I have ancient experience with alarm systems, but not much current.
I am considering a DSC panel with the Envisalink IP board and this plug-in.
I have a number of questions, whose answers are not readily apparent to me. I plan on mostly hardwired door/window and motion sensors, but also may add some wireless.
My questions really are about the suitability of this as a non-security interface with HomeSeer.
I guess I am wanting to understand how individual channels in the security system are represented in HomeSeer devices.
My goal is to add an independent security system, but have full time HomeSeer integration on a channel by channel basis.
I am considering a DSC panel with the Envisalink IP board and this plug-in.
I have a number of questions, whose answers are not readily apparent to me. I plan on mostly hardwired door/window and motion sensors, but also may add some wireless.
My questions really are about the suitability of this as a non-security interface with HomeSeer.
- Can individual sensors be used as devices for triggers in HomeSeer, even if the security system is not armed. For example if I want to control interior or exterior lights by motion sensors, regardless of whether the system is armed or not?
- Can each sensor be a device in HomeSeer and if so is this a product of panel programming or the way the plug-in works?
- Same with door or window sensors.
- I asked this question in another thread, can I expect much delay between a motion sensor or door switch report to the panel and the device in HomeSeer being updated?
I guess I am wanting to understand how individual channels in the security system are represented in HomeSeer devices.
My goal is to add an independent security system, but have full time HomeSeer integration on a channel by channel basis.
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