ADT Security Pro - Home Security Blog

As a burglary survivor, I realize most people will think about what material items a burglar will take if you come up a statistic. They will think about a place to keep valuable that aren't out in the open. For many women, the jewelry in a top drawer. Yes, it's not a secret, not even to thieves. (Let's find a better place ladies.)What most people don’t realize is that a thief takes away your peace. They take the place where you come home to relax, lay your head down and feel safe, and momentarily shatter that.

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Here is a common "day after" phone call at a ADT security company:

"Hi, my name is Happily Safe-Now, and you all came to install my security system yesterday. What things am I supposed to do now? I feel like I was supposed to do something specific. Can you help me?"

"Why YES Mrs. Safe-Now," I reply. "I most certainly can help you."

And we go on... 

While there there are very few things you MUST do after your ADT security system is installed, there are a few things that can make your life easier. Here are 5

1. See if your city requires a permit

2. Set up your myADT.com account

3. Know that your monthly amount will have a pro-rated amount added in

4. Keep our phone numbers handy.

5. Test your system

6. Refer a friend

Six simple steps you can take over the next few days that will make your life easier and help you get the most ouf of your new monitored ADT security system. 

 

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Having a monitored security system provides you peace of mind. It's unfortunate that working at a security systems dealer, we get phone calls daily because peace of mind has been shattered:

"I wish I had called you when we first thought about home security... now we've been broken into."

"My wife works from home and there have been 3 burglaries close to our home, I think it's time we had a security system."

"There was a home invasion on the news just miles from my home... can you come out today and give me a home security quote?"

and even some happy ones like:

"We've just had a baby and we need to assure she is as safe as can be."

Having a security system can provides peace of mind. Having a monitored security system provides greater peace of mind. Here's four things that a a monitored home security will do for you:

1. Lets you rest assured that even if you are not home, someone is watching out for fires, floods, carbon monoxide and break-ins. 
2. If you are at home, someone is else is responding to you can worry about protecting your loved ones. 
3. The system can alert you of trouble so you can take any actions you feel are necessary. 
4  .With ADT, you are monitored by a network of professionals.  Read More

Adding a monitored smoke and CO detector to your FREE ADT Alarm system provides Safety you can see and hear!

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More and more of your neighbors and neighbors across America are investing in monitored home security systems. The reality is becoming obvious that burglaries are not just happening in “other” peoples neighborhoods. You’d be hard pressed to find a person that doesn't have a neighbor, a work mate, or a personal friend that has not experienced a break-in of some kind.

Experts estimate that the percentage of homes with security systems will at least double over the next 5 years. Not surprising with many police departments advertising that 87 % of burglaries are considered preventable. Not all the reasons are that obvious though...

Here’s 5 reasons your neighbors are investing in monitored home alarms for their homes:

• Crime statistics are becoming hard to ignore.
• Security systems are more affordable than ever
• People are busier than ever
• Home security as a home automation platform makes Smart home features affordable for the average home.
• You no longer have to choose between "outdated" hardwired system or wireless home security.

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As a homeowner in California, it's very important to secure your home-- especially if you and your family enjoy going on vacations whenever you can. Once the family is away, this becomes the perfect opportunity for burglars and intruders to get into your home. Likewise, the majority of burglary incidents are caused by thieves taking advantage of opportunities, such as vulnerable windows, unlocked doors, and spare keys left in the most obvious places. So, how can you prevent being a victim of this? The answer is simple. Familiarize yourself with some of the most effective security measures that you can take.

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Update: As of April 19th the ADT Pulse skill for Alexa is available. Enable it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NARHJWE?ref=skillrw_dsk_new_gw_1.

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Like millions of families across America, we invited Alexa into our home last year. We're flat out smitten with her! In January, like many others, we heard the exciting news that the ADT Pulse skill was coming to Alexa and our ADT Pulse system, would have limited voice control through Alexa.

If you haven't met Alexa, she is the personality and virtual assistant for Amazon. She is most commonly found on Amazon's devices Echo and Echo Dot. If that still doesn't ring a bell, you'll recognize her very popular, distant cousin Siri. Siri's the personality and virtual assistant for Apple. Alexa is the personality and virtual assitant for Amazon's Echo devices. 

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"I don't have anything to steal," says Jonathon to the security consultant while discussing home security.

It's a common response one hears as a security system consultant. "We're just starting out," "We are minimalists and most of what we have is not worth much," similar statements are made to reflect that even in the event of a break-in, the monetary value of what might bet taken is small. 

While this can be true, this picture shows a safe that was in our own Bill Wood's clients' home. A couple that did not think about their identity being stolen and now all of their important papers are in the hands of a burglar. This safe was tucked away in an Attic. 

Having your personal papers stolen can lead to identity theft. Information as simple as the mail on your counter can lead to months of being drug through hell as someone else assumes your identity and wreaks havoc on your credit, bank accounts and life. 

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"How," you ask, "Do I get FREE ADT Monitoring?"

Here's one option, imagine this:

Pierce, your neighbor drops by at 11:36pm to use your cell. His power is out, his cell is dead and he's got a huge client meeting in the morning... only if he confirms before 8am that is. As you open the door... because you are literally the nicest neighbor on this planet, the ADT Pulse activated lamp comes on. After Pierce makes his phone call, he asks if the light is wired to the door.

"No, it's ADT." You say... after all, your not exactly chatty Kathy at 11:30pm.

"Oh, I been thinking about getting an alarm. Did you like the company?"

You think for a minute, "Yes. Actually, their rep Brandon came out and it was one of the best customer service experiences we've had."

"Cool," he says... "Can I get their number?"

You might have actually glared at him...

He gets it... "Not now, tomorrow is great. You go back to bed."

Pierce leaves, he gets the phone number and a HUGE client thanks to you. You get a Visa gift card for $200 in about 6 weeks thanks to him. That pays 3-5 months of your ADT monitoring, depending on your service level. 

This actually happens all the time! Clients tells us their friend "just noticed" their alarm. Many times, people will ask about it. IF we've done our job and earned your trust, your part is simple. Hopefully it doesn't happen at 11:30pm in your case. 

A second option is for professionals that interact with homeowners, check below to see if you qualify to be one of our referral partners and earn many referral rewards. Rewards that many professionals gift back to their clients keep them coming back to you again and again. Check out the Referral Partner Programs section below. 

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There's two kinds of people when it comes to your home's security system and ADT Specials. There's those that pay the first price they see. Then there's those that love yard sales, they've haggled over the price of a $1 sombrero in some tiny tourist town south of the border or those that merely watched a TV show where someone argued with a guy named John until John paid him to take a 1971 RV off his hands. 

We figure you are the second person. Mainly because you are reading this post. We get your need for a quality product at a price that will make you burst into song. 

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