Re: Commander 2000 as standalone

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

floydboyd@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Thanks for all the answers!  But before I had a chance to read them or
> call ADT, I went to the house after work to try the default access
> code listed in the manual just for fun and to my surprise it worked!
> Following the manual, I changed the code, tested the sensors and the
> siren (it's, uh, loud), set the chime, and changed the speaker voice
> volume.  These seem to be good signs.  Maybe I won't need to get a
> phone line set up afterall, or a monitoring service, for now.
>
> As far as X-10 lamp modules or additional sensors are concerned, are
> they considered "DIY"?
>
> Thanks again,
> Eddie
>


I would also suggest you disconnect the telephone plug located at the
alarm panel.  If the system shows "fail to communicate" after a few days
(or hours), that's clear proof it's still trying to dial the ADT
central.  You may want to call them and have them program the panel as a
"local" but check your purchase agreement first to ensure the alarm
system is included.