Octalarm Connect

The service Octalarm Connect ensures that calls via mobile networks and/or VoIP are available immediately for low, fixed costs per month. The VoIP call connection is guaranteed via a double executed secure server of Adesys. You can easily activate the supplied SIM card during the setup wizard. As a result, no firewall issues (VPN) occur and no manual email settings (SMTP) are required. Herewith, the alarm dialler works out of the box.

Various subscription forms

We offer different subscription types (one fixed price per month; flat fee):

Octalarm Connect

  1. For contact-controlled alarms (Touch and Touch Pro)
    1. Connect (GSM and VoIP): € 14,95 excl. VAT
    2. VoIP only: € 8,95 excl. VAT

Octalarm Connect XL

  1. For network controlled alarms via Octalarm Link (Touch Pro and ARA-Pro Next)
    1. Connect XL (GSM and VoIP): € 19,95 excl. VAT
    2. VoIP only XL: € 13,95 excl. VAT

With VoIP only, customers can use our VoIP telephony in all countries where we do not have GSM coverage.

The difference between Connect and Connect XL is is in the number of messages that can be called out. Connecting with process computers automatically results in more alarm messages, so a larger bundle is needed.

Where Octalarm Connect has coverage

Octalarm Connect has coverage in Europe (zone 1; blue area) and in Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Japan and some countries in South America and Africa (zone 2; orange area). Download overview 'Where Octalarm Connect has coverage' 

However, when 2G and 3G are switched off in the country concerned, as for example in the United States, the Octalarm should call over 4G using VoLTE. This is not possible with KPN's current M2M sims. KPN is considering the roll-out of VoLTE on these SIM cards, but it is not yet clear when this will start. More information on the global VoLTE roll-out

 

 

 

 

 

Octalarm Connect in a nutshell

Connect versus VoIP only: basic and XL variant

  1. With Connect direct redundancy: GSM and VoIP calling arranged in one go
  2. VoIP only specially for customers who want to call with their own SIM card, do not have their own VoIP provider, but do want to be redundant via VoIP
  3. VoIP only for countries where our GSM SIM card has no coverage
  4. Basic variant Connect and VoIP only for contact-controlled alarms (Touch and Touch Pro)
  5. XL variant Connect XL and VoIP only XL for network-controlled alarms (Touch Pro and ARA-Pro Next)

Fast and reliable operation

  1. All-in service for reliable mobile phone and/or VoIP calls with KPN SIM card and Adésys servers monitored 24/7
  2. All settings set by default: fully configured and ready for use out of the box
  3. Always connected for (automatic) software updates
  4. No problems with firewalls (VPN)
  5. No manual settings needed (SMTP)

Risk limitation by 24/7 secure double servers from Adésys

  1. 24/7 server monitoring
  2. Call connection through duplicated secure servers from Adésys: when a server fails the other server automatically takes over, without you even noticing

One fixed price per month (flat fee)

  1. No extra data or call costs
  2. No extra costs for VoIP
  3. No surprises afterwards
  4. Can be cancelled after 1 year (monthly)
  5. Payment per month by automatic collection with end customer (activation by creditcard)
  6. First 2 months only €1,- excl. VAT

Product information and explanatory files

General terms and conditions

Information sheets

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Is your question not listed?
Please do not hesitate to contact our helpdesk. They can be reached on Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on telephone number +31 174 794024 or by Email at helpdesk@adesys.nl.

What is Octalarm Connect and how can I activate it?

The service Octalarm Connect* ensures that calls can be made at low, fixed costs per month via GSM and/or VoIP. Via the setup wizard your installer can easily activate the SIM card that comes with it. No firewall issues (VPN) occur as a result and no manual e-mail settings (SMTP) are required. The alarm dialler works 'out of the box'.

  1. All in service for GSM and VoIP/SIP calling with KPN simcard and 24/7 monitored Adésys servers
  2. Fully configured and ready to use straight out of the box
  3. One fixed price per month (flat fee); payment per month by automatic collection with end customer (at € 14,95 per month)

You activate Octalarm Connect in just 8 steps. How you do that is explained in the information sheet Why choose Octalarm Connect?

* Octalarm Connect has coverage in zone 1 and zone 2

What is the difference between the basic subscription (Connect / VoIP only) and the XL variant?

Both services ensure that calls can be made directly at low, fixed costs per month via GSM and/or VoIP (with Adesys servers monitored 24/7). The difference is in the number of messages that can be called out. Linking with process computers automatically results in more alarm messages, so a larger bundle is needed.

  1. Octalarm Connect / VoIP only for contact-controlled alarms (Touch and Touch Pro)
  2. Octalarm Connect XL / VoIP only XL for network controlled alarms via Octalarm Link (Touch Pro and ARA-Pro Next)
In which countries can I use Octalarm Connect?

