EVL-2DS | EnvisaLink 2DS Internet Alert Module for DSC Security

The EVL-2DS is a powerful module meant for use with DSC compatible security systems. It is no longer enough to relegate the control of your security system from home. With the EVL-2DS module for your DSC security system, you'll not only be able to receive instant e-mail or text message notifications when your system detects activity, but you'll have full remote-control of your system via any web enabled device or smartphone, including PCs, iPads, iPhones, Blackberrys, etc. So no matter where you are in the world, you'll have local and remote access to arm, disarm, zone bypass, PGM control and other information. What's more, you can program your module to allow e-mail and text notifications to an unlimited number of addresses and phone numbers, so if you happen to miss one, or you simply can't respond to the alert, other people can be around to handle the situation for you.

Features:

Simple to hook-up
Built-in web server and html user-interface
128-bit encryption
Real-time zone status with "time-since-tripped" feature
Local and Remote Arm/Disarm/Zone Bypass/PGM Control
Event Logging
Receive Alerts by e-mail or SMS with an unlimited contact list.
See at a glance system status on a map in ESP interface

PLEASE NOTE: This module is only compatible with hardwired DSC POWERSERIES alarm systems.

Rating:

(4.67) # of Ratings: 12

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1. Anonymous User on 5/21/2012, said:

An absolute must for any DSC alarm owner. If you want full control of your alarm system via the internet or your phone without the cost of home monitoring, you need this device. I was worried that setting up this device would be difficult, but it was a breeze. Super happy with my purchase.

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2. Anonymous User on 3/29/2012, said:

So this is the product that my alarm company said didn't exist. Hah! I sent them the link to home security store, paid $50 markup (whatever) and now I have it. I guess I could have installed it myself but anyhow I'm completely happy with purchase. At a dinner party last weekend I pulled out my android to show people my system and we watched in real-time my cleaning lady moving around the house. Very cool.

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3. Chuong on 3/21/2012, said:

Just plug and play. Real easy setup and immediately got it to work with my cell phone.

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4. Anonymous User on 12/23/2011, said:

Beware of unexpected limitations! You would think that since this device communicates over the Internet and has a way to enter a 30-digit alarm company code that it should be able to talk to a central monitoring company right? Wrong! I called Alarm Relay & others (as of Dec 2011) to learn that they don't support this unit. The workaround is to buy an additional IP unit (TL-150 or 250) which many companies do support. Envisalink announced a new monitoring service to get around this problem, due out in January 2012, but since it's new/unproven that's a little unsettling too.

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5. Anonymous User on 11/30/2011, said:

Does what it says, and does it well. It's like having Alarmnet on an Ademco system, only this is free. Pay once for the device and the service is free. Check out the web forums at the Eyez-on website to read about what other people are saying. Requres NO programming of the panel, auto-enrolls at power-up as a PC5400/DVACS module. Sends out e-mails for every alarm, arm/disarm, trouble, etc including the ability to remote control the system. 99 bucks well spent if you don't want professional monitoring.

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6. Neal on 11/10/2011, said:

I can't believe how easy it was to set this up! Plug the nework cable into this board, make an acount at eyez-on.com, enter the mac address and in no time you are connected to your alarm panel (1832). Nothing to configure with your home network or router settings. I clicked a link in the app store for my Iphone 4 and I now have an icon on my phone, press it and I instantly have info of my alarm panel including partition status and zone open/closings with time stamp on each one. Amazing! And this is all free! I don't think this is possible with any other system and also without paying something per month. Thanks Envisalink! And thanks Homesecuritystore!

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7. Robert on 10/28/2011, said:

The availability of this product really helped determine which alarm system I chose. The Envisalink has not disappointed. I have it in a DSC 1616 and the Envisalink quickly turns the alarm into a connected device. I've had no trouble with the card, and if you're able to program the DSC, the Envisalink will be a breeze. It is true that the manufacturer continues to develop the product; there are periodic firmware upgrades, and changes to the web and mobile interfaces. Regarding whether it is wise to connect your alarm to the Internet, that's your call. In my case, I'm fairly certain that our neighborhood burglars aren't going onto the Internet to hack alarms. Envisalink says that connections to the card are encrypted. Also, in case you get the card and wonder where it goes, the stand-offs match a number of holes on the side of the standard DSC alarm box (not the back, but the side).

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8. Anonymous User on 10/4/2011, said:

I installed this on a DSC 1616 (wired or wireless, it does not matter) and this has been a robust device with great capability. It is true that Eyez-On continues to develop this product (there is a newer version of this card called the EnvisaLink 2DS). But it has been easy to work with (if you can figure out how to program a DSC PowerSeries on your own, this should be a breeze) and I enjoy being able to remotely control and monitor the alarm. Eyez-On maintains that communication with the device is secure, but even if this were hackable, the burglars that hit my neighborhood don't bother with cyber-attacks.

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9. Anonymous User on 8/18/2011, said:

While it took 2 days to program and install my 1832 with ESCORT 5580, it took only 5 minutes to install the IP170D! Why can't DSC make products like this? Anyhow, this product is amazing. As advertised I can control my security system from my Windows smartphone and a bonus (which I wasn't aware of) is that I can control my thermostat too. No more painful conversations with the woman in the ESCORT trying to change the temperature in my house on the way back from the cottage! Alert messages (SMS) of arming and disarming are almost instantaneous, useful for knowing when the cleaning lady leaves, or says she left :-). I would recommend this product completely.

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10. Anonymous User on 8/9/2011, said:

The IP170D has a alot of potiential but is very undocumented. It is very easy to install and you will notices that the only documenation is the quickstart PDF. There is no users guide and there is no documentation of everything it can or cannot do. The local interface is very basic. The mobile interface is unsecure and does not work reliably. I would only buy this device if you are in "play" or willing to work with a Beta device.

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11. Edward on 7/15/2011, said:

DSL and DSC Escort 5580TC are a problematic combination. This is the answer to the problem and instead of filters and hours of programing, it takes 10 minutes to install. Love it!!!!! DSC wake up, this product it is everything your TL-150 should have been.

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12. Paul on 5/19/2011, said:

Outstanding little device and well worth the $99. Just connect to your keybus on your panel like you do your keypads, connect an internet accessible ethernet cable, log-on to Eyez-On website and activate your module. Set up your account, zone and user names and your now on your way to FREE self monitoring. You can access your account through your home network, internet (must use port forwarding rules) or through their website. Send yourself a mobile link to access your alarm panel through your mobile smartphone where you can arm/disarm/bypass/reset/etc and view your system, zone, partition and event status. A truly excellent and incredible device. 10 Stars!

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Power Draw	65 mA
Connectors	RJ45, 4-Terminal Srewdown
Dimensions	10.5 cm (4-3/16") x 4.2 cm (1-11/16")

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(1) Installation Guide


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EVL-2DS - EnvisaLink 2DS Internet Alert Module for DSC Security