Home Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions

Will Alarm.com Work w/ a DSC Impassa?
The DSC Impassa can access Alarm.com once a cellular communicator is installed and the system receives cellular monitoring. Find out how to connect a DSC Impassa to Alarm.com.
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Is the DSC Impassa Compatible w/ Total Connect?
The DSC Impassa cannot function with Total Connect. However, it will work with Alarm.com, which is a very similar service. Learn more about the DSC Impassa and Alarm.com.
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Will Interlogix/GE Sensors Work on a DSC Impassa?
The only way to use Interlogix/GE Sensors with an Impassa is to use a wireless converter. This will translate the 319.5 MHz signal into a 433 MHz signal. Learn more about sensors.
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Will Total Connect Work w/ a DSC Impassa?
A DSC Impassa cannot be used with Total Connect. The Total Connect service is for Honeywell Panels only. But the DSC Impassa can access Alarm.com. Learn more about Alarm.com.
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Can I Make a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 a Secondary Z-Wave Controller?
Qolsys does not support using the IQ Panel 2 or 2 Plus as a secondary Z-Wave controller. This makes them incompatible with hubs like SmartThings. Learn about these limitations.
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Can I Make a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 a Secondary Z-Wave Controller?
Qolsys does not support using the IQ Panel 2 or 2 Plus as a secondary Z-Wave controller. This makes them incompatible with hubs like SmartThings. Learn about these limitations.
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How Do I Add an External Keypad to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Remote is an external touchscreen keypad that is compatible with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2. This device allows a user to arm and disarm the system and control Z-Wave devices. It is added through system programming. Find out how to pair the IQ Remote touchscreen keypad with the IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Add an External Keypad to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Remote is an external touchscreen keypad that is compatible with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2. This device allows a user to arm and disarm the system and control Z-Wave devices. It is added through system programming. Find out how to pair the IQ Remote touchscreen keypad with the IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Enroll a Kwikset 910 on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
To enroll a Kwikset 910 on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2, start by bringing the lock to the panel. Then clear the lock from the network so that it can be included. Then put the panel into its inclusion mode and activate the lock's inclusion function. Learn to enroll a Kwikset 910 with an IQ Panel 2.
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Can I Disable the Internal Siren on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 includes an internal siren that operates at 85 dB. This siren can be disabled from system programming if desired. In order to disable the siren, the user will need to know the system's Installer Code or the Dealer Code. Find out how to disable the siren for a Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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