Hello everyone, from the start, I have a 1970s house, so unfortunately only wireless options are feasible.
While writing this, I realized that during the upcoming facade renovation, I could install empty conduit pipes under the insulation, but the effort and cost would be significant.
So far, I have been experimenting with a Homematic IP access point – 5 smoke detectors, 1 water leak detector, 1 humidity sensor, and a weather station. Everything was fine until one of the smoke detectors suddenly went off without reason, startling everyone, including the dog. This revealed a weakness in this DIY system – the manufacturer showed no response (via contact form), and I found others with similar issues in the forum. I realized that for alerts related to water and fire events (I don’t prioritize a full security alarm system), I need 100% reliability. There is nothing worse than false security.
The system is ideal for DIY projects, but my trust faltered regarding the alarm functions: there is no battery status indicator, and the detectors can’t be passively monitored. This means if the battery dies or the wireless signal is lost, I won’t be notified.
I see two options – switching to hopefully a better/more professional system (Abus, Lupusec?), as Telenot is too expensive, or staying with Homematic IP but moving away from the simple cloud solution and instead using the CCU for local management.
What do you think, or what has been your experience?
While writing this, I realized that during the upcoming facade renovation, I could install empty conduit pipes under the insulation, but the effort and cost would be significant.
So far, I have been experimenting with a Homematic IP access point – 5 smoke detectors, 1 water leak detector, 1 humidity sensor, and a weather station. Everything was fine until one of the smoke detectors suddenly went off without reason, startling everyone, including the dog. This revealed a weakness in this DIY system – the manufacturer showed no response (via contact form), and I found others with similar issues in the forum. I realized that for alerts related to water and fire events (I don’t prioritize a full security alarm system), I need 100% reliability. There is nothing worse than false security.
The system is ideal for DIY projects, but my trust faltered regarding the alarm functions: there is no battery status indicator, and the detectors can’t be passively monitored. This means if the battery dies or the wireless signal is lost, I won’t be notified.
I see two options – switching to hopefully a better/more professional system (Abus, Lupusec?), as Telenot is too expensive, or staying with Homematic IP but moving away from the simple cloud solution and instead using the CCU for local management.
What do you think, or what has been your experience?
allstar83 schrieb:
Matter will soon become the standard. I think this will give things another boost. I believe Matter will be like the Sunspec protocol— a system that exists, but nobody really follows it...
paulch7 schrieb:
So, I’m looking for a reliable manufacturer with adequate support that covers a lot. You’re not the only one, and this has been the case since I was still a student (I now have school-age children myself).
allstar83 schrieb:
Matter is coming soon as a standard. I think it will boost things again. There will be a short hype once more. Then it will just blend in with the others (IMHO).
Patricck schrieb:
I think Matter will be like the Sunspec protocol—a system, but nobody really follows it... Yes, as usual, manufacturers will join and then drop out again if the expected impact doesn’t materialize. Or the company will be restructured, and of course, cuts will be made where possible—meaning gimmicks like smart home features.