Hikvision home alarm systems
Compare AX PRO wireless and AX Hybrid Pro wired alarm systems for your home.
AX PRO suits many retrofits
Start with a compatible hub, door contacts and PIRs. Check the exact wireless series and frequency across the kit and any added sensors. Decide whether you need a keypad, keyfobs or extra sirens.
AX Hybrid Pro suits jobs with usable cabling
Have existing zones, sensors, cable condition and siren requirements checked before ordering. List which areas should remain armed overnight and who needs access.
Choose where alerts go
Check supported app notifications for the exact hub and verify the local siren independently. If you need back-to-base monitoring, confirm the required communicator and subscription with your provider.
A practical zone plan for a retrofit
In a house with a front door, rear slider and garage entry, start by deciding which openings need individual alerts. Add an internal motion detector across the route someone would take into the living area. If you want to arm the perimeter overnight, keep occupied rooms and routes to the bathroom out of the night-arming profile, then test that profile before relying on it.
Compare the complete installed cost
A starter kit can leave out the keypad, extra door contacts and external sounder you need. Compare the final bill of materials and include labour, batteries and any optional monitoring charges. For a wired upgrade, identify the existing panel and each wired device before assuming those items can be reused.
Wireless or hybrid?
| Decision | AX PRO wireless | AX Hybrid Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Existing sensor wiring | Useful where new wiring is disruptive. | Have existing cable and sensors assessed for reuse. |
| Maintenance | Plan access to battery-powered devices. | Check standby battery and power requirements. |
| Expansion | Confirm device limits and radio coverage. | Confirm zones, expansion modules and device compatibility. |