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Aeotec Siren 6 vs Bosch Outdoor Siren
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Key differences between Aeotec Siren 6 and Bosch Outdoor Siren
A summary of selected recorded differences between these sirens. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
Feature differences among your selected devices
- Alexa (integrations): Aeotec Siren 6 — Yes (Alexa has no siren device type, but a Z-Wave hub publishes the siren as a switch, which is how it is turned on and off by voice or from a routine); Bosch Outdoor Siren — No (Bosch lists Alexa for other Smart Home devices but not for the outdoor siren, which only works as part of the alarm system on the Bosch controller).
- SmartThings (integrations): Aeotec Siren 6 — Yes; Bosch Outdoor Siren — No.
- Solar Charging (power): Aeotec Siren 6 — No; Bosch Outdoor Siren — Yes (You can operate your Bosch Smart Home siren wirelessly and sustainably with the high-quality, glass-protected solar panel.).
- Tamper (sensors): Aeotec Siren 6 — No; Bosch Outdoor Siren — Yes.
Specifications to check side by side
- Z Wave (connectivity): Aeotec Siren 6 — Z-Wave gateway required; Bosch Outdoor Siren — No.
- Zigbee (connectivity): Aeotec Siren 6 — No; Bosch Outdoor Siren — Zigbee Hub required.
- Light Type (light): Aeotec Siren 6 — LED; Bosch Outdoor Siren — Red LED (Flashing red LED lights).
- Battery Type (power): Aeotec Siren 6 — Embedded battery (Sometimes it's the emergency that causes it, such as an intruder preparing for entry. Siren 6 includes an embedded, constantly-recharging backup-battery meaning that it can operate for up to 4 hours even when your power is out. | Backup Battery: | - PT502035 | - 400mAh | - Not Detachable | - Rechargable via power adapter | - 4 Hours total use.); Bosch Outdoor Siren — Built-in.
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Connectivity
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
- Aeotec Siren 6
- Z-Wave gateway required
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- Zigbee Hub required
Features
- Aeotec Siren 6
- Yes
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- Yes
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
Integrations
- Aeotec Siren 6
- Yes
Catalog note
Alexa has no siren device type, but a Z-Wave hub publishes the siren as a switch, which is how it is turned on and off by voice or from a routine
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
Catalog note
Bosch lists Alexa for other Smart Home devices but not for the outdoor siren, which only works as part of the alarm system on the Bosch controller
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
- Aeotec Siren 6
- Not recorded
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
- Aeotec Siren 6
- Yes
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- Yes
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
- Aeotec Siren 6
- Yes
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
Light
- Aeotec Siren 6
- 1000 lumens
Catalog note
Should the audio alerts be unable to get your attention, Siren 6's visual alerts will. Each siren has multiple strobe LEDs embedded into its face, capable of visually alerting you to an incident with 1,000 lumens of light.
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- Not recorded
- Aeotec Siren 6
- LED
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- Red LED
Catalog note
Flashing red LED lights
Power
- Aeotec Siren 6
- 4 hours
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- Not recorded
- Aeotec Siren 6
- Embedded battery
Catalog note
Sometimes it's the emergency that causes it, such as an intruder preparing for entry. Siren 6 includes an embedded, constantly-recharging backup-battery meaning that it can operate for up to 4 hours even when your power is out. | Backup Battery: | - PT502035 | - 400mAh | - Not Detachable | - Rechargable via power adapter | - 4 Hours total use.
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- Built-in
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- Yes
Catalog note
You can operate your Bosch Smart Home siren wirelessly and sustainably with the high-quality, glass-protected solar panel.
- Aeotec Siren 6
- Yes
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- Yes
Catalog note
You can connect the outdoor siren using a 230 V power line or low voltage line (5-28 V).
Sensors
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- Yes
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
Sound
- Aeotec Siren 6
- Not recorded
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- 0-15 minutes
- Aeotec Siren 6
- 105 dB
Catalog note
Siren 6's ear-splitting 105db speaker is your home's first line of defence in the event of a break-in. If that's too loud for your needs, Siren 6 can be configured to sound its alarm at anywhere between 80dB and 105db.
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- 100 dB
Catalog note
3 individually adjustable volume levels up to 100 dB | 100 dB(A) at a distance of 1 m
- Aeotec Siren 6
- 30
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
- Aeotec Siren 6
- No
- Bosch Outdoor Siren
- No
| Specification | Aeotec Siren 6 | Bosch Outdoor Siren |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Z-Wave gateway required | No | |
| No | Zigbee Hub required | |
| Features | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Integrations | ||
YesCatalog noteAlexa has no siren device type, but a Z-Wave hub publishes the siren as a switch, which is how it is turned on and off by voice or from a routine | NoCatalog noteBosch lists Alexa for other Smart Home devices but not for the outdoor siren, which only works as part of the alarm system on the Bosch controller | |
| No | No | |
| Not recorded | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Light | ||
1000 lumensCatalog noteShould the audio alerts be unable to get your attention, Siren 6's visual alerts will. Each siren has multiple strobe LEDs embedded into its face, capable of visually alerting you to an incident with 1,000 lumens of light. | Not recorded | |
| LED | Red LEDCatalog noteFlashing red LED lights | |
| Power | ||
| 4 hours | Not recorded | |
Embedded batteryCatalog noteSometimes it's the emergency that causes it, such as an intruder preparing for entry. Siren 6 includes an embedded, constantly-recharging backup-battery meaning that it can operate for up to 4 hours even when your power is out. | Backup Battery: | - PT502035 | - 400mAh | - Not Detachable | - Rechargable via power adapter | - 4 Hours total use. | Built-in | |
| No | YesCatalog noteYou can operate your Bosch Smart Home siren wirelessly and sustainably with the high-quality, glass-protected solar panel. | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteYou can connect the outdoor siren using a 230 V power line or low voltage line (5-28 V). | |
| Sensors | ||
| No | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Sound | ||
| Not recorded | 0-15 minutes | |
105 dBCatalog noteSiren 6's ear-splitting 105db speaker is your home's first line of defence in the event of a break-in. If that's too loud for your needs, Siren 6 can be configured to sound its alarm at anywhere between 80dB and 105db. | 100 dBCatalog note3 individually adjustable volume levels up to 100 dB | 100 dB(A) at a distance of 1 m | |
| 30 | No | |
| No | No | |
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