AT&T Digital Life app for DirecTV receiver?

[Michael Graham]

DirecTV has a receiver app for their LifeShield service. Any word on a receiver app for the Digital Life service?

Mike

 

[peds48]

I would expect one when the two platforms finally merge. No early than that.

 

[Jimbo]

I thought Digital life was thier Alarm monitoring for homes ? No ?

 

[peds48]

I thought Digital life was thier Alarm monitoring for homes ? No ?

Yes

 

[Jimbo]

How or why would they want that integrated into the D* recvrs ?

 

[Broe67]

Most likely for controlling the thermostat and viewing the cameras.

 

[Michael Graham]

Most likely for controlling the thermostat and viewing the cameras.

As well as potentially using the receiver as a "keypad."

 

[peds48]

How or why would they want that integrated into the D* recvrs ?

for those with a Lifeshield system, the app on the Genie can be used to arm, disarm, view cameras from your DVR. For those without the system, clicking on the app lets you know you can subscribe. this is a very nobel feature, I don't see it as a must. I can always open the app on my iPhone much quickly that it takes the app to load on the Genies.

 

[Jimbo]

for those with a Lifeshield system, the app on the Genie can be used to arm, disarm, view cameras from your DVR. For those without the system, clicking on the app lets you know you can subscribe. this is a very nobel feature, I don't see it as a must. I can always open the app on my iPhone much quickly that it takes the app to load on the Genies.

I suppose it might be useful to some, particularly camera wise if it does that, however, I don't know why you would want to Arm and Disarm your system if your already home. Like you said it would be quicker to use your Smart Phone.

 

[raoul5788]

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[peds48]

I suppose it might be useful to some, particularly camera wise if it does that, however, I don't know why you would want to Arm and Disarm your system if your already home. Like you said it would be quicker to use your Smart Phone.

marketing. It sure does looks nice on an ad.

 

[Michael Graham]

I suppose it might be useful to some, particularly camera wise if it does that, however, I don't know why you would want to Arm and Disarm your system if your already home. Like you said it would be quicker to use your Smart Phone.

I can see a scenario where someone is in bed watching TV and then sets the alarm before going to sleep.

 

[Jimbo]

I can see a scenario where someone is in bed watching TV and then sets the alarm before going to sleep.

I agree that, that would help, but thats quite a streach to get someone to buy it.

 

[whitewolf8214]

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[peds48]

I can see a scenario where someone is in bed watching TV and then sets the alarm before going to sleep.

By the time the app loads the system would of have notified dispatch already. Again this is just a novelty that looks awesome in an ad.

 

[Jimbo]

By the time the app loads the system would of have notified dispatch already. Again this is just a novelty that looks awesome in an ad.

Agreed, if it's your thing, Great, if not, no big deal.

 

[Michael Graham]

I disagree. Arming the system at night prior to turning off the tv would be convenient. Disarming, on the other hand, would likely not allow you to disarm it prior to the dispatch center being notified.

 

[peds48]

I disagree. Arming the system at night prior to turning off the tv would be convenient. Disarming, on the other hand, would likely not allow you to disarm it prior to the dispatch center being notified.

Sure you can arm via your tv, but I find it more convinient (quicker) using the apps for various devices. And this is coming from someone who has used the system.

 

[Jimbo]

Sure you can arm via your tv, but I find it more convinient (quicker) using the apps for various devices. And this is coming from someone who has used the system.

I would think that getting up and walking over to the panel and hit a button would be simplier and quicker than either of the other ideas.

 

[Michael Graham]

I would think that getting up and walking over to the panel and hit a button would be simplier and quicker than either of the other ideas.

Assuming you have a keypad panel in your bedroom, I'd agree. However if you're panel is on another level, the TV (or walking to a device with the app) would be easier.