Honeywell Lyric Controller vs Honeywell L7000 vs Honeywell L5210

In this video, Dylan discusses the differences between the Honeywell Lyric Controller, the Honeywell L7000 and the Honeywell L5210. These are all wireless all-in-one alarm panels from Honeywell, and they provide rather similar functions and features. But the Lyric is the most robust of these panels.

It's easy to find similarities between these three systems. They are all wireless systems that include a touchscreen controller. They are all full-color, and their menus are easy for users to navigate. All of these systems can interface with the wireless Honeywell 5800 Series Sensors that operate at 345 MHz, and they can all sync with the Total Connect interactive service platform. Additionally, each of these systems includes a built-in voice function and an internal siren that operates at 85 dB.

However, there are some key differences between these systems that should be considered. Although all of these systems can connect to a WIFI network, only the Lyric Controller can do this right out of the box. The L5210 and the L7000 will need a separate module called the L5100-WIFI in order to do this. Additionally, each of these systems will require a separate cellular module to receive cellular monitoring service. But the Lyric Controller uses a different cellular radio than those used by the L5210 and the L7000.

Only the Lyric Controller can use Honeywell's SiX Series Sensors. These wireless sensors communicate using 2.4 GHz WIFI, and they are protected by 128-bit AES encryption. There are no encrypted sensors available for the L5210 and the L7000. Both the Lyric Controller and the L7000 include a 7-inch touchscreen controller, but the Lyric has a more sleek and modern design. Meanwhile, the L5210 only has a 4.3-inch touchscreen, and it features a design similar to the L7000. All of these systems can control Z-Wave home automation devices, and they can initiate and manage smart scenes. But only the Lyric comes with an integrated Z-Wave controller. The L7000 and L5210 will require that an L5100-ZWAVE module be added separately for this purpose.

Interestingly, only the L5210 includes a phone line input for a POTS (plain old telephone service) connection. The L7000 and the Lyric cannot use a POTS connection. However, this is of little concern, as POTS represents an outdated and primitive technology that should not be used with a modern alarm system.

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