Frequently Asked Questions
Are 2GIG's Smoke Detectors Compatible w/ Google Home?
Life-safety devices, like smoke detectors, do not work with Google Home. The security system can interact with Google Home, but the smoke detectors can't. Learn about Google Home.
Can a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can be used as local controller for Z-Wave home automation devices. This can be done even without monitoring. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Get Remote Access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A user can gain remote access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by using the Alarm.com interactive service. This requires a cellular monitoring plan. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Connect a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 to Phone Line Monitoring?
Phone line monitoring service cannot be used with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2, but it can use a dual-path setup that features cellular and WIFI. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Program the Honeywell 5806W3 to the L7000?
The 5806W3 can be enrolled with an L7000 by putting the panel into its enrollment mode and then activating the test button on the 5806W3 three times. Learn more about the 5806W3.
Where is the Best Place to Install a 2GIG SMKT3-345?
When choosing a place to install a 2GIG SMKT3-345, one should follow the guidelines for any normal smoke detector. Find out where a 2GIG SMKT3-345 will work most effectively.
How Do I Default a Honeywell SiXCT?
Honeywell SiX Series Sensors, like the SiXCT, can be defaulted so that they can be learned in with a new Lyric System. Find out how to default a Honeywell SiXCT Contact.
How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from an Interlogix Simon XT?
If the inclusion function on a Z-Wave device is activated while a Simon XT is in exclusion mode, the device will be deleted. Find out how to remove Z-Wave devices from a Simon XT.
How Do I Change the Date and Time on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The date and time can be changed on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by accessing system Dealer Settings. The Dealer Code is required. Learn how to change the date and time for the system.
How Many IQ Key Fob Devices can I add to Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 recognizes the IQ Fob as a regular sensor, and it is learned-in as such. Up to 128 IQ Fobs can be enrolled this way. Learn how to add an IQ Fob to the IQ Panel 2.
Life-safety devices, like smoke detectors, do not work with Google Home. The security system can interact with Google Home, but the smoke detectors can't. Learn about Google Home.
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Can a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Do Home Automation w/o Monitoring?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can be used as local controller for Z-Wave home automation devices. This can be done even without monitoring. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Get Remote Access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A user can gain remote access to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by using the Alarm.com interactive service. This requires a cellular monitoring plan. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Connect a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 to Phone Line Monitoring?
Phone line monitoring service cannot be used with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2, but it can use a dual-path setup that features cellular and WIFI. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Program the Honeywell 5806W3 to the L7000?
The 5806W3 can be enrolled with an L7000 by putting the panel into its enrollment mode and then activating the test button on the 5806W3 three times. Learn more about the 5806W3.
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Where is the Best Place to Install a 2GIG SMKT3-345?
When choosing a place to install a 2GIG SMKT3-345, one should follow the guidelines for any normal smoke detector. Find out where a 2GIG SMKT3-345 will work most effectively.
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How Do I Default a Honeywell SiXCT?
Honeywell SiX Series Sensors, like the SiXCT, can be defaulted so that they can be learned in with a new Lyric System. Find out how to default a Honeywell SiXCT Contact.
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How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from an Interlogix Simon XT?
If the inclusion function on a Z-Wave device is activated while a Simon XT is in exclusion mode, the device will be deleted. Find out how to remove Z-Wave devices from a Simon XT.
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How Do I Change the Date and Time on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The date and time can be changed on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by accessing system Dealer Settings. The Dealer Code is required. Learn how to change the date and time for the system.
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How Many IQ Key Fob Devices can I add to Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 recognizes the IQ Fob as a regular sensor, and it is learned-in as such. Up to 128 IQ Fobs can be enrolled this way. Learn how to add an IQ Fob to the IQ Panel 2.
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