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Eyez-On Envisalink EVL-4

Eyez-On

mid HA: excellentFull local control, no cloud needed. Native Home Assistant integration or a local protocol. local: excellentFully controllable on your LAN with no internet dependency. ethernet

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Eyez-On Envisalink EVL-4 - a TCP/IP keypad-emulating bridge that brings existing DSC and Honeywell/Vista panels into Home Assistant

Quick verdict

A TCP/IP keypad-emulating bridge that brings existing DSC and Honeywell/Vista panels into Home Assistant with a fully local push integration. The integration connects directly to the Envisalink board on the LAN, emulating a keypad with no EyezOn cloud dependency. Just note: Requires a compatible DSC or Honeywell/Vista panel.

Standout: A TCP/IP keypad-emulating bridge that brings existing DSC and Honeywell/Vista panels into Home Assistant with a fully local push integration.

Last checked: 2026-06-02

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant excellentFull local control, no cloud needed. Native Home Assistant integration or a local protocol.
Apple Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Google Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Alexa noneNo official support on this platform.
Works offline yes
Setup intermediate
Extra hub needed yes
Power powered by alarm panel bus

Why it stands out

  • Official Envisalink integration is local push, no cloud
  • Revives existing DSC/Honeywell panels and all their wired sensors
  • Arm/disarm and trigger the panel from HA automations

Reasons to hesitate

  • Requires a compatible DSC or Honeywell/Vista panel
  • Wiring into the panel keybus needs some alarm knowledge
  • Honeywell needs zonedump/keepalive tuning

Best for

  • Owners of existing DSC/Honeywell panels who want local HA control without a monitoring contract
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Avoid if

  • you don't want to run a separate hub or bridge

Privacy and local-control notes

The integration connects directly to the Envisalink board on the LAN, emulating a keypad with no EyezOn cloud dependency.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Envisalink (local push).

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