Basic Components
Detects when a door or window is opened.
What is a contact sensor?
Can lock/unlock remotely via ADT Control app.
What is a smart lock?
Lets you see who is at your door remotely.
What is a video doorbell?
ADT monitoring is available this often.
What is 24/7?
Loud alarm triggered during a break-in.
What is a siren?
Can be controlled from your phone and learns your preferences.
What is a smart thermostat?
Monitors rooms and pets from anywhere.
What are indoor security cameras?
Combines human operators with automated alerts.
What is professional monitoring?
Handheld device to arm/disarm without the panel.
What is a key fob?
Turns lights on/off on schedule or by motion.
What is smart lighting?
Weather-resistant cameras for outside use.
What are outdoor security cameras?
ADT can contact these emergency responders for you.
Who are police, fire, or medical services?
Detects breaking glass.
What is a glass break sensor?
Works with this voice assistant for hands-free control.
What is Amazon Alexa (or Google Assistant)?
Records when motion is detected.
What is motion-activated recording?
Connects you to ADT in an emergency without a phone.
What is two-way voice communication?
Central hub that communicates with all devices.
What is a control panel?
One command controls multiple devices/scenes.
What is a scene (or automation routine)?
Secure storage for viewing/saving clips later.
What is cloud video storage?
Ensures monitoring during outages or no internet.
What is cellular backup?