Encrypted Wireless Peripheral Sensors Frequently Asked Questions
Honeywell 5800MINI vs Honeywell SiXMINICT
The 5800MINI and the SiXMINICT are both surface-mount contacts from Honeywell. Both are very compact, and they function in the same manner. However, their panel compatibility and communication methods differ. Also the SiXMINICT is encrypted, but the 5800MINI is not. Learn more about these contacts.
What Do The Lights Indicate on a Honeywell SiXSiren?
The Honeywell SiXSiren features two LED lights. One light can flash red and white, while the other can flash green and white. These lights are used to indicate various modes or issues affecting the SiXSiren or the security system as a whole. Learn more about the lights on a Honeywell SiXSiren.
Are Honeywell's Wireless Sensors Encrypted?
Honeywell's SiX Series wireless sensors are secured using 128-bit AES encryption to prevent signal tampering. Honeywell's 5800 series wireless sensors do not provide this feature. The 5800 series 4-button keyfobs, do provide a rolling code encryption to make remote arming and disarming more safe.
How Do I Program a SiXPIR to the Lyric Gateway?
In order to enroll a SiXPIR with a Lyric Gateway system, you must contact your alarm monitoring company and have them put the Lyric Gateway into learn mode.
How Do I Program an IQ Fob-S to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
An IQ FOB-S can be programmed to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by auto-learning it to the panel. Once the IQ FOB-S has been enrolled, it should function with the panel.
How Do I Program a SiXSMOKE to a Lyric Security System?
The Honeywell SiXSMOKE can be auto-enrolled with the Honeywell Lyric Alarm System. Learn how to program a Honeywell SiXSMOKE to your Lyric System for smoke and heat detection.
The 5800MINI and the SiXMINICT are both surface-mount contacts from Honeywell. Both are very compact, and they function in the same manner. However, their panel compatibility and communication methods differ. Also the SiXMINICT is encrypted, but the 5800MINI is not. Learn more about these contacts.
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What Do The Lights Indicate on a Honeywell SiXSiren?
The Honeywell SiXSiren features two LED lights. One light can flash red and white, while the other can flash green and white. These lights are used to indicate various modes or issues affecting the SiXSiren or the security system as a whole. Learn more about the lights on a Honeywell SiXSiren.
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Are Honeywell's Wireless Sensors Encrypted?
Honeywell's SiX Series wireless sensors are secured using 128-bit AES encryption to prevent signal tampering. Honeywell's 5800 series wireless sensors do not provide this feature. The 5800 series 4-button keyfobs, do provide a rolling code encryption to make remote arming and disarming more safe.
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How Do I Program a SiXPIR to the Lyric Gateway?
In order to enroll a SiXPIR with a Lyric Gateway system, you must contact your alarm monitoring company and have them put the Lyric Gateway into learn mode.
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How Do I Program an IQ Fob-S to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
An IQ FOB-S can be programmed to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by auto-learning it to the panel. Once the IQ FOB-S has been enrolled, it should function with the panel.
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How Do I Program a SiXSMOKE to a Lyric Security System?
The Honeywell SiXSMOKE can be auto-enrolled with the Honeywell Lyric Alarm System. Learn how to program a Honeywell SiXSMOKE to your Lyric System for smoke and heat detection.
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