Konnected Alarm Panel Interface Kit (2nd Gen) Install Demo - Part 1

[@VideoNOLA]

18:00 Pro tip: Set up a network-connected camera aimed at your alarm panel during sensor setup, and view it with your cellphone from each door/window that you're open/close testing.

[@TheBaybak]

I have a Qolsys iq panel 2 system with 6 zones, and additional wifi cameras and sensors that I installed to work with Smart-things. I am very happy that I found this video because I don't want to pay monthly fee for monitoring that system the house came with. This product is going to help me combine everything under one umbrella. Ordering soon. Thank you!

[@tomasmcguinness]

Great video. Any idea when we can expect part 2?

[@brunopaula]

Part 2 anytime soon would be nice.

[@seanoconnor1702]

I like seeing the panel that's in my house in your videos. Looking forward to Part 2 because I've been stumped on that.

[@michaelhorbovetz1820]

I"ve been waiting for something like this for years. You are the man.

[@VideoNOLA]

7:05 Equipment "rigging" level: Expert

[@dennisa2737]

I just ordered the 12 zone V2 interface kit and am looking forward to getting it installed and seeing the 2nd installation of this video. I have an older Ademco alarm panel labeled as a First Alert FA160C and really want to be able to see the status of all zones and arm/disarm remotely. Once I get a better feeling for the mounting space requirements outside of the existing metal alarm box, I’ll buy a plastic/PVC box to mount the main Konnected boards with the WiFi antennas.

[@DavidL-DaKing]

My 1st Gen 12 zone, 2 WiFi boards have been working great in our metal alarm box, with door closed, over a year now. I did put an Access Point in the next room, about 20 feet away, 2 doors, one wall in between just to make sure no dropped connections. I will say the WiFi signal is pretty strong with these modules. I remember connecting to the Konnected board during setup from 2 rooms away, about 40-50 feet. You may try in your metal box first, if you have room. These boards are real small.

[@scotthenry4983]

My Wife and I just set up our DSC PC1616 system with the integration kit and have it up and running in Konnected cloud/Smart things with 6 zones. It did require a good deal of tuning the zone potentiometers but we finally found the sweet spot for each :-) Was happy to find an Aux Pwr pigtail in the accessory kit. We wound up needing the last open receptacle in the closet for a Wifi extender since the panel is at the opposite end of the house from my router the wifi was an issue. A Linksys AC-750 did the job nicely. Great job Nate! Huge fan so far. Like others would love to see a relay kit video? Cheers!

[@jvandestadt]

Loving the progress you are making with Konnected, well done!

[@sunnychowdhry]

Any update on Part 2 ? have completed Part 1 setup and now need guidance on relay module setup to arm/disarm the system. would be awesome if part 2 can be uploaded sooner. Thanks.

[@apatel1186]

Watched this video many times and finally was able to figure it out. Spoke to Konnected and they noted that the second part should be coming out in a few weeks. Has anyone figured out how to add the key switch to the DSC power series and have any detailed instructions? thanks!

[@rok-n-rob]

Awesome video! Just the info I needed. Thank you for not adding any background music!

[@calvinbeamon3338]

Excellent step by step video!! Now on to part 2 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾

[@anthonydi9093]

Hey guys, love your work! stuck on what part 2 would explain. ETA? or even a link to an article to get me going? Thanks

[@syedsaleh8304]

Part 2 coming soon? Wanted to see how to replace the control panel with a tablet and still pay for active monitoring too.

[@Custrdcar]

Still looking for Part 2 .. can you post this please?

[@briandeschenes3810]

You mention that after moving Zone 1 to an open zone (like Zone 7), you'll need to reprogram the Vista panel. Do you have instructions on how to do this? Right now, I have Zone 1 in BYPASS, and I'm not sure that it is reading Zone 7...although the Interface Panel correctly sees Vista zones 2 through 7.

[@JimOschwaldArchitect]

I am ready for Part 2 in the series… when is that going to appear?

