URC and ELK Products have created a second integration between Total Control, URC’s residential and commercial automation platform, and the ELK E27 alarm panels. This module allows for two-way control of the ELK E27 alarm panels via all current URC touchscreens, handheld remotes, phones, and tablets. Using URC touchscreen interfaces, homeowner and commercial managers can easily arm and disarm ELK E27 alarm panels, check the status of any zone in the current partition, read through the logs.
With URC’s use of geofencing, homeowners can automate several actions that offer peace-of-mind when entering or leaving garages. URC’s Total Control and ELK’s E27 systems can be integrated to automatically arm or disarm the system, trigger auxiliary outputs, run tasks, trigger the functions keys, send a text message to the LCD on the code pad and trigger lighting as the homeowner nears or closes when leaving the property.
Also, this new integration provides a number of events that can be used for more advanced automation, like activating the security sensors to trigger lights. In addition, there are events for the current arming status (Disarmed, Armed Away, Armed Stay), the arming status (armed with Exit timer, Ready to Arm), the alarm state (Burglary, Police, Fire, Entry Delay) and the system state (AC Fail, Battery Low, Comms Failure).
Key benefits include:
- Peace-of-mind from Anywhere – Confirm the ELK security system is active from any room with Total Control and URC controllers
- Simplified Automation – Secure the entire home with a tap or voice command by creating home automation Scenes. Example scenes include a “Leave Home” or “Goodnight” scene that would activate the ELK’s E27 security system, close the garage doors, lock the front door, turn off lights, and adjust the thermostat.
- Voice/Hands-free Control – URC’s voice commands through Amazon Alexa, Comcast Xfinity, and Apple TV feature enables security system access as well as all other smart building features.
- Unified Control – Use URC’s Total Control system for all-in-one control of the entire smart home including lighting, thermostats, locks, security cameras, and more.
“This new integration with ELK Products represents a significant step for URC and our valued dealers,” stated Lars Granoe, URC’s VP of product. “We can deliver simple, fast integration for our dealers and peace-of-mind for home and commercials building owners by seamlessly controlling devices and leveraging our geofencing and notification technology.”
“We’re thrilled this new integration will allow URC’s extensive user base a seamless way to interact with our powerful new E27 Alarm Engine,” said Mike Burrell, president of ELK Products. “This integration brings a new level of convenience, allowing users to easily control and manage their security system directly from their familiar URC interface.”
With this new integration, the future of smart building systems is bright with additional automation technological advancements on the horizon.
