Re: Envisalink monitoring satisfaction?

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On Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 4:24:44 PM UTC-5, Starpilot wrote:
> I am considering Envisalink monitoring. =20
> They are reasonably priced, UL certified and appear to be a viable option=
.
> Has anyone used them or heard of someone who has?  And would you recommen=
d them?
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> Thank you for your thoughts.

Make sure you check the EyezOn website to make sure it is compatible with y=
our panels.

The EnvisaLink setup with a DSC panel is plug and play (for the most part).=
 With Honeywell panels, it is more advanced. You'll definitely need to have=
 the installer code for when installing the card on a Honeywell System (and=
 if you are discontinuing existing PSTN monitoring on any sort of system so=
 that you can disable it as the primary monitoring communication method, ot=
herwise you will have a trouble condition when not connected to a phone lin=
e...it is preferable to have it handy no matter what and I know if the pane=
l is locked on a Honeywell system that there is a workaround to change it y=
ourself...outlined in the installers manual). The instructions from EyezOn =
are OK but it is a good idea to have the installer manual handy for referen=
ce (Available in PDF online). As Robert Campbell said, you need a reliable =
internet connection, and it might be a little more complex unless you are a=
 fast learner, or are familiarized with low voltage security and how it wor=
ks.=20

If you are new to the stuff, have the time, and aren't afraid if you put yo=
ur alarm system out of service for a while if something bugs up and you nee=
d figure it out (highly unlikely IMO though) , then heck I'd tell anyone to=
 give it a shot for the amount of money it could save you.