Honeywell VISTA 20P vs Honeywell VISTA 21iP

In this video, Joe talks about the differences between the Honeywell VISTA 20P and 21iP Control Panels. These are essentially the same wired panels, but the 21iP has a built-in IP communicator to support a hardwired ethernet connection. But otherwise, they are pretty much the exact same alarm panel.
In terms of features and general capabilities, the Honeywell VISTA 20P and Honeywell VISTA 21iP Systems are virtually identical. Both are hardwired panels that support up to 48 zones. They use the same external keypads. Both can support hardwired sensors and the same wireless 345 MHz Honeywell 5800 Series Sensors with an added wireless receiver. Both can support the same cellular communicators. Both can access the Total Connect 2.0 interactive service. And both can do Z-Wave smart home automation with a Honeywell VAM or Honeywell Tuxedo Touch add-on.
The biggest difference between the systems is that the Honeywell VISTA 21iP includes an integrated IP communicator for supporting a hardwired ethernet connection. An ethernet cable can be run from a router to the VISTA 21iP so that the system can be monitored. This will allow the system to access Total Connect 2.0 right out of the box, provided that the user has an appropriate alarm monitoring plan. This built-in communicator is essentially a Honeywell AlarmNet 7847i Internet Communicator, which can be added to a VISTA 20P separately. Without an added communicator, a VISTA 20P System will only support a phone line connection. The only other notable difference between the two systems is that the layout of their boards is different.
Even with IP communication, a user may want to add cellular backup. The VISTA 20P and 21iP both support the Honeywell LTE-XV, as long they have the appropriate PROM chip upgrade. The Honeywell LTE-XV will allow these systems to connect with the Verizon LTE Cellular Network. This is one of the most advanced cellular networks available, and it will ensure extremely dependable communication for one of these systems. Cellular communication is fast, reliable, and unaffected by power outages. And an LTE communication will future-proof the system, allowing it to remain monitored for many years to come.
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[@ericklorenzogarcia]

Nice video, but, can you do one more especific vista 21Ip's features, how to configured comunications, and more, thanks.

[@ttewarie7229]

Hello, Is the 5834-4 Remote control, 5816 tranmitter and L5200 keyboard compatible withe the Honeywell vista 21ip system?

[@DKAlarmgridSupport]

Hello Attewarie7229, The 5834-4 Remote key fob is compatible, the 5816 Sensor is compatible with a Receiver. The L5200 is a Separate Stand alone security panel and will not be compatible with the 21ip. If you need a keypad the Recommended keypad is a 6160 or a 6160RF if you do not already have a receiver module installed.

[@Verylukyguy]

I am confused by this video; in one of your other videos, you say that the 21ip's communicator is not dual-path, because the ethernet port is disabled if the cellular card is activated by the jumper.

[@DKAlarmgridSupport]

Hi Verylukyguy, Correct the 21ip does not have a Dual Path option by itself, because it only has an onboard Ethernet port. For Dual path the 21ip has to have one of the 2 following options. (1st option), A secondary Cellular snap in card (Only 21ipLTE panels can now have a snap in card for Dual path communications, Older 21ip panel have to use the second method). (2nd option), Disable the onboard ethernet port by Moving the Jumper to the lower 2 pins on the 21ip Board which disables that communication path, allowing an External Communicator to be installed to the keypad bus terminals, that can use IP, IP & LTE, or LTE communication options depending on the communicator installed. I hope this helps.

[@musicmanvi]

question does Honeywell have a panel that would communicate directly to cell alerting intrusion?

[@boboskee]

Hello; I am a subscriber, and owner of a Honeywell Vista alarm panel. Would you please answer a question for me? If the Vista panel alarm goes off, and the perp leaves an alarmed door open, how long will the alarm go off without a code being entered to disarm it?

[@joshuagriffin2807]

By default 4 Min

[@TheRealoldcar]

can the 21ip have GSM and Telco and not use the RJ45 ethernet to the internet ? If so, is the telco primary or the GSM, or is that selectable?

[@joshuagriffin2807]

you can do telco and gsm yes and it is selectable on which is primary,

[@AlexTraxxas]

I wonder if I could tie this into my fire alarm system.

[@pvh_facp4001yt]

Yes you can. Through the alarm relay of your panel to a zone you can do that.

[@mrmaddocs68752]

My Vista 10SE is a demo board and it cannot call authorities

[@traviscox7336]

Send us an email so we get you an updated system that can call out to the central station!

[@mrmaddocs68752]

@@traviscox7336 My 10SE is just a demo