Swapping new 2gig SMKt8 for a SMKt2 on the Panel

[jpick]

Is it easier to delete the old detector and install new, or can i go in and change the existing t2 which is EOL and has loss of supervision- no matter what.
do you have a video to describe?
Thanks

[jwcsurety (Jason)]

You can edit the existing zone or you can delete the zone and add a new one, either is fine, however the SMKT8 supports multiple zones, with heat and freeze functions.

Programming steps are found at the page below:

2GIG Go!Control Panel Sensor Programming Guide

2GIG-SMKT3-345 Smoke/Heat/Freeze Detector, 2GIG-SMKT8-345 Smoke/Heat/Freeze Detector Smoke: RF Sensor Type: (9) 24 Hour Fire RF Sensor Equipment Code: (1058) 2GIG Smoke Detector RF Sensor Serial Number: Shift - Learn - Tamper Sensor RF Sensor Equipment Age: New RF Sensor Loop Number: 1 RF Sensor Voice Descriptor: Smoke Detector RF Sensor Reports: Enabled RF Sensor Supervised: Enabled RF Sensor Chime: As desired, can be changed out of programming Heat: …

[jpick]

@jwcsurety

SMKT8

Thanks. So each sensor needs to be entered separately? My current SMKt2 has only a single entry I believe. In your experience, is there a reason to set up the freeze in an occupied residence?

[jwcsurety (Jason)]

Yes, the smoke, heat, and freeze functions are added as separate zones.

Freeze is often used to monitor in the case of HVAC failure. It is not necessary to include it if you do not wish to.