Get to Know Your System

Your system may not include all of the equipment and functions found in this guide.

Control Panel

The control panel acts as your system’s brain. It communicates with the keypad and all the other system devices throughout the building.

Keypad

The keypad allows you to control your system from one place. You can use it to arm and disarm your system, add user codes, verify alarms, and many other functions.

Prox Key

A prox key is an impact resistant credential that fits on a standard key ring. It allows for codeless arming, disarming, and door access when it is presented to a reader.

Sensor

Sensors are small devices that monitor motion, temperature, flooding, breaking glass, and know when windows and doors have been opened.

Key Fob Remote

Depending on how your key fob remote is set up, it provides an easy way to arm and disarm your system or send a panic alarm.

Siren

The siren emits sound when your system goes into alarm.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector

These detectors notify you when smoke or carbon monoxide is present. Some detectors have an integrated synchronized sounder. If they are installed in groups, they will all sound simultaneously.

Z-Wave

Z-Wave devices allow you to control the lights, small appliances, garage doors, thermostats, and locks from the keypad, Virtual Keypad™ App and VirtualKeypad.com™.

Virtual Keypad™ App and VirtualKeypad.com™

The Virtual Keypad App and VirtualKeypad.com allow you to control and monitor your system on the go. The app is available for Apple and Android devices.