alarmTXT

February 2010: AlarmTXT has now been operating since June 2009 in trial mode with Voice over IP (VoIP) connected alarms. The sevice is now available to all users. This means that you don't need a dedicated dial up telephone line. Naked DSL and wireless connections can be used if you have a VoIP telephone number. Just connect your alarm to your ATA, or if you don't have one because you only use a "softphone", please contact us and we'll tell you how it is done.

July 2009: Tests completed with Bosch panels using the GSM reporting module. Now you can use the ALARMTXT service without the need for a telephone line. Ideal for holiday homes, sheds and storage areas that don't warrant a telephone line. Contact your installer.

July 2009: Guard Services added to enable you have a PATROL dispatched if you believe a BURGLARY is in progress or you need your property checked

June 2009: Trials commence with DSC alarms using ContactID. Both Dial-up and VoIP lines are being trialed.

April 2009: By popular demand, it is now possible to have one alarm panel notifying two or more mobile phones

April 2009: SMS Reporting Function now available for all Bosch Solution Panels: ReadMe

September 2007: SMS Reporting released for Bosch Solution 16+ 16i & Sol 64 Control Panels









October 2009: Carriers have increased the costs of using premium message services (the 4422 shortcode we use now), so it is no longer economic to use this as method to receive revenue to enable us to operate the service. Also, the new carrier 2Degrees does not support shortcode 4422. This service will be discontinued in November and replaced with a subscription service. $6.95 per month paid by direct credit will enable you to continue to use the service and includes 10 free alarm notifications free every month.

Additional TXTs will cost 20c, and will be charged in arreas. Existing users will be notified by TXT of the change. All you need to do is set up a Direect Credit to continue to use the service. This will also se the end to the Guard Services option, as incoming messages will no longer be accepted on 4422.

November 2009: The 50c charge per message using shortcode 4422 has now been dropped. The 10 free TXTs per month for the standard subscription has now been operating for a month. The transition has been seamless with all customers enjoying continuity of service.