Honeywell SiXMINICT
Wireless Door/Window Contact for Lyric Controller
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Description
The Honeywell SiXMINICT is Honeywell's second generation Six Series encrypted door/window contact. The first generation encrypted door/window sensor was the SiXCT. This was the first contact to offer encrypted bi-directional communication to a Honeywell alarm system. However, many alarm owners and installers complained about its large, bulky size compared to other industry standards. The release of the SiXMINICT will have these same folks very excited!
A super slim and compact design still offers the same level of encryption (128-bit AES encryption) as the much larger predecessor, the SiXCT. The SiXMINICT itself provides an impressive range of 200 feet away from the receiver. The discreet sensor has even been tested to work from a further distance away if few obstacles are present. One of the ways in which this sensor achieves its low profile is by use of a CR2450 battery. This coin cell battery provides ample power in a small package. There are plenty of situations where the size of the larger SiXCT simply will not fit on the door jamb or window casing. The flexibility of the MINI contact makes most alarm installations a breeze. Although Honeywell packaged the SIXMINICT in a tiny body, they did not sacrifice on technology.
The industry leading wireless range of SiX series devices makes it easy to protect areas like detached garages and sheds without relocating your alarm panel. The SiX series line of sensors is only supported by the Lyric Controller and Lyric Gateway. These are the only Honeywell alarm systems with a transceiver that supports the 2.4GHz WIFI that carries the encrypted SiX RF signals between the sensors and the control panel. The Lyric panels also supports Honeywell 5800 Series Sensors. Just keep in mind that these are not encrypted.
Please read this important note regarding SiX Sensors and Lyric compatibility!
Honeywell SiXMINICT Compatible Products
Reviews
Submitted on 09/17/2019 Alarm Grid
The Honeywell SiXMINICT is one of our most popular and widely used sensors. We are big fans of the Resideo Lyric Alarm System, and our go-to door and window contact for the system is the SiXMINICT. This sensor is great for its small and compact design, 128-bit AES communication, and impressive 200-foot communication range when used in a typical home or business. It has truly earned a 5 Star Rating.
There are so many things to love about the SiXMINICT. The first thing you will probably notice about the sensor is its small and compact design. It is much smaller than its predecessors, measuring in at just 2.44"L x 1.25"W x 0.45"D. Its thin profile allows it to go virtually unnoticed when used on a white door or window. But the small design does not mean that they skimped on performance. The sensor will communicate from up to 200 feet away when used in most homes and businesses. The nominal, "open air" range is actually a little bit further, but considering obstacles is important.
Honeywell made the SiXMINICT because they wanted a smaller and more compact option available than the bulkier SiXCT Contact. To accomplish this, Honeywell removed the hardwired input terminals from the SiXMINICT. Unlike the SiXCT, you cannot use the SiXMINICT as a wireless transmitter for a Normally Closed hardwired contact. But most users will not need this feature anyway. Besides, if you are using the sensor as a transmitter for another sensor, then a compact design probably isn't the biggest selling point.
We also love the 128-bit AES encryption used with the SiXMINICT. This makes the sensor virtually impossible for others to hack or takeover wireless. It is also immune to any RF jamming techniques. Overall, we think the Honeywell SiXMINICT is a fantastic sensor. Our technicians have found that it works exceptionally well, and they frequently recommend it to anyone with a Lyric Security System. In fact, we include the SiXMINICT Sensors in our encrypted Lyric System Kits. This is a great sensor, and we cannot recommend it enough. It deserves 5 Stars.
