Smartphone Access to Videofied – Tech Talk #18

Did you know if you have the older 2G/3G XTOiP630 panel it can be connected to broadband and AC power? Most site deployments are done 100% wireless and on battery power, however you can optionally connect your head-end control communicator to power and broadband (Internet service) to add a redundant (slightly faster) communication pathway to the central station and remote smartphone control of your site!

If having remote smartphone control of your system is desired, order the AC power conversion package (PP-4) which comes with a plug-in power converter and four Alkaline 1.5-volt batteries and then schedule two hours of paid technical telephone support time with me for the programming changes and website setup that are required to add this feature. You will also need to run two low voltage wires (Cat5e and 18-2 stranded) from the head-end control communicator to the nearest 120-volt AC power outlet (must be in a dry location) and to your nearest network switch or router.

Download the VA4All App from the app store and after we get everything programmed and installed you will have the ability to arm, disarm, and take snapshots from each camera via your Android or iPhone!

The new 4G LTE XTO640 panel does not have broadband capabilities and is not capable of being connected to the Internet. Remote access and control is not possible with the new panel.