ADT home alarm systems are very easy to install and it may feel like a daunting task at first but worry not because you can always do it yourself. To simplify the understanding of how to go about programming the ADT alarm panel, deleting or adding security codes, and setting the time and date as well as programming schedules, here are the steps to follow.
First of all, you must enter the main menu of the alarm system that you have at home. To do this, first, you have to punch your master code followed by the star key. In most ADT applications, the master code is set as 1234; however, if you have changed it, type the new master code. After you have typed the wrong master code three times and the system locks you out for ten minutes, you will input the correct master code and the system will make a beep sound and the red light will start flashing to show that you have gained access to the program menu.
This one is categorically straightforward: setting the time and date. The first step that you should take is to establish the appropriate time and date for your ADT alarm system. The next option is 1 and it will take the user to the Clock/Calendar menu on the telephone. Subsequently, type in the current date in the format HH: MM where the HH informs the current hour in a 24-hour clock system while the MM shows the exact minutes. Therefore if it is the 6th of October pm, you will key in 1810. Press the star button to set the time setting and save the time setting.
Following that, you will need to select a date. Follow the template using the two digits for the month then the two digits for the date then the two digits for the year. It means that in case of writing the date one has to write the day as a two-digit number followed by the month as two-digit and then the year also in two-digit: for example, January 5, 2023 would be entered as 010523. Press the star again to set the date and time. Your ADT system currently has the proper time and date programmed into it.
Adding Security Codes The next procedure is the addition of security codes for every family member or any other person who will be frequently accessing or disarming the security system. To set a user code, please press the number 2 located on the main menu to be directed to the User Codes sub-menu. Here is the place where you can insert new codes, or remove the existing ones when necessary.
To add a code, you need to press 1. You will be asked to enter a two-digit user number between 03 and 49. They want the user to select a number and then the user enters that number. After that input a four-digit security code for that user and then press the star button. Next, take note of the User number and the code for any future use. Perform the following steps to create the necessary codes for all the users that require access.
Deleting Old Codes If you want to remove a code, you should go to the User Codes menu and press the second option. Dial the two-digit user number of the particular code that you wish to delete and then press the * to delete that code. User codes can always be added back in for an application if they originally were included from the start but were not needed at the time.
Setting Schedules Now one of the features of the ADT is that you can make your Alarms go on automatically at certain times you prefer. It will be necessary to start from the menu and go to the fourth level to program a schedule. Second, select the option to add a schedule by typing the ‘1’.
After that, you’ll need to enter the schedule number in the range from 1 to 8. Dial any of the available numbers of choice and dial it. Then, type the number of days in the future that the schedule should run then press star followed by entering the start time in military time with minutes included. Last of all, input the specific days on which the schedule will occur by keying in 11 for Monday, 12 for Tuesday, and so on, up to 17 for Sunday.
Next, to arm the system, press the key ‘A’, or to disarm the system at the programmed time, you have to press the key ‘D’. Press the star to save the schedule to your device. This way, you can add as many schedules as you deem necessary depending on your task requirements.
Some of the more common commands related to arming and disarming your security system include the following: Of course, the most usual form of your relationship with the ADT alarm will be by using the buttons to activate the alarm and set it to disarm. To arm your system when leaving the home, You have to key in your 4-digit security code and then press the star key. When the system is turned on, the buzzer sounds and the user is given sixty seconds before the system locks itself.
If you want to disarm the system once you get home, then you type your security code, followed by the star before the timer counts down for the entry time. If the wrong code is input, the system will remain in armed mode.
The last aspect of getting confident with the ADT is the physical interaction with the alarm system. Do not fret when you find yourself struggling to learn how to program and use your ADT alarm; it takes time to get used to. It is recommended not to hide these instructions at first while carrying out basic operations such as arming/disarming, adding codes, or setting/creating schedules. In one way or another it will not be long before operating the system becomes second nature. For now, make sure you always have your guide to reading alarms readily available.
It is only wise to have a proper understanding of the different features of your home security system so that you can utilize it to the maximum. Thus, gaining more control over ADT alarm programming oneself rather than a technician allows for its customization to meet your family’s changing needs. So be confident when immersing yourself into the keypad and customizing your ADT home security system to the best settings that would suit your home.
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