Apartment Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions
How Does Home Security Work?
The main principle of home security is having a panel that sends outbound signals to alert others when a security sensor is activated. Learn more about home security.
How Do I Add a VERSA-DSC Contact to a DSC Impassa?
To add a VERSA-DSC Contact to a DSC Impassa, first enter wireless enrollment mode. Then activate the sensor's tamper cover. Learn how to enroll sensors to the DSC Impassa.
How Do I Add a DSC WS4945 Contact to a DSC Impassa?
A DSC WS4945 is added to a DSC Impassa by putting the system in enrollment mode and then activating the sensor tamper cover. Learn how to enroll contacts with the Impassa.
How Do Cellular Home Security Systems Work?
Cellular service is arguably the best way for a security system to send outbound communication signals. Find out more about cellular security systems and how they work.
How Do I Disarm My DSC Alarm System?
There are three main ways to disarm a DSC Alarm System. It can be done from the panel, from a key fob, or from Alarm.com. Learn how to disarm a DSC Alarm System.
How Do I Arm My Alarm System?
The process for arming an alarm system differs between wireless and hardwired systems. Both system types follow a simple process. Learn how to arm your alarm system.
How Do I Add a Wireless Zone to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
Wireless zones are added to an IQ Panel 2 by putting the system into learn mode and then activating the sensor to enroll it. Find out how to add a wireless zone to an IQ Panel 2.
How Many Hardwired Zones Are On a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 has two inputs for normally closed hardwired devices. Additional hardwired devices can be added using a wired to wireless converter. Learn more about IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Default a Honeywell SiXMINICT?
By defaulting a Honeywell SiXMINICT, the sensor's memory will be erased so that it can be learned-in with a new Lyric System. Find out how to default a Honeywell SiXMINICT.
Are Qolsys Smoke Detectors Compatible w/ Google Home?
A Qolsys Smoke Detector will not work with Google Home devices. Only the alarm system itself can work with Google Home. Learn why a Qolsys Smoke is incompatible with Google Home.
The main principle of home security is having a panel that sends outbound signals to alert others when a security sensor is activated. Learn more about home security.
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How Do I Add a VERSA-DSC Contact to a DSC Impassa?
To add a VERSA-DSC Contact to a DSC Impassa, first enter wireless enrollment mode. Then activate the sensor's tamper cover. Learn how to enroll sensors to the DSC Impassa.
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How Do I Add a DSC WS4945 Contact to a DSC Impassa?
A DSC WS4945 is added to a DSC Impassa by putting the system in enrollment mode and then activating the sensor tamper cover. Learn how to enroll contacts with the Impassa.
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How Do Cellular Home Security Systems Work?
Cellular service is arguably the best way for a security system to send outbound communication signals. Find out more about cellular security systems and how they work.
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How Do I Disarm My DSC Alarm System?
There are three main ways to disarm a DSC Alarm System. It can be done from the panel, from a key fob, or from Alarm.com. Learn how to disarm a DSC Alarm System.
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How Do I Arm My Alarm System?
The process for arming an alarm system differs between wireless and hardwired systems. Both system types follow a simple process. Learn how to arm your alarm system.
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How Do I Add a Wireless Zone to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
Wireless zones are added to an IQ Panel 2 by putting the system into learn mode and then activating the sensor to enroll it. Find out how to add a wireless zone to an IQ Panel 2.
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How Many Hardwired Zones Are On a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 has two inputs for normally closed hardwired devices. Additional hardwired devices can be added using a wired to wireless converter. Learn more about IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Default a Honeywell SiXMINICT?
By defaulting a Honeywell SiXMINICT, the sensor's memory will be erased so that it can be learned-in with a new Lyric System. Find out how to default a Honeywell SiXMINICT.
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Are Qolsys Smoke Detectors Compatible w/ Google Home?
A Qolsys Smoke Detector will not work with Google Home devices. Only the alarm system itself can work with Google Home. Learn why a Qolsys Smoke is incompatible with Google Home.
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