Recent content by LindaWCCA

It appears that I am in the same boat but in reverse.  I have a new Dahua IVS DVR hybrid (retrofitting existing camera system & upgrading with new cameras).  The IVS (Intelligent Video System) actually does most of the "detecting" work for you such as intrusion areas, tripwire, face recognition...

Thanks for replying.  I did pick up one Insteon Motion Sensor to play with since I wasn't sure what route I was going to go.  I did worry about them outside and withstanding the elements but I think if they held up outdoors in MN should be a piece of cake in CA.  I might play around a bit with...

Thanks for the info.  I do have a hardwire security camera system that works like a champ and I did try to "motion sensor" but I ran into problems with the spiders and cobb webs interfering all time. Also seemed to lose the best security picture if I wanted the motion detection. But I will...

Thank you very much and I will hunt down this path I think.  I plan on connecting to the ISY instead of the ELK. I thought I had read somewhere that the 3000 was compatible with ISY but didn't see the 2500.  I'll go back and check again.  But I really like you idea. Thanks you very much.

Looking for advise for somewhat a DYI newbee  here. Have Elk m1 Gold and ISY 994i.  Looking to set up somewhat of a geo-fence of sorts around the parameter of my home as final goal but want to start with the front yard/driveway.  Trying to decide what is best way to accomplish this.  This...

I've been waiting in hope that someone would answer your question since I have the same exact question!  I have existing home with and Elk M1 Gold that I installed and now want to add Home Automation.  I was so overwhelmed by all the options I stopped working on it.  Now I want to move forward. ...

The mounted cameras might creep someone out but I do have a monitor displayed with all of the cameras and when the power is off, the 3 indorrs cameras have the "loss video signal" displayed in that space so they can see what we see-which is nothing.  I had the idea but no the know how so I got...

Thanks so much.  I share your concerns over the VOIP which is why I am pondering  just using straight C3 and eleminate the worry.  I already have my XEP rule set to send me a priority text upon alarm activation and may extend that rule to others on my notify list at CS which should be a great...

I have the ELK M1G and have purchased the HAI C3 communication.  I need to install with a VOIP phone line instead of a POTS line.  The VOIP service is provided by a modem connected directly to my wireless router.  I can not find anywhere in the installation instruction on how to connect with...

I have 3 indoor cameras with audio inside the house in addition to the exterior cameras.  They are mounted in "common areas" of house at vulnerable areas (back slider door off family room, main hallway of bedrooms and living room/front door).  I have wired the power of these indoors cameras to a...

Well JP I thought this might have fixed my problem but...I did wire directly to output 3  Form "C" dry contact the positive wire to N/C and the ground to COM and wrote the rules.  I ran "test" on the rules and they seemed to work, when alarm wass set I could hear the click of the relay and the...

Newbie here with questions since this forum has been so helpful!  I have a 16 channel stand along DVR camera system (not IP's) of which 3 of those cameras are interior.  For privacy issues I only want to have the 3 interior cameras ON when alarm is ON.  I have exhausted the possibiities of my...