DIY Wireless Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Difference Between an Installer Code & User Code on a Lyric Security System?
A user code on a Lyric security system is used for arming and disarming the panel, while the installer code is used for gaining access to system programming. The installer code can also be used to arm the panel. However, the installer code can only disarm the panel if it was the code used to arm it.
How Many 5881s Can I Hook Up to My VISTA Wired Security System?
The Vista P series panels support only 1 wireless receiver. The standalone receivers come in three capacities, Low, Medium, and High. A Low receiver supports up to 8 zones, Medium supports up to 16, and High supports as many as the panel will allow. Choose your receiver based on the zones needed.
How Do I Perform a Walk Test on a Honeywell Lyric Controller?
A walk test can be performed on a Honeywell Lyric Controller by putting the system into walk test mode and then faulting any sensor that you want to test.
How Do I Control my 2GIG GC3 via WIFI?
In order to use WIFI connectivity with the 2GIG GC3, the panel must have the required Firmware Update installed. It can then connect with a WIFI network.
How Do I Connect the FF345 to a Lyric Controller?
A FF345 can be programmed with a Lyric Controller by entering into zone programming on the Lyric and then auto-enrolling the FF345 device with the system.
How Do I Connect My iPhone to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
In order to connect an iPhone to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2, you will need a cellular monitoring plan, an Alarm.com account and the Alarm.com app on your iPhone.
Can I Make the Honeywell L3000 Call My Phone?
The Honeywell L3000 can call a phone number using its Follow Me feature. This will inform users about certain system events that occur on their L3000 panel.
How Do I Get Power to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A Qolsys IQ Panel 2 receives power from its included power supply. The power supply for the system plugs into the back of the IQ Panel 2 and into an outlet. Learn to power an IQ2.
What Is Required to Make Weather Display on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A Qolsys IQ Panel 2 must be connected with Alarm.com in order to display the weather. The weather forecast is sent from the Alarm.com server to the panel.
How Loud is the Siren in a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 features a piezo siren with a minimum SPL of 85dB. This successfully meets the UL Standard for household fire systems (UL 985).
A user code on a Lyric security system is used for arming and disarming the panel, while the installer code is used for gaining access to system programming. The installer code can also be used to arm the panel. However, the installer code can only disarm the panel if it was the code used to arm it.
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How Many 5881s Can I Hook Up to My VISTA Wired Security System?
The Vista P series panels support only 1 wireless receiver. The standalone receivers come in three capacities, Low, Medium, and High. A Low receiver supports up to 8 zones, Medium supports up to 16, and High supports as many as the panel will allow. Choose your receiver based on the zones needed.
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How Do I Perform a Walk Test on a Honeywell Lyric Controller?
A walk test can be performed on a Honeywell Lyric Controller by putting the system into walk test mode and then faulting any sensor that you want to test.
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How Do I Control my 2GIG GC3 via WIFI?
In order to use WIFI connectivity with the 2GIG GC3, the panel must have the required Firmware Update installed. It can then connect with a WIFI network.
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How Do I Connect the FF345 to a Lyric Controller?
A FF345 can be programmed with a Lyric Controller by entering into zone programming on the Lyric and then auto-enrolling the FF345 device with the system.
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How Do I Connect My iPhone to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
In order to connect an iPhone to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2, you will need a cellular monitoring plan, an Alarm.com account and the Alarm.com app on your iPhone.
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Can I Make the Honeywell L3000 Call My Phone?
The Honeywell L3000 can call a phone number using its Follow Me feature. This will inform users about certain system events that occur on their L3000 panel.
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How Do I Get Power to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A Qolsys IQ Panel 2 receives power from its included power supply. The power supply for the system plugs into the back of the IQ Panel 2 and into an outlet. Learn to power an IQ2.
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What Is Required to Make Weather Display on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A Qolsys IQ Panel 2 must be connected with Alarm.com in order to display the weather. The weather forecast is sent from the Alarm.com server to the panel.
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How Loud is the Siren in a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 features a piezo siren with a minimum SPL of 85dB. This successfully meets the UL Standard for household fire systems (UL 985).
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