[@sunnybrar3567]

I have a safewatch pro 3000 just like you but the keypad I had was a 6150 RF, meaning you are not able to program on that keypad as it has a smaller LCD display, and is not able to show all the programming info. To make it work you need to get a keypad just like yours to be able to program the zone change. You can directly connect a secondary programming capable keypad to the board, as someone had already placed the connecting wires ready. I guess ADT didn't want to make programming easy lol

[@TheDajohns]

Is there a video for how to tell the keypad that you moved a sensor from zone 1 to another?

[@donaldperez2157]

I need part two. How do I wire the switch to arm/disarm?

[@BrytonLifts]

Yea He never showed

[@donaldperez2157]

@@BrytonLifts I could never get my system to work with connect but I found a better one,check it out getnexx.com

[@jrh6869]

@@donaldperez2157 Thanks for the link. There are some good videos under their support page for retrieving the installer code and adding a keypad. Also, their product appears to be very easy to install but I don't see where it has the same capability of monitoring each zone. It seems like it should get that info similar to any other keypad so maybe okay, but not sure zones will add to SmartThings.

[@randomodbuild]

Is there any feature in this where Konnected could see the status of the alarm? Like having a 4 wire keypad attachment for konnected so it could see if the alarm is in stay mode, or armed, or disarmed? This would be super cool and may also allow you to skip the manual programming of your alarm panel because you would basically have an internet connected keypad.

[@Konnected-io]

Yes! However it doesn't attach to the keypad. I will show you how to do this in Part 2 of this video ... coming soon!

[@randomodbuild]

@@Konnected-io Would this be able to detect and change not just armed and disarmed but also stay mode, away mode, and disarmed? For example stay mode is the same as armed except there is no grace period and no motion detectors are active

[@jasonsteele2028]

Very interesting. I am interested in buying some of this kit but would really like to see the next video on arming/disarming and hopefully alarm notification.

[@Kevin-ht1ox]

This is great! I just got mine installed this evening. It was a lot simpler than I expected. Integration with Home Assistant was a piece of cake.

[@ManuelGomes]

Still no part 2?

[@PaulCyclist]

Zone one is the time delayed entry exit doors (2). In order to keep the old system functional, it can’t be moved as the delay is need to use the original key pads. Are you saying the parallel system abandons the ability to arm and disarm from the OEM key pads?

[@ravingmad765]

19:33 how do you tune a motion sensor?

[@josiahbr6413]

Great video, very informative! Thanks so much!

[@dpramas]

Very nice video, thanks. I am only concerned with how easy is to jam a wireless internet connection. Is it more secure to have a lan cable connection? Thanks

[@Konnected-io]

Our Pro version does have wired Ethernet capability.

[@bradapplegate7017]

Do you have any guide for connecting a bosch 3000??

[@kosmo1001]

Do you have a signal conditioner/buffer board that would interface with wired sensors to the Alula RE508X Hardwire to Wireless translator? Currently this Alula translator generates random false alarms, particularly on a zone with 2 sensors in series, every day making the system useless. I want to keep my wired sensors but the security company is pushing us to use wireless sensors and has refused to solve this false alarm issue.

[@billpearre9994]

If I have the same alarm system you show in this video will I be able to use the Brinks keypad with your interface kit? Right now I have no text at all on the screen since I disconnected my services with Brinks/ADT. Should I just get the conversion kit and just start over or the interface kit and tie into my existing alarm? Will I be able to use wireless door sensors with this?

[@VideoNOLA]

Can the Konnected system detect which user code has been entered at the keypad? Could definitely use that for triggering certain home automation scenes.

[@00srossi]

Is it possible to discard the old panel and only use this , turn on and turn off using wifi ?

[@timsurman3701]

Hi Nate, any chance for a part 2 with the Pro model?

