Systems and methods for increasing the reliability of a wireless communication connection in a connected system are provided. Such systems and methods can include a control panel, a wireless access point that connects the control panel to the Internet via a first wireless communication connection, and a connection reliability module coupled to the wireless access point. In some embodiments, when the control panel detects a fault on the first wireless communication connection, the control panel can transmit a signal to the connection reliability module via a second wireless connection that is different than the first wireless connection, and responsive to receiving the signal, the connection reliability module can power cycle the wireless access point.