Do you have to get a monthly monitoring through an external company and if so, any advice on how to proceed? Thanks
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You do not need third party monitoring, you can program the system to call you and several other numbers. You can also arm, disarm, and listen inside the house via the phone. I monitor my own system along with IP cameras.
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Hi Heather!Thank you for your inquiry!There is no monthly fees with this unit, the software and support areincluded.Please let me know if I can assist you with anything else!AisteBisonOffice
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The system will operate locally only without contractual monitoring. To use the monitoring functions you must purchase the correct cell card for your area. Before I purchased monitoring I trained the family in a local only configuration. I have it announce all doors and windows through the control panel. The system performs flawlessly. I don't think there is any option for a remote speaker to announce doors, etc. so place the panel where you can hear it. It gets fairly loud. I have additional "bell" tones before the basement door announcements since I can't hear those doors being opened from the interior of my house. I can hear the announcements throughout my ranch style house with the panel in the dining room.
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from my research, it is recommended to change monthly. To be safe, you may want to visit the manufacturer website.
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Without central station monitoring you will not be protected when away and will not save on your homeowners insurance policy (around 20%).The kit we sell is priced at a loss because we provide central station monitoring. Our monthly fee is $35/ mo for basic security and an extra $10/ mo to include the interactive gold package (control lights, locks & thermostats remotely). If you purchase the kit from someone else you can use it locally.
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Yes u do pay for monitoring every month,if u choose not to use for awhile,that's not a problem.no commitment.just call them up and pay,then u will be able to login again using ur desktop or iphone,ect.
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I agree.. more info please... is it useable without the monitoring service?
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Yes. Unless you can figure out how to rig something up yourself. Excellent camera though. You can't go wrong. No need to pay a monthly fee for someone to "secure" your property.
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I would not recommend the purchase of this system. Honeywell will not support it. It's very difficult to find a system that is capable of using a cell phone back up on site you will most likely have to get a provider I can offer you this service through a tower. If you search the web there is some low-cost providers that can help you with this servicesome companies will give you the system for free with a one-year commitment to their monitoring serviceI wouldn't recommend any more than a one year commitment
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If you can add a sensor you can add this to your system. If you dont have the password to do so your monitoring company should have it. This has a plug in wall transformer with back up batteries to power it. It will not run long on the batteries so it needs to go someplace you can plug it in. I mounted above an outlet, poked hole in drywall and ran the cord in the drywall and back out behind the plate over the outlet.
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I had an issue with my Smart Baby monitor (that was purchased on Amazon) and I contacted Withthings customer service, they were more than helpful! They got me a whole new product within just a couple weeks. I would recommend contacting them directly :-) info on Withings website.
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I don't think you talked to the correct person. I upgraded, but was never told and don't expect to pay an annual fee - you are just purchasing the software correct. Maybe they thought you were also purchasing payroll support or something - that is an annual fee.Linda W
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The system will dial up to 4 phone #'s of your choice...or you have the option of purchasing a monitoring system for under $10.00 per month. Hope this was helpful. We purchased ours to meet the requirements of our home owner's insurance.
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For the tracker yes u need to set up service. I think u can go month to month tho but there is a activation fee
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These are zwave sensors so you will need something that manages zwave devices....micasaverde (recommended-no monthly charges after you purchase)
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You have to use a monitoring service or it affects as a local audible alarm only. Make sure the monitoring service gives you access to total connect. That way you can program and control the system via the internet or your phone.
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You can always double check w/ the company.. You can continue to look until look until you find one