Program Wireless devices ( zones ) field 56 on ademco vista 20 using Standard keypad

In this video , we show you how to program wireless (zones) devices *56 field on an ademco vista 20 panel , using only a standard fixed text keypad. We show you a Side by side view with an alpha keypad. Step by step instructions on programing and deleting wireless zones .

[@akhermit5213]

You just saved us more aggravation than you could imagine. Wireless sensor kept glitching up and going off completely randomly. After several battery changes and not wanting to pay 200 dollars to have the tech come and replace it, started searching for a way to delete that zone. This morning, the alarm went off, jumped up with gun in hand, found that same zone triggered again, that I thought was fixed two days ago....that was the last straw. I found your video, followed your instructions and now the house is CALM again! That sensor was not needed in the location it was at, and now it resides in the trash can. Thank you!

[@kimpowell1]

You are absolutely GENIUS!! I know this is probably what you do day to day but thank you!! I work in low voltage for satellite and could not get mine to do anything. I searched for 6 hours to find a step by step for the 6150!! Your a god send and things are working great so far. I goes off without reason or code but stops with the push of a button.. Thank you for being so kind as to share. I will post your video on some of the websites that people said, if you have a 6150 your SOL.. Thanks a lot!!! And would love to get more advice from you about the random beeping!!

[@MrDumonic]

This video has been a life saver for me many times. I dont do Honeywell/wireless too often.

[@LucP]

Wow, this is really awesome. I bought a house over a hear ago and was able back then to do a reset to put my own installer code. However, yesterday I started playing with zones and got lost ... left it in an unknown state overnight and was able to get out of it today by luck. Now that I found your videos, I know exactly what to expect and how to do those thing on my non-alpha keyboard. I paused your videos and created cheat sheets based on yours. This is great, thanks for creating those videos! I can finally replace what seems like a broken door sensor!

[@Krakology]

glad i could help

[@wesholmes9012]

Man I can't believe I programmed this things flying blind. All thanks to you!

[@RBrown3699]

Awesome video. Replaced 2 wireless devices using these instructions. Deleted the old ones and added the new ones. Thanks for the video.

[@Krakology]

glad it helped

[@joeryan9275]

Alleluia - finally a video that shows the programming entries on alpha and non-alpha keypads side by side. I've been trying to solve wireless device programming on a non-alpha keypad for months and now I've succeeded, thanks to this video. Much appreciated!

[@nicolasnewton5089]

i’m late to the party …. but thank you so much for this informative video! i just recently gotten this alarm system and had no idea how i was gonna program door sensors. really big help here.

[@adrianmunoz6446]

Thank you so much for this video! I had to trust the process, but got 4 rf sensors programmed thanks to you!

[@bretthawton]

The side by side units really helped me understand the process!

[@yourdailyhelp247]

Excellent video that saved my.... Thank you!

[@derekkimball4419]

grabbed a 3000 from a demo job, all is up and flying thanks to your vid!!!!

[@XxTR1CELLxX]

This video is perfect! We had a medical pendant that was programmed from the previous owner and showed a check zone number! Deleted the zone! Thank you so much!

[@TheOriginalJohnnyX]

Thank you so much for posting this info! New wireless zone added successfully... I really appreciate it.

[@lucasantiag]

Thanks to you I could configure my vista 48 with 6150rf keyboard. Greetings from Posadas Misiones; Argentina

[@ViNguyen-sh3ym]

Thank you very much for having this excellent instructional video available to the public. I have a ProWatch 3000 and without your video, I would not be able to program additional wireless window/door sensors[Honeywell 5816WMWH] into my system because the panel showed nothing with each step but only a few numbers. Having an Alpha keypad along in your instruction was so much helpful. I would be really good also if you provide a more detail explanation of the zone type during the set up. I was a little confused over this. Good job.

[@richkramer9977]

Extremely useful and easy to follow... thanks for the tutorial.

[@salvatuch]

Really fantastic tutorial... I might be back with questions but thank you!

[@erictold]

Helped a lot. My old house system skipped the first question, "Set to confirm". Right after typing *56, it displayed zone number(01~96) -> * -> summary(blank) -> * -> zone type(00~90) -> * -> report code("10", when type, 01 00) -> * -> summary(the same with report code) -> * -> something with the same report code(???) -> * -> next zone.... To escape menu mode, type "00" on the zone number. Then type *99 again to escape programming mode. Thanks.

[@envoyabroad104]

My Man!!!! Thank You!!!!!!

