Piper Security Monitoring System

S.C.O.R.E. → Safety → Security

Overview

The Piper Security Monitoring System enhances home safety by providing real-time monitoring and alerts for unusual activities. This capability allows homeowners to maintain peace of mind by knowing their property is being actively monitored.

Benefits

• Real-time alerts for security breaches or unusual activity
• Remote access and monitoring through mobile devices
• Integration with other smart home devices for comprehensive security

Intent

The purpose of the Piper Security Monitoring System is to provide a reliable way to monitor and secure the home environment. It achieves this by utilizing sensors and cameras to detect and alert homeowners of potential security threats.

Preconditions

• Piper Security Camera and monitoring software installed.
• Home Assistant configured for integration.
• Stable internet connection for remote access.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Energy Monitoring.

Actors

• Homeowner receiving alerts
• Family members checking the security feed
• Guest accessing the system for temporary monitoring

Trigger

The capability is triggered by motion detected by cameras or sensors, or by a scheduled check-in time.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Motion Detected] -->|check| B{{Is it a security breach?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Send Alert to Homeowner]
    C --> D[Log Incident]
    B -->|No| E[Exit Monitoring]

Workflow Description

1. Detection of Motion

The system detects motion through connected cameras or sensors placed around the property.

2. Evaluate Activity

The system evaluates whether the detected motion poses a security risk based on predefined settings.

3. Send Alerts

If a security breach is confirmed, alerts are sent to the homeowner’s mobile device or email for immediate action.

4. Log Activity

All detected activities are logged for future reference and analysis.

5. Provide Remote Access

Homeowners can remotely access live feeds and recorded footage through their mobile app.

Postconditions

After the monitoring capability completes, the homeowner receives real-time alerts and has access to recorded footage for any suspicious activities.

Optional Enhancements

• Integration with smart locks for automated locking during alerts
• Facial recognition features to identify familiar faces
• Scheduled arm/disarm settings based on homeowner routines

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)