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HKC - Alternative to phone line?

  • 24-03-2019 8:55pm
    #1
    gutteruu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭


    I have a HKC alarm system. I'm just wondering if there is a way to connect the alarm via bluetooth/wifi/internet instead of having a dedicated phone line. I pay extra every month just to have a phone line to it. I just want to be notified some way if it goes off without the expense of phone line.

    I seen the gsm cards but I still need to remember to top up every 6 months etc?

    I can get you the model no tomorrow but the alarm is in about 15 years at this point.


    Thanks


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  • #2
    altor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,855 ✭✭✭✭altor


    gutteruu wrote: »
    I have a HKC alarm system. I'm just wondering if there is a way to connect the alarm via bluetooth/wifi/internet instead of having a dedicated phone line. I pay extra every month just to have a phone line to it. I just want to be notified some way if it goes off without the expense of phone line.

    I seen the gsm cards but I still need to remember to top up every 6 months etc?

    I can get you the model no tomorrow but the alarm is in about 15 years at this point.


    Thanks

    All depends on the system you have installed.
    You could add a GSM to most systems doing away with the phone line but as you say you would need to top up the sim card.

    www.altor.ie



  • #3
    comput1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60 ✭✭comput1


    If not gsm would WiFi be an easy install ? On the hkc1070
    altor wrote: »
    All depends on the system you have installed.
    You could add a GSM to most systems doing away with the phone line but as you say you would need to top up the sim card.


  • #4
    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    It would. But the monthly subscriptions will probably work out more than the amounts you are topping up by.


  • #5
    kub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,562 ✭✭✭kub


    KoolKid wrote: »
    It would. But the monthly subscriptions will probably work out more than the amounts you are topping up by.


    I trust you are aware that HKC have a GSM unit which can take a pay as you go SIM card.


    Therefore no subscription charges


  • #6
    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    I am, but the OPs request included...
    gutteruu wrote: »

    I seen the gsm cards but I still need to remember to top up every 6 months etc?




    Thanks


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  • #7
    Stoner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    gutteruu wrote:
    I can get you the model no tomorrow but the alarm is in about 15 years at this point.


    OP

    Provide the make and model of the panel

    Also note how near it is to your router can you get a cat 5 cable to it, have you wifi signal at it etc.

    Then post here to see if you can get the answer you want.

    A 15 year old panel might be pushing it though.


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