[@Krakology]

Glad I could help.. Need help with anything else... Let me know thanks for watching

[@MrDamoncamp]

great help i just stared a new job and know nothing about alarm system programming. Concord 4 systems and new installs and trouble calls in various homes.So thank you for the info.Share more

[@DP-og2oq]

Although my newly installed panel shows as ADT SafeWatch 3000 Pro, it looks and works like the Ademco Vista 20 .. it took me 2 days to find the correct instructions ... this one works. I typed up the instructions into a text file to help others, but couldn't upload it here. @Kraka069, Thanks.

[@Krakology]

can you PM me with it and ill try to post it?

[@DP-og2oq]

Went to About\Send Message ... won't let me attach a file

[@Krakology]

copy paste words to pm ?

[@Krakology]

From SAM F Enabling 4-Button Keychain Remote (Honeywell 5834-4) Programming ADT SafeWatch Pro 3000 (aka Ademco Vista 20) NOTE: Other ADT SafeWatch Pro 3000 models may be different (esp. those manufactured by Honeywell) This model does not have alpha-screen .. basically, you work in the 'blind'. Enter Default Installer Code Shows Comments (1) 6321 800 or 4112 800 20 In program mode (2) * 56 blank (confirm) (3) * 01 (default zone) Zone # to program .. ex. 33* (4) 33* 00 (zone type .. 00 = not set) (5) 20 20 (type 20 = STAY) (6) * blank (default partition # = 1) (7) * 10 (default report code) (8) * blank (Input type -- 5 for remote button) (9) 5 * blank (Input serial nbr) (10) HOLD STAY button down 3 sec 2 beeps (11) HOLD STAY button down 3 sec 3 beeps ... saved (12) # * 33 zone just programmed (13) * * 34 Should show next zone Repeat Steps (4) thru (13) for AWAY & DISARM Buttons (next zones 34 & 35) Finally, to activate the programming for the Remote Enter: {master-code} 8{user-nbr; such as, 17, 18 or 19} #4{any one of the zones just programmed} This example: {master-code} 817 #433 Type Zone 20 = STAY 21 = AWAY 22 = DISARM

[@Krakology]

The first post was for a vista 20p If you have a vista 20 i think duress code is whatever you put in user # 16

[@Krakology]

ty for watching

[@jneilliii]

This video is extremely helpful. Is there any way that you can upload your cheat sheets somewhere so we can download them for better printing?

[@alberthom674]

Great video. Very clearly explained. I have a Vista 10P security system and having trouble programming a wireless door/window transmitter. I'm using a 6150RF keypad, so I'm trying to program blindly guessing at the prompts. Can you tell me the difference(s) in the prompts for Vista 10P programming. If I don't hear the beeps when tripping the transmitter (assuming my programming steps are correct), what are the common causes of this? Thanks in advance.

[@Gxs40]

Thank you for the video you saved me a lot of headaches. I have few questions. How do you find out master code because I only have installer code and it is not 1234. Also how do you program duress code? What zone type do I use for Fire button(1 and *) zone 95, I used 24 hr ax for zone 96? Thanks AGAIN!!

[@adonaidasilva9636]

Thank you for the video, this is great. while you are talking about the zones, how to program the panic keys the A,B,C,D for panic, away and stay? To program to call the police, medical and fire directly I have to use a 2 way keypad right?

[@timrayworth1646]

Thanks so much for your video. I have a Vista 3000 indicating 100 check and no clue what this means. Is 100 a zone or a fault code?

[@Krakology]

Door ?Perimeter 03 , or delay 01 Window? 03 the transmitter has a serial number... if its not on the transmitter, just learn it in , by tripping the transmitter when its time to put the number in, IS that what you are looking for?

[@fadelelali3550]

thanks for your video,i have a wireless system but having problem to add the wireless devices to my 6160RF keypad,well this is my scenario: 1)control panel vista-20P(no wired zones is used) 2)two 6160RF keypad having 16 and 17 addresses and Receiver is enabled (ON),the Keypads are connected to the Control Panel by 4 Wires. 3)a new Motion sensor is ON and active 4)First of all i programmed the zone 09 for this motion sensor with zone type 04,and i have add the motion address manual with loop 1 5) a armed the system "AWAY". 6)i walk in front of the motion sensor but no action on the keypad. 7)i even tried to add the device address automatically it doesn't work.i feel like the sensor and the keypad not connected to each others. 8)i checked that the receiver address is :00 ,and the receiver is ON ,i tried another motion sensor it's the same ,and i tried another keypad also the same problem.i can't get my wireless devices connected to my 6160RF keypad.any suggestion or support is highly appreciated. Thanks alot in advance

[@Krakology]

most wireless motions when they detect motion they (go to sleep) to prevent wasting battery power, thye will awake 3-5 min to look for motion again. try arming system, go away for 5 min and come back see if it works.. LMK

[@Gxs40]

Thanks I reset new master, but previous installer set the duress but I don't know which user is there way to check? Also is there way to check which user is being a standard user? Do I need Zone 92?

