I currently utilize AT&T as my local carrier. I have my home security connected to my landline. Will Ooma accommodate this?
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I have SimpliSafe for our security. Don't need a land line or an internet connection to have the security system operate as it uses a dedicated cell line for any emergency. The Ooma works excellent as a phone carrier - just need the internet for that phone service. ATT or any local carrier isn't really needed.
1460692
It'd be hard to know the technology required for various different alarm systems. I would ask my alarm company if their system is compatible with VOIP. Other options would be to get metered service from the phone co to lower payments. A wireless alarm system (cellular) might be an option. Hope this helps.
1460693
No. Alarms require a standard POTs line. Most alarms do offer a network module upgrade so it can communicate over a network. You have to have all your internet backbone (modem, router, hubs etc. on battery backup ).
1460694
I would not suggest using VOIP phone to connect to your home security as it may not be reliable if the internet goes down. I was in the same situation as you are. I had AT&T; as my local landline carrier which I was paying $36/mo just for a basic line and had my home security connected to the landline. So I decided to upgrade my home security to use cellular and got rid of the AT&T; landline and use Ooma for my home phone. this ends up saving me money in the long term.$35/mon for home security cellular and $3.79/mo for home phone with long distance with Ooma.Hope this helps.
463053
Yes, as long as you have another connection to the Internet such as DSL, cable or FiOS. The main difference is you won't be paying Verizon or whomever at least $24.00 a month. You get Caller ID and other phone features just like a landline, but for only taxes of $3-4 per month. I cut the cord, ported my landline phone number to Ooma and haven't looked back! I'm extremely happy with their service.
405055
I understand that you have three unique phone numbers, 2 landlines and 1 fax line. You would need the linx for a dedicated fax line, which would be configured as a personal device. The other two phone numbers can be shared on the Ooma telo, which means an incoming call will be routed to both physical phones. You can add a second linx or a HD2 handset if you want all three lines routed to separate physical devices (phones/fax machines).
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Ooma has both a handset and a wireless linx VoIP box. One can plug the small linx box into an electric outlet anywhere in range in the house and then plug a normal telephone in the box. The linx also works well with ordinary wireless telephones and allows one to increase the range. One can use both Ooma handsets and Linx connections in the same system at the same time.
1947198
Sorry, i don't know if this router will support land line phone service. I only use a cell phone which links to the wifi just fine. Best Buy carries this router as well and I actually went into their store to ask a tech about the things I planned to use it for and they were very helpful. Might be worth trying. :)
1983035
My Ooma works fine with faxes - not the handset though - through the Ooma base unit. Works best if you dial *99 and then the fax number.
984487
Yes but there is a one-time $40 fee to port it .... http://ooma.com/app/support/can-i-keep-my-phone-number-if-i-want-get-rid-my-landline.
1946354
Katrina, are you aware you can also order PPV through your laptop or desktop? This is what I'll do once we disconnect our land line. I've been doing that anyway because I'm usually on my laptop while watching tv :-) Good to know if we go with Ooma the caller id still works through the receivers. This is a feature my husband still wants to keep.
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If I understand your question, if the base of the At&t; wireless phone system is connected to the old landline service, all the phones should work. In my case I have 3 wireless units including the base they all work perfectly. But, you will still need a landline service through some provider to have it work as discribed, for example my landline provider is Comcast/or it could be others such as Verizon.
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Yes, unless you have home phone service through a cable provider like Time Warner. It works differently than the phone company's wiring set up.
2006530
Yes, I have the same, 1 line Panasonic cordless with 3 handsets. It will all work with Ooma.
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as long as you have a house phone or use a tmobile sim card . I use both,just incase something happens to my house phone line. you will love your fortress security system.
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I am using mine with my Ooma. All features seem to work fine. With only one line plugged in, the phone Line 2 light blinks constantly. To eliminate, I plugged both lines into the Ooma with a splitter. This solution did not confuse the phone software - all calls come in on Line 1. The Ooma does not need two lines to work its call-waiting feature, as the calls are held in the Ooma base. The call-waiting works as intended - a beep is heard when the second call comes in.
2221160
I also have a satellite and nothing is required. they all work off the main phone that is plugged into the ooma device. Good luck and God Bless.
181093
Sorry, no clue. I use it on a land line and don't really expect a high level of security there.
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If you have placed mulitiple sensors in different rooms on the same landline, then it should work fine. As the intruder entered into different rooms and triggered the alarm, it should call you and then there should be enough delay before the intruder entered another room to again trigger the alarm and call you. If you had placed the sensors in the same room then there could be a problem where the units tried to call at the same time and might conflict with each other.
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All you need is the Telo and a digital phone handset. The Ooma handset is fine but I used an old Panasonic digital handset which works just fine also.