Is there a way to integrate SmartThings with a GE Interlogix SIMON alarm panel. I have a working Simon 3 panel that is currently not monitored. It has 5 door sensors, 4 glass break sensors, 1 motion sensor, 1 smoke detector, 1 temperature rise sensor & 2 Co sensors.
I would like to use the sensors I currently have with the SmartThings Hub.
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I have the same Simon system and would like it as a secondary controller.
As you can see, I have had no other responses.
I also emailed ST & Vera the same question. Here is what the both came back with.
ST, Thanks for reaching out! At this time, we do not have a way to integrate with proprietary, or “closed” devices from other formal alarm security systems. Vera, I’m afraid Simon XT/XTi are not compatible with Vera. These are closed systems that you will not be able to interface with Vera. You may be able to just replace only the alarm panels and choose that has and ethernet/serial port or can be interfaced with an adapter. Vera also included a list of compatible alarm panels that have plugins. On that list is GE Security / Interlogix / Caddx Networx NX-4, NX-6 NX-8 or NX-8E. Using these panels with a NX-548E wireless receiver will allow communication with wireless sensors. I have not actually done this yet, but this seams to be the best bet.
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If you search the forums, you can find plenty of suggestions how to integrate “dumb” alarm systems with smartthings, for example:
Think I’m finally understanding the point of this… sorry that it’s taking me so long, especially after you repeated it… doing this setup (weather you have central or self monitoring) allows ST to activate automations, etc. based on your Simon detecting intrusion/alarm being triggered!?
So alarm gets activated… then ST devices will turn on(based on your preferences, lights, secondary sirens, etc). So Simon panel & ST hub talk to each other, well Simon talks to ST… am I catching on?
If so, Cool… but wish it could be done strictly via software.
I guess what confuses me is if Simon XTI is Z-wave enabled & so is ST hub. Where is the disconnect?
Ok I def follow now… I find all this extremely interesting & exciting.
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I meant the Z-wave Simon panel(not the sensors), like as a primary or secondary controller… so if a Simon sensor gets triggered, the Simon panel (not Simon sensors)will then alert the ST hub for ST automations, based on the communication between hubs (Simon panel to ST).
Anyhow, Messing with home wiring is the only area that causes me concern, any actual pics of where you plug them together at? I’d like to see at least a mock up of sorts… like where the power from breaker down to wall & what connects to what, when re-creating your project.
Ok so i finally made the agreement for them to install the Simon Xti5, they will re-use my wired sensors, by using a wired to wirless “translator”. The extra sensors they are “adding” will be wireless, smoke & carbon monoxide & a garage door sensor. They are replacing my wired motions for “pet friendly” ones. & I also made them throw in 2 keyfobs, and a remote panel for bedroom. Lastly i made them throw in 4 WiFi cameras: 3 outdoor & 1 indoor.
Only thing I’m wondering is… once my new contract expires, & I decide to go “self monitoring”, will my video cameras work? Only way to view cameras is thru alarm.com app… but what happenes when I cancel the service? How could I make use of the cameras then??
That’s music to my ears, when I asked them if I could use the cameras in future if I no longer have alarm.con service, they told me no! Said it would be useless without alarm.con app.
Here is the model #s of what they are adding:
The camera brand are interlogix/alarm.con & I also see they are adding a 1TB SVR? What is that part exactly for? Where does it get installed on?
Ahh ok… worse case scenario, at least all the wiring will be in place, should be easy swap when that time comes.