Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Get My Wireless Smokes to All Go Off at the Same Time?
To get all of your smoke detectors to go off when one smoke activates, you will need to use a feature called "One-Go-All-Go". Unfortunately, most wireless smokes do not support this feature. A notable exception is the Honeywell SiXSMOKE. Continue reading to learn more about wireless smokes.
What Wireless Sensors Can I Use with the Honeywell Lyric Controller?
When looking for a new wireless sensor for a Honeywell Lyric Controller, you will want to choose a 5800 Series sensor or a SiX Series sensor. Any of these sensors will work well with the Lyric Controller. Check out the Alarm Grid website to find great wireless sensors for the Lyric Controller.
What Window Sensors Work with Alarm.com?
Alarm.com will acknowledge any window sensor that has been set up with a properly synced panel. This includes both wireless and hardwired window sensors. You can use Alarm.com to view the current status of any window sensor that has been set up with the panel. Keep reading to learn more.
Is the Honeywell Lyric Z-Wave Compatible?
The Honeywell Lyric comes included with Z-Wave function. This allows the panel to sync with Z-Wave devices. These Z-Wave devices can be integrated into a user's home automation setup, and they can be controlled remotely using the Total Connect app. Learn more about Z-Wave on the Honeywell Lyric.
How Do I Replace a Keyfob on a 2GIG Go!Control?
Replacing a keyfob on a 2GIG GC2 requires you to access system programming and then change the serial number of the old keyfob to the new one. You will need to know the system installer code to do this. Continue reading to learn the entire process for replacing keyfob on a 2GIG GC2 system.
How Do I Save Recordings from the IPCAM-WO?
You can access any recordings that were made by an IPCAM-WO IP Camera from the Events log on Total Connect. Once you have located the video that you want to save, click the download button for that video. Continue reading to learn more about saving video recordings from Total Connect.
Where Should I Install a Glass Break Sensor?
A glass break detector should be placed as close to a window or glass case as possible with no objects blocking its path. This will help to ensure that the device will activate in the event that the window or case is shattered. Learn more about glass break sensors and where to place them.
How Do I Setup a Lyric Thermostat in My Total Connect Account?
To connect a Lyric Round Thermostat with Total Connect, you will first get the thermostat online and connect it with the Lyric App. You will then integrate your Lyric App account information into Total connect. The thermostat can then be synced with the Lyric Controller. Read on to learn more.
Do I Need Monitoring if I Have Total Connect 2.0 or Alarm.com?
In order to use Total Connect 2.0 or Alarm.com, you will need to have a security panel that is actively monitored by an alarm monitoring company. Without monitoring service, you panel will not be able to connect with either of these services. Learn more about Total Connect 2.0 and Alarm.com.
Can I Program My Alarm Using Just Alarm.com?
The majority of panel programming cannot be conducted through Alarm.com. This includes enrolling new sensors and changing most settings Instead, most programming will need to be done on-site with the system itself. Learn more about Alarm.com and the features that it offers for security systems.
To get all of your smoke detectors to go off when one smoke activates, you will need to use a feature called "One-Go-All-Go". Unfortunately, most wireless smokes do not support this feature. A notable exception is the Honeywell SiXSMOKE. Continue reading to learn more about wireless smokes.
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What Wireless Sensors Can I Use with the Honeywell Lyric Controller?
When looking for a new wireless sensor for a Honeywell Lyric Controller, you will want to choose a 5800 Series sensor or a SiX Series sensor. Any of these sensors will work well with the Lyric Controller. Check out the Alarm Grid website to find great wireless sensors for the Lyric Controller.
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What Window Sensors Work with Alarm.com?
Alarm.com will acknowledge any window sensor that has been set up with a properly synced panel. This includes both wireless and hardwired window sensors. You can use Alarm.com to view the current status of any window sensor that has been set up with the panel. Keep reading to learn more.
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Is the Honeywell Lyric Z-Wave Compatible?
The Honeywell Lyric comes included with Z-Wave function. This allows the panel to sync with Z-Wave devices. These Z-Wave devices can be integrated into a user's home automation setup, and they can be controlled remotely using the Total Connect app. Learn more about Z-Wave on the Honeywell Lyric.
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How Do I Replace a Keyfob on a 2GIG Go!Control?
Replacing a keyfob on a 2GIG GC2 requires you to access system programming and then change the serial number of the old keyfob to the new one. You will need to know the system installer code to do this. Continue reading to learn the entire process for replacing keyfob on a 2GIG GC2 system.
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How Do I Save Recordings from the IPCAM-WO?
You can access any recordings that were made by an IPCAM-WO IP Camera from the Events log on Total Connect. Once you have located the video that you want to save, click the download button for that video. Continue reading to learn more about saving video recordings from Total Connect.
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Where Should I Install a Glass Break Sensor?
A glass break detector should be placed as close to a window or glass case as possible with no objects blocking its path. This will help to ensure that the device will activate in the event that the window or case is shattered. Learn more about glass break sensors and where to place them.
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How Do I Setup a Lyric Thermostat in My Total Connect Account?
To connect a Lyric Round Thermostat with Total Connect, you will first get the thermostat online and connect it with the Lyric App. You will then integrate your Lyric App account information into Total connect. The thermostat can then be synced with the Lyric Controller. Read on to learn more.
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Do I Need Monitoring if I Have Total Connect 2.0 or Alarm.com?
In order to use Total Connect 2.0 or Alarm.com, you will need to have a security panel that is actively monitored by an alarm monitoring company. Without monitoring service, you panel will not be able to connect with either of these services. Learn more about Total Connect 2.0 and Alarm.com.
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Can I Program My Alarm Using Just Alarm.com?
The majority of panel programming cannot be conducted through Alarm.com. This includes enrolling new sensors and changing most settings Instead, most programming will need to be done on-site with the system itself. Learn more about Alarm.com and the features that it offers for security systems.
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