Alarm Grid Home Security DIY Videos

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to add and delete zones using the Honeywell Home Tuxedo Keypad. The Tuxedo has a feature called Console Mode that allows it to emulate an Alphanumeric Keypad, such as a Honeywell 6160. You can use Console Mode to add and delete zones in the same way that you would do so on an Alphanumeric Keypad. The process will involve entering into Installer Programming and then using the [*56] option to add and delete system zones. With the standard hardware, a Honeywell VISTA System is only capable of supporting hardwired sensors. If you want to begin using wireless sensors with the system, then you must add a wireless receiver module. A compatible wireless receiver will allow you to start pairing wireless Honeywell 5800 Series Sensors with the panel For a wired zone, you will choose the Zone Number that corresponds with the zone terminals where you have connected the sensor. As for wireless zones, they will use Zone Numbers that are not hardcoded as wired zones. For a VISTA-20P, wireless zones can begin at Zone 9. For a VISTA-15P, they begin at Zone 7. Keep in mind though that wireless zones can also be used as wired zones if one or more zone expansion modules are used. When configuring Honeywell VISTA System zones, there are many settings you must adjust. One very important step is setting the Zone Type, which may also be referred to as the Response Type. This setting determines how the system responds when the sensor is faulted. You need to make sure to choose the correct Zone Type or else the system will not respond in the manner that you want. You may want to review the possible Zone Types for a VISTA System so that you know which types to use with different sensors. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-use-a-resideo-tuxedo-to-add-delete-zones http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Jarrett from Alarm Grid shows you hot to add an external keypad to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Security System. Adding an extra keypad will allow you to control the system from a new location. Many users add secondary keypads near their back doors or their garage doors for arming and disarming the system as they come and go. Another common option is to place a keypad by the bed for arming stay and triggering panics in the event of an emergency. For a standard Qolsys IQ Panel 2 System, the only secondary keypad option is the Qolsys IQ Remote. This is a touchscreen keypad with a user interface that mimics that of the IQ Panel 2. The keypad pairs with the system across a WIFI network. It is great for performing any system function, except for advanced programming. You can use the IQ Remote for arming and disarming, controlling smart home automation devices, live-streaming Alarm.com Security Cameras, activating a system panic, and more. Most users prefer the IQ Remote Keypad for its ease-of-use and attractive design. A maximum number of three (3) IQ Remote devices can be paired with a single Qolsys IQ Panel 2 System. If you have a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus, then you have an additional option besides the IQ Remote. The DSC WS9LCDWF9 is a wireless PowerG Keypad that works with all versions of the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus. Unlike the IQ Remote, which has a touchscreen, the DSC WS9LCDWF9 PowerG Wireless Arming Station is a push-button keypad. It is not as fancy or as technical as the Qolsys IQ Remote, but it is still good for basic arming and disarming. Just keep in mind that the DSC WS9LCDWF9 cannot be used with the original IQ Panel 2, as that system does not support the PowerG wireless protocol. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-add-an-external-keypad-to-a-qolsys-iq-panel-2 http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid covers the reset functions that can be performed on a Honeywell Home Tuxedo Keypad. There are three (3) types of resets that can be performed. These are a Tuxedo Keypad Refresh, a Tuxedo Keypad Factory Default, and a Z-Wave Factory Default. Each reset type follows its own specific process and has a different outcome. Make sure to choose the correct reset option depending upon your needs. The Tuxedo Keypad Refresh is nothing more than a power cycle of the Tuxedo. It will simply power down and then reboot as normal. The keypad will refresh information from the panel as part of this process. In order to execute a Tuxedo Keypad Refresh, simply choose the option within the Advanced Settings Menu. You will be required to provide the Installer Code for the Tuxedo to access this menu. If the Tuxedo is paired with a VISTA Panel, then it will use the system's Installer Code as its own Installer Code, As a reference, the default Installer Code for a Honeywell VISTA System is 4112. Next is the Tuxedo Keypad Factory Reset. This function restores the Tuxedo Keypad to its factory default settings. All setting changes will need to be reconfigured as needed after a factory reset has been performed. Many users will perform a Tuxedo Keypad Factory Reset when they are planning to sell the Tuxedo or give it away to someone else so that the new user can start with fresh settings. This option is also found within the Tuxedo Advanced Settings Menu. The final type of reset for a Tuxedo Keypad is a Z-Wave Factory Reset. This is a complete reset of the Tuxedo's Z-Wave controller, and it removes all programmed Z-Wave devices from the network. Any Z-Wave device you want to continue using will need to be re-added to the network. Remember to first perform an inclusion process for any Z-Wave device you are re-adding, as the Z-Wave device will still have residual network information from when it was paired with the Tuxedo earlier. A Z-Wave Factory Reset will also reset the Tuxedo Z-Wave Network ID. This option is found within Z-Wave device management. