Security system pad/without security pannel

[nk89]

Hi everyone
What I am looking for is a security system pad (wireless) with out having to buy the whole security panel.
The reason I want to to go that route is because I already have a combination of zwave sensors and x10 sensors.
I would like a easy way to arm and disarm the system, with out having to pull out my phone every time I get home.
A key chain remote would be nice too.

Is their anything on the market that will do that?

Thanks,
Nick

[Raptor]

Hi Nick,

do you have any x10 rf stuff? if so you could use one of these:
http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/KR10A

You mentioned disarming, do you have an existing panel today or are you using homeseer as a security system?

This is a realy closure keypad:
http://www.smarthome.com/70423/Enfor...1011-SQ/p.aspx

you could wire that to something to send the disarm code.

The thing is, alarm panels are not that expensive:
http://www.alarmsystemstore.com/GE-C...e%20nx848e.htm

the nx8e has an rs232 bus that you can connect to homeseer and its a full peice of kit.

Raptor.

[nk89]

Yes I have a mix of x10 and zwave sensors and devices.

I guess what I am looking for is just the LCD arm/disarm pad being the fact that I already have all the sensors, I really have no need for the panel.

I have a KR10A but it is vary bulky on a key chain.
That is the reason I don't just use it.

I would love to use RFID and the get a Kwikset 99100-004 Motorized Deadbolt.
I have yet to find a low cost reader that will work with Homeseer without scripting or programming.
It looks like Homeseer no longer sells any RFID products?

I have a Arduino Mega 2560 that I could use, but lack the programming skills to make it work with Homeseer.

Thanks for the suggestions they are much appreciated!
Any other suggestions that you might have I would love to hear.

[cadillackid]

I have an NX-8E is it still a respectable panel? thing is older than dirt.. ok well 2004 vintage... ive wondered if I should upgrade to a different panel.
-Christopher