Apartment Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How Do I Program the Honeywell 5800COMBO to the L7000?
The 5800COMBO is programmed with multiple zones on an L7000. Zones can be used for smoke/heat, CO detection, freeze and maintenance. Find out how to use a 5800COMBO with an L7000.
Are 2GIG's Smoke Detectors Compatible w/ Google Home?
Life-safety devices, like smoke detectors, do not work with Google Home. The security system can interact with Google Home, but the smoke detectors can't. Learn about Google Home.
How Do I Get Remote Access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A user can gain remote access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by using the Alarm.com interactive service. This requires a cellular monitoring plan. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from an Interlogix Simon XT?
If the inclusion function on a Z-Wave device is activated while a Simon XT is in exclusion mode, the device will be deleted. Find out how to remove Z-Wave devices from a Simon XT.
Can a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can be used as local controller for Z-Wave home automation devices. This can be done even without monitoring. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Connect a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 to Phone Line Monitoring?
Phone line monitoring service cannot be used with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2, but it can use a dual-path setup that features cellular and WIFI. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
Is there a Peripheral Keypad for the DSC Impassa?
DSC offers the WT5500 and the WTK5504 keypads for the Impassa. Up to four total keypads can be enrolled with a single DSC Impassa. Learn more about the Impassa and its keypads.
Will a DSC Impassa Work w/ a Phone Line?
By default, a DSC Impassa is designed to work with a phone line. But we recommend upgrading to cellular on the system to improve reliability. Learn more about the DSC Impassa.
Will an Interlogix Simon XT Work w/ Apple HomeKit?
A Simon XT cannot be used with Apple HomeKit because HomeKit does not support Alarm.com. But it can be used with Google Home or Amazon Alexa. Learn more about the Simon XT.
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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How Do I Program the Honeywell 5800COMBO to the L7000?
The 5800COMBO is programmed with multiple zones on an L7000. Zones can be used for smoke/heat, CO detection, freeze and maintenance. Find out how to use a 5800COMBO with an L7000.
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Are 2GIG's Smoke Detectors Compatible w/ Google Home?
Life-safety devices, like smoke detectors, do not work with Google Home. The security system can interact with Google Home, but the smoke detectors can't. Learn about Google Home.
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How Do I Get Remote Access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A user can gain remote access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by using the Alarm.com interactive service. This requires a cellular monitoring plan. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from an Interlogix Simon XT?
If the inclusion function on a Z-Wave device is activated while a Simon XT is in exclusion mode, the device will be deleted. Find out how to remove Z-Wave devices from a Simon XT.
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Can a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can be used as local controller for Z-Wave home automation devices. This can be done even without monitoring. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Connect a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 to Phone Line Monitoring?
Phone line monitoring service cannot be used with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2, but it can use a dual-path setup that features cellular and WIFI. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
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Is there a Peripheral Keypad for the DSC Impassa?
DSC offers the WT5500 and the WTK5504 keypads for the Impassa. Up to four total keypads can be enrolled with a single DSC Impassa. Learn more about the Impassa and its keypads.
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Will a DSC Impassa Work w/ a Phone Line?
By default, a DSC Impassa is designed to work with a phone line. But we recommend upgrading to cellular on the system to improve reliability. Learn more about the DSC Impassa.
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Will an Interlogix Simon XT Work w/ Apple HomeKit?
A Simon XT cannot be used with Apple HomeKit because HomeKit does not support Alarm.com. But it can be used with Google Home or Amazon Alexa. Learn more about the Simon XT.
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