[@milestonesprintervan-peter9545]

Great to see Gen-2 Interface Systems available (going to order a 24 zone)!!! Can you please confirm if the Vista-20 Bay Board has the issue you described with Zone #1. I have my entry door connected to zone #1 and have few options to move (plus the added programming needed to change the descriptors). Thanks!

[@milestonesprintervan-peter9545]

sorry got it! Same Vista main PCBA... Assuming the Konnected Interface modules work exactly the same way with the Ademco 4229 Wired Zone Expander Modules?

[@Konnected-io]

@@milestonesprintervan-peter9545 Yes, all VISTA panels have the same limitation on zone 1 only. Yep, it will work the same way with wired expansion modules, but does not work with wireless sensors.

[@ricksiddiqui8354]

Is there any integration with smoke alarms that are connected with a 3 wire connector? I have been watching these videos since we moved in our home and found out that we have an internet based alarm system. I am all about making our 3100sf home as smart as possible. Thank you so much!!

[@Konnected-io]

"3-wire" smoke alarms are household AC powered. Yes, you can integrate those by using a smoke alarm relay that is designed for your brand of smoke alarm. The relay usually connects to the last smoke alarm in the series, and then provides NO / NC contacts to connect to a Konnected zone. More info here: help.konnected.io/support/solutions/articles/32000022629-wiring-smoke-co-detectors

[@ricksiddiqui8354]

@@Konnected-io Thank you so much for your reply. A couple of nights ago, we had a number of false alarms, and when 1 tripped, all sounded. Is there a way to determined what one is the last one in the series?

[@Konnected-io]

@@ricksiddiqui8354 You'd have to remove each one and take a look at the wiring. All but one will have wires visible that travel on to the next one.

[@marcobrambilla2561]

Is it possible to have and use just the main board of interface kit (not both main board and Interface board) in order to connect in parallel to the existing alarm system? any drawback in doing that?

[@Konnected-io]

You need the interface module to connect in-parallel. If you want to replace the traditional alarm system, you can connect the sensor wires directly to the Konnected Alarm Panel.

[@glmccready]

GE interlogic Board. 60-734-01 Has A bus b…speaker…out1. Out2. Which ones would I use?

[@jrshust]

Can I connect the alarm output to the konnected panel to monitor alarm triggered status? Or is that not compatible w/ the konnected board? It says its 10.5-13.8 VDC w/ a steady for burglary/panic alarm, likely an open circuit when not triggered. Or do I need to be using the output triggers?

[@crazyjoezx]

Im interested in getting Konnected, but want to make sure I can wire the switch to arm/disarm. I see everyone has been asking for the pt2 video in the comments as well with no reply. Is this product dead?

[@BrytonLifts]

yea very strange with no part two, did they just start recording thinking they could do arm/disarm and then realized they couldnt on the panel, would be nice if there was a response, there pro board is coming out and maybe with that one we will get a part two

[@richardstrange8127]

What do I need to buy to be able to do this? Needed for uk

[@hassanibakary8042]

Hey sir, first i m not good in english, i am new in alarm panel, i wonder if you may tell me, how to wire this device, pins and ports explanation.

[@johanp2664]

Hey Nate, I’m Johan from Spain. When you guys will have the software in Spanish? And are u guys delivering the product to Spain???

[@ashokanine]

Are all/most older wired alarm systems like DAS NX-12 similar with respect to PIR sensors? My PIRs are 12v when triggered and 7v when not activated. Does the Konnected Alarm Panel work with these types of PIRs like the Optex RX-40QZ Quad Logic PIR? Also - what is the current wait time for these units?

[@Konnected-io]

Yes, that's why the interface module has an adjustable dial to tune into the threshold for your specific panel. It's designed to be universally compatible.

[@powergemelectrical]

I’m an Electrician & will be buying several of these for my customers. Before I buy the first one can you clarify if you can still arm the system using the traditional keypad? Thx

[@Konnected-io]

Yes, you can. If you're installing our Interface Kit (as shown in this video) it keeps the entire existing system intact, including the keypad(s). The Konnected functionality is added on top of the existing traditional alarm system.