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-reset-a-resideo-tuxedo http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid explains how to upgrade a Honeywell Lyric Controller to use LTE cellular communication. The Lyric Alarm System has built-in WIFI, but if you want to use cellular connectivity, then you must add a cellular communicator. You need to make sure to get an LTE cellular communicator, because old 3G and CDMA communicators can no longer be activated for monitoring service. The Lyric uses WIFI and/or cellular connectivity to communicate with the Resideo AlarmNet Servers. When an important system event occurs, such as a burglary or fire alarm, the Lyric will send the signal to AlarmNet. From there, the notification is forwarded to a central monitoring station and/or the end user directly, depending on the user's monitoring plan. Since the Lyric can already communicate with AlarmNet via WIFI, cellular communication is optional. But there are still some good reasons to consider adding a cellular communicator and making the Lyric System dual-path with both WIFI and cellular. When compared with WIFI, cellular communication is more reliable. It is unaffected by power outages, and a strong cellular signal will almost never go down or become unavailable. While internet outages are fairly common, a cellular connection will almost never go down or become unavailable. Additionally, many users simply feel comforted in knowing that their system has multiple communication paths available. If you do decide to add a cellular communicator to your Lyric System, then the modules to consider are the Honeywell LYRICLTE-A and the Honeywell LYRICLTE-V. Both units accomplish the same end result. But the LYRICLTE-A communicates across the AT&T LTE Network, while the LYRICLTE-V communicates across the Verizon LTE Network. We recommend going with whichever network works best in the area where the system will be used. Keep in mind that you will need a cellular monitoring plan to activate a cellular communicator for monitoring service. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-upgrade-a-honeywell-lyric-to-use-lte http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to enroll a DSC PG9914 Motion Detection Sensor with a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus Security System. The DSC PG9914 is a relatively straightforward PowerG Motion Sensor that can be used with any version of the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus. It offers a detection area of up to 39 feet and pet immunity for small animals weighing up to 85 pounds. Like all PowerG Sensors, the PG9914 has a wireless communication range of up to 2,000 feet away from the IQ Panel 2 Plus, and it uses 128-bit AES encryption for enhanced wireless security. The DSC PG9914 follows a simple enrollment process with the IQ Panel 2 Plus. The first thing you will want to do is open up the sensor. This is needed for accessing the sensor's enrollment button. You should then put the IQ Panel 2 Plus into its auto-enrollment mode. This is done by starting from the main screen and choosing settings, then advanced settings, then entering the system's Installer Code (default 1111), then choosing Installation, then Devices, then Security Devices, and then Auto Learn Sensor. You should then press and hold the enrollment button on the PG9914 until the LED turns solid orange. You can then release the button, and you should get a message stating that a PowerG Sensor is trying to enroll. Then you will need to configure the zone settings. One of the most important settings is the Sensor Group, which determines how the system responds when the sensor is faulted. Most users of the PG9914 will choose Sensor Group 15, 17, 20, or 35. You will also likely configure the settings for High Traffic Shutdown, the Sensor Name, the Chime Type, and Voice Prompts for the wireless zone. Remember to click the Add New button once you have finished in order to save your changes. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-enroll-the-powerg-pg9914-with-a-qolsys-iq-panel-2-plus http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to check the ECP Address and the RIS Address for a Honeywell Home Tuxedo Keypad. The ECP Address and the RIS Address for the Tuxedo are both found within the same menu. This information can be easily accessed for reference and changed if needed. Configuring these settings properly is important for using the Tuxedo with a Honeywell VISTA System and the Total Connect 2.0 interactive service platform. The Tuxedo is both a touchscreen keypad for a VISTA Panel and a Z-Wave Plus automation controller. The Enhanced Console Protocol (ECP) Address tells the Honeywell VISTA System where to find the Tuxedo as a keypad controller. The is related to addressing the keypad. Since the Tuxedo is an Advanced User Interface (AUI) device, it must be assigned a proper AUI device address. These are ECP slots 1, 2, 5, and 6 on a VISTA-20P or VISTA-21iP System. Remember that Total Connect 2.0 will also take up an AUI device Address, so keep that in mind when planning your system. The Remote Interactive Services (RIS) Address tells Total Connect 2.0 and AlarmNet where to find the Honeywell Home Tuxedo as an automation controller. You will also have the option of setting the Tuxedo as the Primary RIS Device. You should never set the Tuxedo as the Primary RIS Device if the keypad is being used with Total Connect 2.0. This is because TC2 will always be used as the Primary RIS Device, not the Tuxedo. In order to access the ECP Address Menu where you can view and change both the ECP and RIS Addresses, start from the main screen of the Tuxedo. Choose the Settings icon (the gear) at the bottom of the screen. From there, select System Setup, followed by CS Setup. You will need to provide the proper Installer Code for the keypad to access this menu. If the Tuxedo has not yet been paired with a VISTA System, then this code is 4140 by default. If it is paired with a VISTA System, then it will use whatever Installer Code is set for the VISTA System. As reference, the default Installer Code for a VISTA System is 4112. Then select ECP Address to access the desired menu. