Device Overview - sofwerx/mad-jack GitHub Wiki

From the perspective of the ISR lane, the safe house is intended to consist of affordable devices widely available on the consumer market. I'll divide the devices into two groups: security devices and smart devices. Wrapping up will be some considerations to keep in mind when choosing other devices for the safe house.

Security Devices

Vstarcam C7837WIP Wireless IP Camera

This wireless camera records at 720p and supports ONVIF 2.0 and RTSP streaming protocols. Although the device is plug an play ready for immediate use with Vstarcam's proprietary cloud services, finding the device on your network may be a little tedious, especially if you have several devices connected. I recommend using Vstarcam's device location app. The app has a Windows and MacOS version, but it runs hassle-free on a VM with a Linux host:

You can use the device's full network address to access it's GUI and video streams.

Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5

This is a Z-Wave Plus master controller configurable on PCs via USB. It uses free and open source software, Open Z-Wave, to establish a Z-Wave network. This is probably the most popular device of its type on the market, and compatible with nearly all home automation software.

Monoprice Z-Wave Plus PIR Motion Detector with Temperature Sensor

This is a rebranded Vision ZP3102 licensed from Vision Security. It has a passive infrared motion sensor, a temperature sensor, and a tamper sensor. It communicates with AES encryption. It is entirely wireless, and can run for 3 years off of a CR123A battery.

Monoprice Z-Wave Plus PIR Multi Sensor

This is a rebranded Vision ZP3111 licensed from Vision Security. It is a 4-in-1 sensor with passive infrared motion, temperature, humidity, and light detection capabilities. It communicates with AES encryption and is entirely wireless. It takes 2 AAA batteries.

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

The August Smart Lock uses Bluetooth technology to wirelessly secure a door. It can be retrofitted to any door using a standard single cylinder deadbolt. The locking mechanism can be operated manually with a key or via the August app available on iOS and Android. It runs off of 2 AA batteries and includes a door sensor.

August Connect

This is a Wi-Fi bridge for August devices to extend their connectivity through the Internet. The functionality of locks registered with the August connect is accessed through the August app. The August Connect is also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

Smart Home Devices

TanTan Smart Plug

This is a Wi-Fi accessible electrical smart plug accessible via the Smart Life app for iOS and Android. Can activate or shut off power to connected appliances remotely, and is compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

Smart Wi-Fi Plug

A brandless Wi-Fi plug that is almost identical to the TanTan. Access is provided by the Smart Life app, is compatible with Google Home and Alexa.

Element Classic by Sengled

This is a multi-colored Wi-Fi enabled light bulb. Like the previous two devices, access is provided by the Smart Life application, and is compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

Amazon Echo Dot

The Echo Dot uses Amazon Alexa to provide voice functionality to a variety of smart home devices. This is supported usually by linking accounts from different services with an Amazon account. It is a wireless device and requires a wireless access point and a mobile phone for initial setup.

Google Home Mini

The Google Home Mini is a product competing with Amazon's Echo. It provides similar features as the Echo.It is a wireless device and requires a wireless access point and a mobile phone for initial setup.