This repository houses the officially supported ESPHome firmware configuration files for the Hornet Nest Alarm Panel, developed by Technology Automation Consulting LLC. The Hornet Nest Alarm Panel is a scalable and customizable IoT solution designed to integrate traditional wired alarm systems into your smart home using Home Assistant. With 42 optoisolated zones, 3 relay outputs, and flexible PoE or 12V power options, it’s built for flexibility and reliability.
Get started quickly by adopting and flashing your Hornet Nest Alarm Panel with the latest ESPHome firmware:
- Plug a PoE powered ethernet cable into the Hornet Nest Alarm Panel.
- Open the ESPHome Dashboard and locate the device "hornet-nest-XXXXXX" (where XXXXXX is a unique hexadecimal identifier).
- Click on the Adopt option on the device.
- The Adopt Device dialog will open. You can rename your device if desired and then click the Adopt option again.
- The Configuration Created dialog will open and indicate that a new configuration needs to be installed on the device, click the Install button.
- ESPHome will begin to compile the new firmware. When the line "INFO Sucessfully uploaded program." is diplayed, click STOP to close the window.
- Discover the Hornet Nest Alarm Panel in Home Assistant > Settings > Devices & Services.
- Click Configure on the new device to add it into Home Assistant.
See Releases for release notes and downloadable pre-built firmware images.
The Hornet Nest Alarm Panel uses the wESP32 PoE microcontroller and is fully compatible with ESPHome firmware. It is an open-source product, designed for easy user customization, making it ideal for Home Assistant users who need a scalable and flexible alarm solution. The included ESPHome YAML configuration files are fully documented, allowing advanced users to easily customize, build, and update their device with a few simple modifications.
These ESPHome firmware configurations allow for a simple, plug-and-play setup within Home Assistant. The integration is local, fast, and fully customizable, giving users complete control over their home security system.
This repository contains complete firmware configuration YAML templates for the Hornet Nest Alarm Panel at the top level. These templates are ready to be imported using ESPHome Dashboard, where they can be customized and deployed.