What Is The Best Cellular Communicator for a VISTA 21iPLTE?

The best cellular communicator for a VISTA 21iPLTE is the Honeywell Home LTE-21V. This plug-in LTE communicator is designed exclusively for use with the VISTA 21iPLTE. It offers service through Verizon LTE. Adding cellular to the built-in ethernet communicator enables dual-path communication.

The Honeywell Home VISTA 21iPLTE is a hardwired alarm control panel. The system includes a built-in IP communicator for a wired ethernet connection. Through the ethernet communicator, a user can opt for IP-only monitoring, including access to Total Connect 2.0 remote services. This is a cost-effective option for those who need to save money on monthly monitoring. Alarm Grid customers can choose a Bronze or Silver plan (Self or Full) for this type of monitoring, depending on whether they want remote access.

If you want to use cellular communication with the system, then you must add a cellular communicator. What's great about the VISTA 21iPLTE is that it supports a super convenient LTE cellular communicator that is designed exclusively for use with the system. This module plugs in directly to the system board. This is very similar to how a VISTA-GSM4G connected with the older VISTA 21iP System.

The only plug-in LTE communicator for a VISTA 21iPLTE System is the Honeywell Home LTE-21V. This module communicates across the Verizon LTE Network. It will work great for anyone who receives adequate coverage from Verizon. However, some users receive better coverage from the AT&T LTE Network. Unfortunately, there is no AT&T LTE communicator for the VISTA-21iPLTE. Those customers who require AT&T LTE service would be better off with a VISTA-20P and an external communicator.

By adding an LTE-21V, your VISTA 21iPLTE will achieve dual-path functionality. If you enable both IP and cellular communication, then the system will utilize IP as its primary communication path. The system will only switch to its cellular backup if the internet is down or otherwise unavailable. This will help ensure that your panel is always able to maintain reliable connectivity with the AlarmNet360 Servers and Total Connect 2.0. Remember that you will need a monitoring plan with cellular service to activate a cellular communicator. Alarm Grid customers can choose between a Gold or Platinum Level Plan (Self or Full), all of which include Total Connect 2.0. We also offer Cellular Alarm Monitoring, which does not include remote access through TC2.