ADT Security Pro - Home Security Blog

It is easy to understand that if you get home automation or video monitoring that the ADT Command makes sense, but what are the benefits of ADT Control if you just get the security system features only?

ADT Pulse home and small business security systems are becoming the new standard for security and home automation. ADT has been the leader of the monitored security industry for years with currently 6.4 million monitored customers. It makes sense that ADT will be the leader in bringing the home automation features of home security to the marketplace. 

There are two types of security systems installed. Most home security systems installed today are wireless security systems and a much smaller percent of installations are hard wired systems typically installed in homes that have been pre-wired for a security system. Most hard wired security systems are "hybrid" which means they can communicate with wireless security devices as well.

Recently, California Security Pro was approached by Julie Schmit, editor with USA Today looking for information regarding high-tech home security options. Since we represent the market leader ADT as an Authorized Dealer, it only made sense that we were a perfect fit for this challenge. ADT Pulse Technology has been gaining significant traction due to its mobile interactive security solutions. It is this technology that allows users to control their home environment remotely that sparked the interest for this story.

ADT Pulse is quickly becoming American's choice for home security and home automation. In October of 2012 we had about 10% of our customer's choosing ADT Pulse, in November it was 20% and December ended the year with one out of three customers choosing ADT Pulse to Protect their homes, families and businesses. Why are so many customers choosing ADT Pulse?

ADT Pulse is quickly becoming the number one choice for ADT home security installation. Originally, between 10-15% of our home security customers chose ADT Pulse to protect their homes and families. Recently, with the added features of ADT cameras and home control now between 40-45% of our customers are ordering ADT Pulse. 

ADT Pulse is growing in popularity with homeowners as it provides the best security with ADT alarm monitoring, mobile remote security, cameras and home automation. ADT Pulse is setting the standard for the future of home security. The picture to the left is CEPro's version of what they call they ADT Pulse Ecosystem. Check out their article about the Architecture of ADT Pulse.

ADT Pulse... Home Security on the GO

ADT Pulse is ADT's newest monitoring service giving you control and notifications of alarm events remotely from a computer or mobile device via the Internet. 

ADT Pulse allows you to remotely ARM or DISARM your security system from anywhere with your iPhone, iPad, Blackberry or Android smartphone. You can also set up your ADT Pulse system to send you notifications of alarm events or security equipment device events. If you are on the go, ADT Pulse is the perfect solution to your home security needs.

Brinks Home Security

Brinks Home Security was a subsidiary of The Brinks Company which started in 1859 and is widely known for its armored trucks. In 2008, the spin-off of Brinks Home Security Holdings, Inc. as a stand-alone publicly-traded company was official. As a condition of the spin-off, the company was required to change its brand, and in 2009, launched the new brand, Broadview Security.^[3]

On May 12, 2010, Tyco International acquired Broadview Security, formerly Brinks Home Security, in a transaction valued at $2.0 billion. As part of the merger, Broadview's Security services were transitioned to the company's ADT Security brand. Now all of Brinks Home Security customers are monitored by ADT. ADT also services the monitored Brinks Home Security Systems throughout the United States.

Broadview Security, Formerly Brinks Home Security was Purchased by ADT

On Jan. 19, 2010 Tyco International, owners of the ADT business, announced that it was purchasing Broadview Security, formerly known as Brinks Home Security. Broadview Security came into existence in June 2009, having formerly been known as Brink's Home Security. Brink's Home Security itself was a spin-off of the Brink's Company, this being their residential and commercial security installing business that they developed alongside the well-known Brink's cash transport business.