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I signed up for AlarmRelay. The cost is mostly covered by the home insurance savings. If you have an ElkM1 with XEP, it's almost a no brainer. You don't need a pots line. AlarmRely has called for several of my trouble signals (low wireless battery), so I am pretty confident they will call when...

Elk is producing Interlogix compatible sensors. I am not a fan of the one-way sensors due to false alarms. I have both Elk 2TWA and RF2G receives. I have a few GE sensors like a Resolution products driveway sensor, but nothing security.

Do you have Vizia+ 1.1.5.2? I have used (2 yrs ago) with Windows 10 and IBM Thinkpad with little reliability issues. Unfortunately, Leviton stopped supporting/updating Z-Wave configuration product. Some people had discussed using SmartThings as primary controller to enroll/build the network and...

The range for the Elk 2Way products is pretty good. 200ft for the small window sensor may be pushing the envelope. I would use the https://www.elkproducts.com/products/elk-6022-universal-3-zone-sensor-two-way-wireless because it's range is higher. The 2Way is a great product. I was previous use...

You can use this product with a external NO/NC switch. https://www.elkproducts.com/products/elk-6022-universal-3-zone-sensor-two-way-wireless   The ElkTWA is a great product. I switched from Interlogix many years ago because of false alarms. I haven't had one false alarm with Elk. The only issue...

Is this the link for Uplink 4500EZ replacement? The spec sheet indicates support for 12-pin serial cable. https://www.uplink.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SW_5500_Datasheet.pdf   @davedavez Were you able to install the replacement and hook up to M1XSP? I wonder if...

Is this the only model/switch that is having trouble enrolling using VR-USB software? All the latest Leviton Vizia+ devices packaged in green boxes are ZWave+. I have a few, and they work fine with VR-USB/VRC0P. You might try and see if you can enroll again with smart-things and un-enroll. What...

Funny dash cameras were mentioned. I purchased based on reviews from dashcam users and not on security cameras. https://www.sandisk.com/home/memory-cards/microsd-cards/high-endurance-microsd specifies 10,000 hrs at full-hd  (~1year). It's possible the "high endurance" label is just marketing...

I just finished installing new irrigation system for very large yard (I wouldn’t do it again). I decided to use new Hunter Hydrawise controller plus the flow sensor. Hopefully, the system will work pretty well.   Good: Installation is easy Six months ago, Hunter upgraded the original version...

WatchOUT PIR #2 is an excellent sensor. It's been installed for very long time - and really like when I receive a visitor warning.   Watchout will trigger on deer or a group of squirrels chasing one another, but not wind/sun/snow or a solo squirrel.   The only challenge is that is has to be...

I have two of these installed - SanDisk High Endurance 64GB Video Monitoring Card. I just checked two Hikvision cameras; they seem to be still recording after more than six months. I just use the SD card as backup in case the security recording computer has catastrophic failure or disappears...

I have three different HikVision cameras that are rock solid. The cameras all have a variety of ways to configure “motion detection” triggers. The cameras are hooked up to a Milestone NVR system installed on Windows10 HTPC/gaming,NAS,… computer. Milestone has a “mobile server” component that can...

I would look at Resolution Products RE104/RE204 driveway sensor - one of the best sensors I have installed. It's extremely reliable.   The only secret for this sensor is to throw away the plastic stake, buy a pressure treated survey stake, carve the top round to match plastic stake.   I keep my...

VC1234, your referring to this article (https://suretydiy.com/can-hackers-unlock-my-z-wave-door-lock/).   In regards the ZWave Sniffer, this article seems to indicate that lights can be controller because the HomeID can be read in the clear. Once the ID is read, then a valid “on” command can be...

I did a quick read through the app.js module, the enrollment looks like a typical wireless enrollment. I'm definitely not Android/JavaScript expert, but I do read comments fairly well.   From what I can gather, the administrator basically tells the switch how to join your SSID and provide your...

If someone does buy and test new Leviton Wireless devices, maybe a new thread.   I don’t see how these switches can handle zones/scenes without cloud/internet access. I didn’t see a local scene controller. CloudBase HA has had a bumpy road. You can read many posts about SmartThings V1...

If you have an Omni system, then maybe UBP would be a good choice.   Leviton seems to be pushing envelope recently. I think the challenge will be how open will the Leviton “Smart” device API be for these Wireless switches. There is no Wireless automation standard. Leviton is not known for...

I still think you should send email to [email protected] with all the details of your research. The research and testing methodology is sound. Maybe there’s an easy to fix defect that Elk can address.   Long term, I hope Elk can invest in a better Z-Wave experience.  IMHO, it would be nice if...

drvbysound good catch on newest Leviton Z-Wave products . The new Vizia (maybe they are no longer Vizia branded) Z-Wave switches have different model number (DZ vs. VR) possibly different Z-Wave chip, different switch action (Rocker vs. Paddle), same 5 year warranty, but DZ prices decreased by...

VC1234 - Since you did so much work to find the source of problem, I really think that you should share your research and tools with Elk technical support. Granted, probably no action will be taken. On other hand, Elk will know for certain the current M1XSLZW solution is not very robust.