Let’s build an enterprise-level security system with monitoring better than a Ring for just $5/month!
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*Purchase Recommendations*
Again, your best bet is eBay or liquidators, but… here are some items on Amazon:
*ENSURE YOU DO NOT BUY A DSC NEO SYSTEM - ONLY POWERSERIES*
Shop the Honeywell Vista 20p on Amazon - https://amzn.to/41eEIEE
Get the Envisalink 4 on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3CB3RA8
Alternatively, get the DUO which supports cellular - https://amzn.to/
*Resources*
Honeywell vs DSC - https://snazzy.fm/VW
Wendell from @Level1Techs has a great intro to DSC systems - https://snazzy.fm/Ae
DSC wiring guide - https://snazzy.fm/WF
Honeywell wiring guide - https://snazzy.fm/eR
Helpful Envisalink walkthrough for Honeywell - https://snazzy.fm/wp
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Skip the high monthly fees and complicated contracts of professionally installed security systems like ADT and Vivint, while getting better reliability than consumer DIY options like Ring, SimpliSafe, and Abode. This comprehensive guide shows how to build a professional-grade DIY home security system using enterprise hardware for a fraction of the cost. Learn to install and configure a DSC or Honeywell Vista alarm panel with wireless sensors, smart home integration, and professional monitoring for just $5 per month - delivering bank-grade security features that outperform both expensive professional installations and unreliable consumer systems. This tutorial covers everything from wiring binary sensors and programming zones to integrating with HomeKit and Home Assistant, making enterprise-level security accessible for homeowners seeking reliable, affordable protection.
0:00 Most DIY alarm systems are EXPENSIVE junk!
0:41 Why police departments ignore alarm systems
1:39 The solution: 30-year-old technology
2:53 Installing and wiring up your panel
6:40 Zones, explained
8:02 Let’s wire up some sensors!
11:43 Let’s wireless up some sensors!
13:52 Programming your keypad kinda sucks…
17:11 Enterprise alarms come with enterprise features!
17:53 Make this dumb old thing smart!
20:41 Ugly app? No! Home Assistant? YES!
22:23 Let’s add it to Apple Home!
23:34 Does it all work? YES!