Discussion of SmartThings compared to purpose-built security systems:
While we were on vacation our home was burglarized. We did not have an alarm. So I’m looking for a basic wireless system that can grow. I have some ideas about a basic system, and some questions about the security app I’ve seen on this site; Smart Alarm.
Looking for the most cost efficient entry point into the system, and will add on as I can. The basic plan to start:
Hub.
1 motion sensor. (upgrade to 2-3 later)
1 glass break sensor. (Lowes has one that I’ve seen some people use. I have tons of windows and not many that open. This time the robbers broke a window to get in.)
1 siren (Not sure on which one. Lowes also has one that some people have used? This is to scare away criminals, warn us.)
Later I would add some power and light switches, and entry points, camera, etc… But that ba…
Official explanation of video offering (Read very carefully, make no assumptions about what is included. For example, there are video clips, but at present you can’t download them or share them with anyone else.)
https://support.smartthings.com/hc/en-us/articles/205380804-Video-integration-with-Hub-v2-FAQ