Honeywell expands its anti-intrusion offering with a radio system with remote management

Total Connect Box offers a security solution that includes Ethernet and GPRS communication options, as well as an optional WiFi/Bluetooth module. This is complemented by Total Connect Pro Manager, a cloud-hosted maintenance tool Honeywell Cloud.

Honeywell has expanded its anti-intrusion offering with the Total Connect Box and Total Connect Pro Manager solutions. The first is a radio panel with remote management designed for small businesses; while the second is a powerful maintenance tool for professional security installers.

Total Connect Box offers a compact security system that integrates discreetly into any type of decoration. Includes Ethernet and GPRS communication options, as well as an optional WiFi/Bluetooth module, which allows the installer to design the ideal installation for their clients without the need for additional wiring.

When an alarm occurs, you receive an email alert, voice or text message notification and more information can be accessed through the Total Connect 2.0E web app. Through a simple interface, user can arm, disarm or check the status of the security system remotely from anywhere in the world with your smartphone, tablet or computer.

If the security system includes one or more motion sensors with the Camir-F1 camera, It is possible to record and store images in the Honeywell Cloud.

Installed by security professionals, Total Connect Box supports a wide range of security peripherals, like motion sensors, door/impact contacts, anti-panic alarm buttons or smoke and carbon monoxide sensors. Besides, The system will also alert in the event of a power failure., low battery level or flooding.

In some cases, Installer can use Total Connect Box as a platform to connect smoke and CO detectors, offering additional peace of mind to business owners when away from premises. The system also offers the possibility of remotely controlling lighting and heating using the Total Connect 2.0E web app and Honeywell smartplugs.. The web app also allows the user to control electricity consumption, allowing you to save energy.

Web maintenance tool

Total Connect Pro Manager allows the installer to perform maintenance tasks on their clients' Total Connect Box security systems. It is a powerful maintenance tool hosted in the Honeywell Cloud that offers the installer remote access to installed Total Connect Box panels.

The technician can carry out diagnostics, adjust configurations and provide maintenance to customers from anywhere, even while working at other facilities. With this information you can provide preventative maintenance.

For example, The installer can alert the customer when the system battery is low or if a change in sensor location has reduced radio transmission levels. Offering this additional level of service ensures homeowners and small businesses get maximum performance from their Total Connect Box system and eliminates travel for installers..

“We wanted to create a solution focused on self-management that offered real value to our security professionals. Por este motivo, “We have developed for them new services based on the Honeywell Cloud that allow us to offer preventive maintenance services and home automation options in a comfortable and simple way.”, says Flavio Daffara, Product Marketing Manager en Honeywell Security and Fire.