I’m diving into the world of home automation and have a question that I hope the community can help with. I recently started setting up a home alarm system using Home Assistant and want to add a real siren to my house. The goal is to deter potential thieves by having the siren activate during intrusion alerts.
I’ve never dealt with alarms before, so I’m a bit overwhelmed. I’ve come across various sirens online, but I’m not sure which ones are compatible with Home Assistant or how to ensure they’ll function properly during alerts. Has anyone successfully integrated a siren that’s not the standard Dome DSM01? I’ve heard about the Neo Coolcam siren, which Dome rebrands, but I’m curious if there are other options out there.
I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience with this. What features should I look for in a siren? Are there any common pitfalls I should avoid? Any recommendations or tips would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to your insights!