DIY Wireless Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Change the Date or Time on an Interlogix Simon XT?
Setting the date and time on an Interlogix Simon XT is a very easy process. The options for adjusting the date and time can be accessed from the main screen of the system. You will need to know the system Master Code to change the date and time. Learn more about using an Interlogix Simon XT.
Can I Use an Interlogix Simon XT w/o Monitoring?
If you do not have monitoring, then an Simon XT can only be used as a local alarm. It will not be able to send any alerts to your phone or to a central monitoring station. However, it can still produce local sounds to let on-site users about an alarm event. Learn more about the Simon XT System.
Can I Use More than One Keypad with an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Simon XT System can support up to four different touchscreen keypads. These devices will provide additional points of access for the Simon XT System. Additionally, these keypads can be used to control any programmed Z-Wave devices. Learn more about the Simon XT and external keypads.
Can I Turn Off the Siren for an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Interlogix Simon XT has a built-in piezo siren for sounding alarms. This siren can be disabled from the System Programming menu. Please note that you will need the Master Code for the system in order to access this menu. Find out how to turn off the siren on an Interlogix Simon XT.
Can I Connect an Android Phone to an Interlogix Simon XT?
An Android Phone can use the Alarm.com Mobile App to connect with an Interlogix Simon XT Alarm System. This app is available for free download from the Google Play Store. A user will need an Alarm.com account in order to access the server. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
Can I Connect to the Interlogix Simon XT w/ an iPad?
An iPad can use the Alarm.com Mobile App to connect with an Interlogix Simon XT Alarm System. This app is available for free download from the App Store. The Simon XT must have an active cellular communicator in order to sync with Alarm.com. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
Can I Disable the Internal Siren on an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Simon XT System has an integrated piezo siren for sounding alarms. A user can disable this siren through system programming. The option is called "Panel Piezo Alarms". This process requires knowing the Master Code for the Simon XT System. Learn how to disable the siren on a Simon XT.
Will an Interlogix Simon XT Work w/o a Phone Line?
The only way for a Simon XT to receive monitoring without a phone line is with cellular service. Either a phone line or cellular service is needed for the panel to send outbound signals. Also, no communicator is needed to use the panel as a local sounder. Learn more about the Simon XT.
How Do I Connect My Interlogix Simon XT to WIFI?
Interlogix currently does not offer a way to connect a Simon XT System to a WIFI network. Instead, the panel can use cellular service or traditional telephone service. Cellular service is necessary for syncing the panel with the Alarm.com service. Learn more about the Interlogix Simon XT.
Can I Install an Interlogix Simon XT Myself and Still Get Monitoring?
As long as your Interlogix Simon XT System can send outbound signals, it will be able to get monitoring service. If the alarm panel was installed correctly, then an alarm monitoring company can monitor the system. Learn more about the Interlogix Simon XT and alarm monitoring service.
Setting the date and time on an Interlogix Simon XT is a very easy process. The options for adjusting the date and time can be accessed from the main screen of the system. You will need to know the system Master Code to change the date and time. Learn more about using an Interlogix Simon XT.
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Can I Use an Interlogix Simon XT w/o Monitoring?
If you do not have monitoring, then an Simon XT can only be used as a local alarm. It will not be able to send any alerts to your phone or to a central monitoring station. However, it can still produce local sounds to let on-site users about an alarm event. Learn more about the Simon XT System.
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Can I Use More than One Keypad with an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Simon XT System can support up to four different touchscreen keypads. These devices will provide additional points of access for the Simon XT System. Additionally, these keypads can be used to control any programmed Z-Wave devices. Learn more about the Simon XT and external keypads.
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Can I Turn Off the Siren for an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Interlogix Simon XT has a built-in piezo siren for sounding alarms. This siren can be disabled from the System Programming menu. Please note that you will need the Master Code for the system in order to access this menu. Find out how to turn off the siren on an Interlogix Simon XT.
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Can I Connect an Android Phone to an Interlogix Simon XT?
An Android Phone can use the Alarm.com Mobile App to connect with an Interlogix Simon XT Alarm System. This app is available for free download from the Google Play Store. A user will need an Alarm.com account in order to access the server. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
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Can I Connect to the Interlogix Simon XT w/ an iPad?
An iPad can use the Alarm.com Mobile App to connect with an Interlogix Simon XT Alarm System. This app is available for free download from the App Store. The Simon XT must have an active cellular communicator in order to sync with Alarm.com. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
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Can I Disable the Internal Siren on an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Simon XT System has an integrated piezo siren for sounding alarms. A user can disable this siren through system programming. The option is called "Panel Piezo Alarms". This process requires knowing the Master Code for the Simon XT System. Learn how to disable the siren on a Simon XT.
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Will an Interlogix Simon XT Work w/o a Phone Line?
The only way for a Simon XT to receive monitoring without a phone line is with cellular service. Either a phone line or cellular service is needed for the panel to send outbound signals. Also, no communicator is needed to use the panel as a local sounder. Learn more about the Simon XT.
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How Do I Connect My Interlogix Simon XT to WIFI?
Interlogix currently does not offer a way to connect a Simon XT System to a WIFI network. Instead, the panel can use cellular service or traditional telephone service. Cellular service is necessary for syncing the panel with the Alarm.com service. Learn more about the Interlogix Simon XT.
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Can I Install an Interlogix Simon XT Myself and Still Get Monitoring?
As long as your Interlogix Simon XT System can send outbound signals, it will be able to get monitoring service. If the alarm panel was installed correctly, then an alarm monitoring company can monitor the system. Learn more about the Interlogix Simon XT and alarm monitoring service.
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