Cellular Alarm Communicators Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Arm/Disarm an Interlogix Simon XT From My Phone?
A user can arm and disarm their Simon XT System using their phone if the system is connected with the Alarm.com service. This process involves using the Alarm.com Mobile App to send a signal to the Simon XT System for arming and disarming. Learn more about using Alarm.com with a Simon XT.
Can an Interlogix Simon XT Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
In order for the Interlogix Simon XT to do Z-Wave home automation, an Alarm.com cellular module must be added. In addition to providing a cellular communication path, this module also serves as a Z-Wave controller for the system. Learn more about using a Simon XT Panel for home automation.
How Do I Activate the 2GIG CDMAV-A-GC3 in a 2GIG GC3?
A monitoring company that is also an Alarm.com dealer must activate the CDMAV-A-GC3. Learn how to install the unit in the GC3 system and get it activated.
How Do I Convert my Landline Security System to Work w/ Cellular?
Converting a landline security system to cellular is easy. The process involves obtaining a cellular communicator and switching to a monitoring plan that includes cellular service. The cellular module will then need to be activated. Learn more about converting a security system to cellular.
Honeywell 3GL vs 4GL GSM Modules
The Honeywell 3GL and 4GL communicators are actually the exact same device. The communicator was originally released with the 4GL name. However, this was confusing to people, as the device is only a 3G communicator. Honeywell then changed the name to 3GL. Learn more about this communicator.
Can a Honeywell LYNX Touch Security System Send Alerts to My Phone When an Alarm is Triggered?
A user is able to receive alerts from their LYNX Touch Security System when an alarm event occurs. This is done through the Total Connect interactive service. The user can choose receive a text message from Total Connect whenever a system experiences an event. Learn more about Total Connect.
How Do I Upgrade My Alarm to Work on 4G?
Upgrading an alarm system to run 4G cellular communication requires replacing the panel's old 3G cellular communicator with a new 4G cellular communicator. The new communicator will then need to be registered with the alarm monitoring company. Learn more about upgrading an alarm system to 4G.
What Does CDMA Stand For?
The term CDMA is an acronym that stands for Code-Division Multiple Access. It refers to the type of radio systems used in Verizon's 3G cellular network. CDMA communicators have largely been replaced by communicators that can access Verizon's 4G and LTE networks. Learn more about CDMA.
Can I Upgrade the GSMVLP?
The GSMVLP can be easily replaced with the GSMVLP4G. The GSMVLP used the AT&T 2G cellular service, which was terminated at the end of 2016. As a result, the GSMVLP will no longer work with a security system. Replacing it with a GSMVLP4G is necessary for using cellular communication with your system.
What Is the Difference Between a 2G and 4G Communicator on My Alarm Panel?
When deciding between a 2G and 4G cellular communicator, users should be aware that a 4G communicator will offer substantially faster speeds. This is useful for sending fast signals to a central monitoring station. Also, Z-Wave devices activated remotely will respond more quickly by using 4G speeds.
A user can arm and disarm their Simon XT System using their phone if the system is connected with the Alarm.com service. This process involves using the Alarm.com Mobile App to send a signal to the Simon XT System for arming and disarming. Learn more about using Alarm.com with a Simon XT.
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Can an Interlogix Simon XT Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
In order for the Interlogix Simon XT to do Z-Wave home automation, an Alarm.com cellular module must be added. In addition to providing a cellular communication path, this module also serves as a Z-Wave controller for the system. Learn more about using a Simon XT Panel for home automation.
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How Do I Activate the 2GIG CDMAV-A-GC3 in a 2GIG GC3?
A monitoring company that is also an Alarm.com dealer must activate the CDMAV-A-GC3. Learn how to install the unit in the GC3 system and get it activated.
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How Do I Convert my Landline Security System to Work w/ Cellular?
Converting a landline security system to cellular is easy. The process involves obtaining a cellular communicator and switching to a monitoring plan that includes cellular service. The cellular module will then need to be activated. Learn more about converting a security system to cellular.
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Honeywell 3GL vs 4GL GSM Modules
The Honeywell 3GL and 4GL communicators are actually the exact same device. The communicator was originally released with the 4GL name. However, this was confusing to people, as the device is only a 3G communicator. Honeywell then changed the name to 3GL. Learn more about this communicator.
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Can a Honeywell LYNX Touch Security System Send Alerts to My Phone When an Alarm is Triggered?
A user is able to receive alerts from their LYNX Touch Security System when an alarm event occurs. This is done through the Total Connect interactive service. The user can choose receive a text message from Total Connect whenever a system experiences an event. Learn more about Total Connect.
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How Do I Upgrade My Alarm to Work on 4G?
Upgrading an alarm system to run 4G cellular communication requires replacing the panel's old 3G cellular communicator with a new 4G cellular communicator. The new communicator will then need to be registered with the alarm monitoring company. Learn more about upgrading an alarm system to 4G.
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What Does CDMA Stand For?
The term CDMA is an acronym that stands for Code-Division Multiple Access. It refers to the type of radio systems used in Verizon's 3G cellular network. CDMA communicators have largely been replaced by communicators that can access Verizon's 4G and LTE networks. Learn more about CDMA.
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Can I Upgrade the GSMVLP?
The GSMVLP can be easily replaced with the GSMVLP4G. The GSMVLP used the AT&T 2G cellular service, which was terminated at the end of 2016. As a result, the GSMVLP will no longer work with a security system. Replacing it with a GSMVLP4G is necessary for using cellular communication with your system.
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What Is the Difference Between a 2G and 4G Communicator on My Alarm Panel?
When deciding between a 2G and 4G cellular communicator, users should be aware that a 4G communicator will offer substantially faster speeds. This is useful for sending fast signals to a central monitoring station. Also, Z-Wave devices activated remotely will respond more quickly by using 4G speeds.
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