Lyric Gateway vs. Honeywell L5210
The Lyric Gateway and the Honeywell L5210 are very different panels. The main similarity is that they are both self contained, wireless alarm and home automation systems.
The Lyric Gateway is the latest panel released in the Lyric system line. The Gateway has a built in WIFI communicator and integrated Ethernet jack. A Verizon or AT&T cellular communicator can be installed in the top of the unit in the Gateway’s expansion bay. If a user wants to use cellular communication, they will want to select the communicator that corresponds to the strongest cell signal in their area as both units provide identical operation. The Gateway does support Dual Path communication. With this enabled, if the Primary communication path (Ethernet or WIFI) fails, the system will automatically switch to the Secondary communication path (Cellular). The Lyric Gateway supports all SiX Sensors and all wireless 5800 devices except for those that use a House ID. The Gateway itself has no integrated digital display. Instead, users can interact with the panel by downloading the MyHome Gateway app, which provides a graphic user interface. This app provides access to basic programming features such as adding users and learning in Z-Wave devices. To access Installer level programming, such as zone and communication options, the user will need to have their system monitored by an alarm company with access to AlarmNet360. The alarm company needs to make all programming changes for the system, as only they will have access to this programming.
The L5210 is an all in one wireless panel from the LYNX line. The system can communicate over Ethernet, WIFI or Cellular and also supports a Dual Path setup. The L5210 is also has a terminal connection for a phone line. The system is compatible with all 5800 wireless devices and has a terminal block where one wired security zone can connect. The system can be upgraded with a Z-Wave controller and supports up to 3 Z-Wave thermostats, 4 Z-Wave door locks and 40 Z-Wave light, switch and appliance modules simultaneously.
Feature |
Lyric Gateway |
Honeywell L5210 |
Touchscreen Display |
Capacitive touch interface with Advanced Voice Guidance |
4.3” Color graphic touchscreen 470 x 256 pixel resolution |
Size and Weight |
8.82”H x 6.97”W x 1.4”D. 2.2 lbs |
6.1”H x 8.5”W x 1.7”D. |
External Buttons |
Emergency, (Fire, Police, Medical). Away, Home, Disarmed, Alert, Cancel |
Home, Emergency |
I/O Connectors |
Speaker, Microphone, Sounder with 85dB intensity, Cellular Module Tray*, Internal Battery* *All User Replaceable |
Speaker, Microphone, Sounder with 85dB intensity, Cellular Port*, ILP5* (uses the same port as cellular) Z-Wave Side Connector* WIFI Side Connector*, Internal battery* *All User Replaceable |
Supported Communications |
Built-in: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n); 2.4GHz, Ethernet port, Can be added: Verizon CDMA-1XRTT (800, 1900MHz) or AT&T GSM-3G HSPA (850, 1900 MHz) |
Add-On: WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) Verizon CDMA-1XRTT (800, 1900MHz) or AT&T GSM-3G HSPA (850, 1900MHz) |
Z-Wave |
Built in Z-Wave Plus; Network Wide Inclusion supported. Up to 76 Z-Wave Plus (500 Chipset) devices total. |
Z-Wave module can be added which supports up to 40 devices |
Users |
Up to 48 System Users, including Installer |
Up to 32 System Users, including Installer |
Duress Code |
User 48 |
User 32 |
Wireless Keys (Fobs) |
8 wireless keys with up to 8 actions each |
16 zones reserved for BR Input Type devices |
Wireless Sensors |
64 Wireless Zones (SIX Series & 5800) |
63 Wireless Zones (5800 Series) |
Hardwired Zones |
No |
1 Non-powered burglary zone |
Wireless Keypads |
Up to 8 LKP500 |
5828 or 5828V Limited only by available power, and range |
Lyric WIFI Thermostats |
Supports up to 4 |
Not Supported |
Z-Wave Switches |
Up to 60 |
Up to 40 |
Z-Wave Thermostats |
Up to 6 |
Up to 3 |
Z-Wave Door Locks |
Up to 6 |
Up to 4 |
Z-Wave Garage Doors |
Up to 4 (Linear GD00Z Only) |
Up to 2 using 5877GDPK only |
Connected Apps |
Total Connect 2.0 (local or remote control), MyHome Gateway app (local control only, Ethernet or WIFI required, this is a free app) |
Total Connect 2.0 (local or remote control), Lynx Connect mobile app (local control only, WIFI or ILP5 connection required, this is a paid app) |
Programming |
Only available through AlarmNet 360, programming must be done by dealer |
Programming via touchscreen, or AlarmNet 360 |
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