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My recent headache with a dual-path communicator's default settings
Last week, I put in a new alarm system with a dual-path communicator. The factory settings left the cell backup off, so when the internet connection failed, no alerts were sent. I had to go back and reprogram it, adding more work to my day. Now I always check both paths are active during the first setup.
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blair6261mo ago
That "safety point" about defaults is interesting. My old garage door opener had a similar quirk where the battery backup wouldn't kick in unless you manually enabled it first.
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ninafisher1mo ago
Default settings exist for safety reasons. Maybe they don't want the cellular path active until the primary line is confirmed to avoid false alarms.
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