TTQ B4U Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Anyone know if I can get away with WOW digital phone if we have a home alarm system? I can check in the morning but thought I'd ask those here who are in the know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 With information that I was given earlier this year, the answer is no. However, seeing as how technology advances so quickly these days, there may be an alarm system out that can tie into the digital phone line. When you do check on this and get an answer, please post back here and let us know. I'm very interested in this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I have WOW digital phone and ADT. It works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 With information that I was given earlier this year, the answer is no. However, seeing as how technology advances so quickly these days, there may be an alarm system out that can tie into the digital phone line. Here is the answer: you were lied to from the begining. It works and has always worked, as long as it has been wired up correctly. Several alarm companies have used VOIP services as either an excuse to not troubleshoot issues by saying "it doesn't work." Or they use it as an excuse to either sell you a new panel, or they love it as an excuse to sell their cellular backup panel for big bucks. I've had them directly argue with me over the phone, saying it wouldn't work. Then I did an alarm test, asked them if it worked...then I ask how it worked since it was through VOIP service. The alarm will work, period. The ONLY panels I've found that won't work with VOIP service are the once that can't be switched from the old pulse-dialing (which is rare); anything touch tone will work. BTW, you will be lucky to find an alarm guy that can wire to a VOIP setup correctly. It isn't hard; but most of them just aren't that bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Whats your address? I will come over and check it out once you go to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Just be nice to the two dogs that don't like intruders and be careful with my wife....she's a hell of a shot Whats your address? I will come over and check it out once you go to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Thanks man! I'm calling the alarm company today and will talk with them. I know they tried to sell me their cell service version as a back up to cut phone lines, but I don't need it as my phone lines are under my deck and only accessible if you remove the 3x3 section of deck I had constructed for just such access. I am changing jobs so I'll have to pay for my land line again, so I'd rather lower my bill from $63 to $10 Here is the answer: you were lied to from the begining. It works and has always worked, as long as it has been wired up correctly. Several alarm companies have used VOIP services as either an excuse to not troubleshoot issues by saying "it doesn't work." Or they use it as an excuse to either sell you a new panel, or they love it as an excuse to sell their cellular backup panel for big bucks. I've had them directly argue with me over the phone, saying it wouldn't work. Then I did an alarm test, asked them if it worked...then I ask how it worked since it was through VOIP service. The alarm will work, period. The ONLY panels I've found that won't work with VOIP service are the once that can't be switched from the old pulse-dialing (which is rare); anything touch tone will work. BTW, you will be lucky to find an alarm guy that can wire to a VOIP setup correctly. It isn't hard; but most of them just aren't that bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Yes it works, and Joe wired mine up. Brinks with all the goodies, and WOW for the provider. My wife and I are good shots as well. I'm thinking of posting our targets with a "this could be you, get out now" around the entry points of the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 cool....that's what I have. the local Brinks office was closed today, but I will call them or the 800 national number in the morning. Yes it works, and Joe wired mine up. Brinks with all the goodies, and WOW for the provider. My wife and I are good shots as well. I'm thinking of posting our targets with a "this could be you, get out now" around the entry points of the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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