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Hornet Nest Alarm Panel

Device Type: misc
Electrical Standard: global
Board: esp32
Difficulty: Comes with ESPhome, 1/5

Description

The Hornet Nest Alarm Panel is an advanced, PoE-enabled security and automation panel, designed for seamless integration with Home Assistant and ESPHome. With 42 zones, relay outputs, and comprehensive input options, this panel offers an adaptable solution for connecting traditional alarm systems and custom automation needs to a modern smart home setup.

Key Features

42 Optoisolated Zones/Inputs for enhanced protection
3 Relay Outputs for 12V devices
Wiegand Keypad Support for access control integration
Pre-flashed wESP32 for immediate ESPHome compatibility
PoE or External Power options for flexible installation
Fuse-protected 3.3V & 12V Rails for board safety
3-12V Trigger Input for expanded device support

Quick Start

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.