Recent content by riverhawk

Thanks for the help everyone. I took the lazy way out when I saw this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XDQVP74/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494044003&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65 Your help for me going in the right direction at least. About the install...unfortunately I didn't know enough...

It was setup a while ago, but looking through my router port forwarding I have 2601 and 2101 labeled as security. I know Homeseer is using 2101 for automaton communication...should I just disable 2601? I have ElkRp installed on my computer, but I can't remember using it or even how to connect...

Thanks for the replies. I was hoping there was a spot in the elk panel that I could just punch the wires into. I think the best solution for me is to pull away the doorbell wire from the elk panel and hook it up to the electrical panel with a transformer the conventional way.

A few years ago I had an Elk installer wire my house. They never connected any doorbell. The wiring is there, but it's loose in the Elk panel and hanging out by the front door. I bought a Ring doorbell and wanted to wire power to it instead of dealing with batteries. I would just like to get...

Just had my house wired with door, window, and glass break sensors. The installer wanted to go with a different security system, but I bought an elk. It's wired to the basement. I need some assistance putting up the panel, wiring the zones, connecting/mounting the speakers/keypads. I'm limited...

Hope I can explain this correctly. For my ceiling fans, my electrician put in two switches...one for the light and the other for the fan speed. I've since decided to use the Insteon FanLinc with an Insteon six button switch to control lights and fan speed(all in one switch) leaving an empty...

    I understand now. I didn't order the TWA module and just ordered a couple more speakers for announcements(to be installed behind the KPs as you like to do). Is adding additional speakers even possible without adding an additional Amp Module? Now, I'm thinking I should have ordered the ones...

    I went with the ELK-930. You're right, I can just trigger the ISY to do something...exactly what...I'm sure my ideas will change a lot as my boldness grows. The ELK-124 module looks cool, but I think I'm a little too green for that as this is my first ever security system.       Have time to...

    I got the two KPNAVs for the garage entrance and the MBR. I figured the normal KP could go upstairs. I added to my order and got the XIN expander, 28" box, Elk doorbell/phone monitor, and two more speakers for the other keypads(now I'm debating on getting the ones with the microphones based...

I plan on adding a software layer(Homeseer?) on top of my recently purchased Elk. I believe Homeseer can make announcements through Sonos now. Anyway to incorporate Elk announcements either directly to multiple Sonos zones OR to Homeseer->Sonos?   I'm thinking Elk announcements might be too...

Just bought an Elk M1 and Insteon/ISY994i. I had a couple choices on how to handle the doorbell. I would like some lighting automation to happen when the doorbell is pressed, but should it go through the Elk->Isy->Lights?   I guess what I'm asking do I buy this:  ...

Building my first house and I am just starting electrical work. I haven't had much time to gather as much knowledge as I would like in this subject. I noticed Smarthome had a 20% off sale that ended today and I felt I had to take advantage of it(no hassle return anyway). I'm going the Elk and...

I see. So zwave would work better with plastic as opposed to metal...makes sense.

I'm currently trying to decide between zwave and insteon light switches. I don't want me being indecisive slow down my electrician who's wiring the new build. Do both standards and all the varying company products only require a neutral wire? I would like for him to keep moving by the time I...

  Do you think solar can power the access station, an IP camera(I'd be ok with only recording when motion is detected), the Bullet, and gate opening/closing? I'm in the NorthEast if that makes a big difference.