You should ensure that the correct time is set on your ADT alarm system so as to ensure that the set times for arming or disarming the alarm is well done. If the time difference is off by even five or ten minutes, it will set or unset your system at the wrong time. Fortunately, setting the time on an ADT alarm is something that is quite simple and only requires a minute or two at the most.
Before You Begin
Before changing the time on your ADT alarm system, there are a couple things you'll want to do to prepare:Before changing the time on your ADT alarm system, there are a couple things you'll want to do to prepare:
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Find your ADT alarm system’s keypad. This is the main interface from where you can set the time setting as per your needs and requirements. It’s often placed close to the main door of your house or workplace depending on its size and design.
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Cooperate with the correct current time. This means that you will have set the ADT system to the actual real life time that’s why the minute is important. It’s also important that you check the time on a cell phone, computer or any other dependable timepiece before making any changes.
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When setting up, make sure you know your master code. You may have to punch in a four-digit ADT master code just to get to the right menu in which you can change time settings. This eliminates situations where anyone without due authority can manipulate the system time depending with his/her wish.
Step-By-Step Guide
Follow these simple steps to update the time on your ADT alarm keypad:Follow these simple steps to update the time on your ADT alarm keypad:
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Turn on your ADT alarm using the key pad, type in your 4 digit master code then the #. This opens up the operating options of the menu.
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To access this, press the # key again followed by 0-4-1. This leads to the menu that displays the options for setting up the real-time clock.
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Secondly, enter the two-digit hour according 12 or 24-hour format, dependent on the time preference of the specific country. For instance, when using AM or PM such as; It simply requires the correct digit from 0 to 23 to come in as the correct hour.
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Input the 2-digit minute. Align it with the particular current minute.
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Enter the two-digit numerical representation of the month of the year. When it comes to numbers 01 represents January and 12 is for December.
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Enter the 2-digit calendar day of the date of service. Type the digit that corresponds to today’s date.
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Please type the last 2 digits of the current year. Thus, for 2023 one should input 2-3.
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Press the # key once more in order to lock or save your Time and Date settings.
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It is here that you wait for the musical tone from your ADT alarm. This cements the new time has been set.
A Note of Caution and That’s all folks! This means that your ADT security system now has the correct real-life time correlated with it. It only requires less than one minute within the first time of learning the code and its sequence of the menu.
Extra Tips
Here are some additional pointers for changing the time on an ADT alarm system:Here are some additional pointers for changing the time on an ADT alarm system:
Program to set and change the time automatically - Most of the ADT systems are preprogrammed with the daylight saving time adjustment feature that changes the time forward or back by one hour depending on the right time of the year. Activating this eliminates the need to manually adjust the time forward by one hour or backward by one hour twice a year.
Receive a time alert when electricity is turned off - One of the common issues that affect ADT alarm clocks is power surges, which switch the system time to 12:00. Choosing the time alert option will result to the keypad making alerts every half a minute in cases where the unit loses and regains power, this is a signal to double check or reset the time.
Replace backup battery – This is an internal battery that maintains program configurations like the time and date when the main power supply is off. It is possible to read the message, ‘Your ADT’s back up battery is low and needs replacement’ hence it is advisable to check the time often. This small service job can be done by an ADT technician though it is recommended that the technician be trained in CCTV installation.
Synchronize the system to change bi-annually for daylight saving time - if the ADT system does not automatically adjust to the daylight saving time, this will require you to put the clock forward by one hour in March and back in November in accordance to the set standard.
Conclusion
It’s also convenient the ability to change a real-life time on your ADT alarm system in case the clock is off at the moment. Fortunately, moving the time settings is a pretty simple procedure that you can do yourself if you stick to these guidelines. You only have to input your master code in the keypad and then set the correct time down to the hours, minutes, month, date and year. The system will then synchronize the current date and time with the schedule and app will keep all your planned activity in order.
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