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About to replace an old Napco Gem 1632 security panel with an ELK M1. I'm going the DIY route.
Phase 1 Plan is to swap out the GEM 1631 with the ELK M1 and associated new keypads. Also to get this monitored via one of the DIY friendly monitoring services. I also have the ELK Ethernet interface for remote access etc. I also want to hook up the output 1 with a M&S intercom system (M&S 602) system.
Phase 2: This may happen in parallel - but I have a bunch of wired smoke detectors used with the Napco Gem 1632 which are over 12 years old. I plan to replace them with more modern smokes. Love to hear recommendations for a good set of smokes to use inside bedrooms, in corridors and would like to add a carbon monoxide detector or two also. I also want to replace the motion detectors (also 12+ year old) with some newer motion detectors...would be great if there was a combo detector/camera option...
Phase 3 is to add an inline cellular service backup - seen a few excellent suggestions using prepaid sims etc.
Phase 4 is to finally get into HA and add an X10 and wireless interfaces. I have some X10 devices added to my home theatre and basement and want to add a few wireless devices. This is where the fun really begins...
I am quite computer savvy and have tinkered a lot with this kind of stuff...Just finished installing a CCTV camera system around the house...
Look forward to hearing ideas, thoughts and recommendations from the folks here.
About to replace an old Napco Gem 1632 security panel with an ELK M1. I'm going the DIY route.
Phase 1 Plan is to swap out the GEM 1631 with the ELK M1 and associated new keypads. Also to get this monitored via one of the DIY friendly monitoring services. I also have the ELK Ethernet interface for remote access etc. I also want to hook up the output 1 with a M&S intercom system (M&S 602) system.
Phase 2: This may happen in parallel - but I have a bunch of wired smoke detectors used with the Napco Gem 1632 which are over 12 years old. I plan to replace them with more modern smokes. Love to hear recommendations for a good set of smokes to use inside bedrooms, in corridors and would like to add a carbon monoxide detector or two also. I also want to replace the motion detectors (also 12+ year old) with some newer motion detectors...would be great if there was a combo detector/camera option...
Phase 3 is to add an inline cellular service backup - seen a few excellent suggestions using prepaid sims etc.
Phase 4 is to finally get into HA and add an X10 and wireless interfaces. I have some X10 devices added to my home theatre and basement and want to add a few wireless devices. This is where the fun really begins...
I am quite computer savvy and have tinkered a lot with this kind of stuff...Just finished installing a CCTV camera system around the house...
Look forward to hearing ideas, thoughts and recommendations from the folks here.