ADT is an example of one of the best home security systems that is popular with most homeowners. Its anti-burglar alarms are intended to sense any intrusion into your house and it produces a high-pitched sound to scare off the intruder and notify you and the police. However, the sad thing is that at times, you might activate your ADT alarm when getting into your house. It is thus relevant to learn how to disarm your system fast and effectively in cases of any break-in. In detail, the following is a guide to disarming your ADT home security system for your home:
The first is to access the mouth from the outside through an opening that is specific to this area. Typically, access points for ADT installation are defined at the time of installation and are usually the front and rear doors. These doors have sensors that are wired to the main alarm control panel as shown in the figure below. If you dare open a window or any other access that is not authorized, you will realize that the alarm has been triggered. Consequently, it is important to only use the entry doors that have been specifically provided for that purpose.
Once inside the door that should be opened correctly, go to the alarm control panel or ‘master panel’. This is preferably placed where the main door is to ensure that the guests do not have to cover long distances. LED screen is one of the common features in most ADT panels and it shows the status of your security system. This screen should be checked before you proceed and attempt to disarm the system. If the system has been brought into an alarm condition then there may be a message across the screen that says “Alarm On”. If so, then it is impossible to disarm the alarm before the management center turns it off remotely.
If you see the system screen pointing to standby mode, you can move to the next level to input the master code. Modern alarm panels that ADT uses may have a numeric keypad or touch screen. Under the current settings tab find the code entry area and type in your master code of 4 to 6 digits. Bear in mind that it is important to write the code right and exclusively. Upon input of the code, the panel may produce a beeping sound, and the display will read ‘System Disarmed,’ meaning that you have disarmed the alarm system.
Possibly, in some cases, you activate the alarm right after you open the specific door that has been assigned for a particular entry. In this scenario, it takes a short amount of time of between 20 to 45 seconds (depending on your system settings) to disarm the system before the alarm siren starts. The moment you open the door, look for the panel, and immediately after input your master code to avoid being detected. Like before, the “System Disarmed” message on the screen will ensure that the alarm has been turned off in time.
The worst case is when one accidentally sets off the alarm and is unable to turn off the system within the stipulated time. Firstly, the very, very loud siren will go up, and it may take three to four minutes of that. Then, the ADT monitoring center will instantly know about the alarm trigger and may try to call the phone numbers provided during registration. In case you do not respond to a call, security personnel from ADT will contact the right authorities such as the police to come to your house.
The only perfect remedy we can take is to know the correct identification of the sensors that are triggered thus eliminating the false alarm fees and stress. See which of the zones the sensors have been tripped, for instance, a door or window opened or a motion sensor triggered. Next, conduct a comprehensive assessment of those areas where sensors were placed to identify and address the cause of alarm activation. Possible reasons can be due to door/window contacts being left slightly ajar, ventilation, insects, pets, balloons touching the motion detectors, and so on If you eliminate the interference with the sensors, you will be able to disarm your system the next time.
Just to remind you, if somebody tries to kick a door into your home and the alarm is sounding then you should evacuate and call the police. This means that one should not attempt to confront the intruder, or else he or she might end up a victim. According to the manufacturers, the very loud ADT alarm is sufficient to discourage burglars before they can finish the job. Hence, the likelihood of the intruder being apprehended and therefore facing prosecution is highly enhanced by an ADT-monitored security system. Thus, the use and management of your alarm system act as a solid burglary prevention measure.
That’s it on the guide on how to disarm your ADT alarm rapidly and efficiently. The important points are as follows Enter through the assigned access point Provided for you is a map of the building showing the points of entry Go straight to the control board Check the status of the panel before trying to disarm Speak your code to the keypad and wait for the tone to confirm that the system is disarming. Do not produce false alarms by eradicating the root causes leading to any particular sensor going off. But in a real robbery, always ensure your safety comes first before that of your property. By following these basic steps, it will be possible to turn off your ADT security system each time you get home without any hitches.
