Hello,
When I built our house 5-6 years ago I installed the Omni Pro II in my server closet.
I was fortunate and the builder let me run all my own low voltage. I ran at least two CAT6 drops to every room and to anywhere I might one day install some sort of display panel. I also ran all the wires for my security to all the doors, windows, siren, etc....
In the beginning I used the OmniPro II it for Security (23 Zones), automated my irrigation via a Relay Expansion board, and a few lights.
Fast forward to today and my Google Home/Samsung SmartThings now controls my lights and my irrigation. I was looking into the Google nest home security system but I really do not want to buy all new door/window contacts. Plus I installed the recessed contacts in all the doors and prefer that to the ugly white exterior contacts they provide.
I would love to use all the existing security wire and contacts but am not sure the best way to go about this.
I read that HomeSeer could be an option and I could spin up a small Linux VM on my QNAP but before I went down that rabbit hole I wanted to see if that was the best option.
In my ideal world I would be able to use my google home system voice or display to check the status if doors/windows and to arm/disarm the system.
Is HomeSeer my best option?
Thanks,
Mike
When I built our house 5-6 years ago I installed the Omni Pro II in my server closet.
I was fortunate and the builder let me run all my own low voltage. I ran at least two CAT6 drops to every room and to anywhere I might one day install some sort of display panel. I also ran all the wires for my security to all the doors, windows, siren, etc....
In the beginning I used the OmniPro II it for Security (23 Zones), automated my irrigation via a Relay Expansion board, and a few lights.
Fast forward to today and my Google Home/Samsung SmartThings now controls my lights and my irrigation. I was looking into the Google nest home security system but I really do not want to buy all new door/window contacts. Plus I installed the recessed contacts in all the doors and prefer that to the ugly white exterior contacts they provide.
I would love to use all the existing security wire and contacts but am not sure the best way to go about this.
I read that HomeSeer could be an option and I could spin up a small Linux VM on my QNAP but before I went down that rabbit hole I wanted to see if that was the best option.
In my ideal world I would be able to use my google home system voice or display to check the status if doors/windows and to arm/disarm the system.
Is HomeSeer my best option?
Thanks,
Mike