ADT Security Pro - Home Security Blog

How can I upgrade my current ADT Home Security Alarm System?

Posted by Taniqua Pino on Mon,Jul 31,2023 @ 09:38 AM

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Depending on how long you've had your ADT Home Security Alarm, you might be considering upgrading to a more modern system or adding some of the new and fancier features you see on TV  or in your friend's home. You might like to add ADT cameras or even home automation.

The great news is the company that first brought automation features to the mass markets is still the leader. ADT Pulse with home automation is the system of choice for millions of Americans, far surpassing any other home automation company.

ADT Pulse gives you remote home security from mobile devices and computers including being able to remotely check the status of your security system, mobile arm/disarm, text and email notifications of alarm and device events, cameras, thermostat control, lighting control, garage door control and automated door locks. The ADT Pulse platform has created an ecosystem allowing control of other smart home devices like the Nest thermostat or Ring Video Doorbell. 

If you would like to upgrade your existing security system to ADT Pulse, check out your options below.

This blog will cover these 4 upgrade options:

  1. Upgrade your existing home security system to the ADT Command
  2. Upgrading your current ADT monitored security system within the first two years of your initial installation.
  3. The benefits of upgrading after two years of being a monitored ADT customer.
  4. DIY (do it yourself) options for upgrading your ADT System.
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Tags: ADT Pulse Security System, ADT Home Security Systems

Four Ways to Arm Your ADT Home Security System

Posted by Greg Barker on Wed,Jul 19,2023 @ 10:49 AM

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There are four different arming modes for your ADT Monitored Security System. To get the best use of your security system, it is important to understand the advantages of each arming mode. Depending on your family's lifestyle, what size your pets are or how to arm your ADT Security System when you are traveling, your family has it's own unique needs when it comes to the best way to arm your home security system.

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Tags: ADT Monitoring Service, ADT Pulse Equipment and Packages

Life and Fire Safety Alarms Stop Deadly Emergencies: Are You Prepared?

Posted by Greg Barker on Sun,Jul 09,2023 @ 11:40 PM

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Tags: Safety Tips, ADT Monitoring Service

ADT Keypad One Touch Command Buttons

Posted by Greg Barker on Tue,Jul 04,2023 @ 10:55 PM

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We install the esthetically pleasing and easy to use ADT COMMAND security keypad used for ADT Monitored Security Systems. This ADT keypad has a sleek and contemporary look that projects a modern feel and at the same time, blends into your home decor. One of the nicest things about the DSC security keypads is the large one-touch command and icon keypad buttons. The one-touch buttons make the ADT Monitored Security Systems easy to understand, view and operate.

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Tags: Safety Tips

Professional Installation of ADT: What should you expect?

Posted by Greg Barker on Sun,Jul 02,2023 @ 11:03 PM

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What Should I Expect the Day of Installation?

Once you figure out what you would like, place your order and schedule your install time, what should you expect at your ADT installation? 

 

 

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What is the Warranty I Get with an ADT Monitored Security System?

Posted by Greg Barker on Sun,Jul 02,2023 @ 10:50 PM

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One of the things that can significantly add to the cost of owning a home security system is the cost to fix or replace it when it needs service.

You can have an inexpensive initial cost and a low monthly monitoring rate, but be charged large amounts for service after the installation. So what does ADT’s warranty with residential monitored security systems include?

  

 

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Tags: ADT Security System, Warranty

How To Set Up myADT.com

Posted by Taniqua Pino on Sun,Jul 02,2023 @ 10:45 PM

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One of the first things you will want to do after protecting your family with an ADT Home Security system or an ADT Pulse alarm system is to do a quick set up of your myADT.com account. It takes 5 simple steps to complete. Your myADT.com on-line account and the myADT.com app allow you to manage your ADT accounting issues whenever you feel like it and without having to call into the office. With myADT.com you can:

  • Manage verbal security passwords.
  • Add, edit and delete emergency contacts.
  • Go paperless.
  • View your alarm activity.
  • View and pay your bill or sign up and manage EasyPay.
  • Print certificates for insurance.
  • Order yard signs or decals.
  • Set travel reminders to update your emergency contacts.
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Tags: Mobile Home Security (Mobile Apps)

Alarm Bypass to Keep Windows or Doors Open with Security System Armed

Posted by Greg Barker on Sun,Jul 02,2023 @ 10:43 PM

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With the beautiful weather we have here in California, customers often want to leave some windows open for fresh air and still have their security system armed.  There are several ways to BYPASS a window or door depending upon the type of security system you have.

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ADT Command and Control Are Getting Fantastic Reviews

Posted by Greg Barker on Thu,Apr 25,2019 @ 02:09 PM

Security Pro Group President, David Loetz Sr, just got back from the ISC Show 2019 in Las Vegas. It was great to hear his review about ADT Command and Control. He said, "...that ADT, with the new ADT Command panel and Alarm.com had the most innovative products and cutting-edge security technology at the entire show." Keep in mind, products from around the world are presented at this show to security professionals and integrators from around the country. 

