What does no entry delay mean?

No Entry Delay– Once armed, the system will bypass the entry delay that normally occurs when an entry/exit zone is violated. 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.
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What does no entry delay mean ADT?

Arming options

No Entry Delay - This allows the system to bypass the entry delay once the system is Entry delay is the time set to allow you to walk from an entry/exit zone to the location of your panel to disarm the panel. Bypass Open Zones - This allows the system to bypass open zones while arming the system.
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How long is entry delay ADT?

Entry delay

Entry delays are the time between when a sensor is tripped and when the burglary alarm sounds. This can be set differently for each individual sensor and defaults to 30 seconds.
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What is silent arming on ADT?

You have the option of tapping Silent Arming (system will not make audible beeps indicating time left before system arms) or No Entry Delay (set entry/exit zones like the front doo to instant sound the alarm when it is opened), and you can also select Arm (Stay) or Arm (Away) depending on whether you're going to be ...
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What does ADT armed night mean?

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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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 night stay?

Night: Same as stay, but can't enter the entry door

You don't want to use this mode if you go to bed before someone else in your family gets home. Sensors armed: Interior sensors (like the motion detectors inside your home): No. Exterior/perimeter sensors (like door sensors and glass break sensors): Yes.
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What does no entry delay mean on alarm com?

No Entry Delay– Once armed, the system will bypass the entry delay that normally occurs when an entry/exit zone is violated. 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.
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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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What's the difference between Arm stay and arm away?

Armed Stay is the arming mode you should use when remaining in your home, such as at night when sleeping. Armed Away is the arming mode you should use when leaving the home.
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Does ADT have a grace period?

You can cancel in the first six months with no penalties thanks to the company's money-back service guarantee, although ADT's Terms and Conditions aren't clear on what qualifies as a refund-worthy cancellation reason. After six months, you can cancel your contract by paying 75% of your remaining balance.
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How long does it take ADT to respond?

Response time varies based on a slew of factors, including your location, how busy the authorities are, and the monitoring center's call volume. From what we've seen, ADT's average response time is around 45 seconds, which is within the acceptable standard.
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How long does alarm go off before ADT calls?

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Most alarm systems provide a delay period of a defined amount of time to disarm the system before setting off an alarm. This allows user to comfortably disarm their system in plenty of time. The delay period can range from 30 seconds up to 3 minutes.
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What happens when ADT alarm goes off?

They'll have the ability to look at which window, door, or motion sensor was triggered during the incident to establish where the security breach is. If the situation demands, the ADT monitoring agent will notify and dispatch the necessary emergency personnel to assist you.
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How do I set my ADT alarm at night?

To set this alarm at night:
  1. Shut and lock all of the doors in your home. Close and lock all windows.
  2. Go to your ADT alarm. Key in your security code.
  3. Press "Instant" (which also doubles as the number "7" key.) Wait for the alarm to beep three times and the "Armed" LED light to turn red.
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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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Does ADT work if WIFI goes out?

No. ADT's wireless security door/window, fire/heat and carbon monoxide sensors use a different wireless protocol than Wi-Fi. If you have wireless video services, the wireless cameras and touchscreen use a separate private wireless network that will not interfere with your home Wi-Fi network.
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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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How do I change my entry delay on alarm com?

To change your Entry Delay:
  1. Click the Entry Delay tab. By default, it is set to 30 seconds. You cannot set it lower than 30 seconds, but you can increase the time up to 3 minutes.
  2. Once your new value is selected, click Save. The setting change will take effect to the Control Panel within 3 to 5 minutes.
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What is Simplisafe entry delay?

When enabled, the Entry Delay is the amount of time between when an Entry Sensor is opened when the system is armed and when the alarm begins to sound. This is especially useful for things like front doors.
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What is the difference between stay and instant on alarm?

The difference between Arm Stay and Arm Instant is that the system will ignore all Entry Delay settings when it is set to Arm Instant. In other words, any zone that would normally trigger an Entry Delay countdown will instead cause an instant system alarm. Hence the name "Arm Instant".
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Why does Armed Stay say exit now?

The alarm system says “exit now” when armed in stay mode because the exit delay occurs no matter which arming mode you are using. When arming your alarm control panel in stay mode, your system will activate with the exception of the motion detectors.
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What is ADT quick exit?

Disarming Your Panel

To use Quick Exit when your panel is in Arm Stay and you need to leave quickly without fully disarming your system, simply tap Quick Exit. You won't need to enter a code.
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