To enable the chime on a Vista panel, enter your 4-digit user code followed by the number 9 on the keypad, and a confirmation will appear on the display. This will toggle the chime on or off, so the system must be disarmed to change the setting.
Enable chime with a user code
- Ensure the system is disarmed.
- Enter your 4-digit master or user code.
- Press the 9 key. The word “CHIME” should appear on the keypad display, indicating it is now enabled.
- To disable it, repeat the same process: enter your code followed by the 9 key.
Enable chime in programming (Chime by Zone)
If you want to enable chime for specific zones, you’ll need to enter the installer code and use programming commands.
- Enter the installer code (default is 4112) followed by 800 to access programming mode.
- Go to field *26 (Chime By Zone List / Keypad Sound Enables).
- Enter 1 to enable the feature.
- You can then add specific zones to the chime list for the feature to work as intended.