Excellent App and System
App is really simple to use and has lots of useful features. Notifications are instant and the app also offers critical alerts and a virtual keypad.
Not a great user experience
Having just started using the app it's not a great experience so far
As we've just had the system updated we've had a few false alarms, which is fine, but when the app alerts me to an alarm it disconnects so I can't actually cancel or arm remotely, so makes the app pointless.
Other than that it has some good touches, but the main feature failing is a massive downside.
As we've just had the system updated we've had a few false alarms, which is fine, but when the app alerts me to an alarm it disconnects so I can't actually cancel or arm remotely, so makes the app pointless.
Other than that it has some good touches, but the main feature failing is a massive downside.
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Needs improvement
The app needs clearing and restarting to work correctly.
The functionality is clunky
Should be able to change the colour way of the app. The horrible grey is depressing.
The functionality is clunky
Should be able to change the colour way of the app. The horrible grey is depressing.
Big improvement
Big improvement over the last version. Better UX and now it has Critical Alerts. My only suggestion would be to put the “full arm” and “part arm” buttons further apart so you don’t by accident click the wrong one before bed!
Issues
The app works well but has several issues:
I have to select the site when I login, most people will only have 1 site so why can’t it default to that and skip a step?
Why do I need FaceID to set the alarm but not unset the alarm? So anyone with access to my phone could unset my alarm as it doesn’t ask for FaceID.
The app does not support time sensitive notifications, so if you are in focus mode you won’t get any notifications - eg at work that your alarm has been activated!
The alarm will not set if a zone is active, eg if trying to night set whilst going up the stairs.
These are fairly basic things and should be included on an alarm app.
I have to select the site when I login, most people will only have 1 site so why can’t it default to that and skip a step?
Why do I need FaceID to set the alarm but not unset the alarm? So anyone with access to my phone could unset my alarm as it doesn’t ask for FaceID.
The app does not support time sensitive notifications, so if you are in focus mode you won’t get any notifications - eg at work that your alarm has been activated!
The alarm will not set if a zone is active, eg if trying to night set whilst going up the stairs.
These are fairly basic things and should be included on an alarm app.
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Fast, Simple and Easy
Used a number of alarm apps and this is definitely the fastest one by far. No delay or swirling circles whilst logging in, and everything is very responsive.
In particular, I love the ‘Quick Arm’ feature that allows you to set the system straight away without waiting for the delay time to run out.
Really impressed with the Orisec system… it just does what it should do, really quickly.
In particular, I love the ‘Quick Arm’ feature that allows you to set the system straight away without waiting for the delay time to run out.
Really impressed with the Orisec system… it just does what it should do, really quickly.
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Ok when it works
When it’s connected to the alarm it’s actually pretty good. The UI is an improvement in the previous version. But generally spend more time opening and closing the app. Never connects first time.
Good but not great
This is a rework of the original control plus app. I’m not a fan of the new layout or limited sounds.
There is no notification to the app if the alarm drops offline and the system doesn’t have critical alerts (silent override) which most other alarm apps have.
The speed is much improved, but still has reliability issues.
There is no notification to the app if the alarm drops offline and the system doesn’t have critical alerts (silent override) which most other alarm apps have.
The speed is much improved, but still has reliability issues.
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Needs tweaking for speed and reliability
It started off ok, was pretty swift and would arm and disarm quickly. However, as reported with other reviews, it’s having issues connecting and arming etc. it’s not good as sometimes you think you’ve armed it and it isn’t. The zone function is useful.
Best Intruder Alarm App and Systems
ControlPlus2 is in a different league to other intruder alarm apps on the market. It’s been developed alongside feedback from Professional system installers, like ourselves, end users, and in conjunction with market research.
This app replaces the previous ControlPlus app and allows ultra fast control of your Orisec alarm system whilst providing excellent logs and push notifications - it’s everything we were asking for and more. If you don’t have an Orisec system, then this isn’t for you, but if you do, you’re in for a treat :-).
If your system does not respond in a fast and responsive way to this app (and you have a decent internet connection of course), then you may need your alarm company to make configuration changes to your panel and apply new Firmware to ensure that your system is fully up to date.
This app replaces the previous ControlPlus app and allows ultra fast control of your Orisec alarm system whilst providing excellent logs and push notifications - it’s everything we were asking for and more. If you don’t have an Orisec system, then this isn’t for you, but if you do, you’re in for a treat :-).
If your system does not respond in a fast and responsive way to this app (and you have a decent internet connection of course), then you may need your alarm company to make configuration changes to your panel and apply new Firmware to ensure that your system is fully up to date.
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