Request help on getting alarm to work

Posts: 6 · New Forum Member Joined: Jan 19, 2006 Posts: 6

I've read most of the post.. just have a few questions..

I have Vonage and a Vista 10 alarm system. I have an IBM Home Director with all the CAT 5 lines run together.

I have the Vonage hooked into a room in the back. All jacks work. I moved the Security phone line into the Cat 5 bank.

ADT does not get my call. I turned the phone on and set the alarm off. I can hear the alarm calling and making some weird noises, but that is it.

Any ideas? Do I need the ABN Broadband Adapter?

Posts: 4 · New Forum Member Joined: Aug 25, 2005 Posts: 4

I would recommend looking into Alarm.com's Upgrade Kit for Vonage customers. I was having the same issues with my alarm system a few months ago (signals wouldn't go to the central station through the Voip connection). I found Alarm.com on the Vonage website and linked to their site and saw the Upgrade Kit offer ($199 installed). It works with Voip and it's more secure than a landline or internet line. I've been very happy with the Alarm.com service and they also have some pretty cool additional features like controlling your security system online. www.alarm.com/vonage

Posts: 37 · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:18 pm Post subject:

Do some searches. There's plenty of material here and I believe a bunch of people who got their ADT to work. I personally recommend to switch to NextAlarm.com and purchase their ABN Adapter for $99. The monthly cost is less than 1/4 of Alarm.com and it will work with your Vista 10.