Re: new pad

["Roland Moore" <roland@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

To do what you want might mean a total swap out of all the ADT gear (if you
can get out of your contract.) with like gear of your own. Then you could
add what you want to the system. The Vista 20P(S) is sold in a kit form that
would get you started. There is a guy that posts here that has his own on
line store. He could give you more details I am sure. Other than tha most
alarm companies aren't going to fool with an ADT system with a valid
contract.

"fenwayfool" <peterson.russell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1170108745.659352.262630@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I have an ADT system installed.  I believe it's really an Vista 20P
> system rebranded by ADT.  I am currently using the safewatch pro 3000
> keypad... it's fixed english. Works fine but...
>
> I would like to do things like review the log and maybe program a few
> new devices (or zones or monitors or "enrolled" devices or whatever
> the heck you call them).  Is it possible for me to buy a 6160 pad
> online and install it without having to program the system?  I mean,
> can I just swap pads by connecting the wires or is there "install
> code" work to be done (i.e. the pad is a type of enrolled device that
> must somehow register with the control panel)?
>
> I'm open to ADT doing the work... but you sure pay a premium to have
> them do anything.  I mean, $70 just to add a new window sensor?  The
> 6160 costs about $100 bucks online... so I suspect ADT would charge me
> about $300!!!!
>
> Thanks for any help.
>