The most important feature of X10: dialing the "trusted 4" phone numbers to alert others of your alarm.
Problem:
None of the numbers (First two are our cell phones) successfully ring; my parents (live down the street) home phone did not ring
What I have done:
1. Programmed 4 unique numbers.
2. Checked that the phone wire is plugged in correctly. The line goes directly into the console, not split with a phone sharing the same wire (line).
3. Checked the phone wire (line) with a phone to verify a dial tone, then plugged the same wire back into the console.
4. Set off alarm.
5. Waited 4 excruciating minutes for my cell and my fiancee's cell to ring. Neither did. The alarm shut off after about 4 minutes.
My guess:
Our cell phones require 1+XXX-XXX-XXXX to dial. Is the 1 to dial long distance an issue? I have free long distance with my landline phone service provider.
How long does it take for the dialing to start? How many rings does it do before it tried the next number? Why would this not be working? Yes, more newbie woes from me
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