Dual Path Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions

What Does it Mean if My System Uses Dual-Path Communication?
When a system has both IP communication and cellular communication available, it is then said to use dual-path connectivity. Learn about dual-path communication for alarm systems.
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How Do I Activate a System for Monitoring with Alarm Grid?
There are many things you can do as an end user to make sure that your activation goes as smoothly as possible. Learn how to activate a system for alarm monitoring service.
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How Do I Toggle WIFI/IP and GSM as Primary on the Lyric Controller?
There is an option for setting the communication path in the Installer Tools Menu of the Resideo Lyric Controller. Learn how to set the Lyric Controller communication path.
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How Does the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Communicate with Alarm.com?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can communicate with Alarm.com using a cellular or an internet connection. Cellular communication is required for use with Alarm.com.
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Can I Use WIFI as Primary and GSM as Backup on my Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
When Qolsys panels have both WIFI and Cellular enabled, all signals are sent on all available paths. The signal received first is processed and forwarded to the monitoring station, the second signal is ignored. In this way, all signals take the fastest path available. Read on to learn more.
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How Do I Cut the Time Delay on My Honeywell Lynx Touch Alarm System?
In order to cut the time delay on a Honeywell alarm system, the user must access the program menu and adjust the entry and exit delays to the desired length.
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What Happens to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 When the Internet Goes Down?
A Qolsys IQ Panel 2 will appear unaffected when the internet goes down, as this connection is not supervised by the panel. This is because the system requires cellular communication for monitoring and remote services. The WIFI connection is more for convenience. Read on to find out more.
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What is Advanced Protection Logic (APL)?
Honeywell's APL protects LYNX Touch and Lyric security systems.
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How Do I Add A Lyric-3g to A Lyric Security System?
Find out how to add a Lyric 3g to a Lyric Controller security system
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Does The Lyric Security System Have Dual-Path Options?
Find out if the Lyric Controller Security System has dual path options
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