Q&A for How to Use an ADT or Honeywell Security System

This means that zone 05 is either open or is having trouble. Check that the sensor for zone 5 is intact, and that the door is closed. If you are still getting a fault on the security panel, call your security company.

You can only change the volume of the voice on the keypad. To do so, press #, then press "0", then press 3 to raise the volume or 6 to lower the volume. Repeat this process to adjust the volume.

Don't worry about resetting the alarm for the next user. When the next user wants to activate the security system they can call the security company anytime to activate it.

Yes. If you are using a land-line for your alarm connection, the alarm system will interrupt the connection so that it can dial the security company. For that reason, it is best to use your cell phone to make an emergency call.

Zone 29 is usually associated with the keychain remote that came with your alarm system. In particular, Zone 29 is allocated to the panic button on this remote. If you see "LOW BAT 29" you need to replace the batteries on this keychain remote. The remote takes coin-celled batteries. Once you do this, press the "OFF" button on the keychain remote to reset the message.

If you hear one beep every 30 seconds, then it is an indicator of a trouble condition. Zone 09 may need new batteries or there may be something interfering with the alarm's connection to Zone 09. The best thing to do is to turn the alarm off and then call the security company for service.

To turn off the chime function, enter in your security code then press "CHIME". On newer touchscreen panels, you may have to go into your panel's settings, enter your security code, then toggle the chime on/off button.

That is set by the alarm installer. If you know how to use programming mode and your alarm is not monitored you can change the time based on the average distance between the entryway and the alarm panel.

First, place your alarm in test mode by entering your security code and pressing "TEST". On newer panels, you may need to go into the alarm's settings to enable test mode. Then, remove the cover for the sensor in question or the main alarm box and replace the battery. If replacing a panel or alarm box battery, make sure the panel remains plugged in and connected to AC power until the batteries are replaced.

04 Fault is an open zone on 04. Find your list of identifiers that correspond to the zone numbers to determine what zone 04 is. If the zone labels are not listed, use the process of elimination, opening doors or windows while notating what zone shows up on the keypad.

After changing the batteries, return the unit to its mounting base. Each smoke detector has a built in tamper against removal. To clear the rapid beeping, you must enter a valid four digit code plus the off button or 1. On touchscreens, you will press clear and then enter a valid four digit code.