What does force bypass mean?

Some panels support a "Forced Bypass" feature. "Forced Bypass", when enabled, will bypass all open burglary zones, and make the system ready for arming. Once the forced bypass has been performed the system can then be armed.
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What is force bypass alarm com?

Bypass Open Zones - The system will bypass open zones while arming the system. This feature can be used to attempt to force the system to arm regardless of zones that may be open. When bypassed, a zone will not trigger an alarm on the system.
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What does bypass mean on ADT alarm?

Use the zone bypassing feature when you need access to a protected area while the system is armed, or when a zone is temporarily out of service, but you need to arm the system. Bypassed zones will not be able to sound an alarm. Bypassing zones reduces the level of security.
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What does it mean to bypass sensors?

To bypass a sensor means to deactivate sensors in one area of your home while leaving the rest of your sensors active. Bypassed sensors are deactivated even while your system is armed. This allows you and your family to move freely throughout the deactivated zone without triggering your alarms.
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How do you bypass an alarm sensor?

To bypass a door/window sensor prior to arming:
  1. Before arming the system, open the desired door or window to be bypassed.
  2. Arm your system accordingly.
  3. The panel will notify you that the sensor is reporting “Open.”
  4. Press the Bypass button.
  5. The system will now arm all of the sensors except the one(s) reporting open.
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How do I bypass the sensors on my ADT app?

Touch the of the sensor you want to bypass (touch the at the top to select all sensors with Fault or Trouble conditions) Touch BYPASS at the bottom of the screen (its text is grey until one or more sensors are selected)
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How do I set my ADT to stay no delay?

STAY NO DELAY Mode:
  1. Most DSC Panels: press STAY "one touch quick button" until it beeps then press *9 for the NO Delay feature.
  2. On some security keypads, like Honeywell, this is called Instant Mode arming.
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Should you set your house alarm at night?

As well as when you are leaving the house (even if it's for a couple of minutes), we also highly recommend for people to use the night setting every night. Just as you are going around, checking if all windows and doors are locked each night, add switching your burglar alarm to your routine.
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What is the difference between armed stay and armed night stay ADT?

Arm Night is exactly the same as Arm Stay. The only difference is that any Interior Zones with the Arm Night setting enabled will not be bypassed when the system is set to Arm Night mode. Please note that you will only see the Arm Night option if you have at least one sensor with the Arm Night option enabled.
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Can ADT turn off alarm remotely?

To remotely arm or disarm your system, log into the Pulse app and you'll see a large red or green icon on your dashboard. To arm your system, tap the green icon. Choose if you'd like to arm your system STAY or AWAY. STAY is used to arm the system with people or pets inside the premises.
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How do you disarm ADT silently?

Note: You can only do silent arming from the ADT Control app, not the panel or accessories. Tap Arm Stay. Enter Entry Delay if desired, then enter your User Code. After you hear the panel status announcement, the countdown will be silent.
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Does ADT panel have a camera?

New ADT Command features. The new ADT Command system has features similar to the Qolsys Panel 2 and Lyric Systems, but is proprietary to ADT. It also, for the first time, has a 7″ color touchscreen keypad built into the all-in-one system along with z-wave automation, bluetooth, and a panel camera.
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What does Armed night mean ADT?

Night Arming option is to arm some of the interior motion and deactivate other motion sensors. This is an Arm (Stay) only option. Example: Arm downstairs motion and leave upstairs motion unarmed when you are sleeping at night.
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What does arm away mean?

Armed Away is the arming mode you should use when leaving the home. The difference between the two modes is that “Armed Away” activates all the sensors in your system, whereas “Armed Stay” activates everything except motion sensors.
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Can ADT listen to you?

If an alarm event triggers the system, the ADT dispatcher can listen in to what is happening and respond quickly by sending the appropriate help. To maintain your privacy, your alarm must be activated in order for the ADT dispatcher to listen in and communicate with you.
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Can ADT monitor through cell phone?

ADT monitoring realizes many homeowners choose to go without a home phone and rely solely on their cell phone. Even if you don't have a home phone, you can still take advantage of ADT monitoring with CellGuard. CellGuard uses cellular technology instead of a landline to communicate with the ADT monitoring center.
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Can you still use ADT equipment without service?

You cannot use an ADT camera without service. You will need to have an ADT monitoring plan and the Pulse application to use any ADT camera to its full functionality.
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Can I negotiate with ADT?

Can you negotiate the price with ADT? Existing customers can negotiate a new monthly rate with ADT. You can ask for an ADT discount or promotion no matter how long or short you've been a customer. Long-term customers should ask for a loyalty ADT discount to lower your monthly fee on your bill.
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Does ADT work after cancellation?

At the termination of your contract, ADT has the right to remove, disable or abandon any of the equipment they own. Typically, they'll simply leave the equipment on the house, and you (or a new owner, if you sell) can re-activate service at any time.
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What happens after you cancel ADT?

Upon early termination by Customer, ADT may charge 75% of the monthly service charges due for the balance of the initial contract term. Excludes ADT's Quality Service Plan (QSP).
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Does ADT connect to police?

ADT will call the police if there is an emergency that activates the alarm. ADT will attempt to call the homeowners first. If the homeowners cannot be reached, a phone call will be made to the local police dispatch. If you plan on using ADT as a home monitoring service, this is useful information to have.
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Do police respond to ADT?

ADT ranges from 10-30 seconds, Frontpoint from 30-45 seconds, while Guardian and Xfinity may stretch up to a solid minute. That's how long it takes for the police to respond to an alarm. These numbers represent the average, and several of them allow the homeowner to set the delay at up to 2-3 minutes.
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Does ADT run off Wi-Fi?

ADT offers Wi-Fi-enabled outdoor security cameras that you control and monitor from the ADT app on your phone. These cameras must be installed within Wi-Fi signal range, and the closer you can get them to your router, the stronger the signal will be on which they function.
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Does ADT camera record sound?

Do ADT Cameras Record 24/7? All ADT cameras offer continuous, 24/7 recording with the ability to check in on your feed at any time. The device will record at all times but will only send an alert to your phone or security system if there is an alert, such as motion detection or a loud noise.
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Does ADT camera record?

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The video is usually stored on a hard drive on your property. ADT cameras start recording once they detect movement and send alerts to your phone.
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