Honeywell Security 6160 Ademco Alpha Display Keypad

Much easier to program and set with this keypad

So happy to replace our 27 year old yellowed control pad! Easy switch out for an advanced diy(basically my husband did it in a few minutes...I would have had no idea what to do). Looks great...sounds are a little quieter than the one we replaced..which I like.

Worked perfectly, when I pulled it in.

House got struck by lightning and fried my safewatch board, which is a vista 20p. I replaced that but was having a tough time programming the new one as my house only had two of the 6150 displays. Hooked this one up on address 17 (the 5150 is using 16), followed a YouTube video step by step and got my entire system and every sensor working again. I think it can be done using a 5150, but this is way more intuitive as far as security displays go. I wish now I would have gotten the Rf version, but I may replace the other 5150 with one at some point. At least one 6160 is basically required for vista 20p.

It was what I needed to program a new system. It didnt have the install sheet though but the one from my 6150RF was applicable.I just needed to set the address code.

Hooked up easy and works like it should

Bought this to perform a DIY overhaul of my 20 year old hardwired alarm system. The alpha screen provides so much more information. The programming is a little complex for a first time DIY, but if you are patient and can consult someone for a little tech support it works out fine -- assuming you have the skills and understanding of the system. Overhaul included a new matching Honeywell panel.

I needed to program some new sensors and local Honeywell dealers wanted $90 for a new one. This was much less expensive and works as advertised. If you program your own alarm or want to program your own Honeywell Vista, you will need this.

Good!

Replaced a 6150 with this 6160. Never buy a 6150. Without the alpha display, it is almost impossible to program, because if you are trying different settings to figure out what works, you are never sure you entered it correctly. I was trying to program for my 4-wire smoke detectors, finally got it to work using a combination of *56, *79, and *80 commands, but only with the 6160. My alarm system is an older version of the Vista 20P, but it would be good if they built them with on-board WIFI included (kidda like printers come now) and a nice desktop or even phone app for programming. Entering codes and settings takes me back 30 years when programming assembly language commands.