Honeywell Vista 20P Complete Programming

[@jeffw825]

Videos like this are priceless and why KZbin is such a powerful platform. Thank you for all the time you spent sharing your knowledge with us. Very helpful for beginner's like myself!

[@steveprescott4025]

This is the clearest, most well-thought out, exhaustive and informative KZbin guide I've ever seen. It serves as a model for everyone else. Thank you.

[@abigailburggraaf178]

I agree but, I just wish he told you what buttons he presses so I don’t have to look at the video and reply it. Also that once to change the code to get into programming in the beginning. That he would mention getting back into programming is the 4digit code you enter and then 800 afterwards. For example what he typed in 4321, so to get into programming again afterwards he changed it would be 4321800.

[@BlownMacTruck]

Props to you guys for walking people through all the options! That's super generous.

[@Soultaker115]

you caused me to get 2 raises in ONE YEAR! im eager to learn! thanks so much

[@robertmapes]

Imagine if this video had time stamps. This extensive walkthrough is top notch. Good stuff.

[@jonathanperazzo]

100% this video needs time stamps

[@foxguard6415]

We have added timestamps! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@stevebolaris1076]

Excellent step by step that follows the install manual for the 20P. When I replaced my 1985 vintage Ademco panel with the Vista 20 P, 6160 RF and Tuxedo touch, I struggled a bit on the programming. That struggle was eased by going back to this video as I added more RF contacts. Next up is to add the IP cameras, This video reminds me to go back and double check the programming that is in place. Following the video and the suggested setting will make it a lot less of a headache! Thanks Fox Guard!

[@400hpmustang]

Informative vid, programmed on of these last week, with a highly experienced installer, pretty intense for the first time. This vid helps quite a bit, thanks for the info.

[@carwashnoord6755]

I've decided to buy this system just because of this detailed video.

[@chrissherer2047]

Field 64 isn't to let you know if the system is on test. It is for setting the test report time: once a day, once a week, or once every 28 days. The panel then sends a test signal to the monitoring company who in turn can report back if they have received it or not in the time it was expected.

[@antronargaiv3283]

As someone about to modify the programming on the ADT version of this panel which came with the house my daughter just bought, I thank you for helping me turn the abandoned system into something useful to her. Anyone here used the EyezOn Invisalink EVL-4EZR IP interface module? We're looking at it to do self-monitoring on her iPhone.

[@VideoNOLA]

Good presentation, despite glossing over a few odds and ends (i.e. things pressed or stated without any explanation as to what they refer to), but that's to be expected with any long, detailed exposition like this. Learned a lot!

[@franksam6818]

Great walk through explanation. Clear & easy to understand. Much appreciated!!

[@B3ASTM0D3.]

Excellent video. Trying to find some programming tutorials for our new techs. I program vista's on a daily basis. Vista 20, 32, 128 etc. One thing I like to do is *97 before i ever start programming. I also enter the same digits for both partitions. So entry exit will be 30, 30. Ee2 will usually be 40,40. Depending on circumstances. Wish you would have hooked up some demonstration devices on the hardwired zones even if merely a 2k resistor at the end of the wires to simulate a smoke, door, motion etc. Amazing video through and through.

[@WillCorg]

I wish you hadn’t skipped *24 “RF House ID Code”. The whole reason I installed the Vista-20P is because I have it integrated with an RTI automation system. I have a wireless contact on my Pool gates, and I intend on programming an event on the RTI side where, if someone opens the pool gate before disarming it, all the TVs in the house will come on, then change the inputs to the overhead pool camera NVR in order to see if my autistic son has escaped out there. I need to know all I can about this security system. I’m using the Ademco 4232CBM module to communicate with it. I already know how to integrate with a Security system that has already been programmed, I just don’t know how to program the security system 100% just yet. Thanks for the existing info though.

[@krachel99]

@WillCorg this is an extremely helpful and graciously free tutorial for maybe DIYers, new techs, etc. Once you talk about potentially life saving security measures for your autistic son, DIY KZbin tutorials shouldn’t even be in picture. These systems are always potentially live saving tools, but we hope the day never comes that that person who would trigger the alarm shows up, whereas in your situation that person not only lives in the house, but is your autistic son; in your situation the threat is present 24/7. In your situation you should be dealing with a competent professional, not a KZbin tutorial, good though it may be. What you’re talking about relying on your system for goes well beyond the typical Vista 20P use and how 95%+ of users use it. When it comes to an alarm meant to alert you if your autistic son should head out for some pool time, please consult a professional.

[@TRD_Mike]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@mehaffey5]

Fantastic tutorial, this made programming my Vista20p so much easier. Thank You!

[@pilotguy13]

Thank you! This made my life so much easier!

