Hi Robin,
What system do you have, I mean is there a model name/number? I am in Canada and while ADT does offer security systems here I am not sure if they have the same as in the States. In my case I would be interested in what they offer for businesses as I don't really need a security system at home, but I do have one at my retail business. Another thing I'd be interested in is the security of the security system so to speak. Is that app protected by a password? If not anybody could disarm your system who takes your iPhone away from you. I recently spoke with a Chubb representative and he said that Chubb who is much more into commercial security and access control doesn't yet offer anything like this for that reason and while the convenience sounds great, I'd like to know it's save to the point that some hacker can't gain access to it. Regards, Sieghard From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robin Frost Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 7:32 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Home Security Systems Hi, Sadly I can't speak to the thermostat component as I too have a talking one so declined that feature from ADT but if any of the other components are any indication I'd be surprised if it didn't work. I had to teach my ADT salesperson who by the way is no longer employed there any more about voiceover as he didn't even know it existed on his I device and thus couldn't address questions regarding the accessibility of the apt when I first signed up. I'm glad to say that my misgivings based upon his lack of knowledge were unfounded and that the app is very easy with which to deal as is their web based portal for controlling the system as well. Good luck with whatever you decide. My system especially its intercoms allowing me to find out who's at my door before its opened and the ability to control lights and the like are some of the best things on which I've ever spent money. robin From: Les Kriegler <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 10:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Home Security Systems Hi Robin, Well, this topic has just become of great interest. we have a security system from Time Warner Cable. It's a an older system, however the newer system supports an App for the iPhone. I spoke with a rep tonight and we tried out the app on the call and it appears to be VoiceOver accessible. We are going to meet with a rep soon to discuss its uses and I may either purchase the new system, or perhaps switch over to ADT, we'll see how it goes. I'm interested in the thermostat functions. I have a talking thermostat already, but I'd be interested to know if I could control that remotely. Les On Nov 3, 2012, at 9:38 PM, Robin Frost <[email protected]> wrote: Hi, I too have a system from ADT and can happily report that its ADT pulse app is very accessible with voiceover and allows you to control it in terms of basic alarm functions but also allows you to interact with other devices they offer such as thermostats and the timing of lights going on and off the latter which is a godsend for me. For no longer do I have to defer to others to set up the timing of outside lights going on and off for me. I'm glad to say the app works well. Robin From: Robert Fenton <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 9:23 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Home Security Systems I actually have one through ADT which has a talking panel so I don't even have to worry about VoiceOver and accessible phone access. Bob Fenton Sent from my iPhone On 2012-11-03, at 4:53 AM, "blind Treasures" <[email protected]> wrote: > I know this has been discussed before, but like a lot of you, unless your > interested in the topic, you just delete it at the time. > I'm now considering purchasing a home security system and wondering what is > the most VO accessible unit? 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