About to switch my system - Advice for me?

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Got My IQ 4 and about to embark on switching everything over from GC2

I am guessing I should start this on a weekday? If I start on the weekend, You can not switch over the system on your end, even if I go through the web portal to do so?

Can i program sensors over weekend, then switch over on Monday? This way Incan keep the 2 gig panel protecting my home yet I can get a jump on things over the weekend

Also, howmdo you clear all data out of the 2 gig panel?

Just dont want to be stuck in the middle of things and have my home not be able to be monitored

I know I have to reprogram all my zwave devices. But will ADC save my rules and schedules and then I can just repopulate the zwave devices? Or must I reprogram that all from scratch?

I am trying to be strategic about this. Any tips would be so appreciated. Timing and order of doing things is something I would like to get your insight on

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I am guessing I should start this on a weekday? If I start on the weekend, You can not switch over the system on your end, even if I go through the web portal to do so?

You can perform the swap at any time, 24/7.

When you have the new panel ready to connect, use the Swap Cellular Module/Panel option in your system manager. The change takes place immediately when you follow the steps.

will ADC save my rules and schedules and then I can just repopulate the zwave devices? Or must I reprogram that all from scratch?

No, automation rules will need to be recreated. You’ll have all new Z-wave device IDs and instances.

howmdo you clear all data out of the 2 gig panel?

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thank you

can i program all my sensors in first and switch the system via the web portal after its all programmed in?

This way I can keep my house protected for as long as poissble or deal with any sensor issue before switching over.

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Yep, your sensors can be programmed and signaling to both panels simultaneously, then swap once you are satisfied and ready.

Z-wave devices cannot, they need to be cleared before addition to the new panel.