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Security Hubs & Control Panels

Smart hubs and control panels sit at the centre of a connected system, linking detectors, sensors and home devices so they can be run from one app or screen. This page brings together alarm hubs such as the Hub 2 (22920.40.WH1) and the hybrid 160816.384.WH1, HyPanel smart home panels, smart control panels, and the power boards, batteries and SmartBracket mounts that power and mount a hub.

Choosing Security Hubs & Control Panels

Start with what the hub must control, an alarm or a smart home, then check how it connects and how it is powered and mounted.

Ajax alarm hubs

The 22920.40.WH1 is the Ajax Hub 2, a control panel that supports photo verification of alarms and connects over Ethernet and two SIM cards; it handles up to 100 wireless Ajax devices, 50 users and 25 IP cameras or DVRs. The 34721.108.WH1 has Ethernet and two 4G SIM cards and runs for up to 16 hours on its backup battery. The 160810.362.WH1 and 160811.362.BL1 add Wi-Fi to Ethernet and two SIM cards.

Hybrid panels for larger sites

The 160815.366.NC, 160816.384.WH1 and 160817.384.BL1 are hybrid control panels that merge wired and wireless Ajax devices, supporting up to 999 wired and wireless devices, and comply with Grade 3. The 143575.111.BL1 and 143576.111.WH1 are hybrid panels that connect via Ethernet and two SIM cards (2G).

Smart home control panels

The CIE Group KS41-R2-EU HyPanel Lite is a wall-mounted home automation panel with a 3.27" touchscreen, an integrated ZigBee 3.0 gateway, door intercom functions and built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet. The KS53-R2-EU HyPanel KeyPlus combines Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, ZigBee 3.0 and Ethernet. The Dahua DHI-SCP3022A-B and DHI-SCP3022B-IBZ run Android 14 on a 7" touchscreen and support IP, Wi-Fi and IP 2-wire connections.

Power, batteries and mounting

Ajax PSU boards replace the mains supply inside a hub so it can run from a low-voltage battery, such as a vehicle or portable battery. Replacement batteries include a 3.7 V 3000 mAh pack for Hub 2 and Hub 2 Plus and a 3.7 V 2000 mAh pack, and the 121874.313.NC is a 7.2 V 95 Ah primary lithium pack for the Hub BP that must not be recharged. The 9626.01.BL and 9627.01.WH SmartBrackets mount a hub without opening its enclosure.

NeedExampleConnections
Hub with photo verification22920.40.WH1Ethernet, two SIM cards
Hub with 4G34721.108.WH1Ethernet, two 4G SIM cards
Hub with Wi-Fi160810.362.WH1Ethernet, Wi-Fi, two SIM cards
Hybrid panel for large sites160816.384.WH1Ethernet, Wi-Fi, two SIM cards
ZigBee home panelKS41-R2-EUWi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
Smart control panelDHI-SCP3022B-IBZIP, Wi-Fi, IP 2-wire

Related categories

This page is part of smart home and automation. Add smart plugs and sockets or smart home accessories, see the Ajax security systems range and other alarm panels, or read our Help & Support guides.

Brands we stock in Security Hubs & Control Panels

Ajax, CIE Group and Dahua Technology.

Frequently asked questions

What is a smart home control panel?

A smart home control panel is a wall-mounted touchscreen or central unit that lets you run lighting, heating and other connected devices in one place. Some panels also act as a door intercom screen or a gateway for wireless smart devices. Alarm hubs do a similar job for security, linking detectors and sirens with alerts sent to your phone.

What is a smart hub?

A smart hub is a central unit that links wireless devices and lets you control them through one app; the name is also used for some broadband routers. In a security system, the hub is the control panel: it receives signals from detectors, raises alarms and sends alerts over Ethernet, Wi-Fi or mobile networks. The range here includes Ajax hubs alongside hybrid control panels.

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