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[rubicon]

If a security system is wireless then isn't it possible to be hacked?

[Wing-nut2]

I have my security system with Suncoast Security. I't wireless. It does need a phone line to call the monitoring company, but I have Magic Jack and it works well. I didn't want to put in a phone line just for a security system. This gives me free long distance and a ling for the security system. Saves time on my cell phone plan for call when I'm home and the fax works again.

[Cedwards38]

Originally Posted by JourneyOfLife

Wouldn't it require its own, dedicated, sim card?

Nope. It is controlled by your home panel or by a free phone app and sends a call, text, or email (your choice) on all alerts. That is sent to your existing cell phone. The phone app used by Frontpoint is call "Alarm.com" and allows you to send wireless signals to your alarm panel to arm, disarm, or check status. You can also set up the system to allow you to control appliances and lights with the app if you choose.

[Cedwards38]

Originally Posted by rubicon

If a security system is wireless then isn't it possible to be hacked?

Good question. I don't think so, but here is what I found with a Google search:

"A perp couldn't use just any wireless keypad of the same brand as your
system. They have to be "enrolled" to your particular panel. If a perp
were to obtain the wireless keypad for *your* system it would take him
awhile to discover the four digit code you use to disarm. Some panels
employ an anti-hacking feature that your installer can enable (three or four
wrong code entries and the system "locks" for a period of time programmed by
your installer *and* transmits a code to the Central Station). He could
also inadvertently enter a "duress" code with some rather embarassing
results (for him). A keyfob with a single button "off" wouldn't present any
difficulty (which is why I normally recommend people use fobs to *arm* the
system, but not *disarm* it). If you *do* manage to lose a wireless keypad
or fob, though, make sure you contact your security company so they can
disable it (this can be accomplished by downloading the information to your
system without having a service man actually visit).

On a system that employs a four digit access code, there are 10,000
combinations. That number goes down with the number of different codes you
have programmed in."

[JourneyOfLife]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

Nope. It is controlled by your home panel or by a free phone app and sends a call, text, or email (your choice) on all alerts. That is sent to your existing cell phone. The phone app used by Frontpoint is call "Alarm.com" and allows you to send wireless signals to your alarm panel to arm, disarm, or check status. You can also set up the system to allow you to control appliances and lights with the app if you choose.

I think I misunderstood what you meant in your first post by "existing cellphone line."

Frontpoint is all wireless and uses your existing cell phone line.