diff --git a/docs/guide/what-is-doorman.md b/docs/guide/what-is-doorman.md index 9dcc7d1..7cf090b 100644 --- a/docs/guide/what-is-doorman.md +++ b/docs/guide/what-is-doorman.md @@ -5,11 +5,13 @@ Doorman lets you connect your TCS or Koch intercom to any home automation system. There are also some rebranded Niko intercoms which are counterparts of the TCS and Koch ones. -However it's not limited to these intercoms only. With the integrated solid state relay you can easily simulate a button press to trigger the door opener or the light (up to 40V, max 2.5A). +### What about other intercoms? +Doorman isn't neccessarily limited to these intercoms only.\ +You can easily simulate a button press to trigger a door opener or the light with the integrated solid state relay (up to 40V, max 2.5A). If your intercom is not a TCS or Koch one but operates on a 2-wire bus within the 14-24V DC range it might be possible to implement other protocols as well. -You can also monitor the voltage level on older intercoms (14-24V DC) with the internal ADC and trigger specific actions based on it. +You can [monitor the voltage level](../firmware/stock-firmware#advanced-examples) on older intercoms (14-24V DC) with the internal ADC as well and trigger specific actions based on it.
@@ -23,12 +25,13 @@ You just received your Doorman? Skip to the [Quickstart](./getting-started). - USB-C port for easy flashing (and because USB-C is cool 😎) - It's super small and fits almost everywhere - Configurable WS2812B RGB LED to indicate specific events -- 2 additional GPIO via Screw Terminal for easy expansion with your own sensors and devices -- 1 solid state relay via Screw Terminal to switch up to 40V (max. 2.5A) for oldschool intercom systems -- 1 External Button via Screw Terminal (G + BTN) +- 2 additional GPIO for easy expansion with your own sensors and devices +- 1 solid state relay to switch up to 40V (max. 2.5A) for oldschool intercom systems +- 1 External Button (G + BTN) - Bridge Rectifier for the Bus-wire input to correct polarity - TCS Bus Communication (e.g. Open the front door, Detect Doorbell) -- You can use your Doorman as a Nuki Bridge with the [Nuki Bridge Firmware](../firmware/nuki-bridge-firmware). It is incompatible with the Nuki App, Bluetooth LE only. +- You can use your Doorman as a Nuki Bridge with the [Nuki Bridge Firmware](../firmware/nuki-bridge-firmware).\ + It is incompatible with the Nuki App but you can use the Home Assistant App. ## Interested in buying one?