Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PIR Motion Sensor?
Passive infrared (PIR) technology is the most common method for detecting motion. This involves looking for changes in infrared energy. Learn about PIR motion sensors.
How Can I Tell if My System is Wired or Wireless?
There are a few distinctions between wired and wireless alarm systems. Wired panels usually have a metal case and an external keypad. Find out if your system is wired or wireless.
Do Cats Set Off Motion Detectors?
Animals can activate motions if they are able to get in their direct field of view. This is usually the result of a poor installation. Learn more about pet-immune motion sensors.
Do I Need a Phone Line for a Security System?
Alarm monitoring using a phone line is a generally discouraged practice. It is much better to use cellular connectivity or WIFI for monitoring. Learn more about alarm monitoring.
How Do I Setup a WiFi Security System?
A WIFI security system is an alarm system that uses WIFI to communicate with a central station and/or an interactive service platform. Learn how to setup a WIFI security system.
What is the Average Cost of Home Security Monitoring?
The average Alarm Grid customer pays $35 per month for alarm monitoring. This is for the Gold Plan which includes cellular monitoring. Learn the cost of alarm monitoring.
What Is the Best Keypad for a VISTA-15P, 20P, 21iP?
If a user needs to choose a single keypad for their VISTA System, their best option is usually the Honeywell 6160RF. Find out why the 6160RF is the best keypad for a VISTA System.
How Much Does it Cost to Install an Alarm System in a House on Average?
It doesn't have to cost anything to install an alarm system. If you use a desk mount, then the process will require no tools and no drilling. Learn the costs of alarm monitoring.
How Do I Enable Disarm Image Notifications on the IQ Panel 2?
Enable the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 disarm images to be sent via email or text from the Rules section of the Automation card in the customer's home screen. Learn to enable disarm images.
How Do I Reset My Alarm System?
Power resetting an alarm system involves powering down the panel by disconnecting the battery and transformer and then powering it back on. Learn how to power reset your system.
Passive infrared (PIR) technology is the most common method for detecting motion. This involves looking for changes in infrared energy. Learn about PIR motion sensors.
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How Can I Tell if My System is Wired or Wireless?
There are a few distinctions between wired and wireless alarm systems. Wired panels usually have a metal case and an external keypad. Find out if your system is wired or wireless.
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Do Cats Set Off Motion Detectors?
Animals can activate motions if they are able to get in their direct field of view. This is usually the result of a poor installation. Learn more about pet-immune motion sensors.
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Do I Need a Phone Line for a Security System?
Alarm monitoring using a phone line is a generally discouraged practice. It is much better to use cellular connectivity or WIFI for monitoring. Learn more about alarm monitoring.
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How Do I Setup a WiFi Security System?
A WIFI security system is an alarm system that uses WIFI to communicate with a central station and/or an interactive service platform. Learn how to setup a WIFI security system.
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What is the Average Cost of Home Security Monitoring?
The average Alarm Grid customer pays $35 per month for alarm monitoring. This is for the Gold Plan which includes cellular monitoring. Learn the cost of alarm monitoring.
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What Is the Best Keypad for a VISTA-15P, 20P, 21iP?
If a user needs to choose a single keypad for their VISTA System, their best option is usually the Honeywell 6160RF. Find out why the 6160RF is the best keypad for a VISTA System.
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How Much Does it Cost to Install an Alarm System in a House on Average?
It doesn't have to cost anything to install an alarm system. If you use a desk mount, then the process will require no tools and no drilling. Learn the costs of alarm monitoring.
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How Do I Enable Disarm Image Notifications on the IQ Panel 2?
Enable the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 disarm images to be sent via email or text from the Rules section of the Automation card in the customer's home screen. Learn to enable disarm images.
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How Do I Reset My Alarm System?
Power resetting an alarm system involves powering down the panel by disconnecting the battery and transformer and then powering it back on. Learn how to power reset your system.
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