Frequently Asked Questions
How Does a Fire Detector Work?
There are two primary methods for detecting a fire. These are through either smoke detection and heat detection. For that reason, a "fire detector" is more commonly referred to as a "smoke detector" or a "heat detector". There are also combo smoke and heat sensors. Learn more about these devices.
Where Should I Install My Motion Detector?
There are several things you should keep in mind when choosing a location for a motion detector. The ideal location for a motion detector is in the corner of a room and away from any windows. The device should be placed 6 to 8 feet off the ground. Learn more about where to install a motion sensor.
What Does an Alarm Do?
An alarm tells the system to send out a distress signal to a central monitoring station and/or the end user. This allows for emergency help to be requested as quickly as possible. The type of alarm that occurs depends on the Response Type for the zone. Learn more about the function of alarms.
Is My ADC-V721W Camera Upside Down?
To tell whether or not a ADC-V721W Camera is upside down, check the sticker on the back of the device. If the text on the sticker is upside down, then the device is indeed upside down. An upside down camera will still function properly. Learn more about the ADC-V721W Alarm.com Camera.
How Do I Install an Alarm.com Camera?
Most Alarm.com Cameras are installed in a very similar manner. These cameras come with a mounting plate and screws. After drilling some holes, the mounting plate can be screwed into the wall. The camera can then be attached to the mounting plate. Learn more about installing an Alarm.com Camera.
Can I Add a Wired Siren to the Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A wired siren can be added to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 system. The device connects to the siren outputs on the back of the IQ Panel 2. The siren is powered using any 12VDC plug-in transformer. Once installed, it will function automatically. Learn more about using a wired siren with an IQ Panel 2.
What's the Best Place to Install a Smoke Detector?
When choosing a location for a smoke detector, there are some things to remember. For example, it should be placed away from any vents or ducts that might affect its performance. It should also be at least 10 feet away from any kitchen appliances. Learn more about where to place a smoke detector.
Which Glass Break Sensors Work w/ ADT Security Systems?
ADT equipment is often comparable to that of Honeywell. In fact, many ADT sensors are simply re-branded Honeywell sensors. For that reason, Honeywell glass break sensors will often work with ADT alarm systems. Learn more about which glass break sensors are compatible with ADT security panels.
How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from Alarm.com?
There are three ways to remove a Z-Wave device from Alarm.com. The first is to manually exclude the sensor using the panel. The second is to have the alarm monitoring company remove the sensor. The third is to reset the Z-Wave controller and rebuild the network. Learn more about Z-Wave devices.
Why Did My Panel Report Code E339 "Power on Reset"?
A Honeywell Panel will report the message E339 "Power on Reset" when its communicator has been reset. The communicator for a Honeywell System will reset whenever programming changes are sent to the module or when the module is powered off and then back on. Learn more about the E339 message.
There are two primary methods for detecting a fire. These are through either smoke detection and heat detection. For that reason, a "fire detector" is more commonly referred to as a "smoke detector" or a "heat detector". There are also combo smoke and heat sensors. Learn more about these devices.
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Where Should I Install My Motion Detector?
There are several things you should keep in mind when choosing a location for a motion detector. The ideal location for a motion detector is in the corner of a room and away from any windows. The device should be placed 6 to 8 feet off the ground. Learn more about where to install a motion sensor.
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What Does an Alarm Do?
An alarm tells the system to send out a distress signal to a central monitoring station and/or the end user. This allows for emergency help to be requested as quickly as possible. The type of alarm that occurs depends on the Response Type for the zone. Learn more about the function of alarms.
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Is My ADC-V721W Camera Upside Down?
To tell whether or not a ADC-V721W Camera is upside down, check the sticker on the back of the device. If the text on the sticker is upside down, then the device is indeed upside down. An upside down camera will still function properly. Learn more about the ADC-V721W Alarm.com Camera.
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How Do I Install an Alarm.com Camera?
Most Alarm.com Cameras are installed in a very similar manner. These cameras come with a mounting plate and screws. After drilling some holes, the mounting plate can be screwed into the wall. The camera can then be attached to the mounting plate. Learn more about installing an Alarm.com Camera.
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Can I Add a Wired Siren to the Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A wired siren can be added to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 system. The device connects to the siren outputs on the back of the IQ Panel 2. The siren is powered using any 12VDC plug-in transformer. Once installed, it will function automatically. Learn more about using a wired siren with an IQ Panel 2.
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What's the Best Place to Install a Smoke Detector?
When choosing a location for a smoke detector, there are some things to remember. For example, it should be placed away from any vents or ducts that might affect its performance. It should also be at least 10 feet away from any kitchen appliances. Learn more about where to place a smoke detector.
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Which Glass Break Sensors Work w/ ADT Security Systems?
ADT equipment is often comparable to that of Honeywell. In fact, many ADT sensors are simply re-branded Honeywell sensors. For that reason, Honeywell glass break sensors will often work with ADT alarm systems. Learn more about which glass break sensors are compatible with ADT security panels.
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How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from Alarm.com?
There are three ways to remove a Z-Wave device from Alarm.com. The first is to manually exclude the sensor using the panel. The second is to have the alarm monitoring company remove the sensor. The third is to reset the Z-Wave controller and rebuild the network. Learn more about Z-Wave devices.
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Why Did My Panel Report Code E339 "Power on Reset"?
A Honeywell Panel will report the message E339 "Power on Reset" when its communicator has been reset. The communicator for a Honeywell System will reset whenever programming changes are sent to the module or when the module is powered off and then back on. Learn more about the E339 message.
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