[@tommccarron324]

This is far better than calling customer service in India. I tell them what the screen says and every representative I talked to ask me, does the outlet work? LOL. They are reading from a list and have no idea what you're talkin about.

[@mmmerter12558]

very educating video, thank you

[@andyjdev]

Excellent guide! Thanks very much!

[@michaelcrain9291]

Cannot say thank you enough. Really saved my ass

[@nafpaktos123]

This guy is awesome!

[@mrichaakash9338]

Incridible stuff

[@dg8971]

I have 6160 keypads with my Vista-20P. Is there any way to make these keypads be constantly illuminated rather than only after a key is pressed? These are very hard to see, particularly at night.

[@mattdude]

Why disable auto stay? It’s a pretty good safety feature.

[@prakashmaharaj1704]

Can I delete a zone and reprogram it?

[@calebmorand4604]

I have a question. Do I wire all my sensors, smoke detectors, etc before programming? Thank you.

[@dominicservais2934]

I usually do install/finish all hardwire connections first with panel powered down as recommended by install manual. Then do programming.

[@calebmorand4604]

@@dominicservais2934 awesome. Thank you

[@doughornbecker1892]

FORCE BYPASSING - so you're okay with a Residential customer arming their system with a Window or Door open?

[@jaketheriprrr]

Awesome video!

[@adkpatriotsoundretreat1882]

I watched the whole thing and I still don't know how to turn of the audible alert chime that happens when the 'Check 103 LngRng Radio' alert goes off. That happens when the radio transmitter loses contact with the home station even temporarily. I probably have a weak cell signal in my area and the transmitter is usually restored within seconds of losing the signal (probably because AT&T has some temporary interference) and I can just clear the code but oh, that annoying alert sound that sometimes happens at 2 AM. Even if this happens once or twice a year it's enough for me to just unplug my Honeywell Vista entirely. I would think that since the warning shows up visibly on the panel there 'should' be a way to disable to alert chime. But I haven't found it yet. Not even after watching this video 😐

[@RB-gg7de]

Hi, thx for the instructions. I have a phone line connected to the system and central monitoring. But, recently I am getting COMM. Error and central not seeing my alarm signals. Since you skipped this section, can you help provide some color on how to program *41. My phone lines have been verified as good by phone company. So, how can I verify that the programing is complete? Thx

[@cosimocurinigalletti2760]

Thank you so much. How can I change the title that appears on the display of the keypad (in the first row during normal operation when no alarms are active)? In my case there is the name of the former owner of the house, and I would like to put mine.

[@natshain7746]

Great video. Question : I have Honeywell 6000 Home Security System. I have discontinued the monotoring service. Can you tell me how to step by step to program from the keyboard to call my phone instead of the monitoring service ?

[@CSN124]

Great video. My garage is Zone 4 and the original program does not alarm Zone 4 with either door open or motion sensor while in the STAY mode, but does so when in the AWAY mode. I have a new neighbor who I don't trust so at night when I am in the STAY mode how do I get Zone 4 (garage) to alarm on door open / motion. Thanks

[@bbouhaik]

Please help: Suddenly everything quit working: Chime and alarm. I can set the code on the box and it shows the alarm is on, but when I open the door nothing happens. Even replaced the battery. Thanks

[@daffyduck8244]

I have a Ademco 20P ver 10.23. I have reprogrammed all zones and tested. In away and stay mode all perimeter alarms trigger. In the away mode my motion detectors will not trigger in away I can fault them and see them on the keypad but they will not alarm in away mode. I noticed in away mode the keypad counts down as away but the the display reads stay mode after count down for some reason

[@upendrab5964]

Got a low battery alert on one of my Zones - replaced the Lithium batteries on the Sensor - Now it shows CHECK 20 (Same zone that battery was replaced) .... Tried putting my code & OFF - Twice in succession ..... still shows CHECK 20. How do I get Alarm back in READY state?

[@alfredoduran3946]

Anyone know why a zone once it is triggered and then the zone restores to normal is not sending zone alarm restore report? *70 Alarm Restore Rpt Code is setup already.

[@dmrspec4750]

Any help and reply would be greatly appreciated - I'm driving myself crazy trying to program one of the function keys (A,B,C,D) on the HW 6160 Keypad to "arm instant" as an easier method than opening the door and pressing # 7. Best Always.

[@rick3168]

Great Video. Question, is there a way to turn off the beep sounds on a keypad? For example, if I want to leave the house early in the am and I press the keypad code to disarm the system, it will beep with each key that is pressed and this sound is heard on the other keypads (in the bedroom for example), which will will wake others up.

[@Dan1ell]

Does any part of this cover setting it up to call my cell phone whenever the alarm is triggered?

