I'm currently searching for a new monitoring service and radio device. I currently have an Ademco Vista 10SE panel. Sometime back I switched from standard line-line service to VOIP. I know there are a few VOIP monitoring options on the market (i.e. NextAlarm). However, I'm not too sold on the reliability of my broadband network. Additionally, I want to keep my system functioning in the event of a cut line or power failure. I have spoken with a ton of monitoring companies and I have read read a bunch of forums; all have led to some good suggestions. I'm still at a crossroads, however. There are so many options on the market. That is why I decided to ask the experts here on this forum. The main devices I'm currently looking at include:
- Telguard TG-1 - formatting link. Honeywell AlarmNet-C replacement models 7845GSM & 7845i-GSM -formatting link. Uplink Digicell 1500 -formatting linkI'm not too keen on the Uplink, as it only reports burglary and fire. The TG-1 seems to be more mature than the Honeywell product. On the flip side, I'm sure the Honeywell products have a ton of really cool features as a result. (I'm not to familiar with AlarmNet either.)
Here are my requirements:
- Easy to install - I will be installing myself (most likely). However, I am open to getting help if this prevents me from finding the right system.
- Full reporting ability - I want the ability to report panic, burglary, fire, etc..
- Radio service - I am in search of a radio service as my primary means of connectivity. GSM, GPRS, SMS, etc...
- Widely adopted - I'm looking for something that is compatible with most monitoring services. I don't want to be pigeon hold into a specific service.
I'm sure there are many other products that fit my needs outside of the ones I listed. I, by no means, consider myself an expert on this subject. I am only armed with the information I have found on the internet the last two days. Therefore, I am very green. Any help will greatly be appreciated.
- Keith