[@powergemelectrical]

@@Konnected-io Brilliant. Kindly guide on where I can purchase the Interface Kit. I’m based in United Kingdom, Birmingham area. Thank You. Much Appreciated.

[@Konnected-io]

@@powergemelectrical You can purchase from our website: konnected.io. We ship worldwide.

[@michaelconnell521]

Super helpful, made the process easy and kind of fun. Don’t think I could’ve done it without video guidance, or at least, it would have been a lot more difficult. Highly recommend linking these videos in the instructions, super helpful, thanks

[@chriskyte8341]

Any update on part 2 please?

[@JackoUnltd]

Is it safe to have the main board outside the metal enclosure? Does it detect tampering and trigger the alarm (e.g. by cutting the ribbon cable)?

[@Konnected-io]

If the ribbon cable was cut or disconnected, then all zones would appear as open. It doesn't interfere at all with the function of your traditional wired alarm system -- so any tamper protection that your traditional system has would still be in effect. In this use case, the traditional system still acts as the alarm, and the Konnected device is only passively observing the status of the zones on top of it. Also -- if you have a burglar who was able to enter your home, find the alarm panel, and tamper with it without tripping any sensors along the way then you have bigger problems that wouldn't be solved by any alarm system.

[@froglegs6384]

Hello I'm very interested in purchasing a kit. My question is do you have a kit that i can eliminate the old panel board and still be able to arm and disarm the panel on the app with your kit. Also hard wire to my WiFi router to have the best WiFi signal.

[@jxg67]

He said to only use the wifi board does that.

[@Electrox3d]

Zone 1 says it can be used for 2-wire smoke detectors, which mine is. So I assume I can't move that somewhere else. Does that mean the Konnected Alarm Panel Interface can't detect if my hard wired smoke alarm is activated? Thx!

[@Konnected-io]

You would have to leave the 2-wire smoke alarms on the original panel as-is, and cannot use them directly with the interface module. However, you can program one of the outputs to signal a smoke alarm to Konnected.

[@Electrox3d]

@@Konnected-io Thank you.

[@seanseanseanseansean]

The wifi strength on the Konnected boards is SO inadequate. In testing, mine would not read more than 62% strength even when I had the Konnected board 1 ft away from my big 4-antenna router. To try and get around this, I installed a wifi repeater within a few feet of the Konnected wifi module. There the Konnected board only gets about 23% signal strength which is miserable. It is outside the alarm panel, vulnerable to dust and water and tampering. How about if you make a fitting on the Konnected board that would hook to a wifi antenna sticker? The Konnected board would go INSIDE the metal panel and the wifi sticker antenna would go on the OUTSIDE of the metal alarm system panel?

[@Konnected-io]

This is not at all typical. Usually we see 95%+ WiFi signal with a router in the same room. Pls contact support so we can diagnose the problem.

[@DavidL-DaKing]

Hmm, I have two 1st Gen boards and the WiFi is better than most of my other devices. Interference (more common than most people think)? Bad WiFi module on your Konnected board?

[@grantclemesha8474]

Disappointing that the Part 2 of this video has not been done.

[@richardgilmore5607]

Thanks for the video. So timely for me as I wanted to reactivate my alarm system but with no third party monitoring. Your product seems to fit the requirement. I have ordered a 12 zone unit and look forward to it delivery. When will KZbin part two be issued. Part one uses my extract same panel I have so I don't expect any problems to install.

[@johanp2664]

Like your work by the way

[@CesarMattos]

Im ready to buy waiting for the part2 and I want to see the app arm and disarm

[@BrytonLifts]

It had been 4 months and no part two, at this point i dont even think its coming

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Where's part 2??

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

If you are not using the existing system power and just using the external power supply then your battery backup will not work and the system dies when the power goes out.

[@TheNewports]

on your website what is the difference between interface kit and conversion kit?

