We are thrilled to announce that the Hornet Nest Alarm Panel campaign is now live on Crowd Supply!

The Hornet Nest Alarm Panel is a PoE-enabled security panel meticulously crafted for seamless integration with Home Assistant and ESPHome. Designed for enthusiasts and professionals alike, it bridges the gap between traditional wired alarm systems and modern smart home automation.

Key Features of the Hornet Nest Alarm Panel

• 42 optoisolated zones/inputs for maximum versatility
• Six MOSFET-controlled outputs for 12 V devices
• Six 3.3V trigger outputs for additional device control
• Five additional wESP32 I/Os for expanded functionality
• Support for PoE or external power configurations
• Qwiic connector for seamless peripheral integration
• Pre-installed ESPHome firmware for out-of-the-box compatibility
• Open-source hardware and software for transparency and adaptability

The Hornet Nest Alarm Panel is built with the needs of the home-automation community in mind. Join us in bringing this innovative security solution to life by backing the campaign.

Check out our campaign page to learn more.

Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to see what the community achieves with the Hornet Nest Alarm Panel!