Need recomendation for a HA/Security System

Apr 26, 2006 3 Replies

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Peter 20 years ago

I am in need of a HA/Security system for the new home my wife and I just built. I have run all of the CAT 5E, COAX, and alarm wire for window sensors, door sensors, motion dectectors and glass break sensors.

I am pondering strongly the use of Homeseer for the HA part of this deal but on the security side I am not sure. I thought a NAPCO 9600 looked nice but in the Homeseer fourms there appears to be some issues.

I did find the ELK-M1 Gold interesting.

So I am looking for some advice on what HA and Security system is good, and can be expanded over time and has good support.

Thanks Peter

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Frank Olson 20 years ago

Elk is definitely the way to go. You'll receive excellent support through Smarthome

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. Smarthome is recognized in many forums as one of the experts on Elk/Insteon home automation.

Frank Olson

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Peter 20 years ago

So Frank does ELK do security as well?

Is having ELK and Homeseer redundant?

Thanks Peter

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Frank Olson 20 years ago

Most definitely. To both questions. Read the documentation on the Elk website regarding the M1 Gold.

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I think you'll find it's capable of everything you want to do. Elk works very closely with Smarthome. They're also one of their more innovative and responsive dealers.

Frank Olson

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