Setting up as alarm system

[eboy 0]

Hi

I`m new to both HA and never coded but certainly taken with the whole idea!

So far I have a HC2 and a couple of dimmer units and all I have manged to do is set a lamp to activate on sunset and be controlled via Alexa - but what a great feeling (sad I know!)

Next, and here`s where I need some pointers, I would like to install several of the fibaro motion sensors around to act as PIRs and use as a security alarm controlled by a wall mounted tablet in my hallway. I have a redundant outside bell box which I was thinking of using, by controlling it with a relay switch to activate.

I know some say don`t use wireless as security, not too worried about this but interested to know opinions why but please could anyone help me off. - Where to start or find / download information on setting this up. A basic tutorial for example ?

Thanks.

[alandee 79]

Hi @eboy,

 Sure, try these,

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they were invaluable as I started out, along with the links in my signature once you get more into it

Just need to adapt the code to different device IDs and requirements.

 

Cheers,

al.

 

Edited January 10, 2018 by alandee

[eboy 0]

Thanks for the pointer !

I have also found some good tutorials on youtube for setting a scene.

 

Can I ask does anybody use the Fibaro app to arm and disarm the Alarm system, using the PIN function and does this work like a standard alarm code panel ?

Anyone with examples of how they use theirs for security would be much appriciated - always looking for ideas !

Cheers.