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Alarm Systems and VoIP (Google Voice and SIP Services) - Use InBand DTMF

Started by OBiSupport, March 04, 2013, 10:34:01 AM

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OBiSupport

When using an OBi device to connect to an alarm panel, we recommend the use of In-Band DTMF.  Please note that modifying this parameter alone may not make for a successful use of the OBi + VoIP with the alarm system as there may be other factors outside the capability of the alarm system that make use of a VoIP service impossible.

To make this configuration modification, use the OBi Expert Configuration pages (found on the www.obitalk.com Device Configuration page).

Navigate to the ITSP Profile (A-D) -> General settings being used for the VoIP account connected to the alarm.  Set the DTMFMethod parameter to "InBand."


Rick

I'd add two cautions:

1) VoIP is not a reliable enough transmission method to use with an Alarm system.

2) Many central monitoring stations will not guarantee that a VoIP transmission will be received and result in dispatch of emergency services.  Often it's in their contract. 

Be CAUTIOUS.

ma678

Is this InBand DTMF also applicable on intercom? I have never got Obi110 working with my buzzer system.

Thanks.

highgrade


WelshPaul

You should only change the dtmf method to that supported by your sip provider!



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pfranks

can anyone explain the advantages of using "Inband" over the default setting?  I have used voip-based security systems with the default settings for 2 years in 2 different homes  -without problems i am aware of--- ---according the web pages for both security systems both are working properly, and from time to time I get calls from the companies consistent with the systems working  (when problems arise).

If I do switch to inband--- how can I tell if the VOIP provider supports it?

Will there be any disadvantages for routine calls if i do switch?

WelshPaul

Quote from: pfranks on April 27, 2014, 10:32:59 AM

how can I tell if the VOIP provider supports it?

Ask them! Seriously I'm not being sarcastic just ask your VoIP provider what DTMF method they support. Voipfone here in the UK for example support RFC2833 but if I was to select InBand when accessing Voicemail pressing "1" for new messages wouldn't work.

If your unable to get an answer out of your VoIP provider then maybe it's time to change because that is a basic need to know question and they should be able to answer it. Failing that trial and error!
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PeteMoss

Quote from: highgrade on July 27, 2013, 10:53:51 AM
I have ADT and my alarm work perfect no problem

What DTMF setting are you using and who is your ITSP?

LensLens

Thank you for posting this information - it was exactly what I needed to get my alarm system to work over Google Voice and Comcast high speed internet. It is very easy to see that it works. You can just bypass a zone and look at the Google Voice call history. You can see that the alarm system makes only one call to the alarm monitoring number rather than the 8 failed attempts it made before. You can use the call history to see how reliable the connection is. I cannot believe how prone to putting out FUD people in the alarm industry can be, as evidenced by some other replies.

Rick

You missed a step - checking with your alarm company to ensure that they received everything properly, including type of alarm and zone triggered, just like they would normally.

IMHO, you've got to be crazy to rely upon GV to be reliable in an alarm situation, coupled with internet outages.  I switched to cellular which is much more reliable.