Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Turn On the Backlight on a Honeywell 6150 Keypad?
The Honeywell 6150 fixed English keypad's backlight is always on. A user can activate it by pressing any key on the keypad. Learn about Honeywell's backlights.
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How Do I Register the Sim Card in a Lyric Gateway Cellular Communicator?
The sim card in a Lyric Gateway Cellular Communicator can only be registered by a Honeywell dealer. Learn how to register the cellular communicator's sim.
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How Do I Set Up Automation on my Honeywell L7000?
Users can set up home automation on the Honeywell L7000 after they have purchased the Honeywell L5100Zwave module. Learn to install a L5100Zwave module to a L7000.
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What is the CRC Code For?
The CRC, or cyclical redundancy check, is in place to keep programmers from making typographical errors when activating a communicator. Learn more here!
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How Do I Take My Honeywell Wireless Keypad Off Sleep Mode?
The user will wake up a Honeywell wireless 5828 or a 5828V keypad by pressing the star key. Learn how to keep the Honeywell wireless 5828 keypad awake.
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Can I Use the Lyric Thermostat with My Lyric Gateway?
The Honeywell Lyric Gateway is fully compatible with the Lyric Round WIFI Thermostat. Learn how to connect and use the Lyric Thermostat with the Lyric Gateway.
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Do Wireless Motion Detectors Work Through Window Glass?
Most RF motion detectors use PIR (passive infrared) technology, which cannot "see" through glass . To learn more, check out the rest of this article.
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What Battery Does the 5816 Use?
The Honeywell 5816 2 input wireless door/window contact uses the CR123 3 volt lithium battery. Learn about the 5816 and its compatible replacement battery.
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If I'm Locked Out How Do I Get Back Into Programming on a Lyric Gateway?
There is no local user access to programming on the Lyric Gateway, instead, all programming is done remotely. Learn how to access programming on Gateway.
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Which Locks Work with the Lyric Gateway?
The Honeywell Lyric Gateway is compatible with Z-Wave locks manufactured by Yale and Kwikset. Learn how the Lyric Gateway interacts with Z-Wave locks.
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