sensor encryption confusion

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I need to get several systems soon, and the easiest thing to do is get Interlogix equipment, but I just can’t get my head around this encryption thing. You say the GE/Interlogix sensors are encrypted because they use the 319.5mhz band, but I don’t understand how that makes the transmission encrypted. Digging very hard, I have come up with these models being encrypted & spread spectrum based on their manufacturers published advertising:

  • Honeywell Lyric with SixSeries sensors
  • Elk M1 with Elk 2-way sensors
  • DSC Neo with PowerG sensors

On the contrary, I find nothing regarding there being any advanced technology used with GE sensors, and this is published on every GE/Interlogix wireless 319.5mhz product installation sheet:
NTERLOGIX DOES NOT ENCRYPT COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN ITS ALARM OR SECURITY PANELS AND THEIR OUTPUTS/INPUTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SENSORS OR DETECTORS UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. AS A RESULT THESE COMMUNICATIONS MAY BE INTERCEPTED AND COULD BE USED TO CIRCUMVENT YOUR ALARM/SECURITY SYSTEM.

What am I missing? I was ready to go with Interlogix, but based on this they are out and I would need to go with Elk M1 or DSC Neo.

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suretyDIY is a Do it Yourself Alarm.com service dealer, as such we offer service and support for Alarm.com compatible devices. Of the aforementioned devices, only the DSC Power Series Neo is Alarm.com compatible. Are you looking for an Alarm.com compatible panel? If so, this thread covers the compatible Alarm.com panels

You say the GE/Interlogix sensors are encrypted because they use the 319.5mhz band, but I don’t understand how that makes the transmission encrypted.
Sensors on the 319.5MHz band aren't inherently encrypted although some sensors, like the DSC PowerG, do offer encryption, in this case 128 bit AES encryption.
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I’m curious, I haven’t seen the disclaimer you linked in a GE sensor installation manual, at least the ones I checked, and I’ve always been informed of baked in security measures. I’ll see if I can dig into the details.

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Interested in the answer. I wasn’t able to turn anything up when searching for a bit yesterday.