Hi everyone,
I live in a house where there used to be an alarm system but the previous owner disconnected it, I guess, so it worked for a while for me with the door/window sensors although I never paid for an alarm system or subscription–I could hear the beep and feel “safe.” But, they don’t work anymore–after a big storm and power outage, the alarm screen (IQ panel) went off and now it never comes back (I tried to push buttons to reset, unplug it a million times… Nothing. It starts and then it goes dark. See pics attached.)
My question is not so much about the screen/alarm going dead, but about how to “reactivate”/“recycle” the door and window sensors even if the screen/alarm no longer works. Can I use the door sensors already installed throughout the house if I connect them to another device/something else? And if so, what would that “something else” be?
Can I reuse them and not have to pay for a subscription or buy an alarm service?
Would I have to buy a “hub” (is that what is called? A device that activates and connects all of the sensors?)? Is it hard to install? Do I have to install it in a specific place?
Any additional tips budget-wise?
I’m totally lost because all of this is new to me. Any help would be appreciated. And if you could add detailed info as if you were explaining it to a 5-year-old, that would be great. I really want to feel more comfortable and safe, for my little one and for me. If this is not the group where I am supposed to ask, can you please redirect me to another Reddit group?
Thank you in advance!