[@Daddysports79]

@Trino Ponce I was trying to find this same info, without the “kiss off” does it just continue to call your cell multiple times? I’d still like to give it a try but having trouble finding any video tutorials on filling in the *160 field with a cell/pager #

[@guesswhomartin9249]

@@Daddysports79 .. to my knowledge, after so many tries it just stops trying to call. It's just anoying. But I don't program for cell phones everyday. It's not my normal daily retine You may want to call ademco Honeywell tech support. The panel wants to get a kiss off.

[@prakashmaharaj1704]

I am trying to program a RF window 5816 sensor and on the play back RC is showing AA. Should it be 10?

[@heribertomontes7044]

Thanks foy your great vídeo, i hope you could help me, my system has an 70 failure (an EA too), i already check the siren and its ok, when the alarm is active only sound an instant the siren sound after only keep the sound in the keyboard. (Keyboard only numeral) I appreciate your help and support.

[@wdennis8]

How do I program a visual countdown displayed on the keypad? I don’t just want it to read you may exit now.

[@aliaouel7085]

Hello i'm new in this field and im using a sensor Honeywell DT-7235T and i want to connect alarm with it, the sensor is working when i plugged but when it try to connect the alarm with it doesn't trigger ! anyone can help ! they are 4 pins 2 for power and 2 for alarm and there is also the tamper ? should i connect the tamper to trigger the alarm ? thanks for help.

[@jamescc2010]

What do I do if I need to replace zone 17 sensor with a new sensor? How about adding a new zone?

[@jr2201]

Question.. I had a Vista 250BPT that was in my home and went bad. That system was overkill for my home anyway.. System was changed to a Vista 20P. The old system use to allow me to be able to set system even if a door was open and then leave the house and close the door (NOT A BYPASS) after the exit time elapsed that door would be in the ckt. Does the 20P offer this programming option? I cannot seem to locate the option in either the 250 or the 20p programming books. Thanks

[@anthonyferrara2222]

How come my event log never shows when I arm or disarm the system? Thanks

[@ethcl0793]

Hoping someone can help. My panel fell off the wall and the wires disconnected. Through trial and error, I think I have the wires reconnected correctly. From left to right, matching the order in the box: black, red, blue, yellow. This is the only wiring pattern that returns any type of response, which is just flashing red lights for Message and Alarm, and flashing green light for Ready. The keypad is unresponsive. Pressing the keys does not produce any beeps. The display screen is blank. I tried pressing and holding 1 and 3, but still no response beyond the continuously rapid-flashing lights. Thank you

[@krachel99]

When you say your panel fell off the wall, do you mean your keypad, or literally the entire can?

[@claudiavimieiro651]

How can I reset my code on the First Alert FA215

[@thomasguevara2925]

what happened to programming 95,96,99 not in the video?

[@foxguard6415]

Hello Thomas. Sorry for not going over those particular segments. *95 is unnecessary to program for our customers, since it is related to POTS communication and connection. *96 is what one would use to default the programming. *99 is what you use to exit programming. Probably should have used that at the end, but thanks for watching.

[@foxguard6415]

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[@foxguard6415]

Also, we have a video for those sections, kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5yypZ2eq7GCqq8

[@RobertStarks-vj5ut]

Don't forget what happens if you enter *98 to get out of programming! That almost really locks out the programming for the next person 😳!

[@Al-qd8rb]

When I punch in *56 on my Ademco Vista system, I don't get the Set to Confirm? prompt. After that, the Enter Zn. Num prompt always goes back to 00 whenever I try to type in a number. So I can't add any zones. Would you happen to know why?

[@ashvinupadhyay8311]

i had a power failure for 36 hrs. i had a beeping on my vista20 security system that was stop when i pushed the any key but then i got indication my screen OC how i can bring my system back is any idea how i can fix that ?

[@Hellmuthsilva]

For control4 what programming would I have to do?

[@1Paragliding]

How do I program in the Eyezon EnvisaLink EVL-4EZR IP Communicator component, and it's functions to the vista 20p with this keypad?

[@TheJokerMachine1]

Ask Eyezon. They're great help.

[@davidkoeppel4109]

Great video! One thing I can't figure out on my system....our home has a door to our garage (02 in the system) that is set up for delayed entry / exit and then we also have a side door to the driveway (03 in the system) that is set to alarm immediately if opened. How do I program the side door (03) to also allow delayed entry / exit? Thanks in advance for anyone that can answer!

[@krachel99]

Arming your overhead garage door is incredibly rare; I can’t imagine the delay you must have on it. Especially if you also have to go through the other garage door (to the house) just to turn it off. I can’t imagine the scene every time you arrive home and hit the garage door opener.

[@markymark8665]

@@krachel99 I don’t think he means the overhead garage door is monitored, sounds like another regular door where he wants to add the delay.

[@Soultaker115]

fields are programs in zones? or same as zone?

[@randydicotti3975]

16:50 How do you auto program an RF smoke detector ?

