Here our HA started off with a Honeywell DIY security system (LYNX Touch). We added a ZWave card which gave it minimal control over Lights, Locks and T-stats.
All security devices (on doors, windows, garage doors, smoke, fire, CO) are wireless but not on ZWave frequency. Honeywell warns against depending on ZWave for security and/or Safety purposes. It is monitored for $10/month and the homeowners insurance likes that. Its all underwriter labs approved.
The LYNX has a single output trigger that I utilize to tell Homeseer when the alarm is ARMED or disARMED so that Homeseer can managed locking and unlocking the doors. But the systems don't intermingle much more than that. Both systems can send me a text within seconds of an event happening.
I feel real comfortable knowing that a Honeywell dedicated system is managing the home security. HA is a hobby, lets face it, and a powerful tool to automate the things around the house.
All security devices (on doors, windows, garage doors, smoke, fire, CO) are wireless but not on ZWave frequency. Honeywell warns against depending on ZWave for security and/or Safety purposes. It is monitored for $10/month and the homeowners insurance likes that. Its all underwriter labs approved.
The LYNX has a single output trigger that I utilize to tell Homeseer when the alarm is ARMED or disARMED so that Homeseer can managed locking and unlocking the doors. But the systems don't intermingle much more than that. Both systems can send me a text within seconds of an event happening.
I feel real comfortable knowing that a Honeywell dedicated system is managing the home security. HA is a hobby, lets face it, and a powerful tool to automate the things around the house.
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