Re: Need System Recommendation - Updated Needs

[Paul Layman <palayman@gmailDOTcom>]

Mark Leuck wrote:
> "Paul Layman" <palayman@gmailDOTcom> wrote in message
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>>Hi,
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>>About a month ago I requested some recommendations for a new system.
>>The ELK M1 Gold, DMP and HAL OMNI were suggested.  Most of these
>>have more home automation features than I want/need. It is a very
>>low priority. My priority list in order would be:
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>>1) Ability to call my phone and speak problem.
>>or
>>1) Ability to SMS my phone with text description of problem.
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> Problem as in trouble or alarm?

Yes.

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>>2) Internet connectivity - Web Setup.
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>>3) Door Intercom/Video Integration would be nice.
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> DSC does have an intercom (PC5936) and a video module (VVM110 which is a
> rebranded OZ Vision module) although the video part I'm not sure yet will do
> what you want, I'm still playing with mine
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My reading is that it sends video over the phone line to your monitoring
service.  I want web access.

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>>I have a DSC Power 832, but its lack of item 1) is a big problem.
>>Is there a way to add 1) and maybe 2) to it?
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> DSC does have T-Link for internet
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