ADT stands for American Digital Technologies and it is one of the easiest and most recognizable home security systems to date. They are found in nearly every home in the United States through their security consoles and alarm systems. There may be a rare occasion that you wish to delete your ADT alarm system for good. Some of the reasons as to why you may want to change your security services provider can be that you no longer require the services of the previous provider or you are dissatisfied with the services provided by the previous provider and therefore would wish to associate with a new and better security provider. In any case, removing the disconnection of the ADT alarm system is not as complicated once you learn the process to follow. This article will take you through the steps of how you can effectively power off your ADT alarm to ensure that it stays off for good.
Before closing your account, there are several important steps to take and precautions to follow: To cancel your ADT account you must first contact ADT.
If you wish to disable your ADT alarm with the intention of not using the services of ADT any longer, the first thing that needs to be done is to notify ADT that you wish to cancel your account and monitoring services. You may give them an account number or other identification information to allow them to formally settle all accounts. This is necessary irrespective of the kind of reasons for deactivating the alarm system because any ADT accounts that are current will accumulate charges as long as they have not been canceled. It is recommended that you finish this account cancellation step before proceeding to physically disarm your ADT system.
Disengage All Alarms – Switch off the main power supply of the alarm to use.
Since your account is closed with ADT and any monitoring services that may be associated with your account, the next step is to turn off your alarm in the literal sense. The security console that controls and effectively serves as the nerve center of your ADT alarm needs power to run. Switching off the power of the console will disconnect the sensors and the alarms that are allocated to it. However, your console may be connected directly to the home electrical system or the circuit box in your home. If this is the case, it will be necessary to go to the breaker panel to shut off the circuit to the ADT console or to contact an electrician. If the console is instead powered via a regular electrical outlet, then follow the steps below to power it down: If the console is instead powered via a regular electrical outlet, then follow the steps below to power it down:
The first step is to find the power cord that is connected to the ADT security console. To power off the console simply disconnect the power line from the electrical outlet.
Remove Alarm Panel Battery
Besides disconnecting the primary power supply to the security console, it would also be wise to detach extra batteries that supply standby power in case of main power failure. ADT systems carry large rechargeable batteries that ensure alarms and sensors continue to function for some time during a power failure. To fully power off the console and system, you need to locate this backup battery on the console and pull it out. In some models, there is a battery that may require you to use a screwdriver to gain access and then have it removed. Get rid of the battery as well, since you don’t require it anymore since the ADT system is permanently disengaged from now on.
This may involve pulling the wires and cables out of their sockets and detaching any additional sensors and accessories.
As to rendering the security console useless, this will certainly disable all the core processes and network connectivity of your ADT system, but will not entirely neutralize individual sensors and accessories that may still be functional in some way. To completely disconnect all the wires, you will need to system and methodically erase all the wireless components that are in the system one by one. This includes motion detectors, security cameras, entry and window sensors, control panels, as well as any other special accessories that you might have used when installing the system. Each of these ADT elements should be disconnected or unmounted; battery removal if possible, to ensure the device is off. Heal all disarmed parts to a specific location where one can determine what to do with the remainder or how to store them in the future.
Remove or cover external Alarm Boxes or Sirens
Be sure to not miss any exterior part of your ADT system including the primary mounted alarm siren or box conspicuously placed outside your home. This attention-grabbing siren typically has its power supply to sound an alarm in case there is an intrusion on security while the interior console is dead. Like wireless sensors, the siren will also require total physical removal and detachment to achieve complete inactivation. If possible, one should also take batteries and wiring of the siren as well as other components that are deemed safe to uninstall. Plus examine whether there is any chalking, cracking, or holes that require repair on the wall that housed the siren. Any sign that is associated with the plastic security systems such as those that can be found on the windows or doors should be taken down.
Disarmed components should be neat and stored in appropriate compartments
The steps followed ensure that the central console is rendered powerless and all sorts of individual sensors and accessories are removed hence marking the permanent disconnection of the ADT alarm system. To check that the system state is off and inactive, one can try turning on various components to confirm that the system is indeed dead. The last step is therefore deciding on the methods to safely dispose or neutralize the disarmed components such as keypads, motion detectors, window sensors, and sirens. The batteries and electronics will have to be disposed of at an e-waste center. The plastic casings and mounts can also discarded in a way that they are reused or recycled within a home. It is also wise to store some components in case you relocate to a different house and you need the security equipment once more. Make sure that when you disarm your ADT system nothing is left in the bay and little hardware for future purposes in case there will be a need to reuse some of the sensors or accessories where allowed.
Conclusion
Approaching the issue of disarming an ADT alarm unit completely for a long time can seem quite challenging given the complexity of the device. Nevertheless, turning the power off systematically, removing batteries, disconnecting sensors one-by-one, disconnecting exterior sirens, and recycling parts that are not needed, help to neutralize the security system fully and safely. When shutting down the system, it is important to also notify ADT formally to stop monitoring through disconnection of other equipment. If someone is unsure of how to eliminate specific ADT hardware or wiring because of complications, the person should not be afraid to consult ADT support or seek the assistance of an electrician. As followed in the outlined step-by-step procedure above the ADT alarm will be gotten rid of once and for all.
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