Interlogix 600-1048-XT-LTE-TL Frequently Asked Questions
Which Communicators are Compatible With the Interlogix Simon XTi-5i?
When looking for a communicator for a Simon XTi-5i Panel, you will choose between the Alarm.com XT-511 Series and the Interlogix 600-1048 Series. Learn about XTi-5i Communicators.
Will an Interlogix Simon XT Work w/o a Phone Line?
The only way for a Simon XT to receive monitoring without a phone line is with cellular service. Either a phone line or cellular service is needed for the panel to send outbound signals. Also, no communicator is needed to use the panel as a local sounder. Learn more about the Simon XT.
How Do I Connect My Interlogix Simon XT to WIFI?
Interlogix currently does not offer a way to connect a Simon XT System to a WIFI network. Instead, the panel can use cellular service or traditional telephone service. Cellular service is necessary for syncing the panel with the Alarm.com service. Learn more about the Interlogix Simon XT.
Can I Install an Interlogix Simon XT Myself and Still Get Monitoring?
As long as your Interlogix Simon XT System can send outbound signals, it will be able to get monitoring service. If the alarm panel was installed correctly, then an alarm monitoring company can monitor the system. Learn more about the Interlogix Simon XT and alarm monitoring service.
Can an Interlogix Simon XT be Self-Monitored?
An Interlogix Simon XT can be used for self-monitoring once the panel has been synced with the Alarm.com interactive service. This service is necessary for alerting the user when an alarm event occurs on their security system. Find out how to use an Interlogix Simon XT for self-monitoring.
Can I Arm/Disarm an Interlogix Simon XT From My Phone?
A user can arm and disarm their Simon XT System using their phone if the system is connected with the Alarm.com service. This process involves using the Alarm.com Mobile App to send a signal to the Simon XT System for arming and disarming. Learn more about using Alarm.com with a Simon XT.
How Do I Add an Interlogix Simon XT to My Local WIFI?
The Simon XT cannot connect to a WIFI network. This is because there is currently no official WIFI card for the panel. Instead, Simon XT users should look into using cellular communication with their system. Cellular service will allow the system to access Alarm.com. Learn more about the Simon XT.
Can I Use Z-Wave Devices with an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Interlogix Simon XT is capable of interfacing with Z-Wave devices. However, a Z-Wave controller must be installed in the panel in order to do this. A cellular communicator for a Simon XT usually includes a built-in Z-Wave controller. Learn more about using Z-Wave with a Simon XT.
Can I Set Up WIFI as Primary & GSM as backup on an Interlogix Simon XT?
At this time, Interlogix does not offer WIFI connectivity for their Simon XT System. Instead, a user only has the option of adding a cellular communicator to the panel. This is not a concern due to the outstanding performance and reliability of cellular communication. Learn more about the Simon XT.
Can an Interlogix Simon XT Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
In order for the Interlogix Simon XT to do Z-Wave home automation, an Alarm.com cellular module must be added. In addition to providing a cellular communication path, this module also serves as a Z-Wave controller for the system. Learn more about using a Simon XT Panel for home automation.
When looking for a communicator for a Simon XTi-5i Panel, you will choose between the Alarm.com XT-511 Series and the Interlogix 600-1048 Series. Learn about XTi-5i Communicators.
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Will an Interlogix Simon XT Work w/o a Phone Line?
The only way for a Simon XT to receive monitoring without a phone line is with cellular service. Either a phone line or cellular service is needed for the panel to send outbound signals. Also, no communicator is needed to use the panel as a local sounder. Learn more about the Simon XT.
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How Do I Connect My Interlogix Simon XT to WIFI?
Interlogix currently does not offer a way to connect a Simon XT System to a WIFI network. Instead, the panel can use cellular service or traditional telephone service. Cellular service is necessary for syncing the panel with the Alarm.com service. Learn more about the Interlogix Simon XT.
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Can I Install an Interlogix Simon XT Myself and Still Get Monitoring?
As long as your Interlogix Simon XT System can send outbound signals, it will be able to get monitoring service. If the alarm panel was installed correctly, then an alarm monitoring company can monitor the system. Learn more about the Interlogix Simon XT and alarm monitoring service.
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Can an Interlogix Simon XT be Self-Monitored?
An Interlogix Simon XT can be used for self-monitoring once the panel has been synced with the Alarm.com interactive service. This service is necessary for alerting the user when an alarm event occurs on their security system. Find out how to use an Interlogix Simon XT for self-monitoring.
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Can I Arm/Disarm an Interlogix Simon XT From My Phone?
A user can arm and disarm their Simon XT System using their phone if the system is connected with the Alarm.com service. This process involves using the Alarm.com Mobile App to send a signal to the Simon XT System for arming and disarming. Learn more about using Alarm.com with a Simon XT.
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How Do I Add an Interlogix Simon XT to My Local WIFI?
The Simon XT cannot connect to a WIFI network. This is because there is currently no official WIFI card for the panel. Instead, Simon XT users should look into using cellular communication with their system. Cellular service will allow the system to access Alarm.com. Learn more about the Simon XT.
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Can I Use Z-Wave Devices with an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Interlogix Simon XT is capable of interfacing with Z-Wave devices. However, a Z-Wave controller must be installed in the panel in order to do this. A cellular communicator for a Simon XT usually includes a built-in Z-Wave controller. Learn more about using Z-Wave with a Simon XT.
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Can I Set Up WIFI as Primary & GSM as backup on an Interlogix Simon XT?
At this time, Interlogix does not offer WIFI connectivity for their Simon XT System. Instead, a user only has the option of adding a cellular communicator to the panel. This is not a concern due to the outstanding performance and reliability of cellular communication. Learn more about the Simon XT.
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Can an Interlogix Simon XT Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
In order for the Interlogix Simon XT to do Z-Wave home automation, an Alarm.com cellular module must be added. In addition to providing a cellular communication path, this module also serves as a Z-Wave controller for the system. Learn more about using a Simon XT Panel for home automation.
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