We have a wired home alarm system with movement detectors throughout the house.
It was installed by the builders (long since gone) and the previous owners do not know the pin number. The installer doesn't know the pin number either.
Is there anyway of resetting the pin number on these or just getting the pin number box changed over?
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I know an excellent man here who lives close by, but he has only ever dealt with the various door and window locks.
Some years ago I had an alarm refitted for an elderly auntie who lived alone in a big detached somewhat secluded house. hers was a 10 digit keypad with a 4 or 6 number choice for the pin. We went for a very simple pin for her.
It was easy to get a new wired control box fitted to the existing wiring.
From the google search
Top choices for new wired alarm control boxes include the Texecom Premier Elite series for robust, professional-grade systems, and the Pyronix Enforcer V11 for modern features like app control and Wi-Fi. For retrofitting existing wiring, Eaton Scantronic or Konnected Alarm Panel Pro are popular, smart-compatible options.
Top Wired Alarm Control Panels for Houses
Best Overall for Professionals: Texecom Premier Elite 24 or 48-W (expandable).
Best Smart/App Control: Pyronix Enforcer V11 (34 zones, Wi-Fi/IP) or Smart Wired Alarm Panel.
Best for Upgrading Old Systems: Konnected Alarm Panel Pro (converts wired to smart).
Best Simple/Budget: Texecom Veritas R8 or Eaton Scantronic I-ON10-KP.
Considerations for Choosing
Zones: Ensure the panel has enough wired zones to cover your detectors (e.g., 6+ zones, often expandable).
Communicators: Look for onboard Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or plug-on GSM modules for phone alerts.
Keypad Compatibility: Most modern panels require dedicated wired keypads.
Installation Tips
Panel Change: You can keep your existing wiring, sensors, and external bell box and simply swap the old panel and keypad for a new one.
Power: Always use a new 12V backup battery to ensure the system works during a power outage.
DIY Conversion: Devices like the Konnected Pro are specifically designed to be easily retrofitted into traditional wired systems, allowing you to use existing sensors with smart home platforms.
Note: For maximum security, particularly for insurance purposes, hiring a professional for installation is recommended.
Last edited by: ORB>>> on Sat 11 Apr 26 at 14:02
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Many/most control boxes can be reset to default (and then reprogrammed) via methods such as the (default?) engineer code or by removing mains and battery power.
The means of doing so will vary by manufacturer, as will the ease of subsequently reprogramming the system.
I would have expected a/the installer to advise on the viability of this.
A rather more drastic option is to have the control box/panel, keypad and alarm box replaced, utilising the existing wired sensors (subject to them being compatible with the new panel).
After my ADT alarm panel consumed itself (with a little assistance) five years ago, I had it replaced along with keypad and alarm box (they like to do the latter for advertising purposes) by an NSI approved installer using all the existing sensors (of quite an age) and wiring. An unintrusive job which cost me £550 incl.
I recovered the installation cost in 2 years from the resulting reduction in maintenance cost (ADT being rather expensive).
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If you can get a photo of a keypad someone here can advise you. It's not difficult, on most it's a case of turning off the power, removing the cover to the control panel, and disconnecting the battery briefly. You then connect the battery again while holding a reset switch or similar.
This will set off the outside bell if it still has power in its own battery.
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(duplicate, stupid forum) In order of laziness:
1. Try the 20 most common 4 digit combinations:
1234
1111
0000
1212
7777
1004
2000
4444
2222
6969
9999
3333
5555
6666
1122
1313
8888
4321
2001
1010
If you can get a photo of a keypad someone here can advise you on a reset. It's not difficult, on most it's a case of turning off the power, removing the cover to the control panel, and disconnecting the battery briefly. You then connect the battery again while holding a reset switch or similar.
This will set off the outside bell if it still has power in its own battery.
The installer should have recorded the engineer code that they used when they installed the alarm, unless of course they've used the same code for every alarm that they've ever installed, which is why they won't want to hand it over...
If you know the company name then look up the director(s) details on Company House, and try their year of birth as the engineer code.
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"If you know the company name then look up the director(s) details on Company House, and try their year of birth as the engineer code."
Now tha'ts deep. :)))
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A son lives in the USA but bought an apartment 12 months ago in Perthshire as their holiday home.
The alarm system pin number, and the meter cupboard combi lock, was 1872 (Glasgow Rangers Foundation!!)
The alarm system was apparently 15 +/- years old but still worked! Now replaced with new alarm sysem & sensors.
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Surprised it wasn’t 1690………
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1314, 1690, 1888 were reasonable possibilities as well.
New alarm has buttons but essentially a mobile phone works and is easier
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When my daughters bought a house a few years ago the previous occupants left a note stating "Forgotten the alarm PIN maybe the installers can help" :(
The couldn't so I decided to do a full refit and upgrade using a Honeywell system. They have since ceased doing domestic alarms. I also replaced all wiring and moved the keypads to more convenient locations.
It was not difficult once you get your head around the wiring connections and colours. The system was also relatively inexpensive.
I dont know if its still the case but declaring a house alarm to your insurance company doesn't bring a big premium discount but does require proof of annual servicing and requirements to set when leaving the property etc etc which could be a claim get out.
Systems have 'Engineering Codes' which allow functionality changes. Internet search by manufacturer may reveal that code if it hasn't been changed.
Last edited by: Fullchat on Sat 11 Apr 26 at 15:19
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Insurers tend to want a professionally installed and monitored system. To be honest most people would be better spending their money on better physical physical security such as decent door and window locks especially on patio doors. Decent lighting is also worthwhile.
Unmonitored alarms are pretty useless. Who ever pays attention to them ringing except to think “turn that b****y thing off.
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We’ve just replaced all the batteries in wireless room sensors, door sensors and back up battery in our Honeywell Galaxy system, originally installed around 13 years ago.
I did wonder if it was worth it and only bothered as the control panel was sounding an alert every day at midday. Maybe I should just have turned it off at the mains and removed the back up battery. How much of a deterrent are they these days? Although we haven’t been burgled in the time we’ve had it (whilst our neighbours have) so maybe it has worked - who knows?!
Need to remember to set the b***** thing when we leave the house!
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We stopped using our alarm when my kids were teenagers and out late. We had a remote fob to arm and disarm but there was no way seemingly of unsetting the alarm without it sounding to confirm it was unset. Which of course woke me up.
And since then the remotes have been lost.
I had to change the back up battery couple years back as it was starting to sound at the same time every day but was a 2 min job from amazon. Should probably just have killed it off once and for all.
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We had a neighbours alarm which they set when they went away. However we do have the occasional power blip and the outside siren would run for the preset 20mins. Whilst I seem to be the keyholder for the street sometimes getting out of bed isn't an option zz.
The hint that it probably needed a new battery was ignored until eventually an after holiday report provided the offer to replace the back up battery. I also placed a 'Replace Battery (3 years on) date' Been all good since. :)
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