I purchased a Skybell, and found that I can have it set up with IFTTT to record a 60 second video clip when the alarm sounds. On that note, don't buy a Skybell. I'm planning on returning it. The app for Android crashes just about every time I try to use it.

I've also purchased some Leviton Z-Wave switches. I have my porch lights set to go on/off as sunset/sunrise through IFTTT. I can control them through my Amazon Echo with voice commands (again, through IFTTT). I have a dimmer that I've been meaning to install, but haven't gotten around to it, yet. I saw a recent update that said the Leviton dimmer should work natively.

I'm looking for some way to dim my porch lights during the evening, then have them switch to full brightness in the event that motion is detected.

I've also connected a GoControl/Linear GD00Z-4 Z-Wave Garage Door Opener Remote Controller. It wouldn't work with my Craftsman Garage Door Opener, so I had to solder the wires into one of my garage door opener remotes.

I've connected a GoControl Z-Wave Dimmable LED Light Bulb, LB60Z-1, but it does not allow dimming functions through the Abode app.

I've also connected a Nest thermostat. I actually wanted the Ecobee more, but Abode said they've been working on native integration for Nest products.

Also have a z-wave fire alarm connected.

Just installed 6 leak/water detectors. Hoping to get this in the future: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006KU10ZI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2HOB3CQEYQMS8&coliid=I37QPK3XQFW4IT&psc=1

I put a window sensor in my vinyl fencing gate and bought a massive magnet to use instead of the supplied magnet. It still didn't bridge the gap enough to prevent false alarms, so I also stuck the supplied magnet to the outside of the vinyl fencing. I'm aware that the window sensor is not meant to be outside, but I'll see what happens. It's enclosed within the vinyl fence column with a top cap, so it's protected from the weather. I'm mostly wondering how the extremes of temperatures will affect the battery life.

I've been working on trying to use an Amazon Dash button to control things via IFTTT and their Maker Channel. I would not recommend this as it requires some sort of always-on home server like a raspberry pi.

I considered the Phillips Hue lighting system, but the challenge with them are that the light switch has to be always on. There are ways to overcome this (e.g. Phillips Hue wall switch/remote and Centralink Z-wave switch) but I decided it costed more than it was really worth.