Upgrade DSC alarm system to DIY wifi/z-wave

[tuser]

Hi,

I have a DSC Impassa (scw9057g-433) and I would like to upgrade this system to a DIY self monitoring smart system. Basically I want to keep all my DSC sensors and control everything with my smartphone (arm, disarm, receive alerts, etc). I know there are options if I want to use alarm.com... but I don't want to pay monthly fees. Does anyone have any idea if this is possible?

Thanks!
Talita

 

[SouthernYankee]

It is childs play to shut down any wifi system in a few seconds. Wifi has absolutely no place in a security system.

 

[SamM]

Hi

I don't think that you need to change much to self monitor, you just need a good internet connection.

 

[Old Timer]

It is actually very easy to upgrade most DSC alarms to use an Ethernet connection to monitor you alarm.

EyezOn - EnvisaLink™ EVL-4EZR Security Module For DSC/Honeywell Panels

Works well

 

[curmudgeon]

Konnected.io might be what you're looking for, if you want to do less of the work. It repurposes the wired sensors and provides a smarter, newer service. If I didn't already have an EnvisaLink, I would definitely look into this. (BTW, I don't think the EnvisaLink willl work with the Impassa, it's for the Power Series products.)

 

[Holbs]

what does Z-Wave have to do with your DSC? Don't know much about the Impasse as I got the standard 1832 with Envisalink which talks to my Home Assistant/Home Automation via IP, not Z-wave.

 

[curmudgeon]

Did OP edit the post? I don't see wifi or zwave mentioned.

 

[Holbs]

"Upgrade DSC alarm system to DIY wifi/z-wave"

 

[curmudgeon]

Oh. Lol. Yeah, that makes no sense.

 

[SamM]

Konnected.io might be what you're looking for, if you want to do less of the work. It repurposes the wired sensors and provides a smarter, newer service. If I didn't already have an EnvisaLink, I would definitely look into this. (BTW, I don't think the EnvisaLink willl work with the Impassa, it's for the Power Series products.)

This wont work with the DSC wireless devices.

 

[silencery]

Your best bet is to go with the envisalink option mentioned earlier. However as stated, you will have to check if your DSC mainboard is compatible.

The envisalink integrates with home automation systems such as home assistant or openHAB. From there, you can use your alarm sensors to trigger home automation events.

 

[tuser]

Thank you for the replies. Unfortulately, Envisalink is not compatible with Impassa and Konnected won't work with wireless sensors. The reason I mentioned z-wave is because there are devices such as the ones provided by Alula (BAT-Connect, BAT-Wifi) that not only converts your system to self-monitoring but also enables connectivity with z-wave devices. However, you need to pay montly fees to use the Alula app...

 

[Holbs]

I am new at the alarm stuff and learning as I go. But I believe any modern service will charge you a monthly fee. For alarm purposes that seems fair. Since impasse does not do IP or Z-Wave I do not see how you can interface with something like home assistant or openhab for alarm notifications to your smartphone.
Is it a worthwhile consideration to swap out your alarm system to a newer model so you can do Z-Wave or IP?
Again I am not familiar with your alarm system in regards to Z-Wave and your BAT terminals (battery monitor?). My 1834 has no z-wave capabilities just IP and network to talk to my home automation which I could do self monitoring but again when it comes to alarm purposes I favor more professional monitoring. I have a strong distaste for monthly fees for this or that. No likey nickel and dimed to death. Is why I have blue iris and IP cameras from dahua and not Ring cams.

 

[Ffelice]

Just found this thread as I'm in a similar situation. What did you end up doing? Thanks