Recent content by jmed999

  Yikes!  Do you recommend a similar system without that issue?   Thanks!

This Reolink system was recently recommended to me...   https://www.amazon.com/Reolink-Security-Surveillance-2560x1440-RLK8-410B4/dp/B01AHXEHSU?ref=ast_p_pc_bs   It's an 8 camera POE system that includes and NVR.   Any thoughts on this system? 

Thanks for the replies!  I started out with an ISY controller and lots of Insteon and z-wave devices.  About to put the house on the market so I've been uninstalling the Insteon and Zwave devices and started tinkering with the cloud based smart devices.     So far I've bought 2 Nest stats and...

Do you guys know of a forum that primarily discusses cloud based smart devices, ie. Nest, Netatmo, Rachio, Echo, Hue, WeMo, Rain Machine, etc and associated apps, ie. IFTTT???   Thanks guys!

Not sure I follow.  I have port forwarding setup for both the ISY and webcams.  Both uses different ports.  How do I fix this?  Thanks!

I'm a beginner when it comes to port forwarding, DDNS, etc.  I've had Lorex security cameras for years.  I usually view them via a monitor.  It has been a long time since I've tried to view them on my PC but I thought I would try it on my new computer.   When I type in the Lorex DDNS URL and hit...

Hey guys!  I was using the Elk software on my old computer (Windows 7 laptop) to connect to my Elk M1 Gold.  Now I have a new computer (Surface 3 Windows 10) and I have the software installed and my account from the old computer is also imported to the new software on the new computer.  Both...

You could use an ISY controller and install Mobilinc on her phone.  I have an Android and also installed Tasker.  You can set up Tasker with the Mobilinc plug-in to detect when she is within a certain radius of your house 200 ft, 100 ft, 3 miles, etc.  Once she is in that radius Tasker will tell...

I finally figured this out. I have Insteon and Z-wave devices being controlled by an ISY controller. I basically used Tasker and the Mobilinc plugin to create a task to control my garage door. Then I created a tasker widget for that task on my phone. I then installed wearable widgets on my new...

Thanks but not sure I follow.   I'm using zones 17-47 so zone 48 has nothing assigned to it.  WIll I have problems?   Thanks again!

Wow...I had no idea it was that easy!  Thanks a bunch!

I have an Elk M1 Gold and I currently use 14 wireless sensors (Zones 17-30).  This only leaves me with zones 31 and 32 as available.  I'd like to add 17 more wireless sensors (Zones 31-47).  I read the manual http://www.smarthome.com/manuals/12839.pdf but it's very confusing.   Can someone here...

Thanks for the varying opinions.  Now to re-ask the question again...   Do any of you guys know where to find residential break in statistics?

Statistics mean a lot.  If I'm doing defense in depth with limited funds I'd like to be educated so I cover the highest percentages with the available funds.  Ie. I don't need to use 3 window sensors per window on the 2nd floor when one will work.  Using one may leave me with enough money for a...

I did a search but didn't find anything on this subject.  I've heard most break in are from kicking a door open.   Do any of you guys know where to find residential break in statistics?  Ie. percentage of homes that are broken into by kicking in the front door, breaking a window, prying a window...