why am I being told that I must contact a local dealer and pay them to install this to utilize the alarm.com/cellular option- After I have paid for it
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Great question. Alarm.com have created a fantastic platform (currently the best - by far -on the market) to control your alarm system remotely via a great mobile app; to receive instant notification of alarms, arm/diarm, sensor-left-open, power-fail, etc; and to interface this app with other Z-wave devices such as thermostats, lights, locks and garage-door openners in your home. Alarm.com modules are cellular based. Cellular based connection is far safer than broadband connection since the module is power-backed-up by the alarm panel and the transmission/communication is not dependent on the functionality of the premiss gateway/router. The cellular connection - not unlike the cellular connection of your phone - cost money. (After buying a cellular phone you need to pay your carrier for service). Additionaly Alarm.com is - after all - a business so the ychare for their services. Our rates for the Alarm.com Interactive Services are extremely competitive (the lowest around as far as we know): $14.99/month when you pre-pay for 1-year. Also, unlike most other alarm companies we do not require a 2 or 3-year contract. Does this answer your question?
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You don't at all. LiveWatch Security can help you activate the system over the phone. There is no need for a local dealer. You can reach them 800-628-6093
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The manual explain in details how you suppose to connect every thing so the alarm can work. I have one , I intall it myself and it works . You have to know also that you need a transponder bypass if your car use a transponder key.
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They request info after purchase. I wouldn't bother with it, buy it local and get it faster
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John, I apologize that it took me so long to get back with you. If you do a search on the type of key that is comparable to the one you have then I am sure you shouldn't have a problem. Now as far as your alarm system, if you set it up yourself; I would think you wouldn't have a problem. But if it was something that was done by a company (as far as the installation and pairing with your key for remote access) then you may have to take it back to them for service. Just my opinion. I am not an expert. :)
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I needed that too. Was able to get it thru Amazon--$50--which was cheaper than going thru the dealer. Brought it to a service station when I received it and it took them 15 minutes to put it on. I understand that that is a common problem.
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You can download the manual and it will give you step by step instructions. If you are not tech savvy, then I take it to an alarm installer. They usually charge $20-$50
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You have to get it installed by a professional, the alarm has a ignition bypass that must be programmed via computer I bought my wife one for her hummer and it cost me $350 to get it installed due to the mobile app and programming then it was $139 for a 3 yr subscription for the mobile services
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The install is part is easy...synching with your alarm system shouldn't be a problem after that. Buy it yourself for the lowest price you can find!
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you should ask the installer about that because they have all the knowledge on it if I will do just search on the net if your car is capable of having an alarm like that.
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The best person to ask this would be your mechanic. The wiring is made to connect with the alarm and disconnect manually. As I am using it now I have to press it manually. Perhaps your mechanic knows how to inter-connect the two. Sorry I was not more helpful.
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I Wish I had the answer but I took mines to an auto alarm installer and they hooked it for 200.00 they did a great job.
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you need to take it to a dealer and they will program it for you for a small fee
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No. The gsm and wifi goes through Alarmnet total connect and requires service through an authorized dealer like us. Our service is $8 alarm monitoring, $8 gsm service and total connect is $4. Total monthly $20.00. No sales tax or hidden fees.
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I had the same problem. Drove me nuts. First, I had to return it to amazon. Mine came all the way from China with a custom label on it.Took almost 3 weeks. I recommend that you DO NOT DEAL WITH A COMPANY THAT DOES NOT HAVE STATESIDE INVENTORY. Second, I ordered from another store on Amazon and requested that the alarm be tested before it is shipped and shipped within the US. The new one I got worked fine. They also need to get a person to write the instructions using understandable grammar. It works good and is loud and a cheap deterrent. Besides the alarm I still use square link chain and lots of cable. I have a padlock that has an alarm in it too. I know it is overkill but I still have bike. I had the same problem. Drove me nuts. First, I had to return it to amazon. Mine came all the way from China with a custom label on it.Took almost 3 weeks. I recommend that you DO NOT DEAL WITH A COMPANY THAT DOES NOT HAVE STATESIDE INVENTORY. Second, I ordered from another store on Amazon and requested that the alarm be tested before it is shipped and shipped within the US. The new one I got worked fine. They also need to get a person to write the instructions using understandable grammar. It works good and is loud and a cheap deterrent. Besides the alarm I still use square link chain and... » Read More I had the same problem. Drove me nuts. First, I had to return it to amazon. Mine came all the way from China with a custom label on it.Took almost 3 weeks. I recommend that you DO NOT DEAL WITH A COMPANY THAT DOES NOT HAVE STATESIDE INVENTORY. Second, I ordered from another store on Amazon and requested that the alarm be tested before it is shipped and shipped within the US. The new one I got worked fine. They also need to get a person to write the instructions using understandable grammar. It works good and is loud and a cheap deterrent. Besides the alarm I still use square link chain and lots of cable. I have a padlock that has an alarm in it too. I know it is overkill but I still have bike. « Show Less
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this product is a add on to an alarm or to replace the shock sensor. if someone gets too close to my car the alarm goes off. Its a nice feature. And yes you would have to get an alarm first. Just make sure that this proximity sensor is compatabal with your alarm. And the products are only as good as the install. Keep that in mind. Hope this helps.
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No you would not pay anything else. You only pay to recharge your sim card after the 25$ credit has been used up. No monthly fee. And just fyi your sim card should last you a long time. I have had my alarm for about a month and have only used up about 2$ .
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Some monitoring companies such as those aligned with Alarm.com can do a wireless firmware upgrade (mine did) which is required if your main control panel is on a different firmware than the TS-1. Likewise, the TS-1 and Control panel need to be on a more current version of the firmware - 1.9 I believe so requesting an update is advisable anyway.