ADT is a leading and well-known home security company offering security services to its clients. The digits you type in on your ADT alarm keypad are your password when you want to arm or disarm the alarm. Because your ADT alarm protects your home and family it is pertinent that the passcode be changed when necessary from the original code. Modifying the code is simple however certain conditions must be met; the code is of the primary user and the master code. Gives details in terms of procedures that are required to change the alarm code of ADT to a new four to ten-digit of your own.
Prerequisites
Before changing the alarm code on an ADT system, make sure you have:
The primary user code. This is the four to ten-digit code you use to disarm and arm the security system. If you don't have it, you cannot get access to the actual menus which are necessary to change the code.
The system master code. This second four-digit code allows you to visit other sub menus and additional features such as modifying the user code. If you are not aware of it, you may contact ADT to get this number before proceeding with the following steps.
A suggestion for a new code for you. Choose something simple for you to memorize, but difficult for everyone else to guess preferably with some random digits. Do not use code containing a date or any other numeric sequence that can be easily guessed. There should not be any letters or special characters in your code, it should consist of numbers only.
Steps To Be Followed To Change ADT Alarm Code
The first step is to log into the system by either entering a valid username and password or typing ‘guest’.
This is the initial process of altering the ADT alarm keypad code; this requires the current primary user code to access the security system. On the alarm keypad LCD screen, there are number keys, where you have to key in your existing four to ten-digit code. When you have input it correctly the keypad will have a ready message displayed and you are free to go to the next level.
Step Two Accessthefunctionsmenu
With the system activated, press and hold the star key on the keypad for two to three seconds until the keypad screen reveals a list of options amongst them being the USER CODES.
On the keypad, input select and then opt for USER CODES. This will be displayed on the keypad screen and it will require the user to enter the User Number.
Step Three is to enter the Master Code.
When you choose User 1 as your preferred option, the keypad will then require a four-digit Master Code that you need to input. This provides the permission to modify the code of user 1. To enter your ADT systems Master code, it is advisable to do so by pressing the keypad buttons with a lot of care.
Step Four Enter and Confirm the New Code This is normally entered on the next screen and is normally a confirmation button that one has to click to proceed with the new code.
There will be a message on the keypad that will read ENTER NEW CODE you will be able to enter a new four to ten-digit number at this step. Please type the codes which you have used for arming/disarming the system from now on. The updated code can be in the form of numbers only.
If you have typed the new code, the keypad is going to ask you to retype to confirm this action with the RE-ENTER NEW CODE message. This means that, proceed with care in inputting the same new user 1 code for the second time.
Step Five Test and Start Using Your New Code
Once two correct entries of the new user code are made, the keypad will present a brief CODE CHANGED message to indicate that the code change has been completed. To test, input the new code and notice that the system disarms as it should be given the code. Going forward, use the new ADT alarm PIN code each time one needs to arm or disarm the security system. It will be important to note that the user should create a new four to ten-digit passcode and memorize it in case one forgets to type it all the time.
Additional Attempts If Needed
If you are confronted with the ERROR messages or any other similar prompts instead of the successful replacement of the code, then revert to the first step. Re-Scanner should scan through each numeral and asterisk carefully and allow the entry of the primary user code, master code, and new user code again while viewing the input. In case you are facing such issues, it might be necessary to call ADT and have the user guide on how to reset the alarm code using the phone.
Conclusion
In summary, changing the primary user code for the ADT keyed entry alarm panel is very easy and it takes a very short time. However, if a user possesses the existing user code and master code, they can input a new four to ten digits through the simple menu, which is available on the alarm keypad LED interface. I recommend that you change this security password occasionally to ensure the protection of your system as well as your family members. Make sure you can easily remember that new PIN and start practicing with it by entering it each time you need to get to the panel.
