Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens On My Lyric Controller When AC Power Goes Out?
When AC power is lost on a Lyric Security System, certain features go dormant in order to conserve battery life. Learn more about how the Lyric System behaves during power loss.
Do Wireless Motion Sensors have Batteries?
All wireless sensors use batteries to remain powered on. This is important for allowing them to communicate with an alarm control panel. Learn about wireless sensors.
What is Z Wave Wireless?
Many smart home devices use Z-Wave technology to communicate. Each Z-Wave device is linked to a central hub for both local and remote control. Learn all about Z-Wave.
How Do I Cancel the Schedule on My Honeywell T6 Thermostat?
The set schedule on a Honeywell T6 can be cancelled by turning off its schedule function. A user can also override a set schedule with a hold. Learn about the T6 Thermostat.
Are Wired or Wireless Panels More Secure?
Wired and wireless panels are about the same in terms of security. This is especially true with the encrypted protocols of newer wireless panels. Learn more about alarm systems.
Can Wink Recognize a Z-Wave Device that is Enabled Under Another Controller?
A Z-Wave device can only be paired with one Z-Wave network. If the device is set up with another controller, it must be cleared from the network first. Learn more about Z-Wave.
Can I Control My Z-Wave Thermostats w/o Internet?
Z-Wave thermostats can be controlled without internet by using local Z-Wave control or remotely through cellular connectivity. Find out more about Z-Wave thermostats.
What is a GSM Alarm Monitoring System?
GSM is a type of cellular network that an alarm system can connect with to receive cellular monitoring service. Learn more about cellular monitoring for alarm systems.
What Does AC Power Failure Mean on My Security System?
When a panel is displaying AC power failure, it means that it is not receiving plug-in outlet power. Instead, it has switched to its backup battery. Learn about AC power failure.
Can a Security System Still Work if a Phone line is Cut?
A security system will continue to work if a phone line is cut, as long as the system is running a cellular and/or IP connection. Learn about how security systems work.
When AC power is lost on a Lyric Security System, certain features go dormant in order to conserve battery life. Learn more about how the Lyric System behaves during power loss.
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Do Wireless Motion Sensors have Batteries?
All wireless sensors use batteries to remain powered on. This is important for allowing them to communicate with an alarm control panel. Learn about wireless sensors.
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What is Z Wave Wireless?
Many smart home devices use Z-Wave technology to communicate. Each Z-Wave device is linked to a central hub for both local and remote control. Learn all about Z-Wave.
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How Do I Cancel the Schedule on My Honeywell T6 Thermostat?
The set schedule on a Honeywell T6 can be cancelled by turning off its schedule function. A user can also override a set schedule with a hold. Learn about the T6 Thermostat.
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Are Wired or Wireless Panels More Secure?
Wired and wireless panels are about the same in terms of security. This is especially true with the encrypted protocols of newer wireless panels. Learn more about alarm systems.
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Can Wink Recognize a Z-Wave Device that is Enabled Under Another Controller?
A Z-Wave device can only be paired with one Z-Wave network. If the device is set up with another controller, it must be cleared from the network first. Learn more about Z-Wave.
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Can I Control My Z-Wave Thermostats w/o Internet?
Z-Wave thermostats can be controlled without internet by using local Z-Wave control or remotely through cellular connectivity. Find out more about Z-Wave thermostats.
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What is a GSM Alarm Monitoring System?
GSM is a type of cellular network that an alarm system can connect with to receive cellular monitoring service. Learn more about cellular monitoring for alarm systems.
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What Does AC Power Failure Mean on My Security System?
When a panel is displaying AC power failure, it means that it is not receiving plug-in outlet power. Instead, it has switched to its backup battery. Learn about AC power failure.
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Can a Security System Still Work if a Phone line is Cut?
A security system will continue to work if a phone line is cut, as long as the system is running a cellular and/or IP connection. Learn about how security systems work.
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