Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Get a Free Home Security System?
Learn why getting a free home security system may not be the best long term financial decision. Find out the benefits and flexibility that owning your own equipment grants you!
Wired vs. Wireless Home Security Systems
Looking for a general breakdown of the pros and cons of wired and wireless security systems? We have broken out the specs for the top of the line wireless L5100 Lynx Touch and the wired VISTA-20P/21ip home alarm systems. Learn the nitty gritty of each system.
Can I Use an iGSMV4G Communicator Without Internet?
Want to use your iGSMV4G without internet? Plan to run internet later on? No problem. See how...
Can I Use an iGSMV4G Communicator Without Cellular GSM?
Want to use an iGSMV4G communicator with internet only? Although this unit will function without internet, it will not function without a cellular signal. See why...
How do I control lights with my VISTA 20P?
Want to control your lights with your Honeywell VISTA series alarm system? Install a Tuxedo Touch or a Tuxedo Touch WIFI so you can control and automate the lighting in your home or business. Forget those complicated home automation controllers. Use what you have to be able to do what you want!
How do I add Z-Wave Compatibility to the Tuxedo Touch?
Want to control z-wave devices like thermostats, door locks, and lights from your Honeywell alarm keypad and Total Connect 2.0? Install a Honeywell Tuxedo Touch or Tuxedo Touch WIFI.
Can I use wireless sensors with my VISTA 21iP?
Want to upgrade a Honeywell VISTA 21iP panel to work wirelessly? Here are several cost effective options to hybridize your existing alarm system. Choose from stand alone wireless receivers and keypads with built in wireless receivers (6160RF and 6150RF). Salvage what you have and make it do what you want!
How do I enable a wireless receiver on a 6160RF Keypad?
Do you have have a wired Honeywell panel but want to add wireless sensors? Learn how to enable the wireless receiver in a Honeywell 6160RF alphanumeric keypad. This keypad will not only do advanced programming but also serve as your RF receiver for any Honeywell wireless sensors.
Honeywell 6148 vs 6150 keypads
Looking for an affordable Honeywell fixed english keypad to place at an entry/exit door? Forget spending the extra money on an alphanumeric keypad if you already have one for advanced programming. Get yourself a cost-effective Honeywell 6150 in order to arm, disarm the system as you enter and exit your home or business.
Motion Detector vs Window Sensor
Protecting your windows is a crucial area of your security system. When is it OK to use a motion sensor rather installing sensors on each window? Check out the pros and cons of each.
Learn why getting a free home security system may not be the best long term financial decision. Find out the benefits and flexibility that owning your own equipment grants you!
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Wired vs. Wireless Home Security Systems
Looking for a general breakdown of the pros and cons of wired and wireless security systems? We have broken out the specs for the top of the line wireless L5100 Lynx Touch and the wired VISTA-20P/21ip home alarm systems. Learn the nitty gritty of each system.
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Can I Use an iGSMV4G Communicator Without Internet?
Want to use your iGSMV4G without internet? Plan to run internet later on? No problem. See how...
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Can I Use an iGSMV4G Communicator Without Cellular GSM?
Want to use an iGSMV4G communicator with internet only? Although this unit will function without internet, it will not function without a cellular signal. See why...
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How do I control lights with my VISTA 20P?
Want to control your lights with your Honeywell VISTA series alarm system? Install a Tuxedo Touch or a Tuxedo Touch WIFI so you can control and automate the lighting in your home or business. Forget those complicated home automation controllers. Use what you have to be able to do what you want!
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How do I add Z-Wave Compatibility to the Tuxedo Touch?
Want to control z-wave devices like thermostats, door locks, and lights from your Honeywell alarm keypad and Total Connect 2.0? Install a Honeywell Tuxedo Touch or Tuxedo Touch WIFI.
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Can I use wireless sensors with my VISTA 21iP?
Want to upgrade a Honeywell VISTA 21iP panel to work wirelessly? Here are several cost effective options to hybridize your existing alarm system. Choose from stand alone wireless receivers and keypads with built in wireless receivers (6160RF and 6150RF). Salvage what you have and make it do what you want!
Added:
How do I enable a wireless receiver on a 6160RF Keypad?
Do you have have a wired Honeywell panel but want to add wireless sensors? Learn how to enable the wireless receiver in a Honeywell 6160RF alphanumeric keypad. This keypad will not only do advanced programming but also serve as your RF receiver for any Honeywell wireless sensors.
Added:
Honeywell 6148 vs 6150 keypads
Looking for an affordable Honeywell fixed english keypad to place at an entry/exit door? Forget spending the extra money on an alphanumeric keypad if you already have one for advanced programming. Get yourself a cost-effective Honeywell 6150 in order to arm, disarm the system as you enter and exit your home or business.
Added:
Motion Detector vs Window Sensor
Protecting your windows is a crucial area of your security system. When is it OK to use a motion sensor rather installing sensors on each window? Check out the pros and cons of each.
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