Looks like it has been about a year since the last thread on this, so I figured I’d ask the community in case something’s changed. Has anyone found a way to integrate a GE Simon XT Alarm Panel with Smartthings? Ideally I’d like to get all the data out of the Simon XT Panel so I could see individual sensors. However, I’d be more than happy to settle with just ARM/DISARM from within the Smartthings app. Currently I do not have the panel monitored by anyone. Is that the best way to go? Who should I use for monitoring?
I currently have an old DCS panel w/ hardwired sensors, but my alarm company (Gaurdian) said that they would upgrade me to Simon XTI panel & wireless sensors at no charge, and lower my bill $10 monthly (after I called to tell them I was planning on going self-monitoring, or ADT, etc.).
A quick online search showed that Simon XTI-5 has Z-wave, so could I somehow connect ST hub to it? Any benefits to a Simon XTI-5 panel over just staying with my old system?
I was thinking of allowing Gaurdian to upgrade my equipment, but making sure they leave my original wired sensors in my possession, I could keep them in a box & store them away, Incase I ever want to go back to a wired system (leaving Konnect as a future option).
This way I can keep my existing service plan (arming/disarming from mobile phone is a must), & get the “cooler” smart panel(SimonXTI-5). It will come with Z-wave & celluar modules built in.
Currently I use an alarm.com ST smartapp/dh, created by a forum user (Schwarzk), that allows me to arm/disarm my panel. I have it fully automated under my goodbye & I’m back routines, I could even have Alexa disarm it. Sadly with self monitoring I would never have that option.
Your setup will be perfect if I ever do decide to go self monitoring! What is a relay? So your exterior Zwave Siren is synced to your Z-wave enabled Simon or ST hub? Thx for your feedback
Ya she mentioned the new panel coming with wireless sensors, so don’t think they will be going the wired route, that’s why i asked if I could keep my older sensors, she said she would includ instructions to leave old gear behind.
Do you have pics of your install? It sounds so confusing to my novice ears! I don’t have any wiring knowledge, in fact after 3 weeks of YouTube videos I finally replaced my 1st light switch to a GE smart switch… but either way it sounds like moving fwd with the upgraded security system will give me some cool options I can do things with like you described. I’m learning & taking baby steps each way. Joining this forum shows me all the neat things people pull off.
I’ll look at the other thread you linked, I’m sure I’ll have many questions along the way. baby steps lol learn, process/understand the workings of it all, picture it all working in action in my head… then attempt it the install!
Hi Geotrouvetour67,
I have a SimonXT and about to cut off monitoring.I am thinking of self monitoring using a cellular module as you explain here. I got a couple of clarifications if you could help me.
Are there wireless sirens that I could mount outside to sound if alarm goes off. Is a Z-wave siren is such a siren.
You mention that one could program 4 phone numbers.Manual says four and two are for monitoring companies. Could I program these to any number I want
Thanks for reply. I have Simon XTI. I just stopped my monitoring plan. I looked in to programming the phone numbers. Controller only shows Phone number 3 and 4. It does not show one and two. those two may be reserved to Monitoring company. I have a cellular circuit in the controller as well.
I did not try to enter phone numbers and see if works yet. tomorrow Im going to try. My concern is that it will ring at alarm.com and not call me. will test tomorrow. Got the Fixed wireless terminal and the sim.
If you have suggestions for me to get access to the phone number 1 and phone number 2, I greatly appreciate.
thanks again