ADT is among the best-known home security systems and is among the most common ones as well. The basic control of the system is done by a main alarm panel which an individual can arm or disarm by entering a four to six-digit security code. This is the code of security that enables the person to unlock the system and the keypad and manipulate it as well.
It is possible that at some point, you may need to; simply forget the alarm code, former owners of the home may still know the programmed code, or prefer to change the code for a more secure one. Fortunately, resetting your ADT alarm code is one of those tasks that is very simple and can be done without the help of a professional. Below are the comprehensive procedures that will assist you in resetting your ADT alarm system code.
Before You Start
Before you begin resetting the alarm code, make sure that:
- The installation and configuration of your ADT alarm system are accurate.
- This indicates that the components of the system are in proper communication.
- If resetting from an old/existing code then you know the passcode.
- You have the new passcode you want to change to with you
Moreover, you will have to be physically at the alarm panel to enter the code reset commands for the operations. One disadvantage of this form of code is that remote code reset is not possible.
Lastly, know that if you want to reset the ADT alarm code, then it means your security system would have to be disabled. If the system is armed, the keypad won’t allow you to directly access the menu options that reset the code.
Safe and Easy Methods On How to Change the ADT Alarm Code
Here are the step-by-step instructions to successfully reset your ADT security system passcode:
1. Make Sure That The ADT Alarm System Is Disarmed
You must disarm it first as highlighted above if you desire to reset your ADT passcode on your system. If the system is armed, then you enter a valid existing passcode from the keypad to deactivate the system. The Armed light should be off.
2. Access Programming Mode
ADT systems require the use of a special feature called Programming Mode to adjust vital parameters such as codes or zones for security. To access this, use the star key followed by the master passcode.
3. Enter Section 0
After ACCEPT, beep the keypad immediately and you will see zero and the asterisk key to get into the required programming section.
4. Enter Option 4
You will next be presented with a prompt and as the name suggests, you will have to select to reset a security passcode. We get to press four on the keypad then the asterisk key.
5. Select User Code Position
With ADT panels, it is possible to program and assign several individual user codes. Select the code position/ number that you wish to modify. In most cases, User Code 1 is the primary master code that needs to be reset to get access to the car. Please press one then press the asterisk key.
6. Enter New Passcode
You will then enter the new 4 to 6-digit numerical passcode you wish to set and then press the asterisk key again. Never use prior passcodes or simple number sequences like 1234.
7. Reenter New Passcode
As a recap, to confirm you have to enter the new ADT keypad security code which I have included above. Reread the new code and type it the second time, then press the asterisk key again.
8. Confirm Code Change
At the top of the keypad, there should be an ACCEPT shown to show that the desired new passcode has been saved. Thank you for using our service; your new security alarm code is now on.
9. Exit Programming Mode
Last, of all, you can only press the number pound (#) on the keypad to exit the programming mode of the PDA which is very sensitive, and get back to the normal mode.
Test New Security Code
After a code reset, make sure to verify the new ADT security code if not, do not set the system for the next stage. Check arm/disarm operations by activating your system from several of the keypads a couple of times to be sure it is functioning as it should. In case of any complications, you may have to resort to repeating the passcode reset.
We also get new codes for use by other users
If necessary, you can perform the same steps again to set new codes for other user types or a different code position. The only thing, which is important to remember is not to share the master code passcode, introduced in Step 2, with other users. This gives them the authority to alter all codes and system options of the unit.
That is the comprehensive procedure on how to complete the process of altering and updating a new security code for an existing ADT home alarm system In a very simplified manner, altering the passcode for an alarm system is very easy. Simply follow the keypad programming steps described above to set up new codes using numbers that are unique to every household. It is useful to know how to update codes to ensure that the change is secure as well as to make it less of a bother.
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