. some of the IBridge features that you can get with the Starlink/IBridge and Napco panels are not available when programmed for a DSC panel. The Starlink/IBridge uses a datalink cable and very few wire connection. Using it with DSC requires all wire connections using trigger and terminal outputs etc which limits the IBridge functions. I haven't studied what would be missing yet which leaves me unable to describe to the homeowner what features they could have.
The basic Starlink model uses a DSC zone input programmed as keywitch arm/disarm to toggle the alarm on/off and a DSC PGM output set as armed status to update the app of the armed status to toggle the alarm on/off with a very simple phone app with a button which changes colour from green to red when armed/disarmed. As rudimentary as the functions are it actually works well for the customer who just wants to turn the alarm on/off or verify its status.
The Starlink Connect model uses data connections between the DSC keypad bus and the DSC local program connector to communicate between the panel & starlink connect.
A virtual keypad on the iBridge app allows you to control the system using most of the functions available on the hardwired keypad and you can also upload/download the DSC using DLS5.
In my experience it can be very slow sometimes updating the armed status on the app. I've stood in front of a keypad and using the app turned the alarm on/off and the system arms immediately however sometimes the display on the app seems to take forever to change.
Doug