Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use More Than One Repeater on a Wireless Alarm System?
It is not possible to repeat wireless alarm signals more than once. This why using more than one repeater with a system is usually not beneficial. Learn about wireless repeaters.
What Is the Difference Between Arm Away and Arm Away Max?
When a security system is set to Arm Away Max, any Entry Delay periods will be cancelled. Opening an Entry/Exit Zone will cause an immediate alarm. Learn how to Arm your system.
How Do I Clear a Glass Break Fault on a Honeywell L7000?
When a glass break sensor causes an alarm on a Honeywell L7000, you must Disarm the system twice to clear it. Learn about glass break sensors and how to clear an alarm.
How Do I Reset a Honeywell 5853 Glass Break Sensor?
After an alarm is caused by a Honeywell 5853 Glass Break Sensor, you must enter a panel disarm command twice. This will clear the alarm and reset the sensor. Learn about the 5853.
Does Alarm.com Have a Communicator That Will Work w/ Honeywell Panels?
An Alarm.com SEM Communicator will allow a Honeywell VISTA Panel to work with Alarm.com. Learn more about Alarm.com SEM Communicators and Honeywell Alarm Panels.
Will Any Magnet Work w/ a Door or Window Alarm Sensor?
A magnet's job for a contact sensor is to keep the reed switch closed. In theory, this can be done by any magnet. But it may not be practical. Learn about door and window sensors.
Why Is The 2-Wire Smoke Zone On My Hardwire 16-F Not Working Correctly?
A 2-wire smoke must be wired correctly at Zone 16 to work with the Hardwire 16-F. The zone must be recognized as a Normally Closed zone. Learn to troubleshoot your 2-wire smoke.
How Do I Properly Add a 2-Wire Smoke Zone to My Qolsys Hardwire 16-F?
When adding a 2-wire smoke detector to a Qolsys Hardwire 16-F, you must wire the zone before trying to learn it with the panel. Learn how to add a 2-wire smoke to a Hardwire 16-F.
Is a Brinks Door Sensor Compatible with a Honeywell L5200?
Brinks is a security company that uses a variety of different equipment. Rebranded Honeywell wireless sensors should be able to work with an L5200. Learn about security sensors.
How Do I Pair an IPCAM-WO to My Honeywell L7000?
The Honeywell L7000 can display the live feed for legacy Honeywell IP Cameras like the IPCAM-WO directly from its screen. Find out how to pair an IPCAM-WO to your Honeywell L7000.
It is not possible to repeat wireless alarm signals more than once. This why using more than one repeater with a system is usually not beneficial. Learn about wireless repeaters.
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What Is the Difference Between Arm Away and Arm Away Max?
When a security system is set to Arm Away Max, any Entry Delay periods will be cancelled. Opening an Entry/Exit Zone will cause an immediate alarm. Learn how to Arm your system.
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How Do I Clear a Glass Break Fault on a Honeywell L7000?
When a glass break sensor causes an alarm on a Honeywell L7000, you must Disarm the system twice to clear it. Learn about glass break sensors and how to clear an alarm.
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How Do I Reset a Honeywell 5853 Glass Break Sensor?
After an alarm is caused by a Honeywell 5853 Glass Break Sensor, you must enter a panel disarm command twice. This will clear the alarm and reset the sensor. Learn about the 5853.
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Does Alarm.com Have a Communicator That Will Work w/ Honeywell Panels?
An Alarm.com SEM Communicator will allow a Honeywell VISTA Panel to work with Alarm.com. Learn more about Alarm.com SEM Communicators and Honeywell Alarm Panels.
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Will Any Magnet Work w/ a Door or Window Alarm Sensor?
A magnet's job for a contact sensor is to keep the reed switch closed. In theory, this can be done by any magnet. But it may not be practical. Learn about door and window sensors.
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Why Is The 2-Wire Smoke Zone On My Hardwire 16-F Not Working Correctly?
A 2-wire smoke must be wired correctly at Zone 16 to work with the Hardwire 16-F. The zone must be recognized as a Normally Closed zone. Learn to troubleshoot your 2-wire smoke.
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How Do I Properly Add a 2-Wire Smoke Zone to My Qolsys Hardwire 16-F?
When adding a 2-wire smoke detector to a Qolsys Hardwire 16-F, you must wire the zone before trying to learn it with the panel. Learn how to add a 2-wire smoke to a Hardwire 16-F.
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Is a Brinks Door Sensor Compatible with a Honeywell L5200?
Brinks is a security company that uses a variety of different equipment. Rebranded Honeywell wireless sensors should be able to work with an L5200. Learn about security sensors.
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How Do I Pair an IPCAM-WO to My Honeywell L7000?
The Honeywell L7000 can display the live feed for legacy Honeywell IP Cameras like the IPCAM-WO directly from its screen. Find out how to pair an IPCAM-WO to your Honeywell L7000.
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