Hass and IDS alarm integration

gbyleveldt said:
I can, but give me a few days. I need to get into the top cupboard to get to the panel. Thinking about it today, I actually want to do away with the usb serial port and wire the Pi Zero Uart directly to the panel (they both 5V ttl) and print a nice enclosure for all of it to fit into. It’ll make the setup less clunky. Pi Zero, Panel, klaar.

Edit: I see Pi’s pins are 3.3v and not 5V tolerant. Crap.
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Yes you will need a level shifter to go directly to the pi pins, this is my shopping list:
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ThatGuy_ZA said:
I managed to get my Paradox SP6000 based alarm integrated into HA pretty easily. Have a look at the write up here.
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so all i need is for someone to install a compatible paradox system and get the ip150 module as well. any things i need to be aware of pre-installing - dont have to worry about hardware or software versions?

does paradox systems have a app similar to ids (hyyp) in the meanwhile while i mess with HomeAssistant?
 
nad_isa said:
so all i need is for someone to install a compatible paradox system and get the ip150 module as well. any things i need to be aware of pre-installing - dont have to worry about hardware or software versions?

does paradox systems have a app similar to ids (hyyp) in the meanwhile while i mess with HomeAssistant?
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https://github.com/ParadoxAlarmInterface/pai/wiki#mqtt-dash ?

Or you asking about Official like swan?
play.google.com

Insite Gold – Apps on Google Play

connect and interface with Paradox systems for management of the security
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AlphaJohn said:
https://github.com/ParadoxAlarmInterface/pai/wiki#mqtt-dash ?

Or you asking about Official like swan?
play.google.com

Insite Gold – Apps on Google Play

connect and interface with Paradox systems for management of the security
play.google.com play.google.com
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thanks yes - just wanted to see what it is..

i found the below link as well. im a newbie to HA as well so seems like somewhere for me to start.

hometechtime.com

How to integrate a Paradox alarm with Home Assistant using the Paradox IP150 | Home Tech Time

Why integrate your Paradox alarm with Home Assistant? Before we get into the step-by-step Paradox - Home Assistant integration guide, here are a few reasons…
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the main thing is i want to make the correct investment in the alarm hardware from the outset. was leaning towards IDS but based on this thread looks like i need to steer towards the paradox if i wana use HA as my hub.
 
nad_isa said:
thanks yes - just wanted to see what it is..

i found the below link as well. im a newbie to HA as well so seems like somewhere for me to start.

hometechtime.com

How to integrate a Paradox alarm with Home Assistant using the Paradox IP150 | Home Tech Time

Why integrate your Paradox alarm with Home Assistant? Before we get into the step-by-step Paradox - Home Assistant integration guide, here are a few reasons…
hometechtime.com hometechtime.com

the main thing is i want to make the correct investment in the alarm hardware from the outset. was leaning towards IDS but based on this thread looks like i need to steer towards the paradox if i wana use HA as my hub.
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You do not need the IP150. The Pi can simulate the IP150 if I remember correctly.
 
nad_isa said:
thanks yes - just wanted to see what it is..

i found the below link as well. im a newbie to HA as well so seems like somewhere for me to start.

the main thing is i want to make the correct investment in the alarm hardware from the outset. was leaning towards IDS but based on this thread looks like i need to steer towards the paradox if i wana use HA as my hub.
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Had a Paradox + Swan (Inside Gold) from the start so when I started playing with Home Automation & HassIO I just added it without giving it much thought.
 
AlphaJohn said:
Had a Paradox + Swan (Inside Gold) from the start so when I started playing with Home Automation & HassIO I just added it without giving it much thought.
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Thanks. you using the pi or ip150 or another means to integrate?
 
l3ok said:
You do not need the IP150. The Pi can simulate the IP150 if I remember correctly.
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yeh seen some thread posts above but that is maybe tinkering a bit to far for my skill sets
 
nad_isa said:
Thanks. you using the pi or ip150 or another means to integrate?
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IP150, had one before started tinkering. When I bought it I was kinda disappointed on the units web interface and lack of control via it. Subbed to swan service and for 2 years forgot about it...

Now, I love the fact that I can connect from anywhere and see my home/Alarm state without any subs.
 
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AlphaJohn said:
IP150, had one before started tinkering. When I bought it I was kinda disappointed on the units web interface and lack of control via it. Subbed to swan service and for 2 years forgot about it...

Now, I love the fact that I can connect from anywhere and see my home/Alarm state without any subs.
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okay cool
- which firmare version of ip150 module you running. seeing posts online about firmware issues and troble downgrading etc?
 
nad_isa said:
thanks - so you seem to be on 4.40 with no issues.

need to get intouch with my alarm guy to start speccing my alarm!
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Guess so?

I just disabled Swan, told me if I do that it will be in local only mode and everything worked from there.... did not even know some people downgraded?
 
AlphaJohn said:
Guess so?

I just disabled Swan, told me if I do that it will be in local only mode and everything worked from there.... did not even know some people downgraded?
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Yeh - with the Hass add on some people apparently having issues with ip150 and firmware etc. but im going to take the plunge and see how it goes.
 
If your intent is to only integrate with HA locally, then you don’t need the IP150 module. In fact, if you want to remotely control the alarm, I’d still not use the IP150, but rather use the optional cloud feature of HA and control the alarm (and the rest of the house) that way.
 
gbyleveldt said:
If your intent is to only integrate with HA locally, then you don’t need the IP150 module. In fact, if you want to remotely control the alarm, I’d still not use the IP150, but rather use the optional cloud feature of HA and control the alarm (and the rest of the house) that way.
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So your recommendation is using the pi like in your case? Im Keepig an eye on that. But will take me time to understand and figure out. Pcb boards and the like is not something ive tried before.
 
nad_isa said:
So your recommendation is using the pi like in your case? Im Keepig an eye on that. But will take me time to understand and figure out. Pcb boards and the like is not something ive tried before.
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Yup, seriously. It’s much cheaper and you don’t have to pull an Ethernet cable to your panel. Plus it exposes everything to HA to do with as you please. That being said, I’ve never had an IP150 module on my system, so not sure of all the features. Reading the experience of others, I think I’m better off, hehe
 
gbyleveldt said:
Yup, seriously. It’s much cheaper and you don’t have to pull an Ethernet cable to your panel. Plus it exposes everything to HA to do with as you please. That being said, I’ve never had an IP150 module on my system, so not sure of all the features. Reading the experience of others, I think I’m better off, hehe
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Thanks! I know there is a github wiki. But care to do a rough how to and maybe drawing/pic so we can understand the practicalities? Nothing shmancy...
 
nad_isa said:
Thanks! I know there is a github wiki. But care to do a rough how to and maybe drawing/pic so we can understand the practicalities? Nothing shmancy...
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Yeah I’ll do one up a little later. I want to first make my current implementation a little neater; then I’ll take pics and post the config s for it
 
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