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Securifi Products => Almond+ => Topic started by: dynamite149 on November 25, 2016, 11:26:17 pm
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If I don't necessarily need the Siren or Mesh Network features, is there a reason to get an Almond 3 over the Almond+?
The big differences I see looking online is this. Is there anything I'm missing, is the Almond 3 a more advanced router in any way aside from the mesh network?
- Almond 3 has a Siren, Mesh Network functionality
- Almond + has 2 more ethernet ports, faster wifi
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Almond 3 does not have integrated Z-Wave like Almond+. But, it can use a Z-Wave USB dongle, including Z-Wave Plus which is newer than what the Almond+ has.
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What chipset is the Almond 3?
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Almond 3 (with mesh network and siren) is cheaper vs Almond+ if you have to choose which one to buy.
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Actually the Almond + is on sale at Amazon for 129.99. The Almond 3 is 119.99. I am in the market as well. Really cool concept.
Here is what I have read as well. Correct me if I am wrong.
The Almond+ can operate a deadbolt and the Almond 3 can't. Don't actually know where I noticed that maybe it was in the compatible sensors with each device? Who knows. I am sure I can find it again.
So, the Almond 3 has the Siren and mesh networking and no Z-Wave. It can work everything else but can't work a deadbolt?
The other reason I am looking at the Almond + is that it can be mounted on a wall. That is kind of cool.
Why can't you add the USB add on for the Z-Wave Plus on to the Almond+? Can you only add it to the Almond 3? Just curious..
Thanks...
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It would be a bit redundant on the Almond+, but I do not know if the firmware supports it. As for the deadbolt, I would imagine that is temporary at best, assuming it is not just a Z-Wave thing.
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Actually right now the Almond+ is actually CHEAPER than an Almond 3?
https://www.securifi.com/products
At time of posting $150 for an Almond 3 and $120 for an Almond+
I'm deciding between them as well. I mainly want the home automation hub, which both support. The "+" is definitely better hardware (AC1750 router with more antennae) and may be my choice since replacing my core router. I'm currently using an AC router for a 2 story townhouse. With N routers in the past, connectivity to the furthest upstairs bedroom (mine) was flakey at best. With AC, I don't need a wifi extender to get a decent signal upstairs.
Wifi mesh isn't necessary with my current setup, but say I move to a bigger place, not a NECESSITY either, as I could configure a regular wifi extender with the same SSID if needed. (With my N setup, I used an original Almond as an extender, but I didn't like that I lost the 5Gz band on the extender).
The siren is again another 'nice to have' but with my wife already eyeing a smart deadbolt (don't think directly talk to the Almond...have their own app) again, not a necessity. Could always DIY that feature on the Almond+. Could be a fun simple home automation project.
Definitely leaning towards the Almond+
Actually the Almond + is on sale at Amazon for 129.99. The Almond 3 is 119.99. I am in the market as well. Really cool concept.
Here is what I have read as well. Correct me if I am wrong.
The Almond+ can operate a deadbolt and the Almond 3 can't. Don't actually know where I noticed that maybe it was in the compatible sensors with each device? Who knows. I am sure I can find it again.
So, the Almond 3 has the Siren and mesh networking and no Z-Wave. It can work everything else but can't work a deadbolt?
The other reason I am looking at the Almond + is that it can be mounted on a wall. That is kind of cool.
Why can't you add the USB add on for the Z-Wave Plus on to the Almond+? Can you only add it to the Almond 3? Just curious..
Thanks...
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I am waiting for the next model of Almond+, and it is NOT Almond 3. Maybe Almond+S. Zwave plus can be added, chipset and software upgraded and fix the shortcomings of the Almond+. At this point neither device is what I want. I do have 2 Almond+ units tho. Who here wants a new Almond +, instead of Almond 3 or 3s, or 4.