Honeywell Home 6148 Fixed Display Security Keypad

I had a 20 year old Ademco 6128 keypad which was failing due to many years of use. Specifically, the button contacts, especially the ones for the primary PIN codes, were barely responsive and often just dead. The 6148 replaced it in less than five minutes including the mounting the new plate (slightly different height). I just have to paint the wall around the top of the keypad now.This was a much quicker and better alternative to paying exorbitant amounts for new equipment that the alarm company wanted to sell me.

This Honeywell / Ademco 6148 is the perfect drop-in replacement for my previous Ademco 6128 keypad. I didn't want to mess with trying to program the extra keys on the 6150, and this one works great as it has the exact same keys as the 6128. In fact, installation was simply a matter of removing the old unit, moving the wires from the old unit to the new, and then attaching this new unit to the wall with the holes already drilled for the old unit.Two small difference going to this new 6148:- The keys are larger and more well lit, which is great.- The entire unit is a bit smaller.

Very easy install! I replaced my 18 year old ADEMCO Vista-10SE with this 6148 and had no issues. Simply remove your old alarm panel and install the back plate. Then hook up the four wires as instructed. No need to turn off the power or reset any codes. You Tube videos gave this novice the courage to do it on by own. My new panel is a bit smaller, but everything else works like new. Saved major $$ doing it myself.

Pros: Easy to replace my very old keypad.Backlit keypadCons: Very hard to read the screen. It is not bright as it is depicted in the photographs. Now I have to add aclip on light so that the screen is readable.

Is not compatible with systems already installed that you think you are updating. NONRETURNABLE!!!!!

"This keypad perfectly replaced our old one. We have alarm sys Ademco-Vista 10se. No need to turn off the power to replace the keypad. Take out the old keypad. Connect old wires to new keypad (the instructions for which wires go where come with the new keypad). Also, once the new keypad is hooked up, the old passwords (number sequences) automatically work. No need to reset anything. Took about 15 minutes

Very easy to understand instructions and it was a simple & easy replacement.I didn't have to change any codes at all.

This unit was recommended by our monitoring company as a replacement for an ADEMCO unit installed 1/1/1990. It was very easy to install 4 or 5 wire hook ups depending on your system. Our monitoring company quoted $260. to come out with the unit and install. Do it your self or ask a friend! Three mos. working great.