It looks like I will need a new GC2 or GC3 if I don’t want to change the entire system. Since I have a TS1 unit too, I’d like to stick to 2GIG and save costs.
TS1 only works with the 2GIG Go!Control and GC2. GC3 had its own secondary panels, the SP1 and SP2 but all 3 have been discontinued.
I have only a few z-wave devices that I don’t really care. I think the door sensors and motion sensors I have are based on 345mhz (but I am not sure)
All 2GIG wireless RF sensors are 345MHz.
I am attaching a few photos of my current system which includes a Verizon LTE module. However, I do not know if it is locked to one provider, probably it is.
Service through Surety requires an Alarm.com compatible panel as well as an unregistered, 4G LTE cellular module.
The 4G LTE module would be registered to your current provider if you have not already cancelled. You can check by entering the modules 15-digit IMEI number into this tool here to see if it is eligible for service.
If you aren’t sure how to find the module number, refer to this guide here.
- What are my options?
If the GC2 is working, just get the module unregistered, then you can connect to Surety service.
If the GC2 is dead, This is where it gets a bit complex (but still doable).
You would need a new panel. 2GIG only makes the GC2e series panel and the 2GIG Edge.
The 2GIG Edge does not work with the TS1. The GC2e does, but requires you to install the XCVR2 transceiver (replacing its current one). If you replace the transcveiver from your current panel into the GC2e, the new panel wont work with eSeries sensors (345 encrypted sensors from 2GIG).
Alternatively, you can get the 2GIG-XCVR2e-345 transceiver for the GC2e so the panel works with legacy and eSeries 345MHz sensors and the TS1.
The GC2 and GC3 have been discontinued, while they still work with Alarm.com, you would need to get them used/on the secondary marked most likely (some distributors may still have them new).
GC3 does not use the same cell module nor is it compatible with the TS1.
- Will I have to register my current sensors/devices after I replace the panel? I’ve stopped the online service with my provider as it was super expensive. Surety seems like a good option.
Sensors/devices currently paired to your panel would not typically need to be reprogrammed when signing up for service through Surety. However, if you switch panels, everything would need to be reprogrammed manually.