[OBSOLETE: NEWER VERSION AVAILABLE] Konnected Security 2.0 - Connect Wired Alarm System Sensors and Siren to SmartThings - big update and new name!

The specs seem to imply Android 4.2.2 (Jellybean?)… Definitely too low for ActionTiles.

Maybe it can be custom ROM updated. In general, look for at least Android v4.4

Looks very nice! Any security measures so someone can’t disarm your security system without a code?

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Login is required, but you probably leave inside Panel logged in.

But any Tile (like SHM) can have 4 to 6 digit secure PIN enabled.

Videos at https://www.youtube.com/ActionTiles

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So after running the updates, the siren does work every time I press the button. But it seems to always be delayed by several seconds: I counted 16 seconds today. Is there something I am missing, or is this is as good as it currently gets? Since I have one of the original relays that you shipped, was this something that was behind the decision to include the 5v newer relay?

Hello heythisisnate and copyninja,
This is an awesome project you put together! Thanks!
I started building my system a month ago, going over all the details from power and mechanical solutions to electronics and programming.
I got my first board to work in v2.05, and I’m planning to add more.
I ran into a strange config issue. I bought a bosh motion sensor, and I can connect it and see it working in all pins excepts D5, the app just gives me “Error saving page”, if I configure it as an Open/Close sensor, then it works (but then it shows Open/Closed instead of Motion/No motion.). Currently, I have it working in D7 as a Motion Sensor with no issues.

Could you open the Live Logging tab and try again to see the complete error message. Most likely cause is whatever device is currently on D5 is tied to another SmartApp so ST is unable to delete it.

Yes, that was it!. I was testing a Routine that was using D5. Thanks
Another question. I was wondering if I can invert the logic in the motion sensors and the contacts, something similar to what is done on the Outputs that activate on High or Low (a preference setting), The code in groovy is pretty straightforward, but how do I make it appear in the Konnected App. I guess I need to change the App itself to add/modify the list of Sensors, but that would probably cause problems with the updates. You will probably ask why do I want the logic to be inverted. The fact is that my ‘contacts’ are not mechanical contacts, but electronic circuits playing the same role.

Just edit the device handler in the SmartThings IDE and reverse the logic for 1 and 0 meaning open and close. Save and Publish the device handler. SmartThings will automatically pick it up. You don’t have to edit the SmartApp.

I did that part, but the new device handler didn’t appear in the list. I want to be able to use both flavors, so I need different names, correct?

Yes, you need two so add a new DTH based on the existing (view standard one, copy all, New device Handler -> From Code) and just add “Reversed” to the name. Then selectively pick your devices and switch to that one where you need it.

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My mistake is that I was trying to set that up in my cell phone app. The new device handler doesn’t appear there, but if I pick the standard Open/Close sensor and then I edit that in the smartthings web site (switching the handler by the inverse one) then it works.
Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks!

Yes that’s a good workaround. I’ll try to add a configurable option in the next release.

Thanks to Nate and Allan. Now I have it working and showing the correct states. I managed to introduce a circuit between the sensors and the nodemcu so I could use my current alarm (Ademco) and the Konnected solution at the same time. I can post the circuits if anybody is interested. I thought that if I’m still using the alarm power supply, so why not keep using the rest? The main point is to have the system connected to ST, and it accomplishes that.
I’m using an optocoupler that will add some protection to the nodemcu. The long wires to the sensors are always a source of spikes in case of lightnings.

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If you really want to get fancy you can scroll up a couple posts and look at a custom contact sensor that I programmed. You could easily add another preference to invert the signal coming back. My example just changes the display labels and inverts the background color without inverting the actual status underneath but you could do that too. You could technically then have one Device handler that you could set to do whatever (invert actual status, invert color, change labels, etc) per device without having extra handlers.

-Allan

Looks exactly like what I need. I will try it. Thanks.

I updated it to include a invert of the actual status:

Try it and let me know. This is for the contact closure but the exact same code changes (added preferences, if/else block, etc) can be applied to a motion sensor or any of the others.

-Allan

just tested it, it works. I just need to change the labels for the Motion Sensor, great. Thanks.

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Are there any two wire smoke detectors that will work with Konnected system? My existing has the type that are not compatible.

thanks
Ed

Because 2-wire smoke detectors require power and signal on the same wires, they can’t work directly with Konnected without an intermediary. There is an interface module from System Sensor that looks like it should work with most of their 2-wire modules to give you a signal relay for signaling the Konnected board: https://www.systemsensor.com/en-us/Pages/COSMOD2W.aspx

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To everybody who has been following this thread, using Konnected in their homes, sending me your EXCELLENT feedback, and supporting me and this project by buying DIY kits from konnected.io, A MILLION TIMES THANK YOU!! This community is really fantastic and is a huge part of what makes SmartThings great.

Today I’m very proud to announce here first, on the ST forums where this all started, the new Konnected Alarm Panel launching on Kickstarter very soon!

I originally created this project out of a personal need, but I made it better because of YOU and your feedback, encouragement, and monetary support. I can’t thank you all enough for giving me this opportunity to create something that really helps people and that I’m so passionate about.

I want to share Konnected with more people, so I’m continuously trying to find ways to improve and simplify the product. The Konnected Alarm Panel is the result of months of hard work and very late nights, and talking to many people like you. I’ve designed this circuit board to integrate all the components of the DIY kits into one compact, high-quality module that is a drop-in replacement for your old alarm system panel.

I’m launching this on Kickstarter because I need your help! My mission is to deliver high quality products at a fair and affordable price, so that home automation can be accessible to everyone. In order get to the price point that we think is fair, I need a minimum order of 1000. Kickstarter gives me a platform to share, but I need your help to reach your communites. You can help by signing up on konnected.io for early access and how to participate in the launch campaign.

Thank you all!
Nate

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