You can turn off or power down your home alarm system by disconnecting its backup battery and then unplugging the transformer for the device from the wall outlet. You can confirm that the panel has been powered down by checking its touchscreen or keypad and making sure that it is blank.
How do I reset my home alarm without the code?
- Go to your alarm system's main access panel.
- Remove the power plug to the alarm console from the socket.
- Unlock and open the main panel with the console access key, or a small tool, such as a screw.
- Disconnect one of the wires from the system's main battery.
What do you do when a house alarm won't stop?
- Remove the cover.
- Remove the battery.
- Press and hold the tamper button.
- Insert the battery while holding the tamper button. The LED light will flash. Hold the button until it stops flashing.
- Replace the cover.