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Top 10 User Questions for Your DSC 1832 / 1864 Alarm Panel & System

Posted by Taniqua Pino on Sun,Jul 09,2017 @ 08:16 PM

The post will address the top 10 questions asked about a DSC 9057 panel.  This panel can be (or might have already been,) a part of you FREE ADT Security system.

For those who are having or have had a DSC 1832 installed, questions are bound to arise or re-arise later when you decide to use a feature you have not been using. Here are the top 10 questions and answers to help you comfortably navigate your new ADT investment. If you are looking for similar blogs for DSC 9057 panels it's coming soon! For the top 10 questions for a Honeywall Lynx Touch, click here.

Here’s the questions we’ll cover:

  1. How do I arm my system?
  2. How will I know it is armed?
  3. How do I arm with no delay or “instant?”
  4. How do I disarm my system?
  5. How do I turn chime on and off?
  6. How do I bypass a zone?
  7. How do I program additional user codes?
  8. Do I need to arm my ADT Smoke Detectors or ADT Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
  9. How do I view past events?
  10. Can I adjust the volume?

BONUS Question:

  • How often should I test my system?
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Top 10 User Questions for Your DSC 9057 Alarm Panel & System

Posted by Taniqua Pino on Wed,Jun 14,2017 @ 02:12 PM

The post will address the top 10 questions asked about a DSC 9057 panel.  This panel can be (or might have already been,) a part of you FREE ADT Security system.

For those who are having or have had a DSC 9057 installed, questions are bound to arise or re-arise later when you decide to use a feature you have not been using. Here are the top 10 questions and answers to help you comfortably navigate your new ADT investment. If you are looking for similar blogs for DSC 1832/1864 panels it's coming soon! For the top 10 questions for a Honeywall Lynx Touch, click here.

Here’s the questions we’ll cover:

  1. How do I arm my system?
  2. How will I know it is armed?
  3. How do I arm with no delay or “instant?”
  4. How do I disarm my system?
  5. How do I turn chime on and off?
  6. How do I bypass a zone?
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Tags: ADT Free Home Security System, ADT Security System

Top 10 User Questions for Your Lynx Touch Alarm Panel & System

Posted by Taniqua Pino on Tue,Jun 13,2017 @ 07:03 AM

The latest panel to the Security Pro Group family is the Lynx Touch panel. This AMAZING panel can be (or might have already been,) a part of you FREE ADT Security system. 

For those who are having or have had a Lynx Panel installed, questions are bound to arise or re-arise later when you decide to use a feature you have not been using. Here are the top 10 questions and answers to help you comfortably navigate your new ADT investment. If you are looking for a similar blog for DSC 1832/1864 panels  it's coming soon! for the top 10 questions with aDSC 9057 panel, click here. 

 

Here’s the questions we’ll cover: 

  1. How do I arm my system?
  2. How will I know it is armed?
  3. How do I arm with no delay or “instant?”
  4. How do I disarm my system?
  5. How do I turn chime on and off?
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Tags: ADT Free Home Security System, ADT Home Security Systems

Do Now! 6 Things to do When You Install an ADT Security System

Posted by Taniqua Pino on Mon,May 15,2017 @ 05:19 PM

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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Tags: ADT Free Home Security System, ADT Home Security Systems

ADT Motion Sensor: Safety, Security and Versatility

Posted by Matt Ricca on Wed,May 10,2017 @ 05:22 PM

                           

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Tags: ADT Free Home Security System, ADT Wireless Security Systems, ADT Hard Wired Security Systems, ADT Home Security Systems

Add the new Monitored Smoke / CO Detector to you FREE ADT Security System

Posted by Taniqua Pino on Fri,May 05,2017 @ 05:22 PM

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

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Tags: ADT Free Home Security System, Home Security Equipment

$200 vs. $50 for an ADT Referral:Home Security Systems Refer a Friend Program

Posted by Taniqua Pino on Fri,Feb 19,2016 @ 02:03 PM

Our relationship... it usually begins unpleasantly. Something went bump in the night. There were foot steps outside your window. You woke to hear your car window exploding into a gazillion shards of mess. A pile on the street and morsels throughout the interior, some still hiding under the mat.

Or it wasn't that close to home. A break-in just one block over. That family that owns the 60 pound mastiff puppy. They brought a casserole over when the baby was born. They are good folk and they had a break in or worse, a home invasion. Possibly you didn't know them but it was on the news and it was literally too close for comfort. Your mind perked up, there was a quick courtship of companies, and you installed an alarm system. The discomfort of vulnerability was... well... comforted, now you and home security are an "us".

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ADT Home Security Systems in San Francisco, CA - Fall 2015

Posted by Taniqua Pino on Mon,Sep 28,2015 @ 03:53 PM

Welcome to fall! If you are a San Francisco resident, you know it's an amazing time in the city to be outdoors events calendars are packed with events. After the record heat, fall brings not only everything pumpkin (YUM!) but also cooler evenings, Perfect for a night on the town or just a long evening stroll.

If you’ve ever wanted to live the renegade life of an undercover spy assassin, now’s your chance.StreetWars is a nearly month-long immersive tournament you play all while living out your daily lives. Join as a team or solo to “kill” at least one enemy combatant per week with designated weapons (water guns, water balloons, your deadly good looks). For more info go to http://www.streetwars.net. If you missed this year, sign up for notifications for next year and find other incredible and low cost events at fun & cheap San Francisco.

And if part of why you live in San Fran is because you love food, make sure to check out the top 40 food festivals in the city. See it here. whether it's seafood, steak or beer, you can tickle your taste buds' here. (Beer's a food right?) check back anytime of the year to see what great festivals are going on. 

With many things to do, we have no choice but to trust that when we leave our homes, that everything will still be there when we get back. However, that is never promised and if you don't secure your San Francisco home with an ADT Home Security System, you are taking a chance every single time you step out. Unfortunately, many people wait till they've become victims of burglary, to realize the importance of an ADT home security system. A wise first step is to stay informed of what's going on in your neighborhood by checking out the San Francisco crime page. 

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ADT Home Security Systems in Sacramento CA - Fall 2015

Posted by Ayeshia Faiz on Mon,Sep 21,2015 @ 02:28 PM

 

Welcome to Sacramento in the fall, with normal temperatures reaching 100 degrees during the summer months, fall is a welcome dip in temperatures. The pleasant temperatures bring lots of activities to partake in. Visit some of the Farm to Fork festivities. Come face to face with local fares and the men and women that provide it to you! You will  find food, wine and beer from regional eateries and purveyors, as well as live music, cooking demonstrations, a kids’ zone, interactive booths from local grocers, farms and ranches, and more. Find more info. here. For some time with the tots, visit Wee Wednesday at Crocker Art Museum. Children ages 3 to 5 and their grownups are invited to this gallery-based art experience. The adventure begins in Tot Land with groups leaving at 10:30 and 11:00 AM. Find this and other Crocker Museum events here. There are oodles of other events, for a more detailed list of all the events taking place during the month of September, check out the September events calendar  here.

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After School Kids Safety Tips: Have a Latch Key Kid Safety Plan

Posted by Taniqua Pino on Mon,Sep 14,2015 @ 02:53 PM

It is estimated that 11% of children ages 5-14 spend one or more hours at home alone after school each day. When you include kids ages 15-18 it is estimated that 40% of kids that are home alone for some portion of the day. Creating a safe environment is crucial to your kids confidence which is crucial to them handling an emergency properly.
Here are 5 steps to create a safe environment that will prevent some emergencies and help younger people safely navigate any issues that do come up and let's face it, if we don't make a plan, chance are they're making their own.
 

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