Building a Custom Home Alarm Panel with ESP32

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · Apr 21, 2026 · 29m

Ever wished for a physical button to arm your home alarm system? This episode dives into building a custom alarm panel from scratch, designed to integrate seamlessly with Home Assistant. Learn why tactile buttons beat phone apps in moments of stress, how Zigbee sensors create a robust home alarm network, and why ESP32 is the perfect microcontroller for this project. We’ll walk through component choices, from Omron switches to diffused LEDs, and explore the benefits of local control over cloud-dependent solutions. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned maker, this project offers a satisfying…