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-check-the-ecp-and-ris-address-on-a-resideo-tuxedo http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to install a Honeywell LTE-XA or a Honeywell LTE-XV for a Honeywell VISTA P-Series Panel. The VISTA P-Series Panels that often use one of these communicators include the Honeywell VISTA-15P, the VISTA-20P, and the VISTA-21ip. The LTE-XA and the LTE-XV are both installed in the same manner, and they add cellular communication capabilities to the panel. This means that the system will be able to communicate with the AlarmNet servers across a cellular network for monitoring service. Cellular connectivity is often recognized as being the most reliable communication path for an alarm system. This is because a power outage or an internet outage will usually take a panel relying solely on IP monitoring offline. But cellular connectivity almost never goes down or becomes unavailable, provided that a strong cellular signal is achieved. That is why many users will upgrade their systems to use cellular monitoring. It is important to note though that a cellular monitoring plan is required if you want to use cellular connectivity with your system. A cellular monitoring plan is typically more expensive due to the cellular service charges involved, Make sure to keep that in mind if you are considering cellular monitoring. The LTE-XA and LTE-XV are both standalone cellular communication modules. The LTE-XA communicates across the AT&T LTE Network, while the LTE-XV communicates across the Verizon LTE Network. Both accomplish the same purpose. We recommend going with whichever network provides better service in your area. Remember, this decision has nothing to do with the cellular service you use for your personal phone. If you aren't sure which network provides better coverage in your area, then you can check coverage maps to be sure. Choosing one over the other most likely will not save you any money in terms of monthly monitoring expenses. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-install-a-honeywell-lte-xa-or-lte-xv-on-a-vista-p-serie http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to troubleshoot a "No Signal" issue on a Honeywell LTE-XA or Honeywell LTE-XV Communicator. You will know that the communicator is not getting a signal because the Fault LED light will be a solid red and the Signal LED light will be blank after the device has fully booted up. If there should normally be a cellular signal in the area, then it's possible that the communicator needs to have its SIM card re-seated. You might also try moving the communicator around or adding a cellular antenna or a cellular amplifier to boost the cell signals. When re-seating the SIM card for an LTE-XA or LTE-XV, you want to start by powering the Honeywell VISTA Security System down completely. This will also cut power to the communicator. You can then begin the re-seating process. Open up the communicator, and locate its SIM card. Unlock the metal covering so that the SIM card can be removed. Carefully wipe down the gold portion of the SIM card with a clean cloth to ensure that it is free of fingerprints. Then secure the SIM card, being very careful to ensure that the gold portion is properly touching the metal prongs. Lock the SIM card covering, and restore power to the VISTA System. In many cases, this will restore cellular connectivity. We recommend trying this three (3) times to see if you get a positive result. If you still cannot get a cellular signal after 3 attempts, then you will want to check the diagnostics of the communicator. After following a specific process, you may get indication that the communicator can detect the SIM card, but that a signal is not available. If that is the case, you will likely need to replace the communicator with a new one. Other responses may let you know that there is insufficient cellular signal in the area. You may need to move the communicator somewhere else to get a better signal or consider getting a cell antenna or a cell amplifier to boost the signals. http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to connect the Honeywell Home Tuxedo Keypad to a local WIFI network. The Honeywell Home Tuxedo connects to WIFI for the purpose of relaying automation commands to Total Connect 2.0, receiving firmware updates from the AlarmNet servers, and for displaying a weather forecast on the main keypad screen. Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WIFI networks can be used with the Lyric. Even though the Tuxedo connects to a WIFI network, it cannot be used as an AlarmNet Communicator. The Tuxedo cannot connect with the AlarmNet servers on the behalf of the VISTA Panel. The VISTA System will still need its own communicator for connecting with AlarmNet. Internet, cellular, and dual-path communicator options are readily available. The Tuxedo merely connects to a WIFI network for the aforementioned purposes. The process for connecting the Honeywell Home Tuxedo Keypad to WIFI is quite simple. From the main screen of the Tuxedo, you want to start by clicking gear icon at the bottom of the screen. You should then select the System WIFI option. In the System WIFI Menu, you can scroll through the list of available 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WIFI networks and find the one that you want to use. Keep in mind that the Refresh Key in the bottom-right corner is also available if your network is not appearing. Remember that you will need to provide the network password for the network you want to join. You might want to check your network router if you are unsure of the password. The process of connecting the Tuxedo to the network may take a few moments, so just be patient during that time. If you ever need to switch the Tuxedo Keypad to a different WIFI network, then you can re-access this menu and make the appropriate adjustments. