2GIG Panels - Comparison chart

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The following sections compare Alarm.com compatible 2GIG panels- GoControl (1 and 2), GC2e, GC3, GC3e, and EDGE.

Panel information

Features	GC1 + GC2	GC2e	GC3	GC3e	EDGE
Panel image
Most recent firmware	1.19.4	1.24	3.2.6	3.2.6	1.3
User codes	7 user codes for version 1.8 and below 32 user codes for versions 1.9 to 1.13 64 user codes for versions 1.14+ Plus one duress code Supports 4-digit user codes	64 user codes Supports 4-digit user codes. On firmware 1.23+, 6-digit user codes are supported and programmable in Q98.	100 user codes (including master code, duress code, installer code) Supports 4-digit user codes. On firmware 3.2.2+, 6-digit user codes are supported and programmable in Q71.	100 user codes (including master code, duress code, installer code) Supports 4-digit user codes. On firmware 3.2.2+, 6-digit user codes are supported and programmable in Q71.	125 user codes (including master code, duress code, installer code) Supports 4- and 6-digit user codes. Programmable in Q102.
Sensors (zones)	48 wireless zones Note: Versions 1.14+ support 60 wireless zones 8 key fobs 4 keypads 2 hardwired zones	64 Wireless Zones 1 Wired Zone 4 keypads 8 Keyfobs	100 wireless zones 32 key fobs 2 hardwired zones	100 wireless zones 32 key fobs 2 hardwired zones	100 wireless zones 32 key fobs 2 hardwired zones
Partitions	1 partition	1 partition	Panel firmware version below 3.2.0 supports 1 partition Panel firmware version 3.2.0+ supports up to 4 partitions (Smart Areas)	4 partitions (Smart Areas)	4 partitions (Smart Areas)
Firmware requirements	Verizon LTE modules require panel firmware version 1.17+ Verizon LTE CAT1 modules require panel firmware version 1.19+ AT&T LTE modules require panel firmware version 1.19.3+	All versions (Panel firmware version begins at 1.21) are compatible with 3G and 4G modules	Verizon LTE requires panel firmware version 3.0.2+ Verizon CAT1 LTE requires panel firmware version 3.1.3+ AT&T requires panel firmware version 3.2.3+	All versions (Panel firmware version begins at 3.2.1) are compatible with 3G and 4G modules	All versions (Panel firmware version begins at 1.0) are compatible with the 4G LTE cellular network
Dual-Path	Dual-Path is available by adding a Go!Bridge. For more information, see Configure the Go!Bridge with a 2GIG GoControl.	Compatibility is possible, but requires hardware changes. For more information, see What is the difference between the 2GIG GoControl and GC2e panel?.	Dual-Path is available via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Additional hardware required for Ethernet connection.	Dual-Path is available via Wi-Fi	Dual-Path is available via Wi-Fi
Sensor names	Global (panel + website): Up to 5 words from the system vocabulary Website: 56 characters	Global (panel + website): Up to 5 words from the system vocabulary Website: 56 characters	Global (panel + website): Up to 4 words from the system vocabulary Website: 56 characters	Global (panel + website): Up to 4 words from the system vocabulary Website: 56 characters	Global (panel + website): Up to 4 words from the system vocabulary Website: 56 characters
Firmware update methods	OTA or 2GIG update cable	OTA or 2GIG update cable	OTA or USB flash drive	OTA or USB flash drive	OTA or USB flash drive
Image Sensors	Panel firmware version 1.10+ The 900 MHz XCVR2 transceiver must be installed in the panel GC models (2GIG-IMAGE1)	Panel firmware version 1.23+ The 2GIG XCVR5e Transceiver adapter for the Image Sensor must be installed in the panel Image Sensor version 3 only	Panel firmware version 3.0.1+ The 2GIG XCVR3 Transceiver Adapter for the Image Sensor must be installed in the panel LP models	Panel firmware version 3.0.1+ The 2GIG XCVR3 Transceiver Adapter for the Image Sensor must be installed in the panel LP models
Secondary keypad	TS1	TS1	SP1 and SP2	SP1 and SP2	2GIG-EDG-RK
Panel camera
Facial recognition
Stream video to panel
Built-in glass break
Bluetooth disarming