Small Business Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Change the Date or Time on a DSC Impassa?
The DSC Impassa features a special menu for setting the date and time. This menu can be accessed from the main screen. Find out how to change the Impassa date and time.
Can I Use a DSC Impassa w/o Monitoring?
A DSC Impassa System can technically be used without monitoring service. But its functionality will be extremely limited. Find out why monitoring is important for a DSC Impassa.
How Do I Add Additional User Codes to a DSC Impassa?
New user codes can be added to a DSC Impassa using the system's Master Code. The system will support up to 16 user codes. Learn how to add user codes to a DSC Impassa.
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.
How Do I Add a Wireless Zone to a DSC Impassa?
A wireless zone is added to a DSC Impassa by putting the panel into enrollment mode and then activating the sensor. Then configure the settings. Learn how to set up a DSC Impassa.
Can a DSC Impassa Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
It is impossible to do home automation on a DSC Impassa without monitoring service. Z-Wave control is built into the cellular communicator. Learn more about home automation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The DSC Impassa features a special menu for setting the date and time. This menu can be accessed from the main screen. Find out how to change the Impassa date and time.
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Can I Use a DSC Impassa w/o Monitoring?
A DSC Impassa System can technically be used without monitoring service. But its functionality will be extremely limited. Find out why monitoring is important for a DSC Impassa.
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How Do I Add Additional User Codes to a DSC Impassa?
New user codes can be added to a DSC Impassa using the system's Master Code. The system will support up to 16 user codes. Learn how to add user codes to a DSC Impassa.
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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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How Do I Add a Wireless Zone to a DSC Impassa?
A wireless zone is added to a DSC Impassa by putting the panel into enrollment mode and then activating the sensor. Then configure the settings. Learn how to set up a DSC Impassa.
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Can a DSC Impassa Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
It is impossible to do home automation on a DSC Impassa without monitoring service. Z-Wave control is built into the cellular communicator. Learn more about home automation.
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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 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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