Hi all,
I am in the market for a security system, though want it to be able to work with home automation products too. I realize that I can get a plain old alarm system and then have it connect to a HA controller through a plug-in and such, but I would rather it be all integrated if possible. So I have been looking at the Leviton z-wave module (acts as a z-wave controller) that connects through another elk adapter, though cannot find much on people with this setup and how well it works. Leviton themselves cannot provide a hard list of tested/supported devices and openly admitted that they had not come across a thermostat that could be fully functional in this scenario (despite them using "industry z-wave protocol").
I also want to be able to use the Elk in conjunction with lighting and such, but have read reports of buggyness.
Who, if anyone can speak to an Elk and z-wave whole house setup that works smoothly?
So what are my best options to prevent spending a ton and getting a lot of disappointment?
Thanks all!
I am in the market for a security system, though want it to be able to work with home automation products too. I realize that I can get a plain old alarm system and then have it connect to a HA controller through a plug-in and such, but I would rather it be all integrated if possible. So I have been looking at the Leviton z-wave module (acts as a z-wave controller) that connects through another elk adapter, though cannot find much on people with this setup and how well it works. Leviton themselves cannot provide a hard list of tested/supported devices and openly admitted that they had not come across a thermostat that could be fully functional in this scenario (despite them using "industry z-wave protocol").
I also want to be able to use the Elk in conjunction with lighting and such, but have read reports of buggyness.
Who, if anyone can speak to an Elk and z-wave whole house setup that works smoothly?
So what are my best options to prevent spending a ton and getting a lot of disappointment?
Thanks all!