DIY Wireless Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Get Power to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
An Interlogix XTi or XTi-5 receives its power from an 18-gauge 2-conductor wire. The wire connects the system and its plug-in 9-volt AC transformer. A Honeywell LT-Cable can also be used to make the wiring process somewhat easier. Learn more about powering an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5.
Can I Connect an Android Phone to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Interlogix Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems can both be controlled and operated using an Android Phone. This is made possible using the Alarm.com Mobile App. A user can access their Alarm.com account through the mobile app to control their Simon System. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
How Do I Add Additional User Codes to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The option for adding new user codes to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 is found through system programming. The system's current Master Code is required to access this menu. Up to eight standard user codes can be added to the system. Learn more about user codes on the XTi and XTi-5.
Can I Disable the Internal Siren on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Interlogix Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems both feature an internal siren that can be disabled from within system programming. This option is found within the Siren Options sub-menu. The system's Installer Code is needed to access this menu. Learn how to disable the Simon XTi or XTi-5 siren.
Can I Install an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 Myself and Still Get Monitoring?
It does not matter who installed a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System. As long as it can successfully send outbound communication signals, it will be able to receive monitoring service. This is even true if the system was self-installed by a DIY user. Learn more about alarm monitoring services.
Can I Set Up WIFI as Primary & GSM as backup on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems cannot connect to a WIFI network. This makes it impossible to use WIFI as a communication path. However, this is not a major concern, since cellular service is superior for alarm systems anyway. Learn more about cellular monitoring for a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System.
Can I Use an LT-Cable w/ an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 Alarm System?
The LT-Cable can certaintly be used with an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 in place of a standard 18-gauge 2-conductor wire. By using an LT-Cable, it is easier to get power to the alarm system. The LT-Cable is available for purchase on our website. Learn more about the Honeywell LT-Cable.
Can I Connect an iPhone to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
To control a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System using an iPhone, you must use the Alarm.com Mobile App. This app is available for free download from the Apple App Store. The system will need to be synced with Alarm.com for this to be possible. Learn how to set up an iPhone with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
How Do I Enroll a Kwikset 910 on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The first step to enroll a Kwikset 910 with a Simon XTi or XTi-5 is to clear it from the Z-Wave network. Then put the panel in its inclusion mode and activate the inclusion function on the device to learn it in. Finally, test the lock. Learn how to enroll a Kwikset 910 with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
How Do I Enroll a Schlage Z-Wave Lock on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
To enroll a Schlage Z-Wave lock from a Simon XTi or XTi-5, you must first clear the device from the Z-Wave network. Then put the system into its Z-Wave learn mode, and learn the device in. Then test the lock after learning it in. Learn how to use a Schlage Z-Wave lock with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
An Interlogix XTi or XTi-5 receives its power from an 18-gauge 2-conductor wire. The wire connects the system and its plug-in 9-volt AC transformer. A Honeywell LT-Cable can also be used to make the wiring process somewhat easier. Learn more about powering an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5.
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Can I Connect an Android Phone to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Interlogix Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems can both be controlled and operated using an Android Phone. This is made possible using the Alarm.com Mobile App. A user can access their Alarm.com account through the mobile app to control their Simon System. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
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How Do I Add Additional User Codes to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The option for adding new user codes to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 is found through system programming. The system's current Master Code is required to access this menu. Up to eight standard user codes can be added to the system. Learn more about user codes on the XTi and XTi-5.
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Can I Disable the Internal Siren on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Interlogix Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems both feature an internal siren that can be disabled from within system programming. This option is found within the Siren Options sub-menu. The system's Installer Code is needed to access this menu. Learn how to disable the Simon XTi or XTi-5 siren.
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Can I Install an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 Myself and Still Get Monitoring?
It does not matter who installed a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System. As long as it can successfully send outbound communication signals, it will be able to receive monitoring service. This is even true if the system was self-installed by a DIY user. Learn more about alarm monitoring services.
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Can I Set Up WIFI as Primary & GSM as backup on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems cannot connect to a WIFI network. This makes it impossible to use WIFI as a communication path. However, this is not a major concern, since cellular service is superior for alarm systems anyway. Learn more about cellular monitoring for a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System.
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Can I Use an LT-Cable w/ an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 Alarm System?
The LT-Cable can certaintly be used with an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 in place of a standard 18-gauge 2-conductor wire. By using an LT-Cable, it is easier to get power to the alarm system. The LT-Cable is available for purchase on our website. Learn more about the Honeywell LT-Cable.
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Can I Connect an iPhone to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
To control a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System using an iPhone, you must use the Alarm.com Mobile App. This app is available for free download from the Apple App Store. The system will need to be synced with Alarm.com for this to be possible. Learn how to set up an iPhone with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
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How Do I Enroll a Kwikset 910 on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The first step to enroll a Kwikset 910 with a Simon XTi or XTi-5 is to clear it from the Z-Wave network. Then put the panel in its inclusion mode and activate the inclusion function on the device to learn it in. Finally, test the lock. Learn how to enroll a Kwikset 910 with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
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How Do I Enroll a Schlage Z-Wave Lock on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
To enroll a Schlage Z-Wave lock from a Simon XTi or XTi-5, you must first clear the device from the Z-Wave network. Then put the system into its Z-Wave learn mode, and learn the device in. Then test the lock after learning it in. Learn how to use a Schlage Z-Wave lock with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
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