Konnected Alarm Panel Pro 12-Zone Interface Kit
Already subscribe to monthly monitoring, but want smart home functionality? We’ve got you covered. The Alarm Panel Pro Interface Kit with 12-zones per panel, Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity, 2 outputs for sirens or strobe lights, and added Power over Ethernet (PoE), allows you to leave your existing alarm system in place but add new 21st-century functionality. Automate and interact with thousands of smart home products and apps through SmartThings, Alexa, Home Assistant, Hubitat, OpenHab, HomeBridge, and more.
Integrates with nearly any brand of wired alarm including ADT, Honeywell, DSC, Ademco, and more!
Important Note
Kit Contents
- 12-Zone Alarm Panel Pro
- 2x Interface Module w/ Built-In Relay
- 12V Power Adapter
- Piezo Buzzer
- Jumper Wires
- Ribbon Cables
- Adhesive-backed Mounting Standoffs
- Mini Screwdriver-pen
- Wire Labels Sheet
- Konnected Window Stickers
Features
Documentation
Use Your Existing Wires To Create A Smart Alarm System
You already have a security system to protect your home, complete with wired sensors on your doors and windows.
Now imagine for a moment that you can keep your traditional alarm system and monthly monitoring subscription (if you have one), and add smart home functionality to it!
With Konnected’s DIY Smart Alarm System Interface Kit, you can arm and disarm remotely, check on alerts such as your kitchen window opening, or set off a strobe and siren.
Not into DIYs? Check out our network of resellers to get started.
How The Alarm Panel Pro Interface Kit Works
The Konnected Alarm Panel Pro Interface Kit works in parallel with your keypad-controlled alarm system by connecting directly to the traditional alarm panel in your home.
Check out these five easy steps!
Choose the Alarm Panel Pro Interface Kit If You:
Reasons to Love Konnected for App-Based Home Monitoring
Works With Most Wired Sensors & Devices
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$289.00
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Smartphone monitoring & notifications |
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Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) |
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How Many Zones Do I Need?
There’s a quick way to learn how many zones you need for Konnected Interface Kits:
In your traditional alarm system, the zones are most likely listed by the keypad or inside of the alarm system box (the one with all the wires). Count and note them down.
Our Interface Kits require 2 more zones than your original alarm panel. E.g., if your traditional alarm panel has 10 zones, you’ll need 12 zones for Konnected. The 2 additional zones are responsible for monitoring 2 outputs (armed/disarmed indicator & alarm/idle indicator).
Alarm Panel Pro Features
Keep Your Keypads
The Interface Kit allows you to keep the home security routine you love while enjoying top-of-the-line smart home automations.
This is the perfect way to ease yourself into the world of modern home monitoring. It’s also great for everyone in your household that might be reluctant to try out new things and might need some additional time to get acquainted with smart alarms. With Konnected, there’s no rush and everyone can feel comfortable!
In case you don’t want the old keypad at all and/or would love to replace it with a tablet, try out one of our Conversion Kits!
LOCAL AND/OR CLOUD BASED AUTOMATION
Konnected supports LAN-based local home automation or convenient & secure cloud based platforms via our free to use Konnected Cloud service. Learn more about cloud vs. local on the blog
Local Platforms
Cloud Platforms
LEADING SMART HOME INTEGRATIONS
Monitor and control smart devices and home appliances wherever you are.
Integrate your smart home monitoring with Alexa-enabled devices.
The open-source home automation platform that focuses on privacy and local control.
Compatible with popular home automation devices, may include a variety of built-in apps.
Community-oriented, native, powerful and beginner-friendly.
A universal integration platform for all things around home automation.
A general framework for controlling an IoT device from mobile, using your JavaScript files.
Control MQTT Enabled smart devices.
What Konnected Users Are Saying
TECHNICAL SPECS
ALARM PANEL PRO
Wireless:
802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Ethernet:
100BASE-TX 802.3u
PoE+ 802.3at
Microcontroller:
ESP32
Inputs/Outputs:
Up to 12 NC/NO input zones for wired sensors
Zones 1-8 may be used as 3.3V signal outputs
Zones 1-8 may be used for temperature sensors
1 dedicated 12V alarm output (max 2A)
1 dedicated 3.3V signal output
1 toggleable 12V/3.3V output
Toggleable 12V/3.3V output
Power Requirements:
Input Power: 12VDC 2.5A or power via PoE+ compatible network switch
300mA @ 12VDC max power consumption (device only)
Total power consumption varies depending on attached auxiliary powered devices and siren.
DC barrel jack connector 5.5mm outer x 2.1mm inner (center positive)
Expansion Port:
Works with up to 2 Konnected Alarm Panel Interface modules
Auxiliary Power Output:
Outputs 12VDC
Limited to 1A when powered via PoE
Signal Output:
5VDC supply (max 300mA)
3.3V output for switching a relay or piezo buzzer
Micro-USB port:
Upgradable and serviceable via USB connectionto a computer
Warranty:
1-year limited warranty
Physical:
14.5cm L x 4.6cm W
Designed in the USA
Assembled in North America
INTERFACE MODULE
Compatibility:
Compatible with nearly any 12VDC-24DC hardwired alarm system
Adjustable to accommodate EOL resistors of any value
Not compatible with addressable polling loop systems
Not compatible with zone doubling
Power requirements:
3.3VDC powered from the Konnected Alarm Panel
Built-in relay:
Dry-contact relay supports up to 2A for triggering a keyswitch
Adjustable Normally-Open or Normally-Closed
Triggered by a 3.3V-5V signal
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS KEY SWITCH PROGRAMMING FOR INTERFACE KITS?
Before purchasing this kit, please keep in mind that to ensure the correct operation of the Konnected Alarm Panel Pro 12-Zone Interface Kit, it is essential to program one of the outputs as a key switch. To achieve this, you or the person carrying out the installation will be required to know the "installation code/engineer code" of the existing alarm system, as programming is involved via the existing keypad, and this code is needed. Once programmed, the key switch will enable remote arming and disarming of your alarm system through your smart home platform. If you cannot program an Output to be a key switch, please do not buy the Interface Kit, you should consider the Pro Conversion Kit instead. This is a direct replacement for your existing alarm system, and therefore, does not require any key switch programming.
Please refer to our detailed guide on wiring a key switch with the Konnected Alarm Panel Interface.
HOW MANY ZONES DO I NEED?
A zone in the context of alarm systems refers to a sensor or a group of sensors. Each zone in your system will show up in your smart home app as an individual device that you can name. For example, a single door sensor wired to a zone may be named "Front Door". You may also have a group of windows wired together on one zone and call it "Downstairs Windows". A good place to start is by looking at your existing alarm system and count the number of zones. Often the keypad from your old system will have a zone listing either handwritten on a label, or programmed into the display.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CONVERSION AND INTERFACE?
Conversion kits work as a replacement to your traditional alarm panel or an addition to your new-pre wired home. Interface kits allow you to keep the traditional alarm panel and add smart home functionality to it.
DOES IT WORK WITH MY EXISTING ALARM SYSTEM?
If you'd like to keep using your existing keypad, make sure to purchase one of our Interface Kits (instead of the Conversion Kit). Interface Kits allow you to keep the functionality of your traditional keypad, while adding the all-new smart home possibilities controlled from your phone, tablet or computer. If you want to stop using your keypad and monitor your home only with smart home platforms, choose any of the Conversion Kits. No matter your requirements, Konnected has a solution for you.