Re: Integrating BT Home Monitor VP1000/Visonic to Homeseer

["Phil Hooker" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Interesting article, I'm halfway through doing this myself. I have now
installed the alarm, just in the process of the homeseer integration with
the RFXCOM receiver. So far I've got it picking up all the sensors I have
installed. Also using a couple of extra "door" sensors for
non-alarm based
stuff, like checking if the curtains are closed.

What is the best way of checking what state the alarm is in? As far as I
can
tell the receiver picks up the sensors, not the alarm panel. So if I arm
the
alarm using the keyfob then homeseer knows, but if I use the front panel it
doesn't. Any advice before I spend time working out the best way?

Thanks

Phil


On 8/23/06, Mark McCall <lists@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Submission by Craig
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> This article discusses the RFXCOM Visonic receiver available from
> www.rfxcom.com, and how it can easily be used to integrate a Visonic
or BT
> VP1000 Home Monitor Alarm system with Homeseer. The VP1000 alarm from
BT
> has
> been monitoring my home for sometime. Before purchasing the Alarm I
was
> sceptical about the range and reliability of the wireless protocol. I
> found
> a good deal on the internet that included extra keyfobs and PIRs, and
> thought I would take a risk and give it try. Once the Alarm was
installed,
> I
> was surprised at the reliability and range of the security devices,
the
> range of the Visonic PIRs is actually better than the existing WiFi
> installation...
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> http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/article1747.html
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