[@debrota]

While in programming mode I hit *98... now I can't get back into programming mode. What can I do? I know installer code, system master code. Is there a "factory reset"?

[@8Jallin]

POWER UP, then depress [✱] and [#] both at once, within 50 seconds of powering up.

[@meangene321]

When I first power up the system, "dl" appears on the screen and it does not allow me to enter programming via "*" and "#". Any thoughts? I've also tried entering programming via the default installer code and again it does not allow me into programming mode.

[@krachel99]

It sounds like you have a system that was installed by a dealer who changed the installer code and locked the panel so only they could service the system. If I’m not mistaking, if that’s the case and you don’t have the dealers code, you are locked out. It’s one of the last steps in programming and is a risky move. I’ve actually known of installers within companies change it to their code for the same reason. It’s pretty much considered a dick move in the industry.

[@concernedcitizen9373]

does zone 1 have to be a fire or can you use it for an entry/exit zone?

[@codyzhu5461]

Chuck Young my zone 1 is a entry exit zone so yes

[@RobertStarks-vj5ut]

You just can't program out the EOL resistor on zone 1.

[@anandi5062]

Fire alarm system connection please

[@Zomby1Woof]

Thanks for the video. But it's not going anywhere for me. I pressed 1 & 3, then inputted 1 & 6, pressed * and the display goes blank after that and I can't proceed to the next step of putting in the installer code. So now what do I do?

[@foxguard6415]

This situation would involve some more information needed. Please contact us through our website and I would be glad to give you some more insight into next steps.

[@Zomby1Woof]

@@foxguard6415 I had a professional alarm installer fix my system. It turns out this unit was not compatible so I returned it.

[@foxguard6415]

@@Zomby1Woof Understood. I am glad that you have resolved it either way!

[@anandi5062]

Honeywell ademco 20p5y016 panel K4099 model

[@automatizacioncardona]

Hi I have a panel vista 20 but the seller give me a keypad Honeywell 6164SP she says that is compatible. But I can't program. You can help me?

[@foxguard6415]

Hello Gustc, please head over to our website and contact me through our contact page and I would be glad to help work this out with you.

[@foxguard6415]

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[@MichaelBrianInc]

Not compatible with the Vista 20 panel... Only compatible with Vista 120/12/48 panels. Only the 6160 and 6160RF will work.

[@donnajanelivingston2581]

What does a flashing code b6 mean?

[@stevenquerns]

Hello Donna. Do you mean bF? I cannot recall a b6 code. If so, this is a code stating that your communication device has lost connection with the network.

[@donnajanelivingston2581]

@@stevenquerns hello and yes I’m sorry it is bf. 🤦🏽‍♀️lol

[@josemartinez575]

Any idea how to bypass the password? I can’t remember my password

[@alarmliquidators6641]

Jose, please reach out to us at foxguardsecurity.com and I would be glad to help. There is a way to get into programming if the installer code has been lost, and therefore change the master code, we would love to verify you are accessing the panel securely before giving out that information though.

[@tstuckel]

Horrible video - it presumes a knowledge level and just goes without explanation. For instant - he starts with the installer code 4112 and then goes to programming 800 as if they are all one code without saying what he is doing. This I learned from another video.

[@krachel99]

Horrible comment. I cannot find the other video that you refer to. I see your negative, but where is your positive? This guy made this exhaustive video to help others and all you can do is tear it down because it’s not an A-Z programming manual. You come off as a pretty toxic person and although the internet is crawling with your ilk, oddly enough your negativity is rather outnumbered here. Please link to your video, or the video you found to be more helpful; judging by your criticism, I’m sure your channel is chock full of extremely lengthy helpful tutorials that you gave your time to create with the sole purpose of helping others. If by your rude comment I’ve misread your aura and you’re really a ray of light who brightens the day of all in your presence, I apologize in advance for my perceived tone.

[@PattheBassist]

Whats your paypal? I'm buying you a beer

[@elevatorelectricalenthusiasm]

30:34 Beep.

[@KPfun542]

Gyt

[@wilmerlara8738]

In spanish plis

[@Aniyannc33]

Totally useless information. The guy won't even show where the battery is as a minimum. Most people are smart to at least replace a battery to stop the thing from chirping constantly.

[@myk1_sp]

This is PROGRAMMING, not INSTALLATION.

[@krachel99]

@SivadasanMadhavan you have no room to talk, when I called tech support you were asking ridiculous questions like I wasn’t smart enough to know if my outlet was even working. But, here, your nonsensical comment reads like one big contradiction. How do you complain that this guy doesn’t even show you where the battery is and then turn right around and admit that most people are smart enough to know how to change the battery and stop the thing from chirping constantly? What’s next; are you going to complain because he didn’t show how to fish stranded two up to the siren?