Recent content by SterlingDonnelly

Hmm, if you really deleted all zones, it would be odd that you'd still see 5 as your trouble as a 5 indicates a zone fault. Have you tried power cycling the system by disconnecting a lead to the backup battery and unplugging the wall transformer?

  There's a hardware limitation that prevents an IQ Panel 2+ from supporting the PowerG card, which allows for integration with DSC PowerG sensors, and the Image Sensor card, which allows integration to Alarm.com image sensors.

  I believe you're confusing the Image Sensor (a motion detector that can send images when motion is detected) with actual Alarm.com video surveillance which utilizes Alarm.com IP cameras and does allow for live viewing remotely and from the IQ Panel 2.

Ah, good find. While surprising, it's not that unusual as the Ring wasn't made by a traditional security industry manufacturer and therefore the normal industry rules don't apply.   And yes, like you said, just because it uses Z-Wave sensors as inputs, its still not clear that it would accept...

I'm not positive but I doubt the Ring system accepts inputs from Z-Wave sensors. While most wireless alarm systems these days can control Z-Wave lights, locks and thermostats, they are only activated for an alarm by compatible wireless sensors (usually proprietary RF sensors).   Retail home...

This topic came up recently actually - http://cocoontech.com/forums/topic/31481-2019-glass-break-detect/#entry265279

  The data sheet for the FG-1625 is available at https://www.alarmgrid.com/documents/honeywell-fg-1625-and-fg-1625t-data-sheet and has a similar description in the "FlexCore Signal Processor" section. And just to be clear, I'm certainly not trying to question your information. I was more just...

  Honeywell has them both listed as FlexGuard devices and as the FG-1625 is newer, it has an enhanced FlexCore technology as well. From Honeywell's internal website - "The FlexCore Signal Processor is an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), which processes sound data in parallel...

  I'm curious why you prefer the FG-730? I agree it's also a great GBD but it is quite a bit older than the FG-1625 and both use the same Intellisense technology.

I like the FG1625 from Honeywell.

There is but I don't think the Elk would support it as it's a 2Gig sensor https://www.2gig.com/products/sensors/2gig-sds1-345-smoke-detector-sensor/.     Also, as you no longer have interconnected smokes, it wouldn't work for the wireless Nest smokes even if you had a 2Gig compatible system.    ...

  Ah, my mistake. I clearly didn't read the subject line or the full post. Sorry, I don't know of any that would meet those specs.

Most system transformers are 16.5VAC. The 45VA need is higher than some of the typical system's though.    Did you try googling it? It seems there's options from Elk and MG Electronics that would meet your specs.

While most on this forum would steer you away from the security system brands that are typically sold through an alarm dealer, your list of requirements does line up nicely with the Honeywell Lyric system as it's the only HomeKit enabled system available and it does have available encrypted RF...

Have you considered replacing your mechanical doorbell with a wireless 2Gig doorbell (https://www.alarmgrid.com/products/2gig-dbell1-345) instead?