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Hello All, It has been a while and I revisiting another new install of M1 gold in my new residential area. I know it is best advisable that all smoke detector (2W or 4W) shold be daisy chain wired. where I got confused now is where do I put the EOL relay and EOL resistor in my diagram. So this...

Hello All, I need an advice on the following hardware. I'm in the process of integrating a rain sensor to my elk m1 system so that if I have my windows open, and the sensor detect rain, it will remind me to close windows. I also need advice on wired current sensor that I can use to monitor...

There is an old posting on how to use an API ElkM1::Control to interact with ELK m1. I have posted the link of this thread below. If anyone out there is still using this program, please can you help with installing. I am trying to write a script for URC total control to communicate with ELK via...

Hello All, I'm kinda confused right now. I want to connect my new PIR motion detectors to the ELK M1 gold, however the motion detectors has a tampered contact on it. I will be connecting the PIR to the panel with 4 wires conductors. this is what the PIR has (+ - NC C T T). so i know + and - is...

I'm about to install my elk m1 gold after spending months buy parts. I read the keypad installation manual but I'm confused. First this am trying to accomplish is to take some load of the M1 control its. So I will be running power from my altronix to the databus hub and the Data A and Data B on...

I have searched all over the internet to get the answer to this question but to no avail. I'm in the process of getting a nuvo server. I do understand that the Elite version is NAS enabled, what other feature justify that extra dollars that one has to pay for MPS4-E instead of MPS4? How easy is...

I'm having problems figuring out how to connect my four wire smoke/heat detector. it is made by GE (N500 series). So, I have 3 primary smoke/co detectors made by nest that is running on a hardwired 120v. Then I have secondary smoke detectors that I ran to other part of the house such as...

Is it possible to connect nest thermostat third generation to elk m1xsp? If so, how do I go about? or is it just a waste of elk hardware to go this route?   Also, could some one recommend a good water leak sensor (both wired and wireless). Thanks

Okay, I have read about various automation various software out there: from ELVE to HOMESEER to CQC and many others but none seems to fit my need. I have ELK M1 Gold system and total control MRX 10 system that i would like to incorporate together via an automation system. Homeseer seems to...

Sorry for all these questions. I'm a newbie. I'm kinda confused on how the M1 output works. So, I connected J4 from my M1TWA to J16 on M1 control using the 12 ribbon cable. I placed a jumper on OVERIDE 11, 12 , 13. Correct me if I'm wrong, this means that I can't use output 7 thru 13 on the M1...

Is anyone using a recessed indoor temperature sensor with ELKM1? if so, what sensor would you recommend. Also, is there any recommendation for a reliable rain sensor. Thanks 

I have alot of elkSP12F around my house. Recently I added the elk-m1twa module to my m1gold. I searched the internet and discovered that elk has a flush mount speaker/mic part wnose construction is similar to that of SP12F. I was just wondering if anyone has modified the SP12F by adding the...

Hello, I'm designing my elk m1 gold installation in vision but I just gat stuck somewhere. I'm a newbie to this, so all help will be appreciated.  1). What is the difference between M1RB and M1XOVR? I do understand that M1XOVR has voltage and relay while the other is only relay. When I looked at...

Does anyone has a good reputable supplier that offer good price for elk products. I found ELVESSUPPLY on google but almost all buyers gave them bad ratings. I know I have found it on cocoontech where someone recommended a good online distributor but I can't get the topic again. Any help will be...

I have just installed about 14 somfy r28 automated shades in my house. I am ready to get fabrics; I was looking at the sheerweave phifer 7100 but too expensive. where do you buy your fabrics from? Can someone let me the right way. Thanks

I have searched everywhere for topics about this module but all topics found are from over 10 years ago. Is anyone using ELK MM443 or is it outdated. If anyone is using it, what are you using it to control? 

Ok, I'm new to elk m1 security. I have been doing alot of readings, webinar and asking questions on  this website. I have a big project underway; well might not be big to the pros. But, I want to power 16 pir, 8 ip cameras, 7 glass breakers and some other sensors. I see that ELK has different...

I need someone to help me out. Where can i get the right fabric for my somfy r28 automated shades? I want a blackout shade. I know about the sheerweave phifer 7000/7100 but this is too expensive for me. Can someone recommend other brands that are high quality but for lesser price. All...

Guys, I really need help. my walls are open right now so i want to make all necessary wire run before closing it up. I have installed 8 baseboard heaters in 8 different zones in my house. Each heater has its own circuit breaker at the panel and I ran a high voltage wire from the heaters to each...

Hello, I am wondering if I can mix roxul wool with fiberglass. My ceiling is kinda deep and it will cost me more money to cover it will roxul wool. So, I was wonder if I can first lay a r13 in in the fill it up with roxul wool. Will this be efficient?