Old Phonewatch system - Engineer Locked?

Shah of Iran

Hi all, just moved into a new house, looking to get up on the alarm system that's in place.

Current one is Phonewatch, don't know specifically when it was installed but it's quite old, analogue keypad with worn buttons. Was going to with Phonewatch but their subscription fees are astronomical. in any case I'm looking for unmonitored: something that makes noise and doesn't film me. Reached out to an installer and being told that it's engineer-locked and I need a new altogether, am I being sold a pup or is this standard? Cheers

altor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058373117/old-phonewatch-system-engineer-locked

Is there a name on the system itself?

Shah of Iran

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122693196#Comment_122693196

Yes, Phonewatch

altor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122693205#Comment_122693205

Phonewatch would be the installer, what about on the main control panel?

Shah of Iran

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122693210#Comment_122693210

Ah I get you, apologies. had to take the thing off the wall but it seems to be a Honeywell

altor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122693484#Comment_122693484

That would be locked to them, it is the one with the cameras.