Re: Newbie requests assistance on alarm selection

["Robert L Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

WifeyFan wrote:
>
> I am considering a Honeywell/Ademco Vista 20 PI (non monitored to start.
> I intend to add some wireless features to it later.
>
> My question is....  Is this a good system to use?  My homework seems to
> say its satisfactory.  I will be installing it myself (analytical enough
> with electronics to pull it off with minimum help I think).

The Vista-20P is an excellent system.  I sell hundreds of them to DIYers.
Installation is no more difficult than any hybrid wired / wireless system on
the market.  Programming (one area where many DIYers ask for tech support)
it is fairly easy just using the keypad.  Honeywell's Compass software (a
free download) makes it even easier.  Unfortunately, the recommended
Honeywell "CIA" modem is a bit overpriced.  Reality is you don't need the
software though.

The "PI" version offers the capability of Internet monitoring should you
decide to implement that down the road.  There are questions about the
security of Internet-based monitoring, but it's still an intriguing
possibility.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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