Re: Caddx NX8E

["Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 1:12:38 PM UTC-4, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> This is old stuff from before the buyout, but the customer wants smart
>> phone
>> remote access for status and arm/disarm.  I am not even sure where to
>> start.
>> My first thought is to swap to a Napco panel and use iBridge, but that's
>> an
>> awfully expensive solution in initial hardware and labor outlay and the
>> Caddx NX8e is actually the better panel for the multiple building
>> application with its self contained expansion modules.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> I know I can throw a switch out / status input cellular unit on it, but
>> that
>> is awfully inelegant for such limited functionality.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Bob La Londe
>
>
> I don't know how complicated you want this to be but the Napco Starlink
> radio (cellular) will give you arm, disarm and text or email notifications
> of arm/disarm, and alarm by zone and system trouble conditons. Pretty
> basic but if you want it simple the Starlink has been working excellent
> for me. You can get it in both ATT or Verizon service providers Can be
> used as primary or backup. About $11.00 a month over central station cost.


Yep.  Napco Starlink is currently my main cellular unit.  I have been taking
out other stuff and replacing them with Starlink.  I can't wait for them to
get that darn fie communicator approval so I can get rid of Telguard
completely.