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Is your DSC alarm going off, and you want it to stop? Or, maybe there’s a warning light flashing that you want to get rid of. Whether your alarm went off and you need to reset it or you’re trying to update the date and time, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll tell you how to silence and reset your alarm and how to reset the date and time in just a few minutes.
Things You Should Know
- To reset and silence your alarm, enter the master code twice, then hold down the reset button for 2 seconds.
- If your alarm doesn’t have a reset button, enter *72.
- To reset the date and time, press *6, enter your master code, then press 1. When you’ve entered the date and time, press # to save your changes.
Steps
Open the access door and enter your master code twice. Pull down the panel that covers the keypad on your alarm system. After this, simply enter your 4-digit master code, wait 2 seconds, and then enter it again.[1]- If you make a mistake while entering your code, press the pound (#) button, and then start over.
- The default code for a DSC alarm is 1234.
- On some models, this step will reset the alarm and stop it from ringing. This step will also reset the trouble light, armed light, and memory light. If your alarm is still ringing, complete the rest of the steps below.
Hold down the reset button for 2 seconds if you have one. This button is usually located on the bottom right side of the keypad. Hold it down for at least 2 seconds to disengage the alarm. You will notice the lights on the alarm change from red to green to signal that the alarm has been reset.[2]- This also helps to reset the low battery light once the power has been restored.
- Some DSC models do not have a reset button. If that’s the case, move to the next step.
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Enter *72 if the alarm is still ringing. Use the keypad to enter the code “*72.” This resets the smoke sensors, which will cause the alarm to stop if it is still ringing. If your keypad has an “Enter” button, press this once you have entered the code.[3]
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Press *6, then enter the master code and press 1. If you need to reset the date and time on your alarm, open up the keypad panel and enter *6. Then, enter in your master code (the default code is 1234). Finally, press 1.[4]- You may have to reset the date and time if your alarm system loses power.
Enter the time and date. Use the keypad to enter in the time, using 24-hour military time. Then enter the date using MM DD YY format.[5]- For example, if the date is September 20, 2022, you’d enter 09 20 22.
- If it's currently 2:00 PM, you’d enter 1400.
Press pound (#) to save your changes. Once you’ve input the right time and date, hit the pound symbol on your keypad. Your alarm system now has the correct time and date.[6]
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- QuestionHow do I make my DSC alarm stop beeping?
Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerOne way you can stop the beeping is to reset the alarm system. Locate the keypad and pull down the panel that covers the keypad on your alarm system. Then, enter your 4 digit master code, wait 2 seconds, and then enter it again. On some models, this step will reset the alarm and stop it from ringing. This step will also reset the trouble light, armed light, and memory light. If the alarm continues to beep, locate the reset button on the bottom right of the keypad and hold it down for at least 2 seconds. The lights should change from red to green and the alarm should stop beeping. - QuestionHow do I reset my alarm panel?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerThere are a couple of ways you can reset your alarm panel. The simplest is to power it down and then power it back on, which is called a power reset. Open up the panel and look for the power button. Hold it down until the panel turns off and there aren't any lights on. Wait a few seconds and then power it back on by pressing the button again. You can also try unplugging the panel itself to remove it from power and then plug it back in. Another way to reset your panel is to use the reset button. It's usually located on the bottom right of the keypad. Hold it down for a few seconds until the panel lights change color or start blinking. After a few moments it should return to normal.
- QuestionWhy is my alarm beeping?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerThere are a number of possible reasons why your alarm is beeping unexpectedly. The most common reason is a power failure. Check if the lights on the property are working to ascertain if the power is currently on. If the power is out and the alarm is ringing, this indicates that the batteries in the alarm system are dead and need to be replaced. It's also possible that your alarm is doing exactly what it's supposed to do: detect intruders. Check your property for any signs of intrusion, such as broken windows, stolen goods, and dirty footprints inside. If you have a video monitoring system on your property, check the footage to rule out the possibility of an intruder. If your alarm is connected to the phone lines, temporary phone outages can cause the alarm to ring. Call your phone provider from your mobile phone to find out if there have been any phone line problems in your area.
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- ↑ https://alarm.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Troubleshooting-Guide-DSC-Tech-Support.pdf
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This article was reviewed by Barry Zakar and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hannah Madden. Barry Zakar is a professional handyman and the founder of Little Red Truck Home Services based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over ten years of experience, Barry specializes in a variety of carpentry projects. He is skilled at constructing decks, railings, fences, gates, and various pieces of furniture. Barry also holds his MBA from John F. Kennedy University. This article has been viewed 256,463 times.
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