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Hills Reliance XR and XR Pro Alarm Upgrade Kits

Modernise an older compatible Hills Reliance alarm without automatically replacing every detector, siren and cable. This collection includes Reliance XR and XR Pro control-panel options for residential, commercial and multi-area security systems.

Choose between complete upgrade kits supplied with a battery and power supply, or panel-and-enclosure packages for installations where those components will be supplied separately.

Best For

Homes and businesses replacing an ageing Hills Reliance panel while retaining compatible field devices and cabling. The correct option depends on zone capacity, number of areas, user requirements and whether a battery and power supply are needed.

Important: none of the four products in this collection includes a codepad, detectors or sirens. Check each product page carefully before ordering.

Compare Hills Reliance Upgrade Options
Product Included Best For
XR Upgrade Kit XR PCB, metal enclosure, battery, plug-pack power supply, resistors, manuals and warning stickers Homes and small businesses needing a more complete panel-replacement package
XR Pro Upgrade Kit XR Pro PCB, metal enclosure, battery, plug-pack power supply, resistors, manuals and warning stickers Larger or more complex systems needing greater expansion capacity
XR Panel and Enclosure XR PCB and metal enclosure only Installations where the battery, power supply and accessories are supplied separately
XR Pro Panel and Enclosure XR Pro PCB and metal enclosure only Higher-capacity installations with separately supplied power and accessories
Reliance XR or XR Pro?
Capability Reliance XR Reliance XR Pro
Maximum zones 24 176
Maximum areas 4 8
User PIN codes 40 256
Maximum codepads 16 24
Typical application Homes and small businesses Larger homes, commercial properties and multi-area sites
Complete Upgrade Kit or Panel and Enclosure?

Choose a complete upgrade kit when the replacement requires a new 12V backup battery and 16V plug-pack power supply. These kits also include resistors, documentation and CTC warning stickers.

Choose a panel-and-enclosure package when the installer will supply the correct battery, power supply and other equipment separately.

A compatible codepad, detectors and alarm warning devices are still required for a complete working system. These are not included with either package type.

Can Existing Detectors, Sirens and Wiring Be Reused?

Compatible wired detectors, reed switches, sirens and existing cabling may be retained when replacing an older Hills Reliance panel. This can reduce installation disruption and avoid replacing serviceable equipment unnecessarily.

Compatibility is not universal. Existing keypads, wireless devices, zone wiring, end-of-line resistors, power requirements and siren circuits should be inspected and tested. Faulty, obsolete or incompatible components will require replacement.

UltraSync+ App and Internet Connection

Reliance XR and XR Pro panels include onboard Ethernet connectivity. Once professionally configured with UltraSync+, users can remotely arm or disarm the system, receive event notifications, check supported sensor status and review event history.

Ethernet is standard: the panel requires a cable connection to a compatible internet router. Wi-Fi or cellular operation requires an additional compatible module. App access, cloud services and professional monitoring may require account setup or ongoing service charges.

Wired and Wireless Compatibility

Both platforms are hybrid alarm systems that support hard-wired zones and compatible wireless devices. The XR includes an onboard ITI wireless receiver. XR Pro supports compatible legacy 60-bit ITI and newer 80plus encrypted wireless devices.

Wireless compatibility depends on the product model and technology. Confirm compatibility before ordering keypads, detectors, reed switches, remote controls or expansion equipment.

Power, Programming and Professional Installation

Alarm-panel replacement is not a plug-and-play task. Installation requires the existing panel to be safely disconnected, compatible zone wiring transferred, end-of-line values checked, field devices tested, the new system programmed and UltraSync+ commissioned.

CTC Communications provides professional alarm installation across Sydney. For help assessing an existing system, visit Alarm System Upgrades Sydney.

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