Simon XT & Simon XTi-5 Product Review

Interlogix, formerly GE Security has taken up the torch for the Simon XT. The Simon XT is a very easy to use and install system, especially at its price point. The Simon XT is an all-in-one system that has the built-in keypad, display, speaker, siren, wireless receiver, and main control panel. The only wire you need is to plug in the panel to the AC receptacle via a power transformer. The Simon XT features up to 40 zones. It can be programmed with up to 9 user codes. These capabilities make the Simon XT is best for most residential applications. While there is nothing inherently prohibiting the Simon XT from being used on larger homes and even commercial applications, it is somewhat limited in the number of possible zones and user codes. This can make the system less suitable for those situations while still offering plenty for most residential uses. Another great aspect of the Simon XT is that it can be fully integrated with Alarm.com. This can potentially add dozens of new features such as remote arming and disarming, ability to check the system status at any time, geo-fencing notifications, and alarm notifications. An optional Alarm.com cellular communicator is required to take advantage of these features.

The Simon XTi-5 comes loaded with the potential for up to 40 total zones. All of those 40 zones can be wireless, but there is also access to up to 2 onboard hardwired zones. These must be normally closed security devices only. Those zones do subtract from the 40 total when used. The alarm panel has a built-in receiver that accepts both styles of Interlogix’s wireless security sensors: crystal and SAW Learn Mode. These devices have an open air range of up to 1000 feet, which in practical application will usually give plenty of range for residential applications. With Interlogix’s full line of security sensors of both styles, you can find a device to fit almost any need. This includes the most common of course: door and window contacts, motion detectors, and glass break detectors. They also offer environmental sensors as well. We always recommend having at least one smoke detector on your alarm system for the added peace of mind. And if you are being monitored by a central station, they can have the fire department dispatched even if you are not home. The Simon XTi-5 also supports two-way wireless devices such as the 60-924-RF-TS. It is a talking touch screen keypad, giving you the graphic user interface of the main panel at a remote location.

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