Just moved in… can I use this old alarm system?

Security Components Forum Motion Detectors & Alarms
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Noticed some leftover alarm system parts in my new place. Anyone know what this is? Is it worth keeping or should I take it out?

Pics here: https://imgur.com/a/TE3vh44

Planning to install a new security setup, so would be great if any of this can be reused.

Thanks!

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That looks like a GE/Interlogix Simon XTi. You could still use it, but since Interlogix went out of business, I wouldn’t put much money into it.

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Brianna said:
That looks like a GE/Interlogix Simon XTi. You could still use it, but since Interlogix went out of business, I wouldn’t put much money into it.

That is fantastic :+1:

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Brianna said:
That looks like a GE/Interlogix Simon XTi. You could still use it, but since Interlogix went out of business, I wouldn’t put much money into it.

Is it basically useless then, or could I still try to get it running? Worth keeping?

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@Wyatt
It’s not entirely useless. If it has an unregistered LTE communicator, you could take it to an alarm.com dealer and set it up as a smart alarm.

But if it needs a new LTE communicator (they run around $130 if available), you’d probably be better off putting that money toward a new system compatible with your existing wireless sensors. I’d recommend the Qolsys IQ 4 panel, as others here suggested. Make sure it’s compatible with your 319.5MHz Interlogix sensors.

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Brianna said:
That looks like a GE/Interlogix Simon XTi. You could still use it, but since Interlogix went out of business, I wouldn’t put much money into it.

I’d check if it’s compatible with the Ring Alarm Retrofit kit and go that route. Even with the recent price hikes, $200/year for monitoring is still affordable.

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@Gary
Since it’s a Simon XTi, which is fully wireless, there’s nothing in it that would work with the Ring Retrofit kit.

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Brianna said:
@Gary
Since it’s a Simon XTi, which is fully wireless, there’s nothing in it that would work with the Ring Retrofit kit.

Good to know, thanks!

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Since it uses GE wireless sensors, I’d suggest going with the Qolsys IQ 4, part #IQP4001. Your current sensors should work with it.

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Brendan said:
Since it uses GE wireless sensors, I’d suggest going with the Qolsys IQ 4, part #IQP4001. Your current sensors should work with it.

So the window sensors are still usable, but the main panel isn’t worth much?

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Yep, the sensors should work if you get a panel that supports 319.5 MHz.

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Looks like a GE Simon XTi. I’d replace it with a Qolsys IQ 4 since GE shut down its security division. You can reuse the GE sensors if you get an IQ 4 with the 319.5 radio. Check out the IQP4001 or IQP4004 based on cell coverage in your area.

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Sensors aren’t too pricey. Might be easier just to upgrade to new tech.