The Best Alarm Systems With ADT Home Security

Monitoring System

• The ADT home security systems vary depending on the setup of the house, local building codes and the features the owner wants. The best ADT alarm system is the one with the most features. At the most basic, ADT security systems have magnetic door and window sensors that detect when the door opens. The residents activate the system and leave the house. Once one of the doors or windows with the magnetic sensor is breached, the alarm goes off and a signal is sent to a monitoring company. If the individual entering the home is a resident, the resident must put in a numerical code to deactivate the alarm before the police arrive. The home should also have motion sensors to detect movement in the house and glass break sensors, since intruders can try to break the glass to bypass the magnetic sensors.

Safety Features

• Home security systems must also have fire protection, including heat detectors and smoke detectors, so the monitoring company will immediately know when there is a fire in the house. Homeowners must have access to a keypad that lets them call for help during a fire. Other sensors can detect floods, carbon monoxide and extreme temperature fluctuation in specific rooms.

Security Cameras

• ADT can set up security cameras and intercoms anywhere in the home, allowing residents to be fully aware of what is going on in the house. Those who break into the home will be seen on the camera and can potentially be identified by the police. Some burglars flee when they see a camera. Also, the cameras can be used for non-security purposes, such as monitoring a babysitter.

Remote Security

• Personal security devices allow residents to turn the security system on or off remotely and call for assistance during an emergency. These devices are mostly reserved for the elderly and those with serious health problems.

  Other systems, such as ADT Pulse, are available to anyone. Residents can sign up for ADT Pulse and monitor and control various aspects of their home remotely. This program lets residents monitor the home through the security cameras. Residents can alter the climate control or turn on the lights so the home is well-lit and comfortable when they come home. Residents can control ADT pulse through their cell phones, computers and anything else that accesses the Internet. Any electronic devices can be integrated into the wireless technology installed in the home. These features allow residents to improve the energy efficiency of the home by not operating climate control and lighting when not home.