sanders2222
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Hi, A few years ago my wife & I bought a vacation home and the place came with a Vista 10P Security panel and Honeywell Ademco 6150 keypad, installed by ADT. The system is currently not being monitored by ADT and I have no idea how long it’s been disconnected. However, I do not want to pay for a monitoring service that will tell me of a break-in, especially since I know I can receive a text message telling me the same thing… for FREE!
Our second year vacationing I “unlocked” the security panel (oddly my truck canopy key fit the panel box perfectly…karma). I added a new battery and after little Google searching, I was able to sort out the keypad & reprogram access codes with our credentials. Now we can arm/disarm the system.
What I am interested in is:
I have read a similar recent post and I am aware of the Envisalink interface that can link this security panel to the Internet. I am assuming this interface can send text/email messages too. There are a number of WiFi thermostats out there with ability to control them and I liked what WiFi Ring doorbell appears to do. Are there other/better options out there for what I want to do? Is there a t-stat that can adjust according to the security status (e.g the Nest)?
For a little background, my “Home-home” has a DYI home automation system installed: ISY controller, ElkM1 Gold and a couple web cameras. But that installation goes way beyond home security. While the security system in our vacation home is really basic, I think it can do the job. Especially if I can just add a few things to gain access and control to meet the above needs.
That said, I already have installed a number of Insteon devices in our vacation home and at some point, may want to add a PLM and ISY controller too. But not just yet.
JS
Our second year vacationing I “unlocked” the security panel (oddly my truck canopy key fit the panel box perfectly…karma). I added a new battery and after little Google searching, I was able to sort out the keypad & reprogram access codes with our credentials. Now we can arm/disarm the system.
What I am interested in is:
- Connecting the security panel to the Internet so I can monitor/control the system, receive texts, etc.
- Adding a thermostat that is also controllable via the Internet. The unit also needs to know whether we are Away or Home.
- Having some sort of surveillance camera.
I have read a similar recent post and I am aware of the Envisalink interface that can link this security panel to the Internet. I am assuming this interface can send text/email messages too. There are a number of WiFi thermostats out there with ability to control them and I liked what WiFi Ring doorbell appears to do. Are there other/better options out there for what I want to do? Is there a t-stat that can adjust according to the security status (e.g the Nest)?
For a little background, my “Home-home” has a DYI home automation system installed: ISY controller, ElkM1 Gold and a couple web cameras. But that installation goes way beyond home security. While the security system in our vacation home is really basic, I think it can do the job. Especially if I can just add a few things to gain access and control to meet the above needs.
That said, I already have installed a number of Insteon devices in our vacation home and at some point, may want to add a PLM and ISY controller too. But not just yet.
JS
