Hi all,
So I've just purchased an Elk M1 Gold, the ethernet expansion, an ISY-994i, and powerlinc modem. (The kit of these stuff from SmartHome specifically).
I seem to be in a situation similar to that from another thread on here where someone was shifting from an ADT system to Elk. Though, in my case, my wireless receiver is an SA5882-3ENH. From the look of what's written on the box, though I've not checked around the house in full, there's 13 sensors in total - some motion, glass break, door, and window sensors.
Am I better off grabbing a ELK-M1XRF2H, to support the existing wireless gear? If I do go this path, can I also get the two way wireless Elk sensors and an ELK-M1XRFTW to add to the system? Math tells me no as they each add 144 zones and there is already a bunch of wired ones. If this is the case, it seems wasteful in either direction, for adding extra sensors, the Elk ones seem better, so I don't like the idea of spending similar amounts on new Honeywell compatible ones. Perhaps there's some way I can use both that hasn't become apparent to me in my research so far?
Other things I'd like to do include hooking up the HVAC, Generac generator, and garage door opening (apparently there's already a sensor in the wireless ones there) to the system. Door locks, cameras, light switches etc are also appealing.
Any recommendations on the best path forward would be great.
Cheers,
Alan.
So I've just purchased an Elk M1 Gold, the ethernet expansion, an ISY-994i, and powerlinc modem. (The kit of these stuff from SmartHome specifically).
I seem to be in a situation similar to that from another thread on here where someone was shifting from an ADT system to Elk. Though, in my case, my wireless receiver is an SA5882-3ENH. From the look of what's written on the box, though I've not checked around the house in full, there's 13 sensors in total - some motion, glass break, door, and window sensors.
Am I better off grabbing a ELK-M1XRF2H, to support the existing wireless gear? If I do go this path, can I also get the two way wireless Elk sensors and an ELK-M1XRFTW to add to the system? Math tells me no as they each add 144 zones and there is already a bunch of wired ones. If this is the case, it seems wasteful in either direction, for adding extra sensors, the Elk ones seem better, so I don't like the idea of spending similar amounts on new Honeywell compatible ones. Perhaps there's some way I can use both that hasn't become apparent to me in my research so far?
Other things I'd like to do include hooking up the HVAC, Generac generator, and garage door opening (apparently there's already a sensor in the wireless ones there) to the system. Door locks, cameras, light switches etc are also appealing.
Any recommendations on the best path forward would be great.
Cheers,
Alan.