One optional upgrade for your ADT monitored home security system is to add a carbon monoxide detector. Doing so is a great way to add even more value to your home, and help protect your family with an extra level of security.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that "is produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal is burned," according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This means that you should make sure any appliances that use these fuels are properly inspected on a regular basis. When working properly, the amounts of carbon monoxide produced by these devices should not be hazardous. Continue reading →
ADT's advances in home security technology have helped make the provider's monitoring service available to more homeowners than ever before. The ADT monitored home security system already includes advanced wireless technology, but the provider also has additional options to make its service even more reliable and adaptable. Today we'll highlight one such feature which offers significant benefits.
Safewatch CellGuard® is an optional upgrade which uses cellular technology to connect your monitoring system with ADT’s network of command centers. CellGuard® is the only option for homeowners without a home phone line, and will provide all the reliability and 24/7 monitoring that you would get with a regular landline. Continue reading →
An ADT monitored security system can do much more than just alert you to attempted break-ins. With optional upgrades, your monitoring system can detect for other threats as well, including smoke and heat, carbon monoxide, and more. Today we'll highlight the flood detector, and show you some tips for how you can prevent water damage in your own home.
A flood detector or water sensor is especially recommended if you live in a low-lying area with a high risk of flooding. By putting a sensor in a room with valuables or property that is especially susceptible to water damage, you can be forewarned if water is threatening your home. Continue reading →
College is an important growing experience for young men and women. For most of them, it's their first time living out on their own, and possibly sharing a room with someone whom they've never met. In these new circumstances, students may be unsure of the best methods for personal and property safety. Just because you're in a dorm room doesn't mean you need to sacrifice home security. ADT helps secure more than 1,300 colleges and universities. The tips below will make it even easier to stay safe while also having new experiences and meeting new friends. Continue reading →
We've already covered how testing your ADT monitored security system is important for ensuring peak performance. There's more than just testing to consider when it comes to establishing a home security routine. By making your monitored security system a part of your daily routine, you can help promote an overall atmosphere of home security.
If you're the only one following these steps, their overall effectiveness will be lessened, so make sure that your family members are also paying attention to these important details. Continue reading →
If you can't trust a home security service to maintain its own systems, can you trust it to secure your home? With ADT home alarm monitoring, there's no question of the company's preparedness for almost any situation. ADT's system of interconnected command centers offers 24/7 home security monitoring to your residence, and also helps to almost eliminate the chance that a natural disaster or other emergency will affect your monitoring service.
In fact, ADT even has an Internal Disaster Management Plan that helps to provide continued service during such times of emergency, such as the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The company’s backup systems are also prepared for events such as tornadoes, power failures, flooding, or the unlikely event of a computer crash. If one monitoring center is experiencing a problem, then another center will immediately take over. Continue reading →
As the days get longer and hotter, and children exchange their schoolbooks for the thrills of swimming trunks and bicycles, it's still important to make sure you're considering your home security. If you don't have a monitored home alarm system, the summer is a great time to get one. During this season, many families will leave their homes alone for a day at the park or pool, or even for a week when they take a family trip.
Despite the temptation to leave your door unlocked when you take a walk around your neighborhood, don’t do it. Unlocked doors make it that much easier for burglars to enter the home. If you open your windows on a breezy day, make sure you close them as well before heading out. Continue reading →
Not all burglars need to break into your house. After taking the time to help protect your home and family with an ADT monitored home security system, don't fall for a phone or online scam. Scammers have gotten cleverer and more subtle in the ways they work, so it's important to be informed about the problems these present for consumers.
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An ADT monitored home security system can help alert you to a variety of dangers, from intruders to flooding. One optional upgrade for your monitored home alarm system is adding smoke and heat sensors. These devices will help to warn your family--and the ADT monitoring center--in the case of a fire. Once your family is aware of what's going on, you can practice your fire safety plan to help get everyone out of the house.
It's important to come up with your fire safety plan in advance, and practice it regularly. The most important part of the plan is finding escape routes from every room. If possible, you should determine two exits in each room. Continue reading →
Motion-detecting security lights are one option for homeowners looking to add even more security to their homes. Motion detectors can be found at common home improvement stores like Lowe's. You can either install the detector yourself (if you are aware of the procedure and safety issues) or hire a professional installer.
The main purpose of a motion-detecting security light is to deter burglars before they reach the point where your ADT monitored home alarm system would be set off. The motion-detecting aspect helps to save energy, and keeps you from having to remember to turn the lights on and off. Continue reading →
