Re: Got my DVS2400 to call me but no annunciation...

[Frank Olson <use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert L Bass wrote:
> "DeanB" wrote:
>>
>> You mean a voice dialer that is set off with the automation? I was
>> considering this, if its available. The automation can be set to come
>> on only when the alarm is tripped. I would want something to call me,
>> but only the once. Any recommendations?
>>
>> (BTW on this system, you can disable reporting of trouble codes and
>> maintenance issues such as batteries, and have it ONLY call in a real
>> alarm situation).
>
> Note: I have a financial interest in the issue since I sell this stuff.
> There are several models of voice dialers which we carry.  I'll include
> a link below.
>
> Before buying or using voice dialer you should carefully evaluate the
> strengths and drawbacks.  One advantage is you don't have to pay for
> monitoring service.  On the down side, voice dialers are not as secure
> as monitoring service since they don't usually call a place that is
> manned 24/7. You can NOT use them to dial 911 although your local police
> / fire department MAY allow you to program in a regular phone line at
> the town dispatch center. If you want to do this, verify it's permitted
> before you use one.
>
> I have a fair number of clients who have opted to do their own
> monitoring using voice dialers.  In locations where police response to
> alarms can take a long time they may be more appropriate than
> conventional monitoring.  Some of our customers have installed systems
> to monitor remote vacation homes where the concern is more about getting
> a maintenance person out for a water leak or furnace failure (moisture,
> temperature sensors, etc.) rather than calling in a burglary.  You can
> also use them with some systems to call you when the kids get home and
> disarm the alarm.  Voice dialers are handy for many other non-emergency
> situations.
>
> I don't recommend them for fire alarms since rapid response is
> critical.  For burglar alarms you need to consider how quickly you may
> be able to respond or to get the authorities to do so.  In most cases a
> professional monitoring center will be able to handle such calls better
> or at least faster.  I say "most cases" because there are a few firms
> with a history of poor performance. I'll leave it to others to say which
> ones.  :^)
>
> If after considering the above as well as comments from other
> participants here you are still considering using a voice dialer, you
> might want to browse the selection we offer online.
>
> http://www.bassburglaralarms.com/voice_pager_dialers_44_ctg.htm
>


I did a "virtual drive" by your new home this morning.  It's a nice
looking place.  I really hope you got rid of the ADT signs.  :-)  That's
a awesome feature of the new Google maps by the way.