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 Linksys PAP2T or SPA3102 for communication with your existing monitoring company.
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How does the IP to POTS solution work ?
When our custom alarm monitoring settings are downloaded into any "off the shelf" 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 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, fifty percent of the call goes over the Internet and 50% goes over a landline.
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What are the Advantages of the IP to POTS Solution ?
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 formats are all supported.
If you have a 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 PAP2T is the most popular device used by our customers due to its sub $50 price tag. It is a two line device which means it is also possible to use line 2 for voice service with any VoIP provider that supports BYOD.
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.
FAQ
Does the IP to POTS solution work with Ackerman Security ?
Is IP to POTS compatible with ADS Security ?
Will IP to POTS work with ADT ?
Does the IP to POTS service work with AFA Protective ?
Can I use IP to POTS to communicate with Alpha Security ?
Will my ASG Security panel work with IP to POTS ?