I've been lurking for a while, learning and reading.
My distributor is local, Automated Outlet in Houston. They have been great so far, but I'm looking for suggestions based on the experience of other DIY and Pro folks.
The house is a 2200 s/f house with a detached garage.
I'm planning to use hardwired sensors on all doors and windows.
I am installing hardwired sensors on some interior doors for bedrooms and the office. Mainly because I can and it may be useful in the future.
There will be 4 or 5 motion sensors and several monitored smoke detectors.
I'm expecting an input expander in the house and then one remote for the garage to handle everything in the garage.
I am using a retrofit hub to split the bus.
I will probably wind up with a z wave interface to manage locks... haven't gotten that far yet.
I'm planning to use ducted mini splits and will want to control the thermostats if it's possible.... that will be via thermostats that can be controlled or dry contact.
What I am not sure of is how many keypads. My partner and I will use our iPhones 99% of the time to interact with the system.
I can see installing one keypad in the master bedroom.
In theory putting one by the front and back doors and one in the garage would make sense as well.
My distributor has discouraged me from using the touchscreen keypads. I think they are nicer and less obtrusive.
Has anyone done a single keypad system and then used iPhones for your extra keypads? Any regrets?
My distributor is local, Automated Outlet in Houston. They have been great so far, but I'm looking for suggestions based on the experience of other DIY and Pro folks.
The house is a 2200 s/f house with a detached garage.
I'm planning to use hardwired sensors on all doors and windows.
I am installing hardwired sensors on some interior doors for bedrooms and the office. Mainly because I can and it may be useful in the future.
There will be 4 or 5 motion sensors and several monitored smoke detectors.
I'm expecting an input expander in the house and then one remote for the garage to handle everything in the garage.
I am using a retrofit hub to split the bus.
I will probably wind up with a z wave interface to manage locks... haven't gotten that far yet.
I'm planning to use ducted mini splits and will want to control the thermostats if it's possible.... that will be via thermostats that can be controlled or dry contact.
What I am not sure of is how many keypads. My partner and I will use our iPhones 99% of the time to interact with the system.
I can see installing one keypad in the master bedroom.
In theory putting one by the front and back doors and one in the garage would make sense as well.
My distributor has discouraged me from using the touchscreen keypads. I think they are nicer and less obtrusive.
Has anyone done a single keypad system and then used iPhones for your extra keypads? Any regrets?