First Alert VISTAH3 Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Enroll Wireless Sensors With the VISTAH3?
Enroll wireless sensors on a VISTAH3 using a PROWLTOUCH/PROWLTOUCHC keypad or AlarmNet 360. Follow steps to learn PROSIX or 5800 devices, name zones, and test.
How Do I Connect a Communicator to a VISTAH3?
Connect a communicator to VISTAH3 by installing a cellular radio and/or a PROWIFI/PROWIFIZW module, then activating. Follow these steps to finish setup today.
How Do I Connect a VISTAH3 to the Internet?
Connect the VISTAH3 to internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable or adding a WIFI module. Follow these steps to get online and enable remote remote updates now.
How do I connect A VISTAH3 to WIFI?
First, install a PROWIFI or PROWIFIZW. Join your 2.4 GHz network, then run a communicator test. WIFI enables IP reporting, AN360 sync, and touchscreen features.
How do I connect a wired iBus keypad to the VISTAH3?
To connect a keypad to the First Alert VISTAH3, wire it to terminals 17 through 20 (GND, AUX, B, A). Then enroll it in the panel through iBus device discovery.
How do I mount a VISTAH3 panel?
To mount the First Alert VISTA H3, pick a dry indoor location with a good cell or WIFI signal, then secure the cabinet with the provided hardware. Details here!
How do I wire a siren to a VISTAH3 panel?
To wire the VISTAH3 siren, connect siren positive to panel terminal 16 and negative to terminal 17. Connect the included resistor in parallel. Details here.
How do I wire a VISTAH3 for power?
To wire the First Alert VISTAH3 power, plug the DC adaptor into an outlet near the panel. Observe proper polarity, and wire length limits. Get full steps here.
How Many Keypads Can I Add to a First Alert VISTAH3?
The VISTAH3 can support a total of 24 keypads. It can support up to eight (8) each: iBus keypads, PROSIX keypads, and WIFI touchscreen keypads. Read more here.
Can I easily Upgrade My VISTA-50P to a First Alert VISTAH3?
Yes, you can easily upgrade your VISTA-50P to a First Alert VISTAH3. The sensors from the VISTA-50P can be used. Click here to see how you can easily upgrade.
Enroll wireless sensors on a VISTAH3 using a PROWLTOUCH/PROWLTOUCHC keypad or AlarmNet 360. Follow steps to learn PROSIX or 5800 devices, name zones, and test.
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How Do I Connect a Communicator to a VISTAH3?
Connect a communicator to VISTAH3 by installing a cellular radio and/or a PROWIFI/PROWIFIZW module, then activating. Follow these steps to finish setup today.
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How Do I Connect a VISTAH3 to the Internet?
Connect the VISTAH3 to internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable or adding a WIFI module. Follow these steps to get online and enable remote remote updates now.
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How do I connect A VISTAH3 to WIFI?
First, install a PROWIFI or PROWIFIZW. Join your 2.4 GHz network, then run a communicator test. WIFI enables IP reporting, AN360 sync, and touchscreen features.
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How do I connect a wired iBus keypad to the VISTAH3?
To connect a keypad to the First Alert VISTAH3, wire it to terminals 17 through 20 (GND, AUX, B, A). Then enroll it in the panel through iBus device discovery.
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How do I mount a VISTAH3 panel?
To mount the First Alert VISTA H3, pick a dry indoor location with a good cell or WIFI signal, then secure the cabinet with the provided hardware. Details here!
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How do I wire a siren to a VISTAH3 panel?
To wire the VISTAH3 siren, connect siren positive to panel terminal 16 and negative to terminal 17. Connect the included resistor in parallel. Details here.
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How do I wire a VISTAH3 for power?
To wire the First Alert VISTAH3 power, plug the DC adaptor into an outlet near the panel. Observe proper polarity, and wire length limits. Get full steps here.
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How Many Keypads Can I Add to a First Alert VISTAH3?
The VISTAH3 can support a total of 24 keypads. It can support up to eight (8) each: iBus keypads, PROSIX keypads, and WIFI touchscreen keypads. Read more here.
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Can I easily Upgrade My VISTA-50P to a First Alert VISTAH3?
Yes, you can easily upgrade your VISTA-50P to a First Alert VISTAH3. The sensors from the VISTA-50P can be used. Click here to see how you can easily upgrade.
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