So, you have decided to invest in a home security system from ADT. This is a great decision and one that you will not regret. You and your family will be able to feel safe in your home knowing ADT is protecting you. ADT offers free installation of their systems, but it is possible for you to install it yourself if you would like. This article will tell you how to install an ADT home security system.
The first thing you must do is decide what type of security system you will be installing. Wireless and wired security systems require different installation processes. Wireless systems are much easier to install because you do not have to worry about wires, but wired systems are far more reliable because the system is connected through wires instead of wireless signals.
For those who purchased a wireless system installation will be easy. To start, install the main control panel in the place you prefer for it to be. The best place is usually by the front door or garage door. Once you have the control panel installed you can begin installing the individual pieces of your system.
The best way to approach this is to go around your house and place the sensors and other pieces of the system in the places you would like them. The sensors should go on every window and door to the outside. Installing the sensors is easy, you will just mount them to your wall and synch them with the control panel.
For those who purchased a wired system installation will be a little trickier. Dealing with wires will be your main problem. You will want to hide the wires which will involve cutting into your wall which can be a pain. However, people with wired systems have far less problems with their system in the long run.
To begin, install the control panel in a place you would like it. It is best to install it near your front door or garage. Next, decide where you will want all the sensors. Every door and window to the outside should have a sensor installed on it. Once you have the locations picked out you need to begin spreading the wires throughout the house to connect the system.
After you have everything connected and synched to the control panel you will have to activate the control panel. There will be a manual that will give you instructions on how to do this. Once you have done that you are done!
This article has briefly told you how to install an ADT home security system. It is possible to do it on your own, but it is recommended that you allow an ADT professional to install it for you. The installation is free and should strongly be considered.