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- Can I use the VM101 without Virtual Monitoring service?
- My panel is on the other end of the house, can I connect the VM101 wirelessly.
- Do I need a telephone or VOIP dial-tone when using the Broadband Alarm Transmitter (VM101) ?
- Can I use a standard PSTN phone line and the VM101 to send signals to the central station?
- How does the VM101 obtain an IP Address?
- Can the VM101 be connected to any Honeywell Vista control panel?
- Can I be emailed and called by telephone in the event of an alarm signal?
- If I don't want police dispatching, can all signals be sent only the me?
- Can I get a discount on my homeowners insurance?
- Can the VM101 work with my central station?
- What signals does the VM101 transmit?
- How difficult is the VM101 to install?
Question.Can I use the VM101 without Virtual Monitoring service?
Answer. No. The VM101 was specifically designed for internet alarm connectivity with extreme thought put into ease of use. being that it bridges the alarm control to our cutting edge automation systems it makes the work of the customer a cinch. Hosting the user/interface outside of the local network makes the overall product less expensive. The brains are in a data center, less cost / alarm panel power goes into the VM101 further lowering the up front capital investment.
Having the control bridged to the data center also allows for a plethora
of options for signal routing, we have no ceiling on capacity. Access
to a lot of strong network services including cellular and traditional
PSTN TDM access for delivery of those cool notifications.
Hosting the user/interface also allows us to build a strong ever-evolving
suite of features leveraging the latest web technologies available now
and into the future.
Virtual Monitoring service also has end-to-end line supervision to the VM101 to make sure your internet connection is online.
Isn't $8.99 per month worth the peace of mind knowing you will get the alarm signal?
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Question. My panel is on the other end of the house, can I connect the VM101 wirelessly.
Answer. As long as you have a wireless router then, Yes you can use a gamming adaptor such as a LINKSYS WGA600N or LINKSYS WGA54G to connect the VM101. Make sure you have a UPS on the gamming adaptor along with your router and modem. The VM101 will not need a UPS because it gets is's back up power from the alarm panel. We are expecting to release a new Wireless version of the VM101 in July or first of Aug. 2010
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Question.Do I need a telephone
or VOIP dial-tone when using the Broadband Alarm Transmitter (VM101)
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Answer. No. The VM101 is connected only to a broadband Internet connection. The control panel does not need dial-tone to be monitored.
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Question. Can I use a standard
PSTN phone line and the VM101 to send signals to the
central station?
Answer. Yes, You can send signals through a standard PSTN phone line along with the VM101 to your central monitoring station. You should not send signals through VoIP.
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Question. How does the VM101
obtain an IP Address?
Answer. The VM101 automatically assigns itself an IP Address by your router through DHCP.
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Question.Can the VM101
be connected to any control panel?
Answer. (see full compatibility chart). We are expecting to release a new Universal version of the VM101 in June or July 2010 which will allow most all systems to report to our server for notifications.
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Question. Can I be emailed and
called by telephone in the event of an alarm signal?
Answer. Yes, any signal type can be routed to the central station, a person or group of people, and notifications can be emailed, texted, and/or phoned to you.
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Question. If I don't want police
dispatching, can all signals be sent only the me?
Answer.Yes, there is no requirement to send signals to a monitoring station.
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Question. Can I get a discount
on my homeowners insurance?
Answer. In most cases YES when you use our Live Operator Service. Most Insurance company's will give up to 20% OFF when you have the alarm monitoring done by a UL Listed Central Station. If your Insurance Company requires a certificate you can request one after you have installed the VM101 and tested signals with the central station. Check with your Insurance company for what discounts are available.
NOTE: Self Monitoring Plans do not qualify for Insurance Discounts.
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Question. Can the VM101 work with my central station?
Answer.Yes, Virtual Monitoring's network can relay signals to any central station that is capable of receiving the industry standard Contact ID format or SIA/FSK Databurst .
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Question. What signals does
the VM101 transmit?
Answer. The VM101 can communicate alarms, low battery, supervisory, trouble, test, and other diagnostic signals. It also can poll the panel for connectivity and notify you if the panel fails to respond after a predetermined time.
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Question. How difficult is
the VM101 to install?
Answer. The VM101 is connected similarly to any other keypad bus module. Install the small board inside the control panel (or an equipment panel). Connect the power and data (4 connections) to the keypad bus, and then plug the Ethernet Jack into an active router or hub via hardwired connection or wirelessly. VM101 Installation Manual
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