Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Make an Interlogix Simon XT a Secondary Z-Wave Controller?
The Simon XT does not include a built-in Z-Wave controller. To use Z-Wave devices with the system, a user will need to install some type of Z-Wave controller. Even then, Z-Wave devices cannot be operated directly from the Simon XT Panel itself. Learn more about Z-Wave home automation.
How Do I Connect an iPhone to an Interlogix Simon XT?
An iPhone can connect with an Interlogix Simon XT using the Alarm.com Mobile App. The user will need an active Alarm.com account. Alarm.com allows users to arm and disarm their system, check sensor status and control Z-Wave devices. Learn how to connect an iPhone with an Interlogix Simon XT.
Will Honeywell 5800 Sensors Work on an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Simon XT communicates with wireless sensors that operate at a frequency of 319.5 MHz. Since Honeywell 5800 Sensors operate at a frequency of 345 MHz, they cannot be used with the system. But there are many other sensors that will work instead. Find out which sensors will work with a Simon XT.
Is an Interlogix Simon XT Z-Wave Compatible?
An Interlogix Simon XT can only support Z-Wave devices if a Z-Wave controller is added to the system. This addition comes in the form of a cellular module with an integrated Z-Wave Controller. Once Z-Wave is added, it can be controlled in various ways. Learn how to use Z-Wave with a Simon XT System.
Will Alarm.com Work w/ an Interlogix Simon XT?
Alarm.com is the interactive service used with a Simon XT System. The service is used to arm and disarm the system, check the status of sensors and control Z-Wave devices. A Simon XT must have active cellular service before it can work with Alarm.com. Learn more about the Simon XT and Alarm.com.
Can I Use Door/Window Sensors with an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Interlogix Simon XT will support door and window sensors that operate at a wireless frequency of 319.5 MHz. This includes GE/Interlogix Sensors and Qolsys Sensors. These sensors are learned in through system programming. Learn more about the sensors used with an Interlogix Simon XT.
Will an Interlogix Simon XT Work w/o a Phone Line?
The only way for a Simon XT to receive monitoring without a phone line is with cellular service. Either a phone line or cellular service is needed for the panel to send outbound signals. Also, no communicator is needed to use the panel as a local sounder. Learn more about the Simon XT.
Will Total Connect Work w/ an Interlogix Simon XT?
Total Connect is an interactive service platform that is used exclusively with Honeywell Alarm Systems. Since the Interlogix Simon XT is not manufactured by Honeywell, it cannot use the Total Connect service. But the Simon XT can use Alarm.com instead. Learn more about the Simon XT and Alarm.com.
Can I Turn Off the Siren for an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Interlogix Simon XT has a built-in piezo siren for sounding alarms. This siren can be disabled from the System Programming menu. Please note that you will need the Master Code for the system in order to access this menu. Find out how to turn off the siren on an Interlogix Simon XT.
Can I Use More than One Keypad with an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Simon XT System can support up to four different touchscreen keypads. These devices will provide additional points of access for the Simon XT System. Additionally, these keypads can be used to control any programmed Z-Wave devices. Learn more about the Simon XT and external keypads.
The Simon XT does not include a built-in Z-Wave controller. To use Z-Wave devices with the system, a user will need to install some type of Z-Wave controller. Even then, Z-Wave devices cannot be operated directly from the Simon XT Panel itself. Learn more about Z-Wave home automation.
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How Do I Connect an iPhone to an Interlogix Simon XT?
An iPhone can connect with an Interlogix Simon XT using the Alarm.com Mobile App. The user will need an active Alarm.com account. Alarm.com allows users to arm and disarm their system, check sensor status and control Z-Wave devices. Learn how to connect an iPhone with an Interlogix Simon XT.
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Will Honeywell 5800 Sensors Work on an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Simon XT communicates with wireless sensors that operate at a frequency of 319.5 MHz. Since Honeywell 5800 Sensors operate at a frequency of 345 MHz, they cannot be used with the system. But there are many other sensors that will work instead. Find out which sensors will work with a Simon XT.
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Is an Interlogix Simon XT Z-Wave Compatible?
An Interlogix Simon XT can only support Z-Wave devices if a Z-Wave controller is added to the system. This addition comes in the form of a cellular module with an integrated Z-Wave Controller. Once Z-Wave is added, it can be controlled in various ways. Learn how to use Z-Wave with a Simon XT System.
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Will Alarm.com Work w/ an Interlogix Simon XT?
Alarm.com is the interactive service used with a Simon XT System. The service is used to arm and disarm the system, check the status of sensors and control Z-Wave devices. A Simon XT must have active cellular service before it can work with Alarm.com. Learn more about the Simon XT and Alarm.com.
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Can I Use Door/Window Sensors with an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Interlogix Simon XT will support door and window sensors that operate at a wireless frequency of 319.5 MHz. This includes GE/Interlogix Sensors and Qolsys Sensors. These sensors are learned in through system programming. Learn more about the sensors used with an Interlogix Simon XT.
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Will an Interlogix Simon XT Work w/o a Phone Line?
The only way for a Simon XT to receive monitoring without a phone line is with cellular service. Either a phone line or cellular service is needed for the panel to send outbound signals. Also, no communicator is needed to use the panel as a local sounder. Learn more about the Simon XT.
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Will Total Connect Work w/ an Interlogix Simon XT?
Total Connect is an interactive service platform that is used exclusively with Honeywell Alarm Systems. Since the Interlogix Simon XT is not manufactured by Honeywell, it cannot use the Total Connect service. But the Simon XT can use Alarm.com instead. Learn more about the Simon XT and Alarm.com.
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Can I Turn Off the Siren for an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Interlogix Simon XT has a built-in piezo siren for sounding alarms. This siren can be disabled from the System Programming menu. Please note that you will need the Master Code for the system in order to access this menu. Find out how to turn off the siren on an Interlogix Simon XT.
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Can I Use More than One Keypad with an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Simon XT System can support up to four different touchscreen keypads. These devices will provide additional points of access for the Simon XT System. Additionally, these keypads can be used to control any programmed Z-Wave devices. Learn more about the Simon XT and external keypads.
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