how do these things link up to monitoring companies? I mean could I set up a computer system that would monitor a system in another house? i.e. set up my own business? I mean how, precisely, do these things work?
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Honeywell Security Systems and similar kits
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land line security systems are easily defeated.
its a scam that is marketed to make the home owner feel .....safe
get a dog
land line security systems are easily defeated.
its a scam that is marketed to make the home owner feel .....safe
get a dog
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Generally th ey tie in through the land line, but mine had a cell antennae in the attic so when I cut my landline to install a garage line - cops showed up in less than 3 minutes....
It's either cell or RF.
Generally th ey tie in through the land line, but mine had a cell antennae in the attic so when I cut my landline to install a garage line - cops showed up in less than 3 minutes....
It's either cell or RF.
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I've got one, it's remote monitored by a 3rd party company contracted out via the installer.
As I don't have a land line at all I went for the radio option which costs me an extra $5/month but that's cheaper than actually getting a land line.
Might be a scam as pointed out, but it makes me feel better and that's worth it to me.
I've got one, it's remote monitored by a 3rd party company contracted out via the installer.
As I don't have a land line at all I went for the radio option which costs me an extra $5/month but that's cheaper than actually getting a land line.
Might be a scam as pointed out, but it makes me feel better and that's worth it to me.
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I guess what I was getting at is how exactly the 3rd party company monitors them. I mean do they have a wifi-ish type of access to them?
I guess what I was getting at is how exactly the 3rd party company monitors them. I mean do they have a wifi-ish type of access to them?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dsparil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I guess what I was getting at is how exactly the 3rd party company monitors them. I mean do they have a wifi-ish type of access to them? </div></div>
Installer told me it works as part of the ATT cell net. I know it's a 2-way system, you can punch a code into the panel that lets them come in remote and tweak settings.
I do realize that the cell net will be overwhelmed during civil unrest/disaster/whatever but then so will the authorities so the alarm can't get out but there is no one who gives a damn at that point anyway.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dsparil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I guess what I was getting at is how exactly the 3rd party company monitors them. I mean do they have a wifi-ish type of access to them? </div></div>
Installer told me it works as part of the ATT cell net. I know it's a 2-way system, you can punch a code into the panel that lets them come in remote and tweak settings.
I do realize that the cell net will be overwhelmed during civil unrest/disaster/whatever but then so will the authorities so the alarm can't get out but there is no one who gives a damn at that point anyway.
I am not here for hijacking this thread but I just want to ask how to attach Iphone with Home security DVR.
Actually I have bought an Iphone and Now I wants to access their Nuvico DVR using the iphone. It look like the setup is straightforward, but I can't find any further info on how to use the iPhone to access the dvr or receive an alert.
Anyone here who have used the iPhone in this manner? Thanks in advance.
Actually I have bought an Iphone and Now I wants to access their Nuvico DVR using the iphone. It look like the setup is straightforward, but I can't find any further info on how to use the iPhone to access the dvr or receive an alert.
Anyone here who have used the iPhone in this manner? Thanks in advance.
I used to install security systems..
The short version is... If using the land line monitoring, the alarm panel itself (which is usually in the utility room, or closet) has a wire going to your outside phonebox. It is tied into your house phones as (Priority). This means that if you happen to be using the phone, or on dial-up internet the alarm panel will kick you off and communicate with your monitoring service.
Wireless backup is just that.. It is a separate device that is usually installed near the panel. If reception is bad near the panel it can be located in the attic which is higher and will get better reception. But we would try not to install ANY devices in attics because of heat concerns. (Except devices like smoke/heat detectors). The alarm panel will ALWAYS try and use the landline first. If there are 3 failed attempts (It will try them back to back to back) it reverts to the wireless comms and will provide the same info INCLUDING the failed landline.
I neat little trick is to run an Ethernet to your outside phone box instead of just a regular phone line. This provides extra pairs of wires. If your alarm panel has extra (Zones) you can use a zone to monitor your home phones as well. If someone were to physically cut your home phones before entering, your alarm will go off. All zones on the alarm panel are (Supervised) circuits. They have a resistor that the circuit sees at all times. When the circuit is broken (Opening a window or door) your keypad will (Chime or Alarm) depending if its armed or not. So by adding a resistor to a separate twisted pair of wires you ran to your phonebox (That you graciously heeded my friendly advice) you are adding protection of your home phones. Just remember that the twisted pair DOESNT get terminated anywhere inside the phonebox. They only tie in to the resistor as a complete circuit. This circuit is terminated at one of your zones inside the alarm panel.
Its been a few years since I have installed systems, but Im sure they are still mostly the same.
The short version is... If using the land line monitoring, the alarm panel itself (which is usually in the utility room, or closet) has a wire going to your outside phonebox. It is tied into your house phones as (Priority). This means that if you happen to be using the phone, or on dial-up internet the alarm panel will kick you off and communicate with your monitoring service.
Wireless backup is just that.. It is a separate device that is usually installed near the panel. If reception is bad near the panel it can be located in the attic which is higher and will get better reception. But we would try not to install ANY devices in attics because of heat concerns. (Except devices like smoke/heat detectors). The alarm panel will ALWAYS try and use the landline first. If there are 3 failed attempts (It will try them back to back to back) it reverts to the wireless comms and will provide the same info INCLUDING the failed landline.
I neat little trick is to run an Ethernet to your outside phone box instead of just a regular phone line. This provides extra pairs of wires. If your alarm panel has extra (Zones) you can use a zone to monitor your home phones as well. If someone were to physically cut your home phones before entering, your alarm will go off. All zones on the alarm panel are (Supervised) circuits. They have a resistor that the circuit sees at all times. When the circuit is broken (Opening a window or door) your keypad will (Chime or Alarm) depending if its armed or not. So by adding a resistor to a separate twisted pair of wires you ran to your phonebox (That you graciously heeded my friendly advice) you are adding protection of your home phones. Just remember that the twisted pair DOESNT get terminated anywhere inside the phonebox. They only tie in to the resistor as a complete circuit. This circuit is terminated at one of your zones inside the alarm panel.
Its been a few years since I have installed systems, but Im sure they are still mostly the same.
