


I’ve not done much of anything with arduino, so I’d be the wrong person to speak on how you might integrate those switches into a useable model. Brinks Home Security Account Set Up LoginAsk is here to help you access Brinks Home Security Account Set Up quickly and handle each specific case you encounter.

While I’ve not done it myself, from what I’ve read using a shield or arduino is just a way to gain control of the functioning alarm system…which it doesn’t sound like you’ve got. I’d like to consider gaining remote control of the alarm itself, but that’s not really necessary for me, so I’ll put my $$ elsewhere! That’s what I’ve done for my home and it’s been very successful. Measure the voltage across the first two terminals on the block, and also across the aux power out (7 and 8). Tying the wires into the Schlage sensors just tells the sensor whether the door is closed or not, and the Schlage sensor sends the signals to ST for you to see/use. If you haven't been able to locate it yet, transformer is most likely a big wall wart plugged into an outlet in the attic, utility room, closet, or on the other side of the wall from the panel. Brinks security systems use hardwired devices almost exclusively, and hardwired items tend to be interchangeable between most makes of alarm panel. The existing door sensors are (most likely) magnetic switches, they just complete a circuit. The good news You may be able to re-use the door and window switches, motion detectors, and sirens from the old Brinks system with a new panel and keypads. If you want a 5 year old system, still wireless then look at Ring or SimpliSafe. You shouldn’t need power to the alarm panel. If your looking for a modern looking, wireless system this is it. Yes, you could buy multi sensors, but then they’d be exposed on the doors and you’d have to look at them instead of using the already installed, hidden (I assume) door sensors.
