
(I also use crontab to control the lights at specific times. The site is encrypted with SSL and requires a log in, so I'm confidant enough to make some more web sites to handle home security. Following various directions I've found on the forums, I've installed Apache, OpenSSL, Mochad (to control X10 switches via USB to an X10 controller), and wrote a web site that lets me turn lights on and off. I just ordered a Honeywell Ademco 5834-4 Four-Button Wireless Key Remote and plan to hook it up to the Vista 20 via the 6160RF.Despite being a noob, I have succeeded in turning my Pi into an X10 Web based home controller. I even set up Alexa skill that allows us to arm and disarm the system by voice.

Text & email notifications working great now. I have not gotten the text and email notifications to work yet.

I installed the Eyezon app on both our phones and get notifications almost instantly (a few seconds.) We can also arm and disarm the system via smartphone, pad or computer now. I installed and programmed the Honeywell 6160RF & the Eyezon module today. I just bought the 6160RF and eyezon system to add to the system. I've had my Vista 20p for almost 25 years.

How easy is it to wire that in to my existing wires? It uses any available ethernet jack on your cable modem or router to connect to the internet - no cell modems or land lines required.

The EVL-4EZ doesn't require any monitoring service - It sends alarm messages directly to your smartphone - for free. It also allows you to arm or disarm the system with your smartphone, and monitor the system's status (i.e., which doors or windows have been recently opened). Yank the old box, and slap in a Honeywell Vista 20P instead.Īdd a 6160RF keypad, and you can use any of Honeywell's wireless sensors, switches and remote keyfobs.įor remote monitoring, connect your Vista 20P to an EyezOn Envisalink EVL-4EZ Internet Interface Module - It'll automatically send you texts or email messages just a few seconds after any alarm event.
