Question about IQ LIGHTBULB (QZ2110-840)

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Due to the layout of the house there is some difficulty in reaching a few door sensors so I was considering the IQ lightbulb. Two Questions:

  1. Does it only work as a repeater while lit?

  2. Is it compatible with a Simon XT panel?

Thanks

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Happy to help! To clarify, sensors on a Simon panel are not Z-wave. A Z-wave bulb does not boost or repeat sensor transmissions.

If you need to improve sensor communication you would need a sensor repeater like the RE524X.

Does it only work as a repeater while lit?

It does not need to be lit, just powered, to function as a Z-wave repeater. If you manually turn off power to the bulb via a switch, it would no longer function.

Is it compatible with a Simon XT panel?

Yes the bulb can work with the Simon XT provided you have a Z-wave capable Alarm.com module with appropriate firmware. On a Simon, all Z-wave functions are determined by the Alarm.com module.

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“Yes the bulb can work with the Simon XT provided you have a Z-wave capable Alarm.com module with appropriate firmware. On a Simon, all Z-wave functions are determined by the Alarm.com module.”

How do I make that determination?

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The module firmware reported for your system is 183.a which would be sufficient. You can find this printed on the module sticker itself inside the panel (The X-183 number.)

In general, most standard bulbs and light switches will be compatible due to their simplicity.