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-connect-the-resideo-tuxedo-to-wifi http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid demonstrates Console Mode on a Honeywell Home Tuxedo Keypad. Console Mode allows a Tuxedo Keypad to emulate an Alphanumeric Keypad, such as a Honeywell 6160. This is necessary for programming a Honeywell VISTA System. Once the Tuxedo is in its Console Mode, you can use the Tuxedo in the exact same way that you would use an Alphanumeric Keypad. There will be a numeric keypad on the screen for this purpose. By using this keypad, you can access Installer Programming and all relevant programming fields. The Tuxedo will automatically reboot once you exit out of Installer Programming. Remember to always use the [*99] programming option to exit. This is important, as it will prevent you from being locked out. Thanks to Console Mode, a Tuxedo Keypad can do virtually everything that a standard Alphanumeric Keypad can accomplish. The only notable thing that the Tuxedo cannot do is perform the backdoor method to get into programming when you are locked out. The reason why this cannot be done on a Tuxedo is because you cannot load Console Mode quickly enough after the panel has booted up. For that reason, it is still a good idea to keep a Honeywell 6160 or Honeywell 6150 on-hand, even if the Tuxedo has become your primary system keypad. Although you do not need to provide a code to access Console Mode, you will likely need to use either the Installer Code or the Master Code when making changes within Console Mode. Most system programming functions and commands will require you to provide some code to verify authentication. However, the Tuxedo Console Mode can still be very useful for zone programming, adding and removing user codes, and performing other system programming commands. This makes Console Mode a very important tool for anyone who uses the Tuxedo as the main system keypad. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-get-into-console-mode-on-a-resideo-tuxedo http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid gets punched by Jarrett from Alarm Grid a total of 28 times. The reason why Jarrett punches Michael 28 times is because it is Michael's birthday today, and he has the duty of taking punches from Alarm Grid's residential bully, Jarrett. Whenever it is your birthday, you are obligated to receive birthday punches from a designated individual. The amount of punches you receive is directly related to the number of years you are turning. In this case, Michael is turning 28 years old, so he will receive 28 punches of the designated individual, Jarrett. Accordingly, Michael will return the favor to Jarrett on his birthday. Actually that's a lie, because Jarrett's birthday falls on December 24th, which happens to be a paid holiday for Alarm Grid. Therefore, Michael will need to move Jarrett's punches to another day once this happens. Jarrett tried his best to ensure that his punches were hard and that Michael's arm would be sore for the remainder of the work day. But fortunately for Michael, Jarrett is unable to punch that hard, so his arm was fine. You might be confused due to the clear sound of Jarrett's punches landing, but rest assured that Michael was completely fine. Nobody was harmed in the making of this video, with the possible exception of Jarrett's pride. You will also be happy to hear that Michael had a great birthday, and he was very happy to receive birthday wishes from his colleagues at Alarm Grid. Our team loves to come together for celebrations like this, and we are very happy to have a company full of kind and awesome people. Hopefully, Michael is around to have many more birthday celebrations with Alarm Grid, and also to share in the birthday celebrations of others. Happy 28th birthday Michael! http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid explains how the Tuxedo Keypad is not a standalone alarm panel. The Honeywell Home Tuxedo is a touchscreen keypad controller for a Honeywell VISTA Security System. It also serves as a Z-Wave Plus hub for setting up an automation network. The device can technically be used on its own as an automation controller, but most users get the Tuxedo to pair with a Honeywell VISTA System. As a touchscreen keypad, the Tuxedo can make it much easier to control a VISTA System, especially for users who are not familiar with security systems. Since the Tuxedo is typically what a user will be interacting with on a daily basis, many users think that it is an actual security panel. However, a VISTA Panel is normally hidden away inside a storage closet, garage, attic, or basement. The panel will be found inside a beige metal enclosure for security purposes. The user will need to find this panel if they need to make hardware changes for the system. The Tuxedo is merely used to control this system and perform commands such as arming and disarming. It should not be confused with an actual alarm panel. Although the Tuxedo can be used as a standalone automation controller, it doesn't really offer any security functions on its own. You cannot program security or life-safety sensors to the Tuxedo, and the Tuxedo cannot respond to sensors being faulted or activated. Rather, the Tuxedo only indicates a change in status for a connected Honeywell VISTA Alarm System. If you have the Tuxedo set up with a VISTA System, and the VISTA System goes into an alarm, then the Tuxedo will show the alarm as a way of alerting the user. But it is important to understand that it's not the Tuxedo that went into alarm. It is the VISTA System that is in alarm. The Tuxedo is just showing the alarm status of the VISTA System. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/is-the-resideo-tuxedo-a-standalone-alarm-system http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you the Remove All Devices button in the Z-Wave Devices Menu for the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus. The Remove All Devices button is essentially a Z-Wave reset button, and it clears all Z-Wave devices from the IQ Panel 2 System. This button is typically only used as a last resort troubleshooting option when multiple Z-Wave devices are not working properly. It may also be used if the user plans on giving away or selling their IQ Panel 2 System, and they want the new user to start fresh and have the panel cleared of Z-Wave devices. After clearing all Z-Wave devices, you will need to re-enroll any Z-Wave device that you want to continue using with the system. The devices will still think that they are actively paired with a network, so you will need to use the Clear Device function and clear them from the network before adding them. Remember, using the Remove All Devices function merely resets the panel's Z-Wave controller. It doesn't necessarily tell the Z-Wave devices what is going on. Keep in mind that Z-Wave devices are smart, and if they think that they are still paired with a controller, then they will not be able to re-enroll successfully. Accessing the Remove All Devices button is quite easy. From the main screen of the Qolsys IQ Panel 2, click the small grey bar at the top of the screen. Then choose Settings, followed by Advanced Settings, and then enter the Installer Code. The default Installer Code for a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 System is 1111. From there, choosing Installation, then Devices, then Z-Wave Devices. You should see the Remove All Devices button in the menu. After clicking it, the IQ Panel 2 will ask you if you want to clear all Z-Wave devices. Upon clicking OK, the system will begin removing all programmed Z-Wave devices. The process may take a few minutes to complete. