IPtoPOTS - VoIP Alarm Monitoring Solution
You are probably already well aware that alarm signals do not generally communicate reliably when sent over the network of a 3rd party VoIP service provider. IP Alarms have developed an in depth understanding of alarm transmission over IP and can show you that once the VoIP provider is removed from the equation, it is perfectly reliable to use regular, "off the shelf" VoIP equipment like the Cisco SPA112, Linksys PAP2T or SPA3102 for communication with your existing monitoring company. IPtoPOTS is compatible with all alarm panels and all monitoring companies. You can use the Compatibility Menu to obtain additional information about some of the most popular monitoring providers.
What are the Advantages of IPtoPOTS?
The main advantage is that you can disconnect your landline phone service yet keep your existing alarm monitoring service. You do not need to have your alarm panel reprogrammed and your alarm monitoring company will not even know anything has changed. Two-way voice, DTMF, Pulse and FSK alarm formats are all supported.
If you have a Cisco or Linksys device already - you are welcome to use it. If not, you can conveniently pickup adapters from your local consumer electronics store or purchase one online. The Cisco SPA112 and Linksys PAP2T are the most popular models used by our customers due to their sub $50 price tag. They are two line devices, which means it is also possible to use line 2 for voice service with any VoIP provider that supports "Bring your own Device".
How does it work?
When our custom alarm monitoring settings are downloaded into any "off the shelf" Cisco/Linksys VoIP equipment, they enable the device to act as an IP alarm transmitter that has full control of the IP network environment between your alarm panel and our telco partners. The Cisco/Linksys device does not use your VoIP service at all. It makes a call to our telco partners over the Internet and they transfer the call onto the landline phone network where it is connected to the alarm receivers at your existing alarm monitoring company. In summary, calls go out from your home or business via the Internet and then into your monitoring provider over a regular telephone landline.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will IPtoPOTS work with my ADT alarm system?
Is IPtoPOTS able to send signals to Reliance Protectron in Canada?
Do you offer special rates for multiple sites, Alarm Dealers or Monitoring Companies?
Can I use IPtoPOTS with a Monitronics security system?
Can I continue to use my Cellular backup equipment?
Yes. The Linksys SPA3102 model can function as part of a dual path solution by allowing Cellular backup. When an alarm panel dials the primary phone number, the signal goes via the Internet if available. If the signal fails, the panel will dial it's secondary phone number and the signal is passed through to the connected backup device. The SPA3102 costs around $65 and can be connected to any cellular backup device that supports Dialer Capture. This flexibility allows you to protect your investment in existing cellular backup equipment.
IPtoPOTS will work with the most popular alarm companies like ADT, Protection 1, Monitronics, Vivint, Vector Security, Guardian and Bay Alarm. It will work alongside popular VoIP services like Ooma. Our system defaults for use with US based toll free numbers, however, if your Monitoring Company is located in Canada or does not use toll free numbers, we can make adjustments accordingly.
