ADT is one of the most common and renowned home security systems out there that is quite popular among customers. Security systems prevent possible intruders from accessing the house, as well as they include the features of monitoring the house, detecting fire and carbon monoxide leaks, and sounding alarms to call help. Some keypads enable the individual to trigger the alarm and deactivate it without too much of a hassle.
How to correctly turn off your ADT alarm system using the control panel keypad?
Enter Your Home
When walking in through any of the primary access points into your house which is under the ADT alarm system control, you will be given a limited amount of time to disarm your system possibly within 20-30 seconds, or else the alarm sirens will sound. You should only approach it calmly and make sure you are not in a hurry to get to the keypad to cancel the system within the grace period.
Where to find your control panel and keypad?
ADT usually places this control panel and digital keypad at the access point which is usually the door of the main entrance of your house. In case you cannot locate the keypad after you have opened the door, check on the nearby walls just a few feet away from the door. Control panels may be located on a higher level and not accessible to children, therefore, if it is not visible, one should look at the higher shelves or above the device.
Executive Summary Some ADT systems also contain the keypad buttons in small portable panic buttons or remote control which can also unlock your system so if you cannot find the main keypad, see the accessories.
To be able to assess the program the reader must first identify the Ready, Armed, and Off buttons.
The main keypad will feature three important buttons:
- Ready is displayed on the screen indicating the system is disarmed and no sensors are active.
- The Armed icon shows that your system sensors are on and ready to set off a loud alarm as soon as they are tripped.
- The Off button shuts down your system and sensors for blends in and out as and when you want.
After this let us establish that you have been able to identify these three buttons on the keypad before trying to disarm your ADT alarm so that you do not cause your alarm sirens to go off or any other problems. Certain ADT keypads may have other buttons and shortcuts, but once again, the Ready, Armed, and Off buttons are the ones you will need to get your system operational.
Enter Your Passcode
The next thing that you will need to do is to look for the primary control button which is usually represented by a disarming/off button Once you have identified this button you will have to key in the 4-6 digit code on the keypad to activate the system and allow someone to switch off the alarm.
To enter your ADT passcode, dial each of the numeric buttons in turn with as much pressure as possible. - Do not use a voice command at any given time since the system cannot recognize any vocal codes or commands. Ensure that when inputting your passcode, you press the buttons corresponding to each digit correctly. If you know there is no one around, many times wrong passcodes can even generate an invalid entry warning and shut down your system.
If you created a wrong passcode, do not panic and proceed to enter the right one slowly. Severally, multiple wrong inputs of the passcode may lead to the lockout or an alert sent to the ADT and the responsible authorities.
Check the System Chime and Ready/Disarmed indicator
In the event you have typed your passcode correctly, your ADT system should sound an auditable beep directing that access has been provided. There should also be a change in the keypad display to show the “Ready” LED if disarming was successful.
If the chime sound is not heard or the “Ready” light does not turn on, your entry of the passcode may have been rejected or the keys you pressed were incorrect. Slowly and cautiously, re-enter your passcode and wait for the Ready indicator light to turn on and for the chime sounds to be heard to check that the system is now disarmed.
Press the Off Button
After entering your code and disarming your system, you can disarm your ADT alarm by pressing the punch ‘Off’ button on your keypad. This will cause all your security sensors to go off and stop the monitoring functions until the system is manually re-enabled again.
Pressing the Off button on the keypad should generate another chime, while no signs will be lit up on the display status light section. It also gives some visual assurance that all the alarm functions are now off and the unit is in safe mode.
If you want to ensure your ADT alarm is indeed off, you can go the extra mile of testing a sensor by opening a door, or window, passing through a motion sensor, etc. Ensure that the action does NOT cause the program to emit an audible beep or any form of sound alert. You will be required to call ADT support if you hear sirens or if the strobes turn on because your alarm-disarming attempt did not succeed.
Back to your alarm: Some tips for when you are away
If you need to silence your alarm or move around your home, use the control panel to disarm your ADT system but make sure to arm the system again by pressing the “Armed” or “Away” button when you’re leaving the house or when people are confined to bed for long. This will reenable all the censoring, monitoring, and alerting features to keep securing your home against intrusions or emergencies when the inhabited zones are left unmonitored.
Many of the ADT control panels will display some kind of reminders or warning when one tries to leave the house without re-arming the system which is especially useful in confirming that your family and property are secured. Be keen on these notifications and ensure that you disarm your alarm system correctly in instances where you need to leave the compound or when retiring to bed.
Get Support If Needed
If there is any problem at any one or the other stages of the ADT alarm deactivation process such as if you face any problem in the process, if you are unable to find your keypad, if you are receiving an error message repeatedly or any other issue that hinders you from turning off your system then you must call ADT support.
This is the best way to have your alarm up and running within the shortest time possible in case of technical problems, forgotten pass codes, or any other problem, simply call the ADT 24-hour monitoring team or schedule a service call. Skilled ADT personnel can also offer directions on exactly how to shut off the alarm in case there is a need to give a detailed overview.
Thus, after the expiration of five seconds, the guide would enable you to smoothly handle turning off your ADT security system by verifying your passcode, identifying the location of the control panel components, correctly pressing the Off button, and waiting for your confirmation by listening for the chimes and observing the light status. Staying alert when there are warnings or notifications and resetting the alarm appropriately will also keep your home safety and security on when you are not around. However, seeking ADT technical help is advisable at one time or the other whenever such challenges are expected to occur. Adhere to the following tips to maintain a smooth process in the alarm deactivation exercise, all in a secure manner.
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