Technology Automation Consulting
Home Automation
ESP32
Hornet Nest Alarm Panel
Next-level home-security automation made simple
Technology Automation Consulting
Home Automation
ESP32
The Hornet Nest Alarm Panel is a PoE-enabled security panel designed for seamless integration with Home Assistant and ESPHome. It bridges the gap between traditional wired alarm systems and modern smart home automation, offering robust flexibility, customizable features, and reliable performance. With its open-source foundation, it empowers hobbyists and professionals alike to easily adapt the device for their specific needs.
Designed with smart home enthusiasts in mind, the Hornet Nest Alarm Panel allows you to integrate traditional security systems into your Home Assistant ecosystem effortlessly. Using ESPHome for straightforward configuration, you can control zones, manage devices, and receive real-time alerts through your existing smart home platform. Whether you’re monitoring doors, windows, or specialized sensors, the Hornet Nest panel offers complete automation.
The panel’s extensive inputs and outputs, including 42 optoisolated zones, 6 MOSFET-controlled outputs, and 6 3.3V trigger outputs, provide you with the flexibility to control a variety of devices, from sensors to sirens. Its modular design supports add-ons like a Wiegand keypad or water leak sensors, while the open-source software ensures that it remains adaptable to any future home automation needs.
As an open-source security solution, the Hornet Nest Alarm Panel offers full transparency in its design, allowing you to inspect, modify, or improve its hardware and software. The integration of optoisolated and fused inputs ensures secure operation, and the built-in MOSFET-controlled reset for smoke detectors offers enhanced safety features, making it a reliable choice for any home security system.
| Hornet Nest Alarm Panel | Konnected Alarm Panel Pro (12 Zone) | |
|---|---|---|
| Input Zones | 42 optoisolated zones | 12 digital input zones |
| Outputs | 6 MOSFET-controlled outputs (12V devices) | 3 dedicated outputs (2x 12V, 2x 3.3V trigger outputs) |
| Additional Outputs | 6x 3.3V trigger outputs, 5x wESP32 I/Os | None |
| Smoke Detector Reset | MOSFET-controlled 12V reset for 4-wire smoke detectors | No dedicated feature |
| Power Options | PoE-enabled, external 12 V DC, or USB Type-C wESP32 module | PoE-enabled or external power |
| Status Indicators | Individual zone & output indicators | 1 status LED |
| Open Source | Fully open source with GPL and MIT licensing | Partially open source |
| Firmware | Pre-flashed with ESPHome | Pre-flashed with Konnected firmware |
| Keypad Support | Wiegand keypad support | No keypad support |
| Expandable Zones | Qwiic expansion connector for additional functionality | Expandable with add-on boards |
| Power Input Features | Fused with flexible input options | No additional features |
| Sensing Trigger | 3-23 V DC | None |
| Price | $299 | ~$229 |
Produced by Technology Automation Consulting in Albany, OH.
Sold and shipped by Crowd Supply.
Advanced PoE-enabled security panel designed for seamless Home Assistant and ESPHome integration. With features like 42 optoisolated zones, six MOSFET-controlled outputs, and pre-installed ESPHome firmware, Hornet Nest Alarm Panel allows you to connect traditional wired alarm systems with smart home automation. Its open-source foundation ensures transparency and adaptability for diverse home automation applications. Includes a wESP32 USB Serial Console and Programming Module.
From the wESP32 project.
A programmer for the ESP32 on a wESP32. Connect the six-pin header row to a wESP32 and the USB Type-C port to your host machine. Supports USB-PD to deliver up to 13 W at 12 V via USB to the wESP32 - a suitable replacement for PoE.
We create flexible, scalable, and open-source smart home solutions designed for seamless integration and to empower both DIY enthusiasts and professionals in the home automation space.
