Honeywell GSMX4G Frequently Asked Questions
What Does a bF Error On a Honeywell Alarm Keypad Mean?
A bF error is displayed on a Fixed English Keypad when the panel's communicator is not working or has been removed. Sometimes bF is read as 6F. Learn about the bF error.
What Does the Yellow Light Mean on a GSMX4G?
The GSMX4G has various lights that indicate certain status and conditions. The yellow light indicates that data is being transmitted. Learn about the GSMX4G Communicator.
What Carrier Does the GSMX4G Use?
By installing and activating a GSMX4G in your VISTA Panel, your system will connect with the AT&T 4G Network. This will enable communication with AlarmNet. Learn about the GSMX4G.
What is Cellular Alarm Monitoring?
Arguably the best way for an alarm system to communicate is across a cellular network. This requires a cellular plan from a monitoring company. Learn about cellular monitoring.
How do I install a Honeywell GSMX4G on my VISTA system?
Install the Honeywell GXMX4G to a Vista system by attaching the wiring harness to the GSMX, then connecting the wires to the ECP bus of the panel. Learn how to install the GSMX4G!
How Do I Convert my Landline Security System to Work w/ Cellular?
Converting a landline security system to cellular is easy. The process involves obtaining a cellular communicator and switching to a monitoring plan that includes cellular service. The cellular module will then need to be activated. Learn more about converting a security system to cellular.
How Do I Upgrade My Alarm to Work on 4G?
Upgrading an alarm system to run 4G cellular communication requires replacing the panel's old 3G cellular communicator with a new 4G cellular communicator. The new communicator will then need to be registered with the alarm monitoring company. Learn more about upgrading an alarm system to 4G.
What Is the Difference Between a 2G and 4G Communicator on My Alarm Panel?
When deciding between a 2G and 4G cellular communicator, users should be aware that a 4G communicator will offer substantially faster speeds. This is useful for sending fast signals to a central monitoring station. Also, Z-Wave devices activated remotely will respond more quickly by using 4G speeds.
What Panels Does a GSMX4G Radio Work With?
A GSMX4G cellular communicator is designed for use with Honeywell VISTA panels, as well as the LYNX Plus L3000 system. The GSMX4G will provide the system with a 4G cellular connection using the AT&T cellular service, and it is fully compatible with the Total Connect 2.0 service provided by AlarmNet.
How Do I Register the GSM in My Honeywell Security System?
A GSM cellular communicator must be activated by the monitoring company that is providing service. The user will need a cellular monitoring plan to do this.
A bF error is displayed on a Fixed English Keypad when the panel's communicator is not working or has been removed. Sometimes bF is read as 6F. Learn about the bF error.
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What Does the Yellow Light Mean on a GSMX4G?
The GSMX4G has various lights that indicate certain status and conditions. The yellow light indicates that data is being transmitted. Learn about the GSMX4G Communicator.
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What Carrier Does the GSMX4G Use?
By installing and activating a GSMX4G in your VISTA Panel, your system will connect with the AT&T 4G Network. This will enable communication with AlarmNet. Learn about the GSMX4G.
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What is Cellular Alarm Monitoring?
Arguably the best way for an alarm system to communicate is across a cellular network. This requires a cellular plan from a monitoring company. Learn about cellular monitoring.
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How do I install a Honeywell GSMX4G on my VISTA system?
Install the Honeywell GXMX4G to a Vista system by attaching the wiring harness to the GSMX, then connecting the wires to the ECP bus of the panel. Learn how to install the GSMX4G!
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How Do I Convert my Landline Security System to Work w/ Cellular?
Converting a landline security system to cellular is easy. The process involves obtaining a cellular communicator and switching to a monitoring plan that includes cellular service. The cellular module will then need to be activated. Learn more about converting a security system to cellular.
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How Do I Upgrade My Alarm to Work on 4G?
Upgrading an alarm system to run 4G cellular communication requires replacing the panel's old 3G cellular communicator with a new 4G cellular communicator. The new communicator will then need to be registered with the alarm monitoring company. Learn more about upgrading an alarm system to 4G.
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What Is the Difference Between a 2G and 4G Communicator on My Alarm Panel?
When deciding between a 2G and 4G cellular communicator, users should be aware that a 4G communicator will offer substantially faster speeds. This is useful for sending fast signals to a central monitoring station. Also, Z-Wave devices activated remotely will respond more quickly by using 4G speeds.
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What Panels Does a GSMX4G Radio Work With?
A GSMX4G cellular communicator is designed for use with Honeywell VISTA panels, as well as the LYNX Plus L3000 system. The GSMX4G will provide the system with a 4G cellular connection using the AT&T cellular service, and it is fully compatible with the Total Connect 2.0 service provided by AlarmNet.
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How Do I Register the GSM in My Honeywell Security System?
A GSM cellular communicator must be activated by the monitoring company that is providing service. The user will need a cellular monitoring plan to do this.
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