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Tags: Home Security Equipment, Smart Home Automation, ADT Command and Control

ADT Command is Your Best Smart Home Security System

Posted by Greg Barker on Tue,Apr 23,2019 @ 11:53 AM

ADT Command Platform is the New Smart Home 

When it comes to smart home security, ADT Command has set the new bar for a single integrated platform that controls all your home security devices, life safety, video products and home automation. This is a complete and comprehensive solution to all your smart home needs. It is also professionally installed and ready for your mobile devices with ADT Control App. Imagine, all your smart home needs on one App. NICE!

Below is an update on what security and life safety devices are now available and what is coming down the road. This product information came from Honeywell Home - Resideo. This list does not include the security video products or home automation devices now available. 

 

ADT Command Full Line of Products

 

  • Single platform: Learn One, Know All
  • Modular design factory or field installable devices
  • Common Security, Life Safety, and Lifestyle peripherals and accessories across the platform (1- way RF and HW to RF converter modules available)
  • Secure, encrypted 2-way sensors with over the air firmware upgrade capability
  • Dual path communications: LTE Cellular (AT&T and Verizon options) + IP / Ethernet
  • Remote diagnostics, local and remote programming, over the air system update and upgrade capable
  • UL Residential Burg and Fire, UL Commercial Burg
  • Multi-partition support
  • Security + Smart Home Ready: Full ecosystem of Video, Voice and Mobile solutions

 

  

ADT Command - Key Features and Benefits

  • Exclusive ADT design language and proprietary panel

  • Common User Interfaces for ease of End User use

  • Embedded End User “how to” videos in multiple languages

  • Built-in Amazon Alexa

  • End user replaceable cell radios

  • Provide comfort and reassurance to homeowners with two-way voice verification

    Simplified Maintenance of ADT Command Devices

    • Remote configuration changes and future enhancements

    • End user replaceable batteries

    • Battery status of all devices to know which to replace

    • System health information, battery life, signal strength

 

ADT Command Touchpads and Touchscreen

 

ADT 7" Wireless Touchscreen with Optional Mounting

 

Basic Configuration

  • Integrated “Kickstand”
  • Power cord with molded plug (micro USB) into touchscreen charging port 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional Wall Mount

  • Wall Plate for Power
  • LED indicator when touchscreen is removed
  • Power Supply with terminals
  • Installer supplies standard 2-conductor in-wall cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional Docking Charging Station

  • Desk stand charging station
  • Uses power cord supplied with "Basic configuration"
  • LED indicator when touchscreen is charging

 

 

 

 

ADT SiX Sensors with Two-way Encrypted Wireless Peripherals

 

Currently Available Six Sensors


  • Door/Window Contact SIXCTA
  • Motion Detector - SIXPIRA
  • Glassbreak Detector - SIXGBA
  • Keyfob - SIXFOBA
  • Shock Sensor - SIXSHOCKA
  • Indoor Siren - SIXSIRENA
  • Combo Smoke, CO, Heat Detector - SIXCOMBOA
  • Smoke Detector - SIXSMOKEA
  • Wired to Wireless Convertor - SIXC2WA

 

 

Coming on May 14 - Now Approved by ADT

 

  • Panic Button (2-button) - SIXPANICA
  • Medical Emergency (1-button) -SIXMEDICALA
  • Outdoor Siren - SIXSIREN-ODA
  • Flood Detector - SIXFLOODA
  • Temperature Sensor - SIXTEMPA

 

 

 

 

What's next for ADT Command? Command Release 2

These updates and releases are expected to happen in June/July

  • 5” AIO Panel
  • New ADT User Interface
  • Updated Chime Feature
  • Enhanced Installation Experience - Shorter Installation Time

 Additional Enhancements

  • Improved 2-way Voice Operation
  • 7” Touchscreen adds Alexa and 2-Way Voice Support
  • Updated Panel Battery Test
  • Additional 1-way Wireless Devices Supported on the ADTCONVERT Module

 

The good stuff... just keeps getting better. I was fortunate to recently visit the ADT Technology Lab in Florida and the engineers are very excited about the performance of these ADT Command devices. Thousands of these ADT Command and Control systems have been installed and it is going very smoothly for a nationwide launch of a new product line. It is actually amazing how few problems ADT has had with this new platform. This has been one of the most successful launches of a new security platform ADT has ever experienced. And you can be very excited about how reliable.... and robust your ADT smart home security options are for your home and family. The future is now!

The above product information was provide by Honeywell Home - Resideo. They provide all the security and life safety devices for ADT Command. ADT security video options and home automation products are provided by other manufacturers . 

 

 

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Tags: Home Security Equipment, Smart Home Automation, ADT Command and Control