[@Favors_Poppa]

Excellent video!! Just what I needed to see. One question though, I have a sensor that went bad and needs replacing for zone 13 door entry. Do I need to delete the zone to add the new sensor or will the defaults still be in there and I write the new serial number over the old or learn the serial number like you did with the magnet twice?

[@Krakology]

Id try to change serial number. Should Theoretically work If not just delete and re-program

[@Favors_Poppa]

I didn’t have installer code but got in through the back door. I tried reprogramming but it was like the zone didn’t exist. 13 was the fault so I reprogrammed 13 and entered new serial number and it’s like 13 is not longer in the system.

[@jamescc2010]

I have Ademco Vista 10, and 6510RF keypad withe remote keyfobs. The system is show 'Batt' on zones 53-56 which is one of keyfob. I replaced with new batteries but the keypad is still slow 'batt'. Please help.

[@Krakology]

I think installer code +802 +new code should set a new master Master code - 8 - User Number - #13 (this changes user# to a duress code) 95 Fire is zone type 9 96 can be an 8 for medical 99 07 for audible panic or 06 for silent panic

[@Gxs40]

I am trying to assign a zone to wireless transmitter 5882 RF. what type of the zone do I use? What about serial number for transmitter? Do I put anything in?

[@adrianhohenwarter4309]

Helpful video for us non-professionals working with professional systems. I have two non-alpha keypads wires to my fa168cps first alert system. Is it possible to add a wireless keypad; one that is not wires to the main box/circuit board? Can I purchase a cheap alpha-keypad to wire to the board for programming? although I think with you tutorial, I can add a couple glass breaks. My goal is to add several glass breaks and a siren (if possible for basement) and motion sensor. I probably need the model number off of the keypads...which I have not attempted to take apart yet to see model number on back. any help I'd appreciate. thanks. Adrian

[@Krakology]

just ebay yourself a 6160 Keypad.. should be good to go .. Set the address to 16 , then you have to enable address 17, 18, in programming if not done.. set your other keypads to 17, 18 and your good to go

[@adrianhohenwarter4309]

Before I read your answer, bought a 560K? which is wired and replaced my Master keypad with this to program. I added the glassbreaks and a 5800TM and wireless keypads to go with this...the 5827bd's. Unfortunately, I cannot add a wireless siren with the 5800TM...so I read...but the 6160 would have allowed me to do all of this. I referred to the manual for the choice of the 560...but the 6160 came out after the manual I suppose. Maybe I'll replace the 560 eventually with the 6160RF and add the wavesiren. Thanks Much!

[@mickwxxx7119]

Hi KrakaMan Just found your brilliant video and things have become so much clearer. However, I am puzzled at the fields that are repeated when i scroll through zones with *56 (see below). If you have time could you please explain what you think is going on - it would be greatly appreciated, many thanks Mick Vista 25SP Zn ZT Zn RC In L 10 01 10 A0 A0 A0 (pir broken but recognised by system) 11 03 11 b0 b0 b0 (zone working, PIR 5890 ok) 12 03 12 c0 c0 c0 (zone working, PIR 5890 ok) 13 20 13 d0 d0 d0 (no pir in this zone) 14 22 14 E0 E0 E0 (ditto) 15 21 15 15 15 15 (ditto 16 06 16 10 10 10 (ditto) I want to add 5800res to zone 13 but dont understand why RC, In & L fields are repeated with the same data? I am using the 6128 panel.

[@dingxu321]

Hi, I tried your method to program the front door entry wireless switch with a standard keypad; followed exactly your step. (steps seem to be correct despite limited display on the panel) Now there is no chime when I open the door and no fault showing in the panel. I can alarm the system while having the door open. It was working fine (beeps when opening the door) but I just want to try your method to re-program the front door to different zone type and partition. Your help would be greatly appreciated. I don't know where went wrong? Thanks a lot.

[@Krakology]

+Ding Xu delete the sensor and reprogram

[@Shavonlover77]

@@Krakology I was having the same issue. I reprogrammed, but still having the same issue. Could it be something else? Bad transmitter?

[@looneytoob]

This is a great help, thanks. Do you know if there is any way (I have non alpha keypad) to see what zones are currently programmed and what type type of zone each is? I want to verify each zone is programmed correctly and see what type (entry or perimeter).

