is it possible to make an ELK rule .....

[johndoe74]

Steve/Elcano's idea is exactly what I am currently using. I had a couple of X10 Motion sensors outside my house, near patio, masterbedroom, etc. I have a rule like this:

Whenever system armed, and time is after 11:00pm
If motion detected (by X10) outside, then turn on Task #1

Task #1
Turn on Patio Light, Turn on Kitchen Light, Turn on Masterbedroom Light, Sound a short beep.

The only thing I might change is to get some outdoor motion detectors that is more reliable than X10.

This I think is better than trying to detect motion in-house when it's occupied. You never know what night you might be up and trip into the motion detection area (in my case, kitchen/family room).

 

[v1rtu0s1ty]

Looks like a really nice idea, however, it might be tough for me to install wires. I will think about it.

 

[Steve]

Yeah, outside walls are usually tough to runs wires in after the fact. If you can't get them in the wall one option is to come down the outside wall in a small conduit, or if you have wire at the window already for a contact, the wired screen can still be added without additional wiring.

 

[johndoe74]

Looks like a really nice idea, however, it might be tough for me to install wires. I will think about it.

That's why I used the X10 ActiveEye wireless motion sensor. So far they have not given me false activations, but I am still thinking of replacing them with GE wireless motion detectors, since I have a wireless receiver on my M1G.