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Home Assistant compatible alarm

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  • 16-01-2019 10:25pm
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    Black_Knight
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    Has anyone got this? I'm no wizz on home alarms, but it seems a good deal!
    €99 for a wireless alarm, 7 sensors, alarm box, the install is free, and what looks like no obligation to sign up to a subscription (unless im interpreting their site wrong, and 1 charge is 99 and then it's a monthly €35 subscription.

    https://www.homesecure.ie/pricing

    Curious if anyone has it, and what can/can't be done with the Z-wave tech built into it?


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    #2
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,367 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    If I searched a bit harder i'd of found lots a people saying it's a fee + a subscription.

    Maybe i'll retitle this thread....

    Can someone recommend me a wireless alarm system, which ideally would integrate with Home Assistant?

    I spotted this thread but wondering is that still current (2+ year old advise).

    Any ballpark of what something like that might cost?


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    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,495 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Well if you are looking for a "cheap", DIY option, the check out Yale Smart Alarm System.

    I don't think it officially supports Home Assistant, but it has a pretty accessible web interface and I don't think it would be too hard to get it working, at least arm/disarm, though I don't think you can read the sensors if that is what you are looking for.

    I've this system myself and have it working with Smart Things (basic arm/disarm).

    Note it is single path comms only and doesn't have shock sensors.

    Also check out the Smanos and Somnify systems that work with Alexa, GH, IFTTT, etc.

    The Siemens/Vanderbilt option I'm sure still works and would be a more comprehensive traditional alarm system then my Yale, but also would be quiet a bit more expensive.


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