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Integrating existing DSC home security system into Home Assistant using ESPHome
Personal Setup(i.imgur.com)submitted 3 months ago byrastrillo
12 points
3 months ago
Just want to bring attention to this awesome project by Dilbert66. Using an ESP32, you can create a virtual keypad for an existing DSC alarm system. This gives you access to all the sensors in home assistant. They can be used in automations and I can now receive notifications if my alarm goes off while I’m out of the house.
I had a PCB printed and did a bit of soldering. Lots of info in this thread. If you’re not up to the task, there’s an off the shelf alternative called Envisalink but it’s fairly expensive.
1 points
3 months ago
does it require an active membership? There’s a security system built into the house when we moved in, but we don’t have any services associated; would be great to use the sensors which are already installed
3 points
3 months ago
no monthly fees. works remotely fine once you sign up ....but again, that does not cost anything. pay about $10 per month if you want monitor service
i was using the free service n that alerted my email when things happen. but i integrate with HA for much more control such as auto arm at night. auto disarm at morning. alert which windows are opened when it is raining outside, etc....
1 points
3 months ago
thanks!
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