DIY Wireless Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Program the Honeywell 5806W3 to the Lyric Security System?
The Lyric Controller has a wireless enrollment mode for learning-in wireless sensors like the 5806W3 Smoke Detector. Find out how to enroll this device with the Lyric Controller.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Lyric Controller has a wireless enrollment mode for learning-in wireless sensors like the 5806W3 Smoke Detector. Find out how to enroll this device with the Lyric Controller.
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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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