DIY Wireless Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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 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 I Change the Volume of a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The volume for an IQ Panel 2 can be changed from within Advanced Settings. There are volume options for voices, chimes and media. Learn how to adjust the volume for an IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Program a DSC WS4949 Key Fob to a DSC Impassa?
A WS4949 key fob is enrolled with a DSC Impassa by activating its wireless enrollment mode and then holding a button on the device for three seconds. Learn how to enroll a WS4949.
How Do I Change the Date and Time on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The date and time can be changed on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by accessing system Dealer Settings. The Dealer Code is required. Learn how to change the date and time for the system.
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.
How Do I Add a Key Fob to a DSC Impassa?
A key fob can be added to a DSC Impassa by putting the system in its wireless enrollment mode and then holding a button on the keyfob for three seconds. Learn how to add a key fob.
Does the Honeywell 5800C2W Work w/ the Lyric Controller?
The 5800C2W is a Honeywell 5800 Series Device. As such, it can be used with the Lyric Controller to support hardwired sensors. Learn more about the Honeywell 5800C2W.
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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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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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 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 I Change the Volume of a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The volume for an IQ Panel 2 can be changed from within Advanced Settings. There are volume options for voices, chimes and media. Learn how to adjust the volume for an IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Program a DSC WS4949 Key Fob to a DSC Impassa?
A WS4949 key fob is enrolled with a DSC Impassa by activating its wireless enrollment mode and then holding a button on the device for three seconds. Learn how to enroll a WS4949.
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How Do I Change the Date and Time on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The date and time can be changed on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by accessing system Dealer Settings. The Dealer Code is required. Learn how to change the date and time for the system.
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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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How Do I Add a Key Fob to a DSC Impassa?
A key fob can be added to a DSC Impassa by putting the system in its wireless enrollment mode and then holding a button on the keyfob for three seconds. Learn how to add a key fob.
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Does the Honeywell 5800C2W Work w/ the Lyric Controller?
The 5800C2W is a Honeywell 5800 Series Device. As such, it can be used with the Lyric Controller to support hardwired sensors. Learn more about the Honeywell 5800C2W.
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