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Great news for Alarm Grid customers! We're excited to introduce the all-new Honeywell Home PROSIXMINI3, a discreet surface-mount contact perfect for blending into any décor. Despite its incredibly small size, .9" H x 1" W x 3.1" D, the PROSIXMINI3 offers reliable and effective protection.

Resideo, a leading provider of security solutions under the Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo brand names, is now offering the PROSIXMINI3. This new, small form factor door and window contact is the latest in the company's ongoing effort to provide reliable and convenient encrypted security solutions.

The PROSIXMINI and PROSIXMINI2 remain available options. The introduction of the PROSIXMINI3 provides an additional choice for discreet protection on doors and windows. When selecting the ideal sensor, think of your specific requirements. If a low-profile design is most important, the PROSIXMINI, with its compact coin-style battery, is likely the best fit. However, if sensor depth is not a concern and a narrow form factor is desired, the PROSIXMINI2 or the new PROSIXMINI3 is more suitable.

As of now, the PROSIXMINI3 is only available in white. While additional color options may become available in the future, customers requiring a different color can easily paint the contact to match their décor. When painting, be sure to use a non-metallic paint to prevent any potential issues with the sensor's operation.

PROSIXMINI, PROSIXMINI2, and PROSIXMINI3 Feature Comparison:
Feature PROSIXMINI PROSIXMINI2 PROSIXMINI3
Image
Sensor Dimensions
(L x W x D)
2.44" x 1.25" x 0.45"
(6.1cm x 3.17cm x 1.14cm)
2.9" x 1.15" x .75"
(7.36cm x 2.92cm x 1.9cm)
3.1" x 1" x .9"
(7.87cm x 2.54cm x 2.28cm)
Magnet Dimensions: 1.7" x .4" x .6" (43.7mm x 10.8mm x 14.9mm)
Maximum Magnet Gap 1.15" (2.9cm) (Wood), 0.5" (1.2cm) (Steel) 1.15"
(2.9cm)
1"
(2.54cm)
Wireless Range (in Open Air) 200'+
61m +
300'+
91m +
300'+
91m +
Encryption Type 128-bit AES 128-bit AES 128-bit AES
Battery (Included) One (1) 3V Lithium CR2450 Coin Battery One (1) 3V Lithium CR2 One (1) 3V Lithium CR2
Battery Life w/ Typical Use ~5 Years ~7 Years ~7 Years
Low Battery Threshold 2.3 VDC 2.3 VDC 2.3 VDC
LED Indicator Yes, One Green LED
Indicates Enrollment and Tamper
Yes, One RGB LED
Green LED indicates Tamper and Enrollment
Red LED indicates Low Battery
Blue LED indicates Magnet in Range
Yes, One Green LED
Indicates Enrollment and Tamper
Auto Enrollment ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
RF Supervision ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Tamper Detection ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Low Battery Supervision ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Compatible w/ PRO Series ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Compatible w/ VISTAH3 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Only
Operating Temperature 32°F - 122°F
(0°C - +50°C)
32°F - 122°F
(0°C - +50°C)
32°F - 122°F
(0°C - +50°C)
Operating Humidity 5% - 95%
Non-condensing
5% - 95%
Non-condensing
Max 95%
Non-condensing

Ensure seamless security integration with the PROSIX lineup of sensors from Resideo and Honeywell Home. These sensors are fully compatible with the Honeywell Home PROA7, Resideo PROA7C, and PROA7PLUSC panels, as well as the First Alert VISTAH3 hybrid alarm system, providing robust encrypted wireless protection for total peace of mind.

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One of the more interesting things about the Honeywell Home PROSIX Sensor lineup is that it features two (2) different "mini" door and window sensors. These are the Honeywell Home PROSIXMINI and the Honeywell Home PROSIXMINI2. Today, we will be comparing and contrasting these sensors.

PROSIXMINI (Left) and PROSIXMINI2:


When the Honeywell Home PROA7PLUS Alarm Panel first hit the market, a new lineup of sensors also made their debut. These are the Honeywell Home PROSIX Sensors, and they make the perfect complement to Resideo's latest security system. These devices are best-known for their 128-bit AES encryption and their improved wireless range over the Honeywell and Resideo Sensors that came before them. The PROSIX Sensors can only be used with the PROA7PLUS, and until Resideo makes local programming available for the system, you will need the help of your monitoring company to enroll any new sensor.

At first glance, the PROSIX Sensor Family seems pretty straightforward. It is a very robust lineup, featuring everything from security sensors like motion detectors and glassbreak listeners, to environmental sensors like flood sensors and temperature sensors. But there is one anomaly that often makes people turn heads. That is the presence of two (2) different "mini" door and window contact sensors, the PROSIXMINI and the PROSIXMINI2. Both are surface-mounted contact sensors, and both monitor an interior door or window for opening and closing. A third sensor in the lineup, the PROSIXCT also accomplishes the same task, but that sensor is considerably larger and features an auxiliary input to provide wireless transmitter functionality. But it begs the question - why is there both a PROSIXMINI and a PROSIXMINI2?

Starting with the PROSIXMINI, this sensor actually looks virtually identical to the Honeywell SiXMINICT from the Honeywell SiX Series Lineup made popular by the Lyric Controller. It's likely that Resideo took the same plastic casing from the SiXMINICT and repurposed it for the PROSIXMINI. And when compared the alternative option from the same sensor generation, the PROSIXMINI2, the only category where the PROSIXMINI "wins" is in size. The PROSIXMINI (2.44"L x 1.25"W x 0.45"D) is the smaller and more discrete sensor when compared with the larger and slightly bulkier PROSIXMINI2 (2.9"L x 1.15"W x 0.75"D). The reason why the PROSIXMINI is able to maintain a smaller profile and relatively "flat" design is thanks to its use of a CR2450 coin battery. Meanwhile, the PROSIXMINI2 uses a CR2 battery, which has a more traditional, cylindrical shape,

But before you go declaring the PROSIXMINI to be the winner, you might to consider the fact that the PROSIXMINI2 outshines its smaller and flatter competitor in virtually every other possible aspect. The PROSIXMINI2 has a wireless range of 300+ feet in open air, while the PROSIXIMINI is limited to 200+ feet. The PROSIXMINI2 also wins in the battle of battery life, as its lithium CR2 battery should last about seven (7) years before a replacement is needed. The lithium CR2450 battery inside the PROSIXMINI can only be counted on for about five (5) years. Also, some equipment testing has shown that the use of coin cell batteries inside a sensor can be problematic. It's likely that Resideo wanted to give users an alternative option that uses a more trustworthy battery.


Now, you're likely wondering, which sensor should you get? The PROSIXMINI or the PROSIXMINI2? If aesthetics are the single most important concern to you, and you simply want the smallest and most discreet sensor, the you can make a case for the PROSIXMINI. But if you ask us, we think the PROSIXMINI2 is the superior option, because of its improved signal range, extended battery life, and more reliable battery performance in general. But rest assured, both the PROSIXMINI and the PROSIXMINI2 should work very well on any PROA7PLUS Security System.

If you need help deciding on sensors for your system, or if you are an Alarm Grid monitored customer needing us to help you enroll new sensors with your PROA7PLUS, please email us at support@alarmgrid.com. This is also a good email to use if you are interested in starting new monitoring service with Alarm Grid. We're here to check your emails from 9am to 8pm ET M-F. We look forward to hearing from you!

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