How To Reset Your Home Security System
One perk of having your home security system installed professionally is that you hardly ever find a reason to concern yourself with it. With that being said, there will likely be a couple situations where you have to reset your alarms. When using a smart command panel, a reset usually requires just one or two button taps after common events like false alarms and battery changes.
Read The Owner’s Manual Before Attempting An Alarm Reset
One note of caution before you try to reset your home security system, check your owner’s manual first. You wouldn’t want to compromise your home’s protection as a result of touching the wrong button. Also, the process may be different if you switched from a numerical keypad to a digital command hub. And if you’re unable to figure out how to reset your system, don't worry as you can always contact the professionals.
Resetting Your Security System After A False Alarm
Typically, a false alarm happens due to an accidentally tripped sensor. You may utilize the control panel or open the ADT mobile app and tap the shield image and submit your unique passcode to switch off the alarms for these instances. You might get a call from your 24-hour monitoring specialists, but just tell them it was a false alarm.
Tips To Reset Your Alarm When Experiencing A Power Outage
When you lose power because of high winds or other factors, you may begin hearing a beeping sound from your central command hub. This lets you know that the alarm is running off the secondary power source. To reset your unit and halt the constant chirping, you need to deactivate and reactivate your system.
But please note, if you lose power for an extended time, you could need a complete reset of your home’s security. Pay careful attention to the instructions in the instruction manual -- typically by putting in your code and pressing the designated button two times -- and you should be running fine. You could keep hearing chirps from the backup power, as it might not cease until your battery reaches a full charge. Call your home security specialists if you continue to have issues with your ADT system 20 hours after power is restored.
How To Reset Your Home Security System After Replacing A Battery
Occasionally you must change a battery within one of the devices in your security installation. To do this, you will switch your home’s defense to Test Mode so you avoid triggering an alarm by accident. When the new battery is put in place, move the alarm panel out of Test Mode and resume your usual settings. If the system doesn't notice the piece of equipment or the battery icon stays on, you could require a whole system reset.
Reset Your Security System After Adding Or Deleting A Code
The addition and deletion of people can be completed on your ADT Command hub and your ADT mobile app. You won’t need a resetting of your system following the addition or deletion of codes. With that being said, if you relocate to a new home with an existing ADT security system, you need to reach out to your home security professional at (833) 205-9194 to set up a new contract. The installation tech will visit your property to switch out equipment, install additional devices (if needed), and reset the system for you.
A Well-Designed Security System Can Be Yours Today
Attempting to reset a home security system can be difficult if it doesn’t have user-friendly devices and controls. If you’re ready to find your intuitive alarm system, dial (833) 205-9194 or submit the form below. Our team is happy to customize the right security system for your property.