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March 07, 2022

How To Reset Your Roanoke System

A nice benefit of having your home security system hooked up by professionals is that you hardly ever need to make major adjustments to it. However, there may be a couple situations where you must reset your alarms in Roanoke. If you use the ADT Command panel, a reset usually requires just one or two taps of the touchscreen when you’ve experienced common events like false alarms and battery changes.

Read The Manual Before Trying to Reset Your Alarm Panel

Here’s a simple yet valuable tip before you begin to reset your Roanoke home security system, consult your owner’s manual first. You wouldn’t want to compromise your home’s protection as a result of touching a button in error. In addition, control panels may be different if you switched from a numbered keypad to a digital command hub. And if you can't reset your system, don't worry as you can always call your trusted security specialists.

Resetting Your Roanoke Home Security System Due To A False Alarm

Generally, a false alarm takes place as a result of a sensor that was tripped by accident. You can use the control panel or bring up your ADT smartphone app and hit the shield option and type in your credentials to deactivate the system for these instances. You could receive notification from your monitoring professionals, but just tell them you experienced a false alarm.

Resetting Your Alarm After A Power Outage In Roanoke

When you lose power because of a storm or other event, you could start to hear a steady beep from your central command hub. This lets you know that your home’s defense is using the backup battery. To reset your equipment and halt the constant chirping, you should deactivate and reactivate your system.

Keep in mind, if you lose power for a longer period of time, you might need a total reset of your home’s security. Heed the directives in the manual -- typically by entering your PIN number and hitting the on/off button twice -- and you should be back to normal. You might continue to notice chirping caused by the secondary power source, as it’s possible it won’t stop until the battery charges entirely. Reach out to your home security agent if you keep having difficulties with your ADT controls at least 20 hours after the power is resumed.

How To Reset Your Home Security System After Switching Out A Battery

There will be infrequent times when you will have to change a battery within one of your security devices. To do this, you want to change your home’s defense to Test Mode so you avoid triggering a false alarm. When the new battery is put in place, remove the alarm panel out of test mode and restore normal operations. If the system is unable to register the piece of equipment or the battery light is still on, you could have to perform a whole system reset.

Resetting Your Roanoke Security System After Adding Or Deleting A User

The addition and deletion of people can be accomplished on the ADT Command panel and your ADT smartphone app. You shouldn't need a resetting of your system when deleting or adding a user or code. But you should note, if you relocate to a new property that already has an ADT system, you'll want to call your home security professional at (540) 212-9084 to establish a new contract. The installation tech will come out and replace outdated parts, set up additional components (as required), and reset the system for you.

A User-Friendly Security System Is The Right Choice

Attempting to reset a home security system in Roanoke is a challenge if it isn’t equipped with clear devices and controls. If the time has come to get your functional and powerful alarm system, dial (540) 212-9084 or submit the form below. Our team is pleased to help customize the perfect security system for your residence.