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Title: Testing the phone call
Post by: RedBeard on December 15, 2009, 02:01:37 PM

Is it possible to test if the console will actually call with out setting of the alarm sound? Thanks

Title: Re: Testing the phone call
Post by: davideinmd on December 15, 2009, 02:34:53 PM

Not that I am aware of. Put some tape over the sirens and give 'er a whirl!

Title: Re: Testing the phone call
Post by: HA Dave on December 15, 2009, 02:41:32 PM

Quote from: RedBeard on December 15, 2009, 02:01:37 PM

Is it possible to test if the console will actually call with out setting of the alarm sound? Thanks

Quote from: davideinmd on December 15, 2009, 02:34:53 PM

Not that I am aware of. Put some tape over the sirens and give 'er a whirl!

Much of setting up X10... is best done when you have the home to yourself.

Title: Re: Testing the phone call
Post by: RedBeard on December 15, 2009, 04:42:34 PM

OK I tried it . no phone call.  I have Vonage.  I know there are threads on it.  what can I do to make it work?

Title: Re: Testing the phone call
Post by: HA Dave on December 15, 2009, 06:47:09 PM

Quote from: RedBeard on December 15, 2009, 04:42:34 PM

OK I tried it . no phone call.  I have Vonage.  I know there are threads on it.  what can I do to make it work?

I tried typing Vonage in the search box (above) and found this:
http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/Voice_Dialers_And_VOIP

Title: Re: Testing the phone call
Post by: RedBeard on December 15, 2009, 08:22:32 PM

thanks Dave.  I put the DSL piece on and it worked.  I now have a fully operational Death star. >!

Title: Re: Testing the phone call
Post by: RedBeard on December 15, 2009, 08:23:03 PM

Well,,,,, mostly

Title: Re: Testing the phone call
Post by: HA Dave on December 15, 2009, 10:55:35 PM

Quote from: RedBeard on December 15, 2009, 08:22:32 PM

... I now have a fully operational Death star. >!

Quote from: RedBeard on December 15, 2009, 08:23:03 PM

Well,,,,, mostly

May the force be with you Luke.