Security Key Fobs Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Add a Key Fob to an Interlogix Simon XT?
A key fob is enrolled with an Interlogix Simon XT through the System Programming Menu. With the system in its learn more, press and hold the top two buttons on the key fob. This will enroll it with the system. You must then adjust its settings. Learn more about using a key fob with a Simon XT.
What's the Difference Between ADT Key Fobs & Honeywell 5834-4
An ADT Key Fob is basically the same device as a Honeywell 5834-4. It is ADT's rebranded version of the same key fob. Many users bring these fobs to new alarm companies and use them like a 5834-4. There's no need to "take over" one, since they work with multiple panels. Learn more about key fobs.
How Do I Update the Firmware on my SIXFOB?
The firmware on a SiXFOB can be updated in a relatively simple process. You will need the Master Code for the system to complete the process. The firmware for the SiXFOB is upgraded through the advanced settings menu on the Lyric Controller. Learn more about updating the SiXFOB firmware.
How Do I Replace a Keyfob on a 2GIG Go!Control?
Replacing a keyfob on a 2GIG GC2 requires you to access system programming and then change the serial number of the old keyfob to the new one. You will need to know the system installer code to do this. Continue reading to learn the entire process for replacing keyfob on a 2GIG GC2 system.
How Do I Replace a Keyfob on a 2GIG GC3?
To replace a keyfob on a 2GIG GC3 you must access keyfob programming, locate the old keyfob and change its serial number setting to reflect the new keyfob. You will need to know the installer code for the system to do this. Continue reading to learn how to replace a keyfob on the 2GIG GC3.
How Do I Add a Key Fob Serial Number to a Honeywell L3000?
Adding a key fob serial number to a Honeywell L3000 is done through zone programming. Each button on a key fob will be assigned to its own individual zone on the L3000 system. Part of this process involves learning in the key fob using its unique serial number. Continue reading to learn more.
What Kind of Battery Goes In My Honeywell 5834-4?
The Honeywell 5834-4 uses a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery, such as the Honeywell CR2032. The battery is designed to power the 5834-4 for roughly 3 - 5 years. When the voltage of the battery drops below 2.3 volts, a low battery message will be displayed on the panel whenever a button is pressed.
How Do I Program a SiXFOB to a Lyric Gateway?
The only way to learn-in a SiXFOB with a Lyric Gateway is to have your monitoring company remotely put the Gateway into learn mode and then enroll the device.
How Do I Program an IQ Fob-S to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
An IQ FOB-S can be programmed to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by auto-learning it to the panel. Once the IQ FOB-S has been enrolled, it should function with the panel.
Qolsys IQ Fob vs IQ Fob-S
The Qolsys IQ Fob-S features "S-Line encryption", but the regular IQ Fob does not offer such security. The two keyfobs function exactly the same otherwise.
A key fob is enrolled with an Interlogix Simon XT through the System Programming Menu. With the system in its learn more, press and hold the top two buttons on the key fob. This will enroll it with the system. You must then adjust its settings. Learn more about using a key fob with a Simon XT.
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What's the Difference Between ADT Key Fobs & Honeywell 5834-4
An ADT Key Fob is basically the same device as a Honeywell 5834-4. It is ADT's rebranded version of the same key fob. Many users bring these fobs to new alarm companies and use them like a 5834-4. There's no need to "take over" one, since they work with multiple panels. Learn more about key fobs.
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How Do I Update the Firmware on my SIXFOB?
The firmware on a SiXFOB can be updated in a relatively simple process. You will need the Master Code for the system to complete the process. The firmware for the SiXFOB is upgraded through the advanced settings menu on the Lyric Controller. Learn more about updating the SiXFOB firmware.
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How Do I Replace a Keyfob on a 2GIG Go!Control?
Replacing a keyfob on a 2GIG GC2 requires you to access system programming and then change the serial number of the old keyfob to the new one. You will need to know the system installer code to do this. Continue reading to learn the entire process for replacing keyfob on a 2GIG GC2 system.
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How Do I Replace a Keyfob on a 2GIG GC3?
To replace a keyfob on a 2GIG GC3 you must access keyfob programming, locate the old keyfob and change its serial number setting to reflect the new keyfob. You will need to know the installer code for the system to do this. Continue reading to learn how to replace a keyfob on the 2GIG GC3.
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How Do I Add a Key Fob Serial Number to a Honeywell L3000?
Adding a key fob serial number to a Honeywell L3000 is done through zone programming. Each button on a key fob will be assigned to its own individual zone on the L3000 system. Part of this process involves learning in the key fob using its unique serial number. Continue reading to learn more.
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What Kind of Battery Goes In My Honeywell 5834-4?
The Honeywell 5834-4 uses a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery, such as the Honeywell CR2032. The battery is designed to power the 5834-4 for roughly 3 - 5 years. When the voltage of the battery drops below 2.3 volts, a low battery message will be displayed on the panel whenever a button is pressed.
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How Do I Program a SiXFOB to a Lyric Gateway?
The only way to learn-in a SiXFOB with a Lyric Gateway is to have your monitoring company remotely put the Gateway into learn mode and then enroll the device.
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How Do I Program an IQ Fob-S to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
An IQ FOB-S can be programmed to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by auto-learning it to the panel. Once the IQ FOB-S has been enrolled, it should function with the panel.
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Qolsys IQ Fob vs IQ Fob-S
The Qolsys IQ Fob-S features "S-Line encryption", but the regular IQ Fob does not offer such security. The two keyfobs function exactly the same otherwise.
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