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Elk M1 alarm panel

Security Systems · Security

Mixed reportsApple Home issuesLocal

2 reports: 1 says it works, 1 says it partly works.

Reported with 1 integration: Elk-M1 Control.

What people report

IntegrationIn Home AssistantIn Apple HomeWhat they saidSource
Elk-M1 ControlWorks LocalUsed 15 years; standalone panel also monitored and controlled in HA
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I've been using an Elk M1 with no issues for about 15 years. First discovered it on an automation forum back in my Insteon days. It's nice in that it's a solid full featured standalone alarm panel that i can also monitor and control through HA. Although all my sensors are hardwired, I believe they have wireless options available.

Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23.

Reddit comment · 2024-08
Elk-M1 ControlPartly works LocalPartly in Home
Arming an already armed panel disarms it, bypassing security
Second arm command disarms panel; risk when exposed to HomeKit
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Yes, this is an issue. The root of the issue is that the ElkM1 has a bug (I believe). Sending an arm away will arm the panel. A second arm away will disarm. The panel should not disarm on a second arm away. I will raise this on the Elk Products forum and see what they say. A work around may be possible. I'll take a look. In the meantime, does requiring a code make any difference, or does HomeKit put the arming code in there for you?

Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23.

Issue #20630 · 2019-01

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In ReReHome

Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Identifiers

BrandElk Products
ModelM1
CategorySecurity Systems