Wireless security systems.

[Rupp]

Guys,
I have a friend who's house was recently broken into and he's asking me about a good wireless security system that he can install him self and will interface with HomeSeer. Are there any "good" wireless systems that interface?

[misraels]

I use the CaddX system, pretty cheap, easy to install and supports wired or wireless, also has a free plug-in. The jvcaddx forum could lead you to supported model numbers.

[gelessor]

Will this interface WIRELESSLY with Homeseer?

I have an old outdated wired Caddx system that I would like to replace with one the will utilize the existing hard wired door switches. In a perfect world, I would like to be able to add the DS-10 switches I use on the windows and include a couple X-10 motion detectors. Then have the alarm wireless interface to Homeseer box that is on the other side of the house.

Is there such a system?

[BootsC5]

I use an ELK panel with the ethernet module to HS integration. This then connects to a DD-WRT based firmware router to create a wireless bridge between the panel and the HS box.

As far as alarm sensors, I use the wireless Elk module and Caddx wireless sensors.

[jasv]

Will this interface WIRELESSLY with Homeseer?

What model of caddx do you have? The systems is old but surprisingly nimble/flexible. They do sell wireless modules and you can add wireless sensors, key fob's, freeze sensors, water sensors, etc.

The DS10a use a different frequency that most alarm systems and I would be surprised to find any other than x10 that would interface with.

There are many interfaces (plugins) of alarm systems to Homeseer some free some not.

[gelessor]

old - Caddx Ranger 8800

[jasv]

old - Caddx Ranger 8800

Yeah! That won't work as far as I know. Time to look at your options.

[TeleFragger]

ill throw the concord 4 system by ge back out there....

96 wireless zones are supported and tons of other stuff.. i like it alot... and piperpilot's free plugin (in works) has many features working and really like it...

the only things wired are keypad and speaker.... everything i have is wireless....

[nightwalker]

A standard DSC panel will allow up to 32 wireless zones. You do have to wire the keypad and siren but beyond that it's all wireless and the plug-ins for it shouldn't know the difference.