[@Konnected-io]

The interface kit is what is demonstrated in this video, connecting in-parallel to an existing traditional alarm system. The conversion kit is for replacing the traditional alarm completely, converting the old system into a fully automation/app based home monitoring solution.

[@VideoNOLA]

Does Konnected sell a small plastic project box into which you can tuck that external board? Would probably be the size of an old phone keystone jack or similar.

[@TheNewports]

Thank you. Do you have plans to work with other apps than listed here? for example do you plan to partner with Ring?

[@hycron1234]

Damn this is genius. This is exactly what I'm after!

[@BillyBob-os7kr]

So I hope I got rid of the Adt shitty cell box. And I see the rf radio So what about the wireless zones ?

[@BrytonLifts]

Konnected does not support wireless on any panel

[@YusufChauhdry]

Has part 2 been listed yet?

[@kevinwang7340]

how about programming the wireless sensors that was previously installed with safewatch 3000?

[@DeRick62100]

I have ranger 8600E security control center in my home (no monitoring) and i want to know if this konnected would work with my wired system?

[@root8able]

I have an interlogix nx-4. Do I need to program it for it to work with the konnected interface?

[@richthepontiacguys1412]

I am private alarm contractor I can do all that thru keypad terminals using m2m cellular radios zone status remote arm and disarm stay arm also no internet needed with text and email notifications also or see it in real time. Rich owner of Uniguard Security Systems

[@CanadianMac]

Do you have a solution for a wireless security systems such as Qyolsys 2?

[@keithmerrill4058]

When is part 2 coming out

[@AntoineFinch]

Will this work with a ademco vista-15 alarm system?

[@Konnected-io]

Yes!

[@MarkDMetzger]

What if I have more than 6 zones? Do I use the interface module in series?

[@NateClark1]

We sell interface kits in 6, 12, 18 and 24 zone configurations. Each set of 6 zones requires one Konnected Alarm Panel board and one interface module (all included in the kit).

[@MarkDMetzger]

@@NateClark1 Thanks for the quick reply. I bought the 12-zone kit. So I just wire up the second interface module just like the first and plug it into Exp 2 on the alarm panel?

[@PaoloRezzaghi]

@@NateClark1 I bought an interface 12 zones product.. I'm looking forward to seeing the part 2 of the video. I'm not able to arm/disarm the traditional alarm. It's incredible that only these videos represent the instructions for your system..!!! Please, publish the video!!!!!👎

[@mrsecurity]

We have more professional alarm systems in the UK

[@cnmtech8086]

Hi, if I wanted just hook up my two entry doors for now, do I have to do anything special to the other 4 zone inputs? Can I just leave them unconnected or do they have to be terminated somehow? Just FYI I will be connecting to a Napco GEM-P1632 board if anyone out there is interested.

[@BillyBob-os7kr]

Also get rid of the Adt pulse relay out the box

[@BillyBob-os7kr]

If u ever need help programming or back doing the system let me know u will need an Alfa key pad to program 6160 then u can change program code

[@hameedhaji6759]

Konnected products looks great but purchasing an item that will take 3 to 5 weeks is not a good idea I think konnected should think of shortening the waiting period

[@Konnected-io]

This is not a normal situation. We're out of stock on some products now due to high demand and supply chain issues related to COVID-19. In normal times, we ship in 1-2 days.

[@hameedhaji6759]

@@Konnected-io the whole world is in an upnormal situation It would look better if you indicate an item as out of stock and not to sell than letting cusomers wait for five weekst for an item to be shipped thats if he is lucky and it is shipped on etc

[@root8able]

@@hameedhaji6759 I think people understand shipping time is not normal in these times.. It is pretty much the same on any online store atm

[@cienamiguel5031]

Will this work with a DSC PowerSeries NEO system?

[@BrytonLifts]

I am wondering myself, the wireless zones would not be compatible, wired ones would be. Not sure if the arm/disarm feature would work tho