ADT is one of the leading providers of home security solutions. They provide domestic alarm systems at the top end of the market. ADT tend to sell customised wired and wireless alarm systems and have an in-house team of professional alarm installers. They do not sell kits which can be installed by the purchaser since each system comes with a comprehensive maintenance package and a 12-month warranty.
ADT has developed a standard wireless monitoring system which can be used to protect a typical three bedroom, two reception room family home. This system includes a control panel which is connected to the power supply and telephone line, a remote control keypad used to activate or deactivate the system (comes with holder) and four remote keyfobs used to remotely deactivate the alarm on entering.
The detectors include three passive infrared movement detectors (PIRS) used to sense the presence of an intruder inside your home and one door contact to detect when the door is opened. Audio and visual deterrents include one internal siren, window stickers and a decoy bell box.
The cost of the hardware is £449 which includes professional installation and a comprehensive maintenance package undertaken by ADT’s team of qualified engineers. The decoy bell box can be changed to a working bell at an extra cost of £100.
This system is a wireless monitoring system. Therefore ADT’s alarm-receiving centre manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, will be automatically contacted in the event of a break-in. The alarm-receiving centre will then contact at least two nominated keyholders and/or the police. ADT insist that each keyholder must live within 20 minutes travelling time of the home, have keys to the property and be familiar with the system and how to secure the home. Each keyholder should be given a keyfob so they can deactivate the system in the case of a false alarm. ADT must be notified about any changes to the contact details of nominated keyholders in writing.
As with all alarm monitoring systems, there is a monthly charge that varies depending on the two options available. The first is the Home Security option which costs £20.53 per month. In the event of activation the alarm-receiving centre will alert at least two keyholders and the homeowner. The second is the Home Security Plus which costs £25.42 per month. In the event of activation the alarm-receiving centre will contact at least 2 keyholders, the homeowner and the police.
The police charge up to £50 to register for an emergency response. This is a one off payment and you will be allocated with a Unique Reference Number (URN). ADT will handle this registration at no extra cost.
It is important to note that the police have strict guidelines regarding false alarms. A police response will be conditional upon the number of false activations in any 12 month period. While they will not charge, the police will downgrade and eventually withdraw their response to an alarm in the case of persistent false alarms
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