PowerG vs ZWave vs 433 Mhz (proprietary over open)

The security installers are pushing PowerG sensors because they say ZWave sensors are flaky/unreliable/whatever.

PowerG seems to be proprietary to Qolsys/DSC panels. I can’t seem to find PowerG sensors in the general market.

Zwave with the latest security additions provide about the same bit security as what PowerG is touting.

PowerG appears to be longer range, maybe better batter life.

So, is PowerG a marketing gimmic to stay proprietary with proprietary panels? One can no longer interface with Qolsys IQ4 or DSC Neo unless you have deep pockets like Control4 and such.

Kinda locks us HomeAssistant people out of the loop. Why duplicate sensors between the alarm system and the home automation system? Seems that is what they are trying to do.

Do they make money on sensors?

Are us DIY people causing false alarms on their panels?

Why the strong desire for the segregation?

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April 21, 2023
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