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/what-is-the-remove-all-devices-option-for-the-qolsys-iq-panel-2- http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to program a Honeywell SiXFOB to a Honeywell Lyric Alarm System. The Honeywell SiXFOB is a wireless key fob that you can use to control you system from a distance. The buttons on the key fob are customizable, but they are typically used for Disarming, Arming Away, Arming Stay, and triggering an emergency panic. The Honeywell SiXFOB uses 128-bit AES encryption for enhanced wireless security and protection. It also supports dual-button inputs to increase the functionality for the device. A total of eight (8) button inputs can be programmed from a single SiXFOB device. The sensor includes a green LED light that assists with enrollment and confirming that signal transmissions were sent out successfully. As a Honeywell SiX Series device, the Honeywell SiXFOB can only be used with the Honeywell Lyric. It will not work with any other security system. The buttons on the key fob have labels for their intended use, but really you can program them in any manner that you want. The SiXFOB can only be paired with one Lyric System at any given time, as it is smart enough to know whether or not it is actively paired with a Lyric System. Remember that you can also control your Lyric System remotely using Total Connect 2.0, provided that the system is monitored. But the advantage to the Honeywell SiXFOB is that you do not need to pull out your phone and open up an application and login to an account to begin doing this. Instead, you can just arm and disarm your system with the press of a button. Many users also like to keep the device beside their beds to use a security tool in case they hear something suspicious in the middle of the night. This can provide extra peace of mind. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-program-a-sixfob-to-the-lyric-security-system http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to install a Honeywell LTE-XA or a Honeywell LTE-XV for a Honeywell VISTA TURBO Series Panel. This includes a Honeywell VISTA-128BPT or a Honeywell VISTA-250BPT. Adding an LTE-XA or LTE-XV to your VISTA TURBO Panel will allow the system to communicate with the AlarmNet servers across a cellular network. Every monitored alarm system needs some type of alarm monitoring communicator. This is what allows the panel to send and receive signals. Nearly all Honeywell VISTA Panels will use an alarm monitoring communicator to speak with the AlarmNet servers. AlarmNet can then forward the signals to a central monitoring station for automatic emergency dispatch. It is also possible for AlarmNet to forward signals to Total Connect 2.0 so that alerts can be passed on to the end user directly via text and/or email. How incoming alarm signals are handled is dependent upon the user's alarm monitoring plan. In order to use a cellular communicator like the Honeywell LTE-XA or Honeywell LTE-XV, the user must have a monitoring plan that includes cellular connectivity. Cellular monitoring plans are typically more expensive, due to the cellular data charges incurred. But the benefit to cellular monitoring is that it is the most reliable communication path available for a security system. A cellular connection is not affected by internet outages, and a power outage won't take a panel using cellular connectivity offline. In terms of deciding between the LTE-XA and the LTE-XV, you should go with whichever cellular network provides better service in the area where the system will be used. The LTE-XA connects with the AT&T LTE Network, while the LTE-XV connects with the Verizon LTE Network. If you aren't sure whether AT&T or Verizon works better in your area, then it may be a good idea to check coverage maps to be sure. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-install-a-honeywell-lte-xa-or-lte-xv-on-a-vista-turbo-p http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid explains how it is technically possible to use a Honeywell Home Tuxedo Keypad without an alarm panel. Normally, the Tuxedo is used with a Honeywell VISTA Security System as a touchscreen keypad. But you can actually provide power to the device and use it as a standalone Z-Wave Plus controller or hub. You will be able to pair Z-Wave devices with the unit for local control from the Tuxedo Keypad. This is not very commonly done, as it would make more sense to get a standalone Z-Wave controller for such a purpose, but it is an option if you have a Honeywell Home or Resideo Tuxedo and no Honeywell VISTA Alarm Panel to pair it with. The primary function of the Honeywell Home Tuxedo is for use as a touchscreen keypad for a Honeywell VISTA Security System. Since the VISTA Panels are hardwired, a touchscreen keypad like the Tuxedo can make them a lot easier to use and understand. This can be particularly helpful for new users who are not used to operating security systems. In addition to functioning as a touchscreen keypad, the Tuxedo is also used as a Z-Wave Plus controller or hub for setting up a smart home automation network. You can technically do this without actually owning a Honeywell VISTA System. However, it would be a bit unconventional to do this, as there are plenty of standalone automation modules available. One example would be Samsung SmartThings, which serves as a dedicated smart home controller. There are other options for dedicated automation controllers available as well, so choose whichever device works best for you. But technically speaking, it is possible to use the Resideo Tuxedo Keypad as an automation controller for Z-Wave devices without actually using an alarm panel in the setup. