Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Get Power to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
An Interlogix XTi or XTi-5 receives its power from an 18-gauge 2-conductor wire. The wire connects the system and its plug-in 9-volt AC transformer. A Honeywell LT-Cable can also be used to make the wiring process somewhat easier. Learn more about powering an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5.
How Do I Connect an Android to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
An Android device can control an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 using the Alarm.com Mobile App. This app is available for free download from the Google Play Store. The XTi or XTi-5 System will need to receive active cellular monitoring to do this. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
How Do I Enroll a Schlage Z-Wave Lock on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
To enroll a Schlage Z-Wave lock from a Simon XTi or XTi-5, you must first clear the device from the Z-Wave network. Then put the system into its Z-Wave learn mode, and learn the device in. Then test the lock after learning it in. Learn how to use a Schlage Z-Wave lock with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
How Do I Add a Wireless Zone to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
Any wireless sensor used with a Simon XTi or XTi-5 requires its own wireless zone. New zones are added through system programming. This is done by putting the system into its learn mode and then activating the tamper switch on the sensor. Learn how to add wireless zones on an XTi or XTi-5 System.
Can I Set Up WIFI as Primary & GSM as backup on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems cannot connect to a WIFI network. This makes it impossible to use WIFI as a communication path. However, this is not a major concern, since cellular service is superior for alarm systems anyway. Learn more about cellular monitoring for a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System.
Can I Disable the Internal Siren on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Interlogix Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems both feature an internal siren that can be disabled from within system programming. This option is found within the Siren Options sub-menu. The system's Installer Code is needed to access this menu. Learn how to disable the Simon XTi or XTi-5 siren.
How Do I Add an External Keypad to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Interlogix Two-Way Talking Touch Screen Keypad can be enrolled with a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System much in the same way as any wireless sensor. The external keypad is automatically recognized by the system so that it can be enrolled. Learn how to add an external keypad to a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
How Do I Enroll a Kwikset 910 on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The first step to enroll a Kwikset 910 with a Simon XTi or XTi-5 is to clear it from the Z-Wave network. Then put the panel in its inclusion mode and activate the inclusion function on the device to learn it in. Finally, test the lock. Learn how to enroll a Kwikset 910 with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
Can I Connect an iPhone to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
To control a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System using an iPhone, you must use the Alarm.com Mobile App. This app is available for free download from the Apple App Store. The system will need to be synced with Alarm.com for this to be possible. Learn how to set up an iPhone with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
How Do I Add a Key Fob to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
An Interlogix Micro Key Fob is added to a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System by first putting the panel into its learn mode. Then the top two buttons on the key fob are pressed to learn it in. The settings for the device must then be configured. Learn how to enroll a key fob with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
An Interlogix XTi or XTi-5 receives its power from an 18-gauge 2-conductor wire. The wire connects the system and its plug-in 9-volt AC transformer. A Honeywell LT-Cable can also be used to make the wiring process somewhat easier. Learn more about powering an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5.
Added:
How Do I Connect an Android to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
An Android device can control an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 using the Alarm.com Mobile App. This app is available for free download from the Google Play Store. The XTi or XTi-5 System will need to receive active cellular monitoring to do this. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
Added:
How Do I Enroll a Schlage Z-Wave Lock on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
To enroll a Schlage Z-Wave lock from a Simon XTi or XTi-5, you must first clear the device from the Z-Wave network. Then put the system into its Z-Wave learn mode, and learn the device in. Then test the lock after learning it in. Learn how to use a Schlage Z-Wave lock with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
Added:
How Do I Add a Wireless Zone to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
Any wireless sensor used with a Simon XTi or XTi-5 requires its own wireless zone. New zones are added through system programming. This is done by putting the system into its learn mode and then activating the tamper switch on the sensor. Learn how to add wireless zones on an XTi or XTi-5 System.
Added:
Can I Set Up WIFI as Primary & GSM as backup on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems cannot connect to a WIFI network. This makes it impossible to use WIFI as a communication path. However, this is not a major concern, since cellular service is superior for alarm systems anyway. Learn more about cellular monitoring for a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System.
Added:
Can I Disable the Internal Siren on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Interlogix Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems both feature an internal siren that can be disabled from within system programming. This option is found within the Siren Options sub-menu. The system's Installer Code is needed to access this menu. Learn how to disable the Simon XTi or XTi-5 siren.
Added:
How Do I Add an External Keypad to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Interlogix Two-Way Talking Touch Screen Keypad can be enrolled with a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System much in the same way as any wireless sensor. The external keypad is automatically recognized by the system so that it can be enrolled. Learn how to add an external keypad to a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
Added:
How Do I Enroll a Kwikset 910 on an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The first step to enroll a Kwikset 910 with a Simon XTi or XTi-5 is to clear it from the Z-Wave network. Then put the panel in its inclusion mode and activate the inclusion function on the device to learn it in. Finally, test the lock. Learn how to enroll a Kwikset 910 with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
Added:
Can I Connect an iPhone to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
To control a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System using an iPhone, you must use the Alarm.com Mobile App. This app is available for free download from the Apple App Store. The system will need to be synced with Alarm.com for this to be possible. Learn how to set up an iPhone with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
Added:
How Do I Add a Key Fob to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
An Interlogix Micro Key Fob is added to a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System by first putting the panel into its learn mode. Then the top two buttons on the key fob are pressed to learn it in. The settings for the device must then be configured. Learn how to enroll a key fob with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
Added: