How to Use an Alarm System to Run a Sprinkler System

Connect wireless sensors to each sprinkler head. Sprinkler heads are mechanical devices and operate independently. When the temperature near a sprinkler head rises above a certain point it will activate, but unless other heads have the same increase in temperature, they will not. The wireless sensor can either be a temperature sensor, set to the same temperature as the sprinkler head, or a water sensor, that detects water coming from the system.

Connect a control panel for the sensors to the alarm panel. The alarm system must support a sprinkler connection. Alarm systems that do usually recommend or sell compatible control units and sensors. The control panel for the sensors is mounted near the alarm panel and connects via a cable. The type of cable used varies by alarm system. It should be supplied with the control panel. The cable should be simple to install by plugging it in.

Put batteries into the control panel for the sensors. Turn on the unit.

Configure the unit. Set the activation temperature for the sensors, if applicable. Set any other options as well. Options will vary by unit; the default ones are usually fine.

Subscribe to sprinkler monitoring through your alarm service provider. Sprinkler system monitoring may not be part of your current monitoring package and may need to be added on.