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/does-the-resideo-tuxedo-require-an-alarm-panel-to-work http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Jarrett from Alarm Grid shows you how to change the battery for a Honeywell 5834-4 Key Fob. The Honeywell 5834-4 is a four (4) button key fob. You can program each of these four buttons to perform a specific command on your 345 MHz alarm system. These commands can include Arming Away, Arming Stay, Disarming, triggering a panic, and more. Additionally, it is also possible to program dual-button inputs for the 5834-4. With single-button and dual-button inputs combined, the Honeywell 5834-4 supports up to eight (8) unique inputs. Each input can be programmed individually as needed. Like any wireless device that transmits signals to an alarm panel, the Honeywell 5834-4 requires power. In this case, the power is supplied from a battery, specifically a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery. The use of a lithium CR2032 battery is strongly recommended, as an alkaline battery will only last a very short amount of time before needing to be replaced. With a fresh lithium CR2032 battery, your Honeywell 5834-4 Key Fob should be able to go about three (3) to five (5) years without a battery replacement, assuming regular usage. This replacement estimate can vary depending on how frequently the key fob device is used. When the battery inside a Honeywell 5834-4 is low on power, the system will display a low-battery trouble condition for all the zones associated with the key fob. This low-battery trouble condition occurs when the power rating for the 3V CR2032 battery drops below 2.3V. It is advised that you replace the battery as soon as you get the trouble condition to prevent the device from no longer working. Once the power rating drops to 2.0V, then the key fob will stop working entirely. This gives you plenty of time to swap the battery from when the low-battery trouble occurs and the key fob stops functioning. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-change-the-battery-of-a-honeywell-5834-4-wireless-key-fob http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid explains how the Resideo Tuxedo Keypad is not an AlarmNet Communicator. Although the Tuxedo connects with a local WIFI network, it cannot connect to the internet on the behalf of the alarm panel. The Honeywell VISTA Panel will still need its own communicator to connect with the AlarmNet servers for monitoring service. This can be an IP-only communicator like the Honeywell 7847i, a cellular-only communicator like the Honeywell LTE-XA or LTE-XV, or a dual-path communicator like the Honeywell LTE-IA or LTE-IV. There are a few reasons why the Honeywell Home Tuxedo Keypad will connect with a local WIFI network. For one, connecting to local WIFI allows the Tuxedo to receive firmware updates from the AlarmNet servers. Resideo may periodically release new features and device updates for the Tuxedo. The updates are automatically pushed over-the-air (OTA) to the Tuxedo. In order to receive these updates, the Tuxedo must be connected with a local WIFI network. An internet connection also allows the Tuxedo to display a local weather forecast for the convenience of the end user. A Honeywell VISTA Security System cannot use a connected Tuxedo Keypad to access the AlarmNet servers. Most VISTA Panels use an external communicator for this purpose. The communicator must be activated for monitoring service. This will require a compatible monitoring plan. The user should decide whether they want to use their system with IP communication, cellular communication, or dual-path communication before buying the appropriate communicator. It's also worth mentioning that the VISTA-21iP and VISTA-21iPLTE Systems have built-in IP communicators that allow for connectivity with the AlarmNet servers, without an external communicator being added. All other VISTA Systems will require an external communicator for monitoring service. The user should make sure that their system is compatible with Total Connect 2.0 if they want to control their system remotely. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/is-the-resideo-tuxedo-an-alarmnet-communicator http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Jarrett from Alarm Grid explains how you can use up to five (5) SkyBell Video Doorbell devices with a single Total Connect 2.0 account. Any user who needs support for more than five SkyBell devices can add a second video monitoring account for an additional fee. Each additional Total Connect 2.0 account will provide support for five additional SkyBell devices. A SkyBell Video Doorbell is normally installed in-place of a traditional doorbell. The existing wires will provide power for the SkyBell device. The SkyBell communicate with the SkyBell servers to send recorded clips. Total Connect 2.0 then communicates with the SkyBell servers so that the user can access the clips from Total Connect 2.0. This allows the user to conveniently access one single app for their security functions. It is important to remember that clips are stored on the SkyBell servers, not the Total Connect 2.0 servers. Any clip on the SkyBell servers will be deleted after seven (7) days. Once a clip has been deleted, it cannot be recovered. A user must make sure to save any clip for permanent use before it is deleted. Saving a clip involves storing it on a hard drive for permanent use. Up to five (5) SkyBell devices can be synced with a single Total Connect 2.0 account. If a user wants to use additional SkyBell devices with Total Connect 2.0, then it is necessary to create a secondary account. This secondary account can be linked with the user's primary account so that they can access both accounts from a single login. Each additional account will provide support for five (5) more SkyBell Video Doorbell devices. Most users will not exceed the allowed five devices, but if they do, then a second account can really come in handy in creating their desired setup. