How To Use an ADT or Honeywell Security System

A security alarm is an alarm system that is used to detect intrusion in a residential or commercial building.It is used to deter a lot of things.Here are some common directions on how to use a security system.

Step 1: The ready light is green.

You can't arm the system if the green light is not green.There are open sensors listed on the display.The motion detector will not turn green if it is tripped, but you will still be able to arm the system.

Step 2: The four-digit PIN is on the keypad.

If you want to disarm the security system and clear any previous alarms, press the following keys.The key is pressed once.The security system is in "away" mode.This allows motion detectors, doors, windows, and glass break detectors.The security panel repeatedly chirps until the exit delay is over and it is time to leave.If an exit door is opened within the last ten seconds of the delay, it will reset.The security system is in "stay" mode.Motion detectors are not enabled by this.The security system sounds three times.Night-time: All perimeter sensors, plus a few motion detectors.After you enter your security code, press the stay button twice.Night-stay's motion detectors are programmed by your security installer.The security system is kept in "stay" mode.The grace period before the alarm sounds is the entry delay.The entry delay is determined by the security system.The security system plays music.The security system is in "away" mode.The alarm will sound if the security system isn't disarmed.

Step 3: The premises should be left within the exit delay.

Normal exit through the main doors is possible when the time is set by the installer.If a door is not normally used for exit, an alarm will sound immediately.If the keypad has a loud sounder, it will sound the alarm.Any external sounders, along with alternating high and low-frequency continuous beeps, will sound if the keypad is not equipped.

Step 4: After returning, turn off the system.

Pressing off will allow you to enter your PIN.The alarm will sound after the entry delay ends.During the entry delay, the keypad will continuously chirp.The last ten seconds are when the keypad will start to sound.To avoid the monitoring center being notified if a false alarm sounds, enter your four-digit PIN and press off within two minutes.Pressing off will clear the false alarm.

Step 5: Press TEST if you want to enter your four-digit PIN.

Then press further.The display will read "Test in Progress" after the alarm sounds for a few seconds.

Step 6: To test it, open the door or window.

If your security system is voice equipped, you should hear three small noises followed by the name of the zone.

Step 7: To test it, bang near the glass break detector.

The name of the zone should be followed by three beeps.

Step 8: Walk by a motion detector.

The name of the zone should be followed by three sounds.

Step 9: Attach an Allen key to the "Test" hole of the smoke detector.

This will sound the fire alarm.

Step 10: Call your security company to test other security functions.

Step 11: If you don't want to be in test mode, enter your four digit PIN and call your security company.

After four hours, test mode will stop working.

Step 12: Next, enter your four-digit PIN, followed by BYPASS, and a two digit code for the zone to be bypassed.

The keypad should chirp once.A zone can be disabled while armed.If a bypassed zone is tripped, the alarm system will ignore it.When you want to arm the security system, you have to bypassed the zone every time.

Step 13: Ignore all zones.

Your four-digit PIN is followed by BYPASS and the "#" key.Every bypassed zone should be beeped by the keypad.

Step 14: The letter key needs to be held down.

You can press the specific two buttons.To sound a fire alarm, press the button for two seconds.The two buttons have arrows from the fire symbol.Press the button with the police shield on it for two seconds to sound a security alarm.The police symbol can be found on the two buttons with arrows.Press the HELP button on the medical intercom to sound a medical alarm.The two buttons with arrows from the medical button can be used.

Step 15: In an emergency, enter your four-digit duress PIN.

If you have to disarm your security system, enter this four-digit code onto the security panel.The police will be notified immediately if the system acts normally.There will be no notification that the dispatch center has received the alarm.The police may take a while to arrive.Make sure that the PIN is only used in an emergency, and that everyone knows it.

Step 16: You must enter a four-digit security code.

Next press the user number.The installer code is the one that is reserved for.The master code is reserved for 2.The partition code is reserved.

Step 17: The appropriate step is followed.

You can add or change a user code.The security system goes off once.To remove a user code, press #.If you want to change the code's permissions, press # then 1 and any of the following: 0 is arm only.One is a guest.2 is a code.Master code is 3.

Step 18: You can call the security company's toll free number.

The toll free number is usually written on yard signs or on your security panel.

Step 19: What happened?

Say your password.It is necessary to cancel your alarm.The police will go to your home if you don't say it.

Step 20: Be nice.

Being rude will make the situation worse.

Step 21: Check to see if the sensor is within range of the RF receiver and charged if it is wireless.

Step 22: The security system is getting power.

If your security system is displaying "NO AC" or "AC LOSS" on the screen, you need to make sure that there is no power in the area and that the outlet is receiving power.If your security system displays "LO BAT", you should replace the battery on the system.The security system requires a lead-acid battery.

Step 23: The toll free number is for your security company.

The toll free number is written on yard signs or on your security panel.

Step 24: Don't go to faulty zones.

Ignore the security company until they give you the resources to service your alarm.If a service person comes to service your security system, check their credentials.You don't want them to break your security system further.