Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Add an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 to My Local WIFI?
There is currently no way to add an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 to a WIFI network. Interlogix does not make a WIFI card for these panels. The Simon XTi and XTi-5 instead rely upon cellular communication or a phone line to remain connected to the network. Learn more about the Simon XTi and XTi-5.
How Do I Use an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 to Control a Garage Door?
An Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 can control a garage door if a Z-Wave garage door opener is used. A Z-Wave controller will need to be installed in the panel. This requires adding a cellular communicator for the system. Learn how to set up an XTi or XTi-5 System to control a garage door.
Will Total Connect Work w/ an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
Total Connect is not compatible with the Simon XTi or XTi-5 Alarm Systems from Interlogix. The Total Connect service is designed exclusively for use with Honeywell Alarm Systems. However, the Interlogix XTi and XTi-5 Systems can use Alarm.com instead. Learn more about the Simon XTi and XTi-5.
How Long Does a Siren Sound For on an Interlogix Simon XT?
On an Interlogix Simon XT System, the siren will continue to sound until the system is disarmed or when the siren timeout period expires. The system can be disarmed with any valid code. The siren timeout period can be adjusted from system programming. Learn more about the siren on a Simon XT.
Will an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 Work w/ a Phone Line?
By default, a Simon XTi or XTi-5 can only connect to monitoring using a phone line. However, we advise using a cellular connection with these systems. In order for these systems to use cellular connectivity, a cellular module must be installed. Learn how to connect an XTi or XTi-5 to the network.
Does an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 Chime When Doors are Opened?
There is a chime feature available on the Simon XTi and XTi Systems. This feature can be enabled or disabled from the main settings menu on these systems. If this feature is enabled, the panel will chime when a monitored door is opened. Learn more about the Simon XTi and XTi-5 chime function.
Which Locks Work w/ an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Simon XTi and XTi-5 will both support virtually any Z-Wave lock. But a Z-Wave controller is needed to do this. We will generally encourage a user to add a cellular module with an integrated Z-Wave controller to their Simon XTi or XTi-5. Learn more about using Z-Wave with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
How Do I Remove a Non-Functioning Z-Wave Device from My Honeywell System?
When a Z-Wave device stops functioning, it can be removed from the controller by using the "Remove Failed" or "Fix All" feature. This feature will remove the device from the list of current devices when an exclusion can not be performed. Read on to learn more about removing failed nodes.
How Do I Enroll a Z-Wave Lock to my Security System?
To enroll a Z-Wave lock into your security system, you will start by clearing the Z-Wave lock from the network. Next, you will put your panel into its Z-Wave inclusion mode. Then, you will activate the inclusion function on the lock itself. To finish, you will install the Z-Wave lock into your door.
What Happens to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 When Internet Goes Down?
Since an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 System cannot connect to the internet, having the internet go down will not affect one of these systems. Instead of using the internet, these systems use a phone line or a cellular connection to communicate. Learn more about the Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems.
There is currently no way to add an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 to a WIFI network. Interlogix does not make a WIFI card for these panels. The Simon XTi and XTi-5 instead rely upon cellular communication or a phone line to remain connected to the network. Learn more about the Simon XTi and XTi-5.
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How Do I Use an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 to Control a Garage Door?
An Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 can control a garage door if a Z-Wave garage door opener is used. A Z-Wave controller will need to be installed in the panel. This requires adding a cellular communicator for the system. Learn how to set up an XTi or XTi-5 System to control a garage door.
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Will Total Connect Work w/ an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
Total Connect is not compatible with the Simon XTi or XTi-5 Alarm Systems from Interlogix. The Total Connect service is designed exclusively for use with Honeywell Alarm Systems. However, the Interlogix XTi and XTi-5 Systems can use Alarm.com instead. Learn more about the Simon XTi and XTi-5.
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How Long Does a Siren Sound For on an Interlogix Simon XT?
On an Interlogix Simon XT System, the siren will continue to sound until the system is disarmed or when the siren timeout period expires. The system can be disarmed with any valid code. The siren timeout period can be adjusted from system programming. Learn more about the siren on a Simon XT.
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Will an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 Work w/ a Phone Line?
By default, a Simon XTi or XTi-5 can only connect to monitoring using a phone line. However, we advise using a cellular connection with these systems. In order for these systems to use cellular connectivity, a cellular module must be installed. Learn how to connect an XTi or XTi-5 to the network.
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Does an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 Chime When Doors are Opened?
There is a chime feature available on the Simon XTi and XTi Systems. This feature can be enabled or disabled from the main settings menu on these systems. If this feature is enabled, the panel will chime when a monitored door is opened. Learn more about the Simon XTi and XTi-5 chime function.
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Which Locks Work w/ an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5?
The Simon XTi and XTi-5 will both support virtually any Z-Wave lock. But a Z-Wave controller is needed to do this. We will generally encourage a user to add a cellular module with an integrated Z-Wave controller to their Simon XTi or XTi-5. Learn more about using Z-Wave with a Simon XTi or XTi-5.
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How Do I Remove a Non-Functioning Z-Wave Device from My Honeywell System?
When a Z-Wave device stops functioning, it can be removed from the controller by using the "Remove Failed" or "Fix All" feature. This feature will remove the device from the list of current devices when an exclusion can not be performed. Read on to learn more about removing failed nodes.
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How Do I Enroll a Z-Wave Lock to my Security System?
To enroll a Z-Wave lock into your security system, you will start by clearing the Z-Wave lock from the network. Next, you will put your panel into its Z-Wave inclusion mode. Then, you will activate the inclusion function on the lock itself. To finish, you will install the Z-Wave lock into your door.
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What Happens to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 When Internet Goes Down?
Since an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 System cannot connect to the internet, having the internet go down will not affect one of these systems. Instead of using the internet, these systems use a phone line or a cellular connection to communicate. Learn more about the Simon XTi and XTi-5 Systems.
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