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  1. to add i have also met sales reps that blame unit performance on reg changes or the regs in general when untrue.
  2. No I havnt. Which unit? Id say normal walk test would be to test it to the extremity of the protected area. I see a lot of other systems where 1 unit is used where 3 are needed
  3. Are you getting any push notifications or is the ipad the only device?
  4. A link to someone doing similar on HA https://community.home-assistant.io/t/smart-implant-to-give-new-life-to-an-old-burglar-alarm/244989
  5. There is a product called konnected Iirc but I can't see the point of it when you can use a panel that can do it directly. You must remember our primary focus here is security and reliability. Most of the time isn't good enough in the security sector
  6. I can understand arming it via ha but I'd never recommend disarming that way No you couldn't. You need a URN to do that.
  7. As has been said have you tried the rest of the market or moved from risco to orisec?
  8. Don't use home kit but I integrate with home assistant. Easiest way is to upgrade as its an 800l it's getting on. Alternatively I'm guessing the voltage on the zone inputs is 5v. You may be able to pick that up into gpio or use trans relays. Alarms should be kept seperate Imo from automation but the sensor info and armed status is great for presence detection
  9. As above hope its a better one for you all
  10. I don't see an issue assuming it's 12v input. Don't use it any more but the old castle stuff was solid
  11. At the moment its watch this space im hoping after discussions with HKC for a mqtt option for the app. There is alexa options coming but i havnt seen those yet. I currently use esphome and an esp 32 to connect all my i/o into ha while keeping the signalling going. You are right the sia options are not over ip so that wont help. I use output modules connected to the esp 32 and a 3.3v relay card for the inputs
  12. Assuming the rest of it isn't 30+ years old
  13. Most decent panels have prox on them now, or if low security and panel supports keyswitch you could add an access fob reader. Or upgrade to rf etc
  14. So on your rear door, you have a contact that does or doesn't work?
  15. very good OP the veritas is a very budget system
  16. The bigger problem with HA and integration is the security side. IFTTT is great but what testing is done to ensure the system is secure. Also its totally cloud dependent. Without it the automation's wont work. Im a big fan of HA and use home assistant to control all my automation's. None are cloud dependant (apart from alexa commands as I currently have no choice) but heating, security, lighing etc is all local. If interfaced my HKC hybrid system to my HA instance using ESP32. This is a 1 way (by design) communication. My HA instance has no possible control of the security in any way. I use my alarm as 'presence' detection, ie its the only bit of kit in the house that knows when everyone is out, in bed or in. Triggers for full set will put the house into eco mode, turn off all devices that can be lower the temps of the rooms etc. I also use the movement detectors to alter comfort heating temps of the bedrooms based on if they are used in the last 24 hours. But only approved HKC products can arm or disarm my system, so keypads, keyfobs or apps. There is no way any HA part can be compromised that could unset my system. I also use dualpath coms for the app so when i lose internet connectivity it use a monitored gsm. A lot of the diy / smart systems require the cloud to operate. 'If' power was cut or lines cut etc these systems become inoperative until connectivity is restored. Completely useless IMHO
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