Vista: Enable a daily test

To enable a daily test on a Honeywell Vista 21, enter the installer code followed by pound ((#)) 0 to program a daily periodic test report schedule. This will automatically send a test signal to the central monitoring station every 24 hours. For immediate testing, you can force a test signal by entering the installer code followed by (5) and then (1), ensuring the system is ready to arm first. 

To set up a daily scheduled test

  • Contact your alarm monitoring company to put your system on test mode before you begin.
  • From a keypad, enter your installer code (default is 4112).
  • Press # (pound) and then 0 (zero).
  • The system will confirm the schedule has been programmed for a daily test report.
  • The first test signal will be sent approximately 12 hours after this command is entered. 

To force a one-time test signal

  • Ensure the system is “Ready” and no alarms are active.
  • Enter your installer code (default is 4112).
  • Press 5.
  • Press 1.
  • Contact your central monitoring station to verify they received the test signal. 

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