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/can-i-use-more-than-one-skybell-with-total-connect-2-dot-0 http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to set up text and email notifications in Total Connect 2.0. Text and email notifications are important for staying notified as to what events occur on your Honeywell or Resideo Security System. When an event occurs on your monitored Honeywell or Resideo System, it is first sent to the AlarmNet servers. AlarmNet then forwards the alert to Total Connect 2.0. From there, Total Connect 2.0 passes the notification to the central station and/or to you via text and/or email, depending on your monitoring plan. Monitoring service is required to receive text and/or email notifications from Total Connect 2.0. Text and email notifications are available for users with central station monitoring service, as well as self-monitored users without service from a central station. In fact, these text and email notifications are absolutely crucial for self-monitored users, as this is the only way that any information regarding system activity will be sent out. If you are self-monitored without central station service, then it is up to you to contact the authorities in the event of an emergency situation. This is only recommended if you feel confident in your ability to receive text messages and/or email alerts and respond to them in a very timely manner. Setting up notifications in Total Connect 2.0 has four (4) basic parts. You must first build user profiles. Then you must assign phone numbers for SMS text messages and email addresses for email alerts to these user profiles. Next, you must build notification groups of different user profiles. Lastly, you must create the notifications and assign notification groups to them. The notifications are fully customizable, and you can set up text and/or email alerts for virtually any activity on your Honeywell or Resideo Security System. It may be a good idea to test the notification to make sure the proper parties are notified. Remember to place your system on test mode with the central station if testing the notification involves setting off a system alarm. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-set-up-total-connect-2-0-text-and-email-notifications http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid explains how to access Z-Wave programming on a Resideo Tuxedo Keypad. The Resideo Tuxedo, also known as the Honeywell Home Tuxedo, is a touchscreen keypad and Z-Wave controller for a Honeywell VISTA Security System. As a Z-Wave controller, you can enroll Z-Wave devices with the unit. This will allow you to control the Z-Wave devices locally at the keypad and include them with smart scenes for automatic operation. And if the Tuxedo is paired with a Honeywell VISTA Panel that is monitored with access to Total Connect 2.0 for automation, then you will also be able to control the paired Z-Wave devices remotely using a web browser or an app on your phone. The Tuxedo Keypad serves as a complete Z-Wave Plus controller. While you can technically use it without an alarm panel, most users will pair it with a system. Although the Tuxedo connects with a local WIFI network, it does not serve as an IP communicator for connecting with the AlarmNet servers. The Tuxedo merely uses WIFI connectivity for relaying Z-Wave commands to Total Connect 2.0 and for receiving firmware updates. Your Honeywell VISTA Panel will still require its own AlarmNet Communicator if you want to use the system with the Total Connect 2.0 platform. Accessing Z-Wave programming is a crucial part of setting up a Tuxedo for smart home automation control. You use the keypad's Z-Wave programming menu for adding, editing, and deleting Z-Wave devices. It is usually recommended that you clear, or delete, a device from the Z-Wave network before attempting to pair it. A device can be cleared from the network, even if it is not actively paired with a Z-Wave network, or if it is enrolled with a different network. The Tuxedo will still show that a device has been cleared from the network. After clearing a device and wiping its residual Z-Wave data, you will be able to successfully pair it with the Z-Wave network. The device will then be made available on Total Connect 2.0 after the next syncing process is completed. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-get-into-z-wave-programming-on-a-resideo-tuxedo http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to open the Honeywell SiXCOMBO Combination Smoke, Heat, and CO Detector. It is necessary to open the SiXCOMBO before changing the batteries or when accessing the device's inside sticker with information such as its Serial Number. To open up the Honeywell SiXCOMBO, simply press the device against its back plate, and twist it counter-clockwise. You should then be able to separate the device from its back cover. Once inside, you can perform the necessary task at hand. This could include changing the device batteries. The Honeywell SiXCOMBO uses four (4) lithium CR123A batteries, which are also known as "camera" batteries. They need to be replaced roughly every five (5) years. You will also find a white sticker with some important information regarding the device. This sticker will have the device's Serial Number, also known as its MAC address. The Serial Number is used when enrolling the device to the Lyric Alarm System. You will also find the device's end of life date. As this is a carbon monoxide sensor, it will stop working for CO detection after a certain period of time. Once that happens, you will need to replace the unit with a new one. You can find the end of life date on the same sticker. One reason why you will not need to close the device is to perform testing. There are convenient test buttons on the SiXCOMBO that you can access without opening up the sensor. And if you want to test using canned smoke or canned CO gas, then that is also possible without opening the device. Once you are finished, you can close the SiXCOMBO by aligning the sensor against the back plate and then twisting clockwise to secure it into place. The closing process is the same whether the device is mounted on the wall or the ceiling. