Hello all,
Forgive if this has been discussed before, but I've been a lurker for a while.
I did as much research as I could. But I would love to start a new thread and hopefully contribute with my questions.
I've read many threads often lump the two controllers into one category. Similarly, I've studied the Google Doc comparison of controllers.
After all that, I still have some seemingly simple questions, but first some background.
I've got an existing Brinks system that has some sensors installed, and two control panels around the house. I don't want to activate it with ADT, but instead want to reuse as much as possible with either a ELK M1 or a HAI Omni system.
Incidentally, I'm more familiar with HAI, as my parents house has a OnQ system recently updated to a HAI system.
Now the questions. I realize I might start a flame war, but I'm just looking for knowledgeable opinions.
Which system will give a more unified experience between Home Automation and Security?
What signalling technology (Zigbee, Zwave, Insteon) is most LIKELY to be futureproof and expandable?
What apps do you use for remote control on your Android phone?
Any chance to reuse the existing control panels from the Brinks system?
Instead of buying/wiring additional control panels, I want to just wall mount cheap Android Tablets. Any suggestions on possible problems?
Thanks for any help!
Forgive if this has been discussed before, but I've been a lurker for a while.
I did as much research as I could. But I would love to start a new thread and hopefully contribute with my questions.
I've read many threads often lump the two controllers into one category. Similarly, I've studied the Google Doc comparison of controllers.
After all that, I still have some seemingly simple questions, but first some background.
I've got an existing Brinks system that has some sensors installed, and two control panels around the house. I don't want to activate it with ADT, but instead want to reuse as much as possible with either a ELK M1 or a HAI Omni system.
Incidentally, I'm more familiar with HAI, as my parents house has a OnQ system recently updated to a HAI system.
Now the questions. I realize I might start a flame war, but I'm just looking for knowledgeable opinions.
Which system will give a more unified experience between Home Automation and Security?
What signalling technology (Zigbee, Zwave, Insteon) is most LIKELY to be futureproof and expandable?
What apps do you use for remote control on your Android phone?
Any chance to reuse the existing control panels from the Brinks system?
Instead of buying/wiring additional control panels, I want to just wall mount cheap Android Tablets. Any suggestions on possible problems?
Thanks for any help!
Forgive the lack of links, I don't have the clout to do so yet!!