Home Assistant and E-LOK

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BlackrazorNZ

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#306697 14-Aug-2023 19:27

Hi there,

We are progressing plans for a new home build, and one of the things that's part of the standard spec is an E-LOK digital door lock (New E-LOK 9-SERIES | E-LOK)

They seem well made and are quite attractive - however I cannot find any information about the protocol they work on (Wifi, Zigbee, etc) or any information about integrating them into home automation systems like Home Assistant.

Has anyone had any experience with these units and integrating them into Home Assistant or similar?

If they are completely standalone without any ability to integrate, I might need to revise the spec to something a bit more widely integratable like a Yale or Schlage or the like.

Thanks for any help :)

eonsim

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#3115875 14-Aug-2023 20:50

The main page says they're bluetooth based and need a a Wifi gateway if you want control via wifi/internet.

It seems like you maybe able to get access to the API if you ask nicely, but would need to build your own integration (search E-lok): https://community.home-assistant.io/t/question-about-integrating-elitecontrol-alarm-system-into-home-assistant-nz-company/402663/3

pchs

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#3116082 15-Aug-2023 12:13

E-Lok are TT-Lock's (essentially, well the NZ E-Lok might use their own hardware) but the software is essentially TTLock. (so Check out Ali before you buy one!)

Check out GitHub - jbergler/hass-ttlock: Home Assistant integration for TTLock locks which I have working with both generic TTLocks and also the NZ E-Lok

timmmay

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#3116169 15-Aug-2023 13:31

Are you sure you really want to integrate a security device into Home Assistant? You may end up inadvertently making it easier for someone to break into your house.