Anyone know anything about Honeywell Lyric alarm systems?

[rockfan4]

The stepdaughter just moved into a house that was previously a rental and then flipped, and it has a Honeywell Lyric alarm system. Nobody knows anything about it, the default user code and installer codes don't work. A local alarm system says they'll get it going for $400 + $40 / month for monitoring.
On Amazon a new panel is $250, sold by AlarmGrid, and they monitor starting at $10/month.
Anyone know of a way to recover the installer code? Looks like there's a 4 pin connector on the bottom of it, maybe a programming interface? Or should she chuck it and put something else in? Several of the sensors aren't working, but they might just have dead batteries. She also wants to install a Ring doorbell, so maybe get something else that integrates with the ring?

[1990C4S]

I would pull it out and buy a DSC box. Look on Craigslist, I've found them for $40 before.

All kinds of info available online, and easy (ish) to program.

A very loud alarm system doesn't need to be monitored (at least not where I live).

[dad911]

If she really wants to go with ring, they have cameras, smoke detectors and window/door sensors that all work together.

If she doesn't need/want ring, there are cheaper/newer systems that will send text messages to multiple phones, imho more useful than commercial monitoring.

[mattdavis11]

Simplisafe? Our house had one at one point in time, everything is there, but is now disconnected. I have not removed the panel, sensors, wiring ect..

Edit: Nevermind, wiring is still there, somewhere, but the sensors went with the windows when we replaced them earlier this year.

[porsche4life]

Ring has alarm systems too. They integrate the alarm and video cameras and doorbells seamlessly. They make a bridge that would replace the lyric system and utilize the existing wired sensors. I think that would be your best bet, and the monitoring is only $100/year including the cameras


Ring Retrofit Alarm Kit - existing wired security system and Ring Alarm required, professional installation recommended https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y926SS8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RA657N1VK9T1E72TXT13

[rockfan4]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Ring has alarm systems too. They integrate the alarm and video cameras and doorbells seamlessly. They make a bridge that would replace the lyric system and utilize the existing wired sensors. I think that would be your best bet, and the monitoring is only $100/year including the cameras


Ring Retrofit Alarm Kit - existing wired security system and Ring Alarm required, professional installation recommended https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y926SS8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RA657N1VK9T1E72TXT13

The existing sensors are wireless, and it looks like they don't work with anything but the Honeywell alarm. I'm thinking if we can't find a way into the existing system without paying someone a bunch of cash, it might be best to dump the existing system and start over. I'll look at the DSC system, I haven't looked at other systems yet.

[RNajarian]

Before you buy anything do your homework. I was going to pay $$$$ to get a new system, because I can’t find the installer’s code either (and I had the system installed!) but I found a much better option that converted my existing 20 year old alarm system to one that can be armed/disarmed via a smart phone AND will text/email you when the alarm goes off, this is all for the price of the module, no monthly fee.

OR the company, for a fee can monitor for you.

This is from a thread I started on PPOT a couple of years ago. . .


I’ve been using an older DSC home security system for 15 years. Everything still works as well as the day it was installed, but I wanted the ability to monitor/arm/disarm my system remotely like the newer systems can.

I found a company from Canada that makes a $100 electronic board which upgrades the DSC (and certain Honeywell systems based on the DSC platform) to modern home automation standards. I have no relationship with this company other than I bought and love the product.

It basically is an extra keypad that is connected to the internet via an Ethernet cable. You have to register for a free monitoring account (upgraded accounts with more features are available for a monthly fee).

Installation was as easy as turning eight screws (four wires) and plugging the Ethernet cable in.

Features now available to me are

-Remote Arm/Disarm

-Email/Text notifications of
Alarm events
Arming/Disarming
Internet/Telephone faults

-Open/closed zones are visible via the smartphone app
-If you have motion sensors, the app will tell you which are being triggered even if the system is disarmed. Meaning if I walk from the front of my house to the back I can see my activity via the app.

-The system/app also has the ability to control remote cameras and HVAC systems (haven’t done this yet). Maybe even smoke alarms as well

-For a fee they will monitor your system and call first responders.

. . . I’m sure there are more features available I’m not aware of yet.

Here is the web site, the company has been around for at least 10 years.

https://www.eyezon.com/

Again I’m not affiliated with the company, just extremely pleased I was able to breathe 21st Century technology to my older security system.
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