises
- FireProtect Plus: Also detects CO / carbon monoxide
Now choose whether and how many smoke detectors you want. Choose the model, colour and number, and add them to your basket by clicking “add”.
If there are products in your shopping basket, they will be listed here:
Panic buttons
For seniors, children and people who like to be able to call in help at the touch of a button, the Button is available. A wireless panic button that can quickly notify people of a request for help. In addition to being notified on all connected telephones, it is also possible to activate the paired sirens as soon as the button is pressed, in order to get the attention of the surroundings.
The button has a wireless range of 1200 metres from the AJAX Hub (in open field), and can therefore also be used in the garden and in the immediate vicinity of the house.
Now choose whether you want a panic button. Select the colour and number, and add them to your shopping basket by clicking “add”.
If there are products in your shopping basket, they will be listed here:
These are the products for inside the house / company.
Outdoor detectors
Now to the outdoor products, the outdoor motion detectors. This is where the power of AJAX really comes into play, because with a wireless range of 2,000 metres you can mount these detectors anywhere.
If you already detect unwanted visitors in your garden, a real burglary is prevented. So if your home allows it, always try to opt for outside detection as well. Outdoor motion detectors only respond to people, not to dogs, cats, birds, blowing trees, or other plants. (If installed correctly)