Re: ADT Essential Wireless Package

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert L Bass wrote:
>>Only that doesn't explain why the standard downloading software can't
>>access ADT panels.  I can understand ADT wanting standard values, but you
>>can load those with a template.  Downloading takes care of the quality
>>control issues.  You don't need to lock out the rest of the world.
>>
>>I know for a fact that Radionics initially developed datalock codes
>>specifically at the request of their larger customers, who wanted to make
>>it difficult for competitors to reprogram their panels.  ADT has long been
>>in the proprietary equipment game.  Their direct wire equipment wasn't
>>compatible with anyone else's.  Their McCulloh transmitters didn't work
>>with industry-standard receiving equipment.  It's all about making sure
>>competitors had to spend money to take over an ADT account, which reduces
>>the likelihood of that happening.
>
>
> That is essentially the same thing that the majority of independent
> installers do.  Most companies (including many of the independents who post
> here) lock customers (and competitors out of programming.  The standard
> excuse is that they're afraid of liability should the customer change
> something but that's a red herring and everyone here knows it.


Says the man with no liability insurance, no bonding, and no licensing.
  I wouldn't consider your opinions regarding installers or independent
alarm companies as being the least bit credible.  How many years was it
that you ran your company in CT *without* a license again??