Alarm Panel and Hub Technical Specifications

Alarm Panel

Alarm Panel Specifications

• Dimensions (tabletop stand): 3.60 x 7.42 x 4.58″
• Dimensions (wall mount): 4.27 x 7.42 x 1.60″
• Weight: 10 oz (284 g)
• Placement: Tabletop or wall mount
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 600px
• Maximum Humidity: 85% non-condensing
• Wireless Range: 300 ft
• Backup Battery Life: 4 hrs

 

Hub Specifications: 

• Hub Body Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.9 x 1.5”
• Weight with Battery: 26.8 oz.
• Operating Temperature: 32-120 degrees 
• Maximum Humidity: 85% non-condensing relative humidity
• Radio Frequency: 433mHz with a 345mHz attachment
• LAN Network: 2.4GHz network card
• Max Users: 49
• Siren: 85 dBA at 10 feet

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I choose a system with an alarm panel and a hub?

The combination of a touchscreen alarm panel (or alarm keypad) and a system hub is the key to a fully functioning and operable home security system. The alarm panel connects to the central hub of your alarm system, allowing you to interact with the hub and make changes to your system settings as needed. It can connect to door and window contact sensors, motion detectors, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, flood and freeze sensors, glass break sensors, and medical devices. With the simple combination of your hub and your panel, you’ll be able to control your entire system.

More modern alarm panels, like Cove’s alarm panel, use individual user accounts with unique PINs for varying levels of security access, with one master code to manage them all. This allows members of a family to use the system without granting everyone full-level access to all the administrative functions. It is also more secure than more basic systems where there's only one code for all the system's commands.

A touchscreen panel also gives you more detail and greater control over the whole system. Our vivid LED display provides detailed information about each of your sensors and allows you to easily update your settings. It's significantly easier to use than the keypads provided by most traditional security companies.

The hub is the central command station of your home security system. It connects all your security devices into one control panel, making it possible to arm, disarm, or manage the system. Alarm panels come with different features and functions each, and the one you need will ultimately depend on your needs and budget.

 

Why do I need a hub? What are the benefits a security hub provides?

Without an alarm panel and a hub connected to your home security system, the rest of your security devices will not be able to communicate with the monitoring team. By connecting to the system hub, the whole system will function as it was designed to do. When an event occurs and your system's devices are tripped, the hub will be able to sound an alarm, notify you by text and a phone call, and contact the central monitoring team.

With a security company monitoring your home through the hub’s signals, you can rest assured that your alarm system is securely providing your home with the safety it deserves.

 

How are the hub and alarm panel powered and connected to monitoring?

Our smart hub will be connected directly to your current Wi-Fi router using an ethernet cable. This internet connection will allow the hub to communicate with our monitoring team. The hub will also be plugged into an AC outlet for power. In case the internet or power cuts out, the hub also includes a backup battery and a cellular chip, which will enable the system to continue functioning.

Our smart alarm panel is powered with an AC outlet and connects to the hub via a closed-loop internet connection, so even when the power or the Wi-Fi goes out, the panel and hub can still communicate with each other. The alarm panel also includes a 4-hour backup battery.

 

What are the best types and features of alarm panels?

The best kind of alarm panel is, first and foremost, the one that provides the most functionality for your needs. A good alarm system will work seamlessly as one unit, so it's important to get a system that can do it all. It is possible to buy distinct pieces of security hardware and try to manage them all individually, but the chances of false alarms, improper device function, or weakened security greatly increase with the inclusion of different unconnected products. The best security system is one that is connected to all your security hardware and can control them all from one simple device.

One indispensable modern feature of a home alarm system panel is a touchscreen. Old calculator-style, analog button keypads are a thing of the past. They can be difficult to use and program and don't offer nearly as much information to the user as a large LED touchscreen display. With a touchscreen, input commands are clear and simple. The display can tell you exactly what your options are, and you can select them unmistakably every time. No more fumbling around with squishy analog buttons, making a mistake, and accidentally setting off the alarm when all you wanted to do was tell it you're home now.

Another critical component of an effective alarm system is wireless connectivity. With a wireless touch panel, you can monitor and command your systems from anywhere in your home. Fully wireless systems are easy to install and don't require any wiring or complicated professional installations. A good wireless system can be installed by the user in a short amount of time and can be configured or reconfigured at any time for the specific needs of the house.

The Cove Smart Alarm Panel can be installed in minutes and even displays setup instructions right on the large LED screen. It automatically syncs with the wireless sensors you chose when you ordered your system.

 

How can I choose an alarm panel for my home security system?

You'll need to consider your home's or apartment's unique security needs, and while every situation is different, the best way to achieve peace of mind in your technology solution is to have a modern, fully connected, secure, and monitored system that is easy to use and covers all areas of home protection.

An alarm panel is an essential component of any security system, and the types of alarm panels and other security hub devices available should inform your decision when purchasing a home security system. Cove’s home security touchscreen panel and hub are unique in a few important ways:

They’ll walk you through the entire system installation process, making your system easy to set up without a professional technician.
They plug easily into your wall and router, but they connect wirelessly to your sensors.
You can access and control system settings directly from your panel.
If you have existing sensors that work with a 345mHZ radio connection, you may be able to connect them to this panel. If you have any questions about connecting your current sensors, please contact us at 855.268.3669.