Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Tilt Sensor Compatible w/ the Interlogix Simon XT?
Interlogix manufactures the TX-E401 Tilt Sensor that is compatible with their Simon XT System. This tilt sensor operates at a wireless frequency of 319.5 MHz. Other sensors that also operate at this same frequency are similarly compatible with the system. Learn more about the TX-E401 Sensor.
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 Enroll a Z-Wave Lock to My Interlogix Simon XT?
A Z-Wave lock can be enrolled with an Interlogix Simon XT by first putting the system into its inclusion mode. The inclusion function on the Z-Wave lock must then be activated. The panel should recognize the lock and enroll it with the system. Learn how to enroll a Z-Wave lock with a Simon XT.
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.
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.
Can I Disable the Internal Siren on an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Simon XT System has an integrated piezo siren for sounding alarms. A user can disable this siren through system programming. The option is called "Panel Piezo Alarms". This process requires knowing the Master Code for the Simon XT System. Learn how to disable the siren on a Simon XT.
How Do I Add a Key Fob to an Interlogix Simon XT?
A key fob is enrolled with an Interlogix Simon XT through the System Programming Menu. With the system in its learn more, press and hold the top two buttons on the key fob. This will enroll it with the system. You must then adjust its settings. Learn more about using a key fob with a Simon XT.
Can I Connect an iPhone to an Interlogix Simon XT?
An iPhone can connect to an Interlogix Simon XT Alarm System using the Alarm.com Mobile App. The Simon XT will need a cellular communicator in order to sync with Alarm.com. Also, the user will require a monitoring plan that includes cellular service. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
Can I Use an Interlogix Simon XT w/o Monitoring?
If you do not have monitoring, then an Simon XT can only be used as a local alarm. It will not be able to send any alerts to your phone or to a central monitoring station. However, it can still produce local sounds to let on-site users about an alarm event. Learn more about the Simon XT System.
Can I Connect an Android Phone to an Interlogix Simon XT?
An Android Phone can use the Alarm.com Mobile App to connect with an Interlogix Simon XT Alarm System. This app is available for free download from the Google Play Store. A user will need an Alarm.com account in order to access the server. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
Interlogix manufactures the TX-E401 Tilt Sensor that is compatible with their Simon XT System. This tilt sensor operates at a wireless frequency of 319.5 MHz. Other sensors that also operate at this same frequency are similarly compatible with the system. Learn more about the TX-E401 Sensor.
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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.
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How Do I Enroll a Z-Wave Lock to My Interlogix Simon XT?
A Z-Wave lock can be enrolled with an Interlogix Simon XT by first putting the system into its inclusion mode. The inclusion function on the Z-Wave lock must then be activated. The panel should recognize the lock and enroll it with the system. Learn how to enroll a Z-Wave lock with a Simon XT.
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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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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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Can I Disable the Internal Siren on an Interlogix Simon XT?
The Simon XT System has an integrated piezo siren for sounding alarms. A user can disable this siren through system programming. The option is called "Panel Piezo Alarms". This process requires knowing the Master Code for the Simon XT System. Learn how to disable the siren on a Simon XT.
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How Do I Add a Key Fob to an Interlogix Simon XT?
A key fob is enrolled with an Interlogix Simon XT through the System Programming Menu. With the system in its learn more, press and hold the top two buttons on the key fob. This will enroll it with the system. You must then adjust its settings. Learn more about using a key fob with a Simon XT.
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Can I Connect an iPhone to an Interlogix Simon XT?
An iPhone can connect to an Interlogix Simon XT Alarm System using the Alarm.com Mobile App. The Simon XT will need a cellular communicator in order to sync with Alarm.com. Also, the user will require a monitoring plan that includes cellular service. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
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Can I Use an Interlogix Simon XT w/o Monitoring?
If you do not have monitoring, then an Simon XT can only be used as a local alarm. It will not be able to send any alerts to your phone or to a central monitoring station. However, it can still produce local sounds to let on-site users about an alarm event. Learn more about the Simon XT System.
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Can I Connect an Android Phone to an Interlogix Simon XT?
An Android Phone can use the Alarm.com Mobile App to connect with an Interlogix Simon XT Alarm System. This app is available for free download from the Google Play Store. A user will need an Alarm.com account in order to access the server. Learn more about the Alarm.com Mobile App.
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