Qolsys IQ Siren Frequently Asked Questions
How Loud Is The Siren On A Qolsys IQ Panel 4 System?
The siren on an IQ Panel 4 is rated at 85 dB. This is about equivalent to the sound of a freight train at a distance of 50' (15m). Keep reading to learn more.
Does the Honeywell Lyric Controller Have a Siren in it?
The Honeywell Lyric controller has an 85 dB sounder that serves as its siren. There are louder sirens that can be added to the system if needed. Learn about the Lyric Siren.
How Do I Use a Qolsys IQ Siren With a 2GIG GC2 System?
The Qolsys IQ Siren learns-in with the 2GIG GC2 as a binary switch. You need to set up special rules for it to function as a siren. Learn how to use an IQ Siren with a GC2.
How Loud Should My Siren Be?
When installing a new system, you should make sure that the siren can be heard throughout the premises. Most sirens are at least 85 decibels. Learn about alarm system sirens.
How Do I Use the Qolsys IQ Siren with a Honeywell LYNX Touch?
A Honeywell LYNX Touch System can support the IQ Siren after an L5100-ZWAVE module has been added. Smart scenes must be created. Learn how to use the IQ Siren with a LYNX Touch.
How Do I Use the Qolsys IQ Siren with a Honeywell Lyric Alarm System?
The Qolsys IQ Siren enrolls with the Lyric like a Z-Wave light switch. You must create smart scenes to use it like a siren. Learn how to use the IQ Siren with a Lyric System.
Can I Use the Qolsys IQ Siren with a Honeywell System?
The Qolsys IQ Siren enrolls with a Honeywell System as a switch. You must create a smart scene to have it act as a siren. Learn how to use the IQ Siren with a Honeywell System.
Does the Lyric Alarm System have an Internal Alarm Siren?
The Lyric has a built-in siren that produces sounds of up to 85 dB. If a user needs a louder siren, they must use a Z-Wave siren or a hardwired siren. Learn about the Lyric Panel.
Is the Qolsys IQ Siren Compatible with a 2GIG GC3 Alarm System?
The Qolsys IQ Siren learns-in with a 2GIG GC3 Alarm System as a standard Z-Wave device. It will automatically activate when the panel goes into alarm. Learn about the IQ Siren.
How Loud is the Z-Wave IQ Siren for the Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The Z-Wave IQ Siren provides a viable option for increasing the maximum siren volume of the IQ Panel 2. The standard internal siren for the IQ Panel 2 operates at 85 dB. But the Z-Wave IQ Siren can produce sounds up to 105 dB. This is about as loud as a motorcycle. Learn more about the IQ Siren.
The siren on an IQ Panel 4 is rated at 85 dB. This is about equivalent to the sound of a freight train at a distance of 50' (15m). Keep reading to learn more.
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Does the Honeywell Lyric Controller Have a Siren in it?
The Honeywell Lyric controller has an 85 dB sounder that serves as its siren. There are louder sirens that can be added to the system if needed. Learn about the Lyric Siren.
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How Do I Use a Qolsys IQ Siren With a 2GIG GC2 System?
The Qolsys IQ Siren learns-in with the 2GIG GC2 as a binary switch. You need to set up special rules for it to function as a siren. Learn how to use an IQ Siren with a GC2.
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How Loud Should My Siren Be?
When installing a new system, you should make sure that the siren can be heard throughout the premises. Most sirens are at least 85 decibels. Learn about alarm system sirens.
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How Do I Use the Qolsys IQ Siren with a Honeywell LYNX Touch?
A Honeywell LYNX Touch System can support the IQ Siren after an L5100-ZWAVE module has been added. Smart scenes must be created. Learn how to use the IQ Siren with a LYNX Touch.
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How Do I Use the Qolsys IQ Siren with a Honeywell Lyric Alarm System?
The Qolsys IQ Siren enrolls with the Lyric like a Z-Wave light switch. You must create smart scenes to use it like a siren. Learn how to use the IQ Siren with a Lyric System.
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Can I Use the Qolsys IQ Siren with a Honeywell System?
The Qolsys IQ Siren enrolls with a Honeywell System as a switch. You must create a smart scene to have it act as a siren. Learn how to use the IQ Siren with a Honeywell System.
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Does the Lyric Alarm System have an Internal Alarm Siren?
The Lyric has a built-in siren that produces sounds of up to 85 dB. If a user needs a louder siren, they must use a Z-Wave siren or a hardwired siren. Learn about the Lyric Panel.
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Is the Qolsys IQ Siren Compatible with a 2GIG GC3 Alarm System?
The Qolsys IQ Siren learns-in with a 2GIG GC3 Alarm System as a standard Z-Wave device. It will automatically activate when the panel goes into alarm. Learn about the IQ Siren.
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How Loud is the Z-Wave IQ Siren for the Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The Z-Wave IQ Siren provides a viable option for increasing the maximum siren volume of the IQ Panel 2. The standard internal siren for the IQ Panel 2 operates at 85 dB. But the Z-Wave IQ Siren can produce sounds up to 105 dB. This is about as loud as a motorcycle. Learn more about the IQ Siren.
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