[@Krakology]

this video should show you how to check as well

[@84sorrento]

Thank you very much in advance ? Can I connect two doors magnet to one wireless sensor would that work or no .like my patio doors

[@Krakology]

+84sorrento if you have doors that connect in the middle , and the gap isnt a lot.. you can put magnet on one door and sensor on the other.. is that what you are asking me

[@84sorrento]

No what I mean is I have two patio separate exit about 10 feet a part . And I want to use one sensor for both door . I all ready have one cable run to one door with a magnet and that cable is hook up to loop one .and I have the sensor with a magnet on the other door . But only loop one beeps wen I open loop one door and not the sensor side it's that possible or no to used both sides of the sensor at the same time. And if yes then how can I do it . Thanks for you help again

[@Krakology]

+84sorrento you cna only use loop 1 or the on board reed switch .. only one. and it has to be programmed for the one you wanna use . just install another sensor/magnet on the other door and wire both in series into loop 1

[@unknownenergy8230]

What's the loop for rf

[@ibrahimpayton7755]

This works for adding new zones correct? Or if I add new zones will I have to reprogram all my wireless zones? I'd like to program zones 17, 18, 19, 20 but don't want to have to reprogram all the others. Thank!

[@Krakology]

you dont have to reprogram old zones , just move to an unsued zone

[@ibrahimpayton7755]

Kraka069 thank you!!!! Added 4 new zones!!!!

[@muhammadchoudhry4185]

hi, i have ADT service and key pad is "safewatch pro 3000" i just replace door from of patio door since than my zone 4 is not working so i have been bypassing every time we arm the system, but now i just bought a wireless sensor "ademco5816" but ADT refused to configure this sensor and asking us to buy one from them and their tech need to come out and make it working. my question is can i make it working myself, if yes can you please give me step by step instructions? thank you.

[@Krakology]

+Muhammad Choudhry did you replace the frame and the door, or just the door ... if just the door, locate the contact in the frame and , install a magnet in the door inline with the contact

[@muhammadchoudhry4185]

just the frame, and i completely forgot that there was a sensor in the frame.

[@ricaubain281]

I have a ademco vista 10p. The video helps since I don't have an alpha display. But after *56, I dont get a blank screen. I just get 01. After hitting 1 digit(0), the display goes to 00 (or 10 if I hit 1). I hit 9*. display=09 () so maybe I am at zone 09. Hit * then 03 (perimeter) then * but the display shows 30. Is this what I type or now Report Code? Hit * the display shows 05. What the.. Not sure what that is. Still hard without the alpha display. Also the wireless contacts are on the door and windows. Could they still be learned into the system from a distance from the keypad. They use to work before my previous security company reset my system because I am switching to a new monitoring company.

[@Krakology]

go to site.aesecurity.com/Manuals/vista10pprogramming.pdf page 7 should help

[@ricaubain281]

Kraka069 Thanks I had downloaded the manual. Since I cant see the questions I am still not sure about the responses. Would it help if i updated to a HW.Ademco 6160 keypad? Do you think a new keypad could coexist with the old keypad model (I had 2) hooked to a vista 10P?

[@Krakology]

Ric Aubain Compatible Devices • Up to eight Addressable Keypads: 6150 Fixed-Word Keypad, 6160 Alpha Keypad, 6150V FixedWord Display Voice Keypad, 6160V Alpha Display Voice Keypad, 6150RF Keypad/Transceiver Keypad Addresses Keypad Address Keypad Address no. 1 16** no. 2 17 no. 3 18 no. 4 19 no. 5 20 no. 6 21 no. 7 22 no. 8 23 ** The first keypad is address 16, which is always enabled and set with all sounds on.

[@mmikee407]

My vista ademco numeric pad is showing message (100) or at least that what it looks like because it is so confusing screen!! Any idea how to get rid of that message and another question will that keypad display time and date or is unable to do that. Thanks for help.

[@Krakology]

i believe check 100 is missing RF receiver. I don't think it can be done as a permanent display. you can do a code-#63 (I think) to display and/or edit the date.

[@mmikee407]

Kraka069 Thank you 🙏🏽. So kind of you, greatly appreciated. Regards.

[@Krakology]

just delete all the codes your not using. if its a 20p you can set user authority., of older 20 , it will be user 16. zone 92?

[@Krakology]

Already trashed them... So sorry

[@fredjones7071]

Yeah we should talk about the touchscreen know keypads disturb is a piece of crap a piece of junk yeah I don't like that Vista system and nothing but trouble since us it overheats we had a best the system and I'm glad it got rid of it piece of crap either drunken it's a big nightmare yeah this is this is Fred yeah the one wants us to mock the best interest of fire fire light panel bye honey well that's the system I like the best is a lot better than that of Vista the crapola

[@forminecraft6545]

Nice tutorial. Thanks! Helped me get out of a sticky situation where I was stuck programming a *56 option with a standard keyboard. How do I tell if my Vista 20-P is capable of accepting wireless devices such as a wireless motion detector? Does it need to have some wireless module installed? Thanks.

[@Krakology]

RF Keypad , or 5881 module .look for antenna at the panel or take the keypad off the wall Look for a Metal wire around the inside of they keypad