Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can be used as local controller for Z-Wave home automation devices. This can be done even without monitoring. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
Where is the Best Place to Install a 2GIG SMKT3-345?
When choosing a place to install a 2GIG SMKT3-345, one should follow the guidelines for any normal smoke detector. Find out where a 2GIG SMKT3-345 will work most effectively.
How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from an Interlogix Simon XT?
If the inclusion function on a Z-Wave device is activated while a Simon XT is in exclusion mode, the device will be deleted. Find out how to remove Z-Wave devices from a Simon XT.
How Do I Program the Honeywell 5806W3 to the L7000?
The 5806W3 can be enrolled with an L7000 by putting the panel into its enrollment mode and then activating the test button on the 5806W3 three times. Learn more about the 5806W3.
How Do I Get Remote Access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A user can gain remote access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by using the Alarm.com interactive service. This requires a cellular monitoring plan. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Change the Date and Time on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The date and time can be changed on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by accessing system Dealer Settings. The Dealer Code is required. Learn how to change the date and time for the system.
Will an Interlogix Simon XT Work w/ Apple HomeKit?
A Simon XT cannot be used with Apple HomeKit because HomeKit does not support Alarm.com. But it can be used with Google Home or Amazon Alexa. Learn more about the Simon XT.
How Many IQ Key Fob Devices can I add to Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 recognizes the IQ Fob as a regular sensor, and it is learned-in as such. Up to 128 IQ Fobs can be enrolled this way. Learn how to add an IQ Fob to the IQ Panel 2.
Will a DSC Impassa Work w/ a Phone Line?
By default, a DSC Impassa is designed to work with a phone line. But we recommend upgrading to cellular on the system to improve reliability. Learn more about the DSC Impassa.
Is there a Peripheral Keypad for the DSC Impassa?
DSC offers the WT5500 and the WTK5504 keypads for the Impassa. Up to four total keypads can be enrolled with a single DSC Impassa. Learn more about the Impassa and its keypads.
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can be used as local controller for Z-Wave home automation devices. This can be done even without monitoring. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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Where is the Best Place to Install a 2GIG SMKT3-345?
When choosing a place to install a 2GIG SMKT3-345, one should follow the guidelines for any normal smoke detector. Find out where a 2GIG SMKT3-345 will work most effectively.
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How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from an Interlogix Simon XT?
If the inclusion function on a Z-Wave device is activated while a Simon XT is in exclusion mode, the device will be deleted. Find out how to remove Z-Wave devices from a Simon XT.
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How Do I Program the Honeywell 5806W3 to the L7000?
The 5806W3 can be enrolled with an L7000 by putting the panel into its enrollment mode and then activating the test button on the 5806W3 three times. Learn more about the 5806W3.
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How Do I Get Remote Access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A user can gain remote access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by using the Alarm.com interactive service. This requires a cellular monitoring plan. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Change the Date and Time on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The date and time can be changed on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by accessing system Dealer Settings. The Dealer Code is required. Learn how to change the date and time for the system.
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Will an Interlogix Simon XT Work w/ Apple HomeKit?
A Simon XT cannot be used with Apple HomeKit because HomeKit does not support Alarm.com. But it can be used with Google Home or Amazon Alexa. Learn more about the Simon XT.
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How Many IQ Key Fob Devices can I add to Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 recognizes the IQ Fob as a regular sensor, and it is learned-in as such. Up to 128 IQ Fobs can be enrolled this way. Learn how to add an IQ Fob to the IQ Panel 2.
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Will a DSC Impassa Work w/ a Phone Line?
By default, a DSC Impassa is designed to work with a phone line. But we recommend upgrading to cellular on the system to improve reliability. Learn more about the DSC Impassa.
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Is there a Peripheral Keypad for the DSC Impassa?
DSC offers the WT5500 and the WTK5504 keypads for the Impassa. Up to four total keypads can be enrolled with a single DSC Impassa. Learn more about the Impassa and its keypads.
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