Custom Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Program a Wireless Zone on My Honeywell VISTA-21iP?
On the Vista-21iP, wireless zones are programmed through the *56 zone programming menu. You will need an Alpha Keypad, such as the 6160RF to program zones.
How Do I Program the Alpha on My VISTA Panel?
Enter program mode, then press *82 to enter Alpha Descriptor Programming. Each zone can have up to a three word descriptor. Custom words can also be created.
How Do I Connect My iPhone to a 2GIG GC3?
An iPhone can be connected to a 2GIG GC3 system through the Alarm.com platform. Your system will need to be activated with Alarm.com in order to do this.
How do I set up GeoFence arming reminders on an iOS device in TC2.0?
GeoFence arming reminders alert when an associated device leaves the designated area, and the system is not armed. Learn to create a GeoFence arming reminder.
How do I assign loop numbers on a VISTA 128BPT?
Zone programming in BPT panels.
Can I add Disarm-Only keyswitch inputs to Vista Panels?
Integrating Access Control with the Vista-P Series panels
Why is my Honeywell 5800C2W showing an orange light?
Troubleshooting the 5800C2W using LED's
How do I set up Night Stay zones on a Vista-P Panel?
Allowing some motions to arm at night, while others are bypassed.
Why doesn't my VISTA 128BPT recognize wireless devices?
Enabling Wireless zones on Polling Loop Vista Panels.
How do I wire multiple panic switches to Vista-128BPTs?
Vista-128BPT hardwired zones.
On the Vista-21iP, wireless zones are programmed through the *56 zone programming menu. You will need an Alpha Keypad, such as the 6160RF to program zones.
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How Do I Program the Alpha on My VISTA Panel?
Enter program mode, then press *82 to enter Alpha Descriptor Programming. Each zone can have up to a three word descriptor. Custom words can also be created.
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How Do I Connect My iPhone to a 2GIG GC3?
An iPhone can be connected to a 2GIG GC3 system through the Alarm.com platform. Your system will need to be activated with Alarm.com in order to do this.
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How do I set up GeoFence arming reminders on an iOS device in TC2.0?
GeoFence arming reminders alert when an associated device leaves the designated area, and the system is not armed. Learn to create a GeoFence arming reminder.
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How do I assign loop numbers on a VISTA 128BPT?
Zone programming in BPT panels.
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Can I add Disarm-Only keyswitch inputs to Vista Panels?
Integrating Access Control with the Vista-P Series panels
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Why is my Honeywell 5800C2W showing an orange light?
Troubleshooting the 5800C2W using LED's
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How do I set up Night Stay zones on a Vista-P Panel?
Allowing some motions to arm at night, while others are bypassed.
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Why doesn't my VISTA 128BPT recognize wireless devices?
Enabling Wireless zones on Polling Loop Vista Panels.
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How do I wire multiple panic switches to Vista-128BPTs?
Vista-128BPT hardwired zones.
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