Alarm systems

Overview

Unify sensor and camera feeds into Home Assistant for centralized monitoring, with optional integration to external security paging services for professional alarm monitoring.

Customer value

• Homeowners: Single pane of glass for all security sensors and cameras, with optional professional monitoring.
• Installers: Differentiated offering combining DIY flexibility with pro monitoring options.

Scope (first iterations)

• Sensor centralization: Bring Zigbee/Z‑Wave/Matter sensors into Home Assistant for unified dashboards and automations.
• Camera feeds: Integrate RTSP/ONVIF camera streams into Home Assistant for live view and motion‑triggered recordings.
• External paging: Optional integration with professional monitoring services (e.g., Alarm.com, professional central‑station software) for verified alerts and dispatch.

Architecture (directional)

• Home Assistant as the central hub for sensor state and camera feeds.
• Add‑on or integration for external paging (API‑based or serial‑to‑IP bridge).
• Clear separation between local automation (Home Assistant) and professional monitoring (external service).
• Maintain local fallback when external service is unavailable.

Open questions and risks

• Integration complexity: Evaluate existing Home Assistant integrations for professional alarm panels; may require custom development.
• Regulatory: Ensure compliance with local alarm‑monitoring regulations (UL, NFPA, etc.).
• Cost: Professional monitoring adds recurring cost; need clear pricing and value proposition.
• User experience: Balancing DIY configurability with pro‑monitoring simplicity.

Related

• Secure Remote Access: Docs
• Selora Smart Agent: Docs
• Pre‑installed Selora Hardware (Turnkey): Docs