Octalarm Connect works in zone 1 and zone 2 (Download coverage overview Octalarm Connect)

wereldkaart met landen waar Octalarm Connect dekking heeft

overzicht landen per zone

How can I activate Octalarm Connect when there is no internet on the Octalarm-Touch or the Octalarm-Touch Pro?
  1. Create a company account on the Octalarm portal (https://portal.octalarm.com) at a location where internet is available
  2. Contact the Adésys helpdesk by phone so we can manually add the Octalarm-Touch or the Octalarm-Touch Pro to your account. The helpdesk can be reached from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on telephone number +31 174 794024.
    To manually add the dialler, we need the serial number of the Octalarm-Touch or Octalarm-Touch Pro:
    1. Press on the GSM range at de device
    2. Write down the serial number on the system information screen
  3. Activate Octalarm Connect through the Octalarm portal
    1. Go to the tab 'Account'
    2. Select 'Octalarm Connect'
    3. Follow the instructions for registration and payment
My Octalarm Connect subscription is suddenly charged € 14,95, is this correct?

Yes, that is correct. Due to the strongly increased purchase costs for GSM and VoIP/SIP calls and the rising costs for maintenance and keeping the 24/7 monitored Adésys servers in the air, we are forced to increase the price of Octalarm Connect from January 2022 to € 14,95 per month. The use of the portal (https://portal.octalarm.com) and the app 'Adesys Alarm' will remain free of charge.

Besides the price increase, the general terms and conditions of Octalarm Connect have also been changed.

Read more about the changed general terms and conditions
Download the changed general terms and conditions

Can I pay Octalarm Connect via an (annual) invoice?

An annual invoice for paying your Octalarm Connect subscription is unfortunately not possible.

Our automated direct debit system Mollie Payments, which is used worldwide, does not offer the possibility to do an annual direct debit.

I have not yet received my monthly invoice, but the amount has already been debited. How is this possible?

The processing of payments is fully automatic and may take a few days. If the amount has already been debited from your account and you have not yet received an invoice via e-mail, the invoicing has not yet been fully processed at that time. As soon as the payment has been fully processed, the invoice will automatically be sent to the Email address provided.

Related Information

  1. Info sheet 'How to adjust the Email address for billing'
  2. Info sheet 'How to adjust the account number'
  3. Info sheet 'What to do after a double payment'
  4. Info sheet 'What to do in case of payment failure'
How can I change my account number?

Would you like to change the bank account number from which the monthly amount for the Octalarm Connect subscription
is being debited? You can arrange it self in only 4 steps!

Info sheet 'How to adjust the account number'

How can I change my company information?

Do you want to change your company information? You can arrange this yourself in just 3 steps!

STEP 1 Go to portal.octalarm.com.
STEP 2 Log in with your username and password
STEP 3 Go to the Account tab > Company Information > Update your information and save your change

Your company information may change due to a move, company name change due to a merger or acquisition, etc. We understand that you want to change these details. Your subsription is linked to your own company account on portal.octalarm.com. You are authorized to make changes to this yourself.

Can my invoice be sent directly to our accounting software?

Yes, provided that the accounting program can handle a one-off verification. Whether this is the case, you can check with the supplier of your accounting program.

Does you prefer that the E-mail message with the invoice for Octalarm Connect is mailed directly to your accounting program? In just 3 steps you can arrange it yourselve!

Info sheet 'How to adjust the E-mail address for billing'

How can I change my E-mail address for invoices?

Does you prefer that the e-mail message with the invoice for Octalarm Connect is mailed directly to the person concerned? In just 3 steps you can arrange it yourselve!

Info sheet 'How to adjust the E-mail address for billing'

What should I do if there is a double payment?

The subscription that you enters into with Adésys will be collected with a direct debit via iDeal or credit card. When the payment is also made through a bank transfer, this payment will be transferred back to the account number that was used to pay. You does not have to do anything.

Info sheet 'What to do after a double payment'

What should I do in case of a failed payment?

Occasionally a payment for Octalarm Connect via direct debit fails. What now and perhaps more importantly: will the alarm still work?

First of all we would like to reassure you that you do not need to worry about the Octalarm-Touch or Octalarm-Touch Pro working. We hold the safety of alarms in high esteem and will therefore not simply proceed to terminate Octalarm Connect.

However, you needsto arrange the payment in only 4 steps to guarantee your subscription.

Info sheet 'What to do in case of payment failure'

How can I convert Octalarm Connect to the new owner?

When taking over a company it is desirable to transfer the running Octalarm Connect subscription to the new owner after the sale of the estate, to the new owner. As the old owner, you can arrange this with the new owner yourself in the
the portal. It can be done in just 5 steps!

Info sheet 'how to convert Connect to the new owner'

Where can I find the PUK code of my SIM card?

The PUK code is only available from Adésys on request. The helpdesk can be reached from Monday till Friday from 8:30 till 17:00 hrs on telephone number +31 174 794024 or by E-mail at helpdesk@adesys.nl.

Be careful to not accidentally block the SIM card.

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