Frequently Asked Questions
Which Alarm System will Alert Me when Temperatures Drop?
If you want to be alerted when the temperatures drop to near-freezing levels, then you should program temperature sensors with your system. Learn more about temperature sensors.
Is the L5210 Better than the L7000?
While the Honeywell L5210 and the Honeywell L7000 are both very similar systems, the L7000 is actually the superior option. Learn about the Honeywell LYNX Touch Panels.
Which Alarm System Works w/ a Honeywell IS335 Motion Sensor?
The Honeywell IS335 is a hardwired motion sensor that works with many alarm systems. It uses 2 wires for power and 2 wires for data. Learn about the Honeywell IS335 Motion Sensor.
Can I Update the Firmware on a 2GIG GC3 Alarm System?
Upgrading the firmware on a 2GIG GC3 can be necessary for unlocking certain features and functions. You can upgrade for free using a USB drive. Learn to upgrade 2GIG GC3 firmware.
How Do I Self-Monitor a VISTA P-Series System?
Self-monitoring means that all system alerts are sent to the end user via text and/or email. The VISTA-P is not connected with a monitoring station. Learn about self-monitoring.
How Do I Add a Qolsys Image Sensor to the Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A Qolsys Image Sensor can be enrolled with a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 after an IQ Card-IS has been installed. Learn how to successfully pair an Image Sensor with the IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Set Up My 2GIG HD100 Camera with Alarm.com?
There are two aspects to getting the HD100 setup. Connecting to the network, and then adding it to an account. Learn how to configure the 2GIG HD100 for use with Alarm.com.
How Do I Install the Qolsys IQ Card-IS into the Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
You must install the IQ Card-IS if you want to use image sensors with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 System. Learn how to properly install the IQ Card-IS Image Sensor Module.
How Do I Add a Siren to the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Using the Hardwire 16-F?
The Qolsys Hardwire 16-F acts as a wireless relay between the wired siren and the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 System. Learn how to add a wired siren to the IQ2 through the Hardwire 16-F.
How Do I Default My DSC PowerSeries Alarm Panel?
To perform a hardware default, power down the panel completely, place a short across Z1 and PGM1, and then power back up with AC. Learn how to default the DSC PowerSeries.
If you want to be alerted when the temperatures drop to near-freezing levels, then you should program temperature sensors with your system. Learn more about temperature sensors.
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Is the L5210 Better than the L7000?
While the Honeywell L5210 and the Honeywell L7000 are both very similar systems, the L7000 is actually the superior option. Learn about the Honeywell LYNX Touch Panels.
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Which Alarm System Works w/ a Honeywell IS335 Motion Sensor?
The Honeywell IS335 is a hardwired motion sensor that works with many alarm systems. It uses 2 wires for power and 2 wires for data. Learn about the Honeywell IS335 Motion Sensor.
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Can I Update the Firmware on a 2GIG GC3 Alarm System?
Upgrading the firmware on a 2GIG GC3 can be necessary for unlocking certain features and functions. You can upgrade for free using a USB drive. Learn to upgrade 2GIG GC3 firmware.
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How Do I Self-Monitor a VISTA P-Series System?
Self-monitoring means that all system alerts are sent to the end user via text and/or email. The VISTA-P is not connected with a monitoring station. Learn about self-monitoring.
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How Do I Add a Qolsys Image Sensor to the Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A Qolsys Image Sensor can be enrolled with a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 after an IQ Card-IS has been installed. Learn how to successfully pair an Image Sensor with the IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Set Up My 2GIG HD100 Camera with Alarm.com?
There are two aspects to getting the HD100 setup. Connecting to the network, and then adding it to an account. Learn how to configure the 2GIG HD100 for use with Alarm.com.
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How Do I Install the Qolsys IQ Card-IS into the Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
You must install the IQ Card-IS if you want to use image sensors with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 System. Learn how to properly install the IQ Card-IS Image Sensor Module.
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How Do I Add a Siren to the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Using the Hardwire 16-F?
The Qolsys Hardwire 16-F acts as a wireless relay between the wired siren and the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 System. Learn how to add a wired siren to the IQ2 through the Hardwire 16-F.
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How Do I Default My DSC PowerSeries Alarm Panel?
To perform a hardware default, power down the panel completely, place a short across Z1 and PGM1, and then power back up with AC. Learn how to default the DSC PowerSeries.
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