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March 01, 2022

How To Reset Your Oakland Home System

An important advantage of getting your security system set up professionally is that you rarely have to make major adjustments to it. However, there could be times where you need to reset your alarms in Oakland. If you’re utilizing a smart command hub, your system reset usually takes one or two taps of the touchscreen following occurrences like battery changes, power outages, and false alarms.

Check Your Instruction Manual Before Resetting Your Alarm

A word to the wise before you try to reset your Oakland home security system, consult your owner’s manual prior to proceeding. You’ll never want to damage your property’s defense due to pressing a button in error. In addition, your system may be different if you switched from a number pad to a digital command hub. Keep in mind that if you’re struggling to reset your system, don't be reluctant to reach out to the professionals.

Resetting Your Oakland Home Security System After A False Alarm

Usually, a false alarm occurs as a result of an accidentally tripped sensor. You are able to engage the ADT Command touchscreen or bring up your ADT smartphone app and tap the shield image and enter your credentials to switch off the system in these situations. You may get a call from your 24-hour monitoring specialists, but just let them know you experienced a false alarm.

Tips To Reset Your Alarm Following A Power Outage In Oakland

If power is lost because of lighting, strong winds, or other reasons, you may begin hearing a steady beep from your control panel. This signifies that the alarm is using the backup battery. To reset your equipment and silence the steady beeps, you must take steps to disarm and rearm your security.

However, if you lose power for an extended time, you might need a complete reset of your system. Pay careful attention to the directives in your user’s handbook -- usually by putting in your unique passcode and pressing the designated button twice -- and you should be back to normal. You could continue to notice chirps from the backup power, as it’s possible it won’t end until your battery reaches a full charge. Reach out to your home security agent if you continue to have issues with your ADT system a day after power is restored.

Reset Your Home Security System After Switching Out A Battery

There will be infrequent times when you must switch out a battery in one of the devices in your security installation. In order to accomplish this, you will set your alarm system to Test Mode so you avoid triggering an alarm by accident. Once the you replace the old battery, move the alarm panel from Test Mode and revert back to your usual settings. If the system is unable to register the device or the battery indicator remains on, you could have to perform a total reset of the system.

Tips to Reset Your Oakland Security System Following The Addition Or Deletion Of Someone

The addition and deletion of personal codes can be accomplished on your ADT Command hub and your ADT mobile app. You shouldn't have to perform a system reset when deleting or adding a user or code. With that being said, if you find yourself moving to a new house already equipped with an ADT system, you need to contact your residential security experts at (510) 295-0552 to set up a new service. The installer will visit your property to switch out components, set up other components (if needed), and reset the system for you.

An Easy-To-Use Security System Is Only A Call Away

Resetting a home security system in Oakland can be a challenge if it isn’t equipped with understandable equipment and instructions. If you’re ready to find your easy-to-use home security system, call (510) 295-0552 or complete the form below. We’ll be pleased to design the perfect security system for your property.