One of the most frustrating incidents one can experience with a security system is a stroking alarm after a power outage. Sometimes, the loud beeping sounds from your ADT alarm system panel feel relentless when you are already struggling to have no electricity, no light, no heating or cooling, and so many other things that go along with power loss. Luckily, several measures can be taken to contain the horrendous music much sooner after the loss of electrical power.
The first thing that you should attempt to do is to ascertain why your system is making this sound. That is usually a result of the power failure as well as the change to use backup battery power. Nevertheless, periodically a power failure can also lead to other problems such as the malfunctioning of the carbon monoxide detector and, consequently, setting off the alarm. It may be less helpful to try and identify the underlying direct cause as it might facilitate a clearer approach towards addressing problems.
If you have control over the keypad which is causing the beeping then the only known effective way to disable it is by entering the master code. This in effect simply informs the alarm system that you are aware of the power outage and notifications such as from the panel are unnecessary. If entering the master code successfully changes the beeping and turns off then you know they were merely power loss chimes.
However, if the above steps of pressing your master code do not produce the desired effect of stopping the beeping sound, then the beeping sound is caused by a certain sensor trigger or due to a device malfunction. If you have carbon monoxide detectors affiliated with your ADT alarm, make sure to check the CO detector itself for lights or signals that signify a real problem. If the problem appears because of the power loss, the beep may be prevented by either disconnecting or removing the device until power is restored. The same applies to any other devices in the house that could be setting off the alarm such as the smoke detectors or any other additional sensors.
This is especially an issue if your home has many doors and you don’t have access to the alarm keypad to enter your master code. For example, it may be placed in the garage while the owner is locked in the house with no possible way of operating the door of the garage. If so, then the simplest method to turn off this alarm is to eliminate the battery supply as a result of power loss.
Most ADT pulse control panels contain backup batteries within themselves and thus enable connectivity and alarm functionality during a power outage for a short time. That battery you are mentioning, removing it will in actuality, ‘switch off’ the panel and stop all the alerts and beeping. The same can also be said about hardwired alarm systems which look like systems with supplemental battery packs usually placed in a closet or the laundry room. The backup battery can be found and one needs to remove the backup battery or, if it is connected by cables, one has to just unplug it. Just remember to reconnect the batteries as soon as the power comes back on each inverter and battery pack.
However, if you are unable to remove the battery yourself or if it seems that you have to go through the whole process of turning on the beeping to let the battery drain, it is probably best to just wait it out. The backup batteries are usually installed in the panels depending on their age and condition; they have a power backup ranging from 8 to 24 hours without a power supply before the system powers off completely. It is important to make sure that you keep track of time so that you can at least guess the time that you will be exposed to the noisy headache.
However, it is important to point out that completely disarming the alarm eliminates all security presence and action in your home without even alarms going off. Hence disconnect backup batteries only when it is inevitable, and when you will be at home during the duration of the power outage.
The last option is to contact ADT customer support and try to explain that some signals from the panel become very loud and maybe they can turn off these specific signals from their monitoring center. First of all, the service will require the user to provide identification details to ensure the account cannot be hacked. However, an ADT representative may then be able to disable at least some of the alert notifications that are interpreted as annoying beeps at the panel even while powered solely on backup batteries. It does not always depend because it depends on the functionalities and the type of ADT system model being used. However, it can be used as a last resort while waiting for the generator during an extended power outage.
Receiving any kind of beep from a home security system is not enjoyable at any time – but during a power blackout, it is even more unwelcome. However, if you have the master code, the locations of built-in batteries, or simply dial customer support, you can easily neutralize an ADT alarm to avoid the noise but not when your house is in actual danger. It is possible to remain calm and choose one of these options, and maybe stop that constant buzzing sound until there is power again.
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