They produced so many false alarms that many homeowners stopped ... All you’ll need are basic tools for a home security system DIY project a drill, screwdrivers, wire stripper, and a small ...

[Jeff Sandberg] demonstrates that ably with his project to use ancient 1990s burglar alarm sensors in his modern smarthome setup. The sensors in question are from an old GM Interlogix security system.

Burglar alarm systems are usually controlled through a central control panel with a keypad that can be used to disarm it in ...

He thus set about working on a burglar alarm that would fit his unique requirements. An ESP32 is the heart of the operation, paired with a long-range LoRa radio module running at 868 MHz.