
Originally Posted by
givemsm2
The cameras require alarm.com cloud video plan add on (but if they are still registered to another alarm.com account, you cannot use them)
You can use them standalone if you restore the original Vivotek OEM manufacturer's firmware, and use the software on your pc. Google vivotek.com for the firmware and software download. For example, the ADC-V520IR is the Vivotek IP8131W, the ADC-V520 is the IP8131, the ADC-V510 is the IP8130
To monitor with alarm.com, you simply replace the cell module in the panel. There are threads here that tell you step by step instructions on how to replace the cell module, and how to takeover a Vivint panel.
Alarm.com is the backend service for the alarm system (sorta like your TV, and the cable service provider that would provide the "backend" service to it). depending on the plan you get, that determines your level of service and features. If you add central station (monitoring), then signals are sent from your panel to the alarm.com servers then relayed to your central station provider who then calls you, or calls the police/fire/EMS.
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