Overview
2GIG wireless transceiver — adds or extends RF paths (345 MHz, 900 MHz ePlus, or 319 MHz regional) so panels can supervise distant or extended-range sensors.
On 2GIG systems, wireless devices are supervised zones on the panel — tamper, low battery, and missing signals appear as trouble conditions that may block arming depending on panel programming.
At a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Role | RF transceiver for extended sensor coverage |
| Examples | XCVR2 (900 MHz), XCVR5e (345/900), DREC2 (319 MHz) |
| Install | Wired to panel; antenna placement critical |
| Use case | Large homes, detached structures, ePlus extended range |
What This Device Does Well
Provides reliable supervised status at the panel and Alarm.com when installed, enrolled, and range-tested correctly.
Before You Service or Replace One
- Sensor SKU — standard 345 MHz vs eSeries encrypted vs ePlus 900 MHz.
- Panel online — resolve panel AC/cell trouble before blaming sensor.
- Range — repeaters (RPTR1) or transceivers (XCVR2) for distant zones.
- Battery type — use listed cell; replace all batteries in multi-cell devices.
- Tamper — cover fully closed before declaring hardware fault.
Official Sources
- 2GIG product page
- 2GIG Full Catalog English
- GC2e User Guide
- 10023748a x3 installandprogrammingguide
- 2GIG Edge Smart Home Manual 1
- 2GIG Edge User Guide 1
- 2GIG GC2 User Guide
- 2GIG GC2 User Guide FR
- 2GIG GC2 User Guide PO
- 2GIG GC2 User Guide SP
Use official 2GIG PDFs and install guides for exact wiring, enrollment, and firmware — specifications vary by SKU and region.
Compatible Peripherals
This page lists 2GIG ecosystem compatibility — panels, transceivers, repeaters, and monitoring platforms — not third-party panel brands unless using an approved takeover path.
Host compatibility
| Host / ecosystem | How it connects |
|---|---|
| GC2e / GC3e / Edge | Transceiver enrollment per programming guide |
| 900 MHz ePlus sensors | XCVR2 extended-range family |
| 319 MHz regional sensors | DREC2 where applicable |
Not compatible / common mistakes
- 900 MHz ePlus sensors without matching transceiver hardware
- Multiple transceivers without installer programming plan
Replacement guidance
- Match SKU and encryption generation on product label before ordering.
- Delete old zone/device in installer programming before enrolling replacement.
- Document zone number and name for user and central station records.
- Run walk test and communication test after swap on monitored accounts.
Source: Transceiver install and programming guide (2GIG official documentation).