Ajax and Texecom are two of the most popular professional alarm brands in the UK, and both are excellent. Ajax is the stronger choice for wireless systems with a polished app and photo-verified detectors. Texecom Premier Elite is the stronger choice for wired and hybrid systems, especially when upgrading an existing wired alarm. Installed costs for a typical house are similar, at around £600 to £1,500 for either brand.
Key Takeaways
- Ajax: best for wireless, app control and photo-verified detectors
- Texecom Premier Elite: best for wired and hybrid systems and wired upgrades
- Both are widely used by professional installers across the UK
- Typical installed cost for a house is similar for both brands
- Ajax's wired Fibra range is supplied through accredited partners
Ajax and Texecom in London
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How Do Ajax and Texecom Compare?
Both brands make professional-grade intruder alarms that are installed and maintained by engineers. The main differences are how they are designed to be installed and how you use them day to day.
| Ajax | Texecom Premier Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Ukraine-designed, sold worldwide | British, made in Lancashire |
| Strongest at | Wireless (Jeweller) | Wired and hybrid |
| Wired option | Fibra, via accredited partners | Core of the range |
| App | Ajax app, polished and fast | Texecom Smart Security app |
| Photo verification | Yes, MotionCam detectors | Via add-on devices |
| Typical installed cost (house) | £600-£1,500 | £600-£1,500 |
Why Choose Ajax?
Ajax is designed around wireless installation and app control. Detectors communicate using Ajax's Jeweller radio with long range and long battery life, and the app shows the status of every device in real time. Ajax rates its Hub 2 Plus control panel and its Jeweller detectors to BS EN 50131 Grade 2.
- Fast, tidy installation in finished homes
- Very clear app, with set and unset history for each user
- MotionCam detectors send a photo with each alarm
- Easy to add cameras, smoke detectors and water leak sensors to the same app
Read more in our Ajax alarm system review.
Why Choose Texecom?
Texecom Premier Elite is one of the most widely installed wired alarm panels in the UK. Texecom rates its Premier Elite control panels up to Grade 3 and its Ricochet wireless detectors to Grade 2. Because so many homes already have Texecom panels and wiring, it is often the natural choice when upgrading or extending an existing wired system.
- Excellent for wired systems in renovations and new builds
- Hybrid panels mix wired detectors with Ricochet wireless devices
- Upgrades can often keep existing detectors and cabling
- App control through Texecom's cloud service
See our guide to Texecom alarm systems.
Which Is Better for Upgrading an Old Alarm?
It depends on what is already installed. If you have an older wired alarm with good cabling, a Texecom Premier Elite panel can often be fitted in its place, keeping the existing detectors and wiring. If the old system is unreliable throughout, or you want to avoid redecorating, an Ajax wireless system replaces everything with very little disruption. Ajax hybrid options can also connect to existing wired detectors. See our burglar alarm upgrade page.
Are There Monthly Fees?
Ajax gives full app control with no monthly fee. Texecom app control uses Texecom's cloud service, which has its own subscription arrangements for some features. Both brands can be connected to a monitoring centre for keyholder or police response, which has a separate monthly cost. Our alarm monitoring cost guide explains the options.
Which Should You Choose?
- Choose Ajax for a finished home, a wireless system, the best app experience or photo-verified alarms.
- Choose Texecom for a wired system during a renovation, or to upgrade an existing wired Texecom installation.
- Either works well for most typical homes; the survey decides which costs less for your property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ajax better than Texecom?
Neither is better in every case. Ajax is generally preferred for wireless systems and app control; Texecom Premier Elite is generally preferred for wired and hybrid systems and for upgrading existing wired alarms.
Is Ajax a wired or wireless alarm?
Ajax is best known for wireless systems using its Jeweller radio. Its wired Fibra range is supplied through accredited Ajax partners, and hybrid hubs can combine both.
What grade are Ajax and Texecom alarms?
Ajax rates its Hub 2 Plus and Jeweller detectors to BS EN 50131 Grade 2. Texecom rates its Premier Elite control panels up to Grade 3 and its Ricochet wireless detectors to Grade 2.
Does Ajax have a monthly fee?
No. The Ajax app gives full control of the alarm with no monthly fee. Monitoring by a monitoring centre is optional and charged separately.
Can Texecom keep my existing alarm wiring?
Often, yes. A Texecom Premier Elite panel can usually replace an older wired panel while keeping existing detectors and cabling, if they are in good condition.
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