Simpliesafe?

[def90]

So def90 is there system that will sent alerts to my phone that doesn't require monitoring by a company? I'm mainly looking for water detection, temperature detection and last break in. There really isn't much to steal but having the heat go out would be a bigger problem then the tv getting stolen.

Elk M1 security system will send an email or a text. You can get an outboard card for DSC systems made by EyezOn that will send an alert though the app itself is really clunky. Most security systems need to have an account with something like Alarm.com to get notifications to your phone. I believe on their end it’s a liability issue with the manufacturer. Back a decade or two ago when automation was starting to get big everyone was requesting rs232 interfaces for alarm panels so that we could integrate them with other systems. Alarm manufacturers did not want to do this as they thought that it was a back door in to a security system that they could some how become liable for if it ever got hacked. I think the same line of thinking is still being used with alarm manufacturers in regards to online apps, someone hacks your online account and gets in to your home and kills someone, who’s at fault?

https://www.eyezon.com/evl4.php

[brutal]

So def90 is there system that will sent alerts to my phone that doesn't require monitoring by a company? I'm mainly looking for water detection, temperature detection and last break in. There really isn't much to steal but having the heat go out would be a bigger problem then the tv getting stolen.

I don't know costs for "security" systems but you might look into an inexpensive Home Automation setup if you just need detection and notifications.

I'm using Hubitat and it's pretty good for what it is. Lots of integration stuff available and a large community of devs. That said, it's a rabbit hole I've gone down and spend a ton of money for all kinds of control gear and gizmos.

[O2HeN2]

I've had the previous generation of Simplisafe for several years.

Have no complaints. Did originally had a bad motion sensor, swapped it with other motion sensors in different locations and the problem followed the sensor - Simplisafe sent me a replacement.

Batteries in sensors need to be replaced every 1-2 years, so keep a supply around.

Still happy with the setup.

O2