DSC Communicators

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The devices found in this section are communicators we offer that work with DSC alarm systems. These communicators add cellular and/or IP communication paths to your alarm system, allowing it to report to a Central Station , and in some cases, utilize interactive features like an app to remotely access your alarm system. The DSC communicators listed in this section allow your DSC alarm system to utilize cellular or IP connections for alarm monitoring or remote interactive features. These communicators work with either the DSC PowerSeries NEO or the older DSC PowerSeries alarm systems. The communicators you'll find here work with either Alarm.com Services or DSC's proprietary service, Connect 24 . The Alarm.com communicators are by far the more popular option as they are relatively easy to install and require a very minimal amount of programming to set up. The first communicator options you'll find are the TL880 communicators for the DSC NEO system. The TL880 and its predecessors were Alarm.com's first fully integrated communicator, allowing numerous features that were previously unheard of for the DSC NEO, such as remote firmware updates for system components through alarm services. The TL880 is a dual-path 4G LTE and Ethernet communicator that connects your DSC NEO to Alarm.com's Interactive Services. TL880 communicators come with either an AT&T or Verizon SIM card built in, so you can utilize the cell signal that works best in your area. The TL880LECAT-N includes an AT&T SIM card, and the TL880LECZV-N comes with a Verizon SIM card. In addition, the TL880 has a built-in Ethernet port, giving you the option of connecting the unit to a router or modem for a backup connection. Using Alarm.com, you'll be able to not only forward your alarm signals to a Central Station, but you'll have the ability to control and monitor the alarm system directly from your phone with the Alarm.com app. The TL880 comes with a 6ft antenna, which you can maneuver to find the best si