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-open-the-honeywell-sixcombo http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows users how to assign user codes to different partitions on the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus. User codes can only be assigned to different partitions if the system has partitions enabled from within Installer Settings. Each user code can be assigned to one or more partitions depending on how much access the associated user should have. It's important to note that the Master Code is hard-coded to have access to every system partition. Partitioning is basically the practice of sectioning-off an alarm system so that certain zones are armed, while other zones remain in a disarmed state. It can be much more convenient than individually bypassing specific zones that you want the system to ignore. Instead, you just set up different partitions and control them individually. Up to four (4) partitions are available on the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus. Once you have enabled partitions on the system, you will assign various zones to different partitions. When the partition associated with a zone is armed, then that zone will become armed as well. Zones assigned to different partitions will remain in a disarmed state, as long as the associated partition for any given zone remains disarmed. When it's time to disarm a partition, you can only do so using a code that has been assigned access to that partition. If you try to disarm a partition with a code that does not have access, then it will not work. Partitioning is great for situations where certain users should have access to part of the system, but not necessarily the entire system. It is common for use in multi-family homes, for secure areas, and businesses. Make sure to test your system after setting up partitions to ensure that everything works correctly. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-assign-user-codes-to-partitions-on-the-iq-panel-2-plus http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to program a Honeywell SiXSMOKE to a Honeywell Lyric Alarm System. The Honeywell SiXSMOKE is a smoke and heat detector designed exclusively for use with the Lyric. It uses photoelectric technology for smoke detection, and it offers both fixed temperature and rate-of-rise heat detection. The Honeywell SiXSMOKE is part of the Honeywell SiX Series lineup of wireless sensors. These sensors use 128-bit AES encryption, and they are designed exclusively for use with the Honeywell Lyric Controller. Since these sensors utilize encryption, they can only be paired with one Lyric System at any given time. The device has a green enrollment LED that blinks quickly when it is not paired with a Lyric, and it blinks slowly when it is actively paired with a system. The Lyric has a special SiX Programming mode that you can use to enroll SiX Sensors like the Honeywell SiXSMOKE. Once the Lyric is in this mode, the user must activate the sensor to send an enrollment signal. If the sensor is being used for the first time, then the user can remove the battery tabs to power on the sensor. Otherwise, the sensor can be enrolled by activating the device tamper cover or by removing and re-inserting the device batteries. On the sensor programming screen, the user can choose whether to use the SiXSMOKE for both smoke detection and heat detection, or to disable one of the device features. Many users will disable smoke detection for areas where smoke might normally be present, such as a kitchen or a specially designated smoking area inside the building. Likewise, a user might disable heat detection if the sensor is being used in an area where the temperature might realistically exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. When using smoke detection, the user must decide whether or not to use Fire Verification for false alarm prevention. Fire Verification requires that the sensor detects smoke on two separate occassions within a short period of time before an alarm will occur. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/how-do-i-program-a-sixsmoke-to-a-lyric-security-system http://alrm.gd/get-monitored

In this video, Jarrett from Alarm Grid explains the difference between Arm Stay and Arm Instant. These are essentially the same arming modes, except that Entry Delay periods are ignored in Arm Instant. This means that if you fault an Entry/Exit Zone while the system is Armed Instant, then an immediate alarm will occur on the system. You will not have an opportunity to Disarm the system within an Entry Delay countdown before an alarm is triggered. Instead, you must Disarm the system before activating an Entry/Exit Zone or a Perimeter Zone in order to prevent an alarm from occurring. This can be done at the keypad, using a key fob, or using Total Connect 2.0. The Arm Instant option can be found on most Honeywell Alarm Panels. Normally, when you fault an Entry/Exit Zone while the system is Armed Stay or Armed Away, you have an opportunity to Disarm the system within the Entry Delay Period. By entering a valid code within this time period, you are proving to the system that you are authorized and that no alarm should occur. But if you Arm Instant, then this Entry Delay period will not occur, and an immediate alarm will be triggered upon activating an Entry/Exit Zone. Other than that aspect, Arm Stay and Arm Instant are both the same. Both arming types will automatically bypass and ignore Interior Zones. That is not the case for Arm Away, as that arming type will not ignore Interior Zones. If you fault an Interior Zone while the system is Armed Away, then the system will respond to the faulted zone. There is also Arm Max mode, which is like Arm Away, except that Entry Delay is ignored in the same manner as with Arm Instant. It is crucial to understand how these arming types work to prevent false alarms on your system. https://www.alarmgrid.com/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-arm-stay-and-arm-instant http://alrm.gd/get-monitored