First ADT will conduct preliminary research, which will survey your home and determine how many windows and doors you want to be ‘switched,’ or integrated into the home security system. Then ADT will determine possible locations for the control panel and keypads. You might find it convenient to place a keypad close to the front door. You might also want a keypad close to the bedrooms. The control panel commands the system, and the keypads allow you to program the system and turn it, or its components, on and off. ADT will determine how far away windows and doors are from the control panel so that you know how far wires will be routed if you choose a wired alarm system or how far a wireless system needs to communicate with sensors. Keep in mind that it is difficult to install a hard-wired ADT security system unless your house is still under construction. Then you will decide whether you want a monitored security system that will be monitored 24 hours a day. The central monitoring station ‘watches’ your home for a monthly fee. A less expensive alternative is a basic sensor system with a dialer accessory that connects the system to your phone lines and dials preselected numbers if the house‘s security is breached. Finally, you consider your lifestyle. Does anyone in the family often get up in the middle of the night for a snack? Do you have a large pet that roams the house at night? Such circumstances will influence the type of motion sensor you select and how it is installed. It may also call for you or members of your family to take trips to the keypad to prevent false alarms.

After conducting all the necessary research choosing the appropriate ADT home security system is the next step.

Consulting with a reputable ADT home security system adviser will help you choose the correct system from an expert’s point of view. Then you will choose a system with a control panel that can monitor all the zones you have in your home. Each window or door integrated into the ADT system is considered a zone. A basic system is capable of controlling eight zones. However, many panels permit the addition of expansion modules that allow the system to watch up to 32 zones. Determine if the routing of the wires for a hard-wired ADT security system might be too long. With a wired system, you will have to drill holes in walls where wires will have to be routed. If the wire run appears too long to you, choose a wireless system.Make certain that a wireless system can perform up to the distance of the farthest zone. Be certain that the system you choose can accept fire-protection sensors, carbon monoxide sensors and combustible-gas detectors, anti-freeze-up low-temperature switches (especially in cold climates) and water detectors. Make sure that panic buttons are or can be included. With ADT choosing a system that is user-friendly is very simple . Make certain that inputting codes into the keypad is not a complicated process and is one that everyone in the family can learn quickly. You don’t want to have to refer to the owner’s manual as you input or try to interpret codes. Finally, to work the keypad of the system you select to assure yourself that it is easy to use. Encourage all family members to work the keypad so that you will select one that everyone can use comfortably.

Call your local ADT Dealer for more details

in Dade (305)424-9219. Broward (954) 713-9411. Toll Free (800) 991-6587

What makes the ADT Authorized Dealer Program unique from any other dealer program out there is the fact that ADT not only monitors your system through their link of UL approved central stations, but services your account with their own paid employees. Most all other dealers who have an authorized dealer program uses sub contractors to repair your home security alarm system in the event of a system malfunction. What this means for you is that there will always be a middle person to have to deal with who is not a direct employee of the company. In the end if you do not receive excellent service from the sub contractor they send out there is not much they can do except send someone else out. In essence there is no real accountability enforced when subcontractors are being used. On the other hand ADT uses their own in house employees to service your account in the event of a malfunction and if you are not satisfied with the service received the person who serviced your home alarm system has a direct supervisor who you can contact and who will take action against the employee who did not provide you with excellent service. With ADT there is a real sense of accountability which is not found in any other home security provider.

One of the other main and possibly the most important benefit to using an ADT Authorized Dealer to sell and install your home security system is that the value you will receive for your money will be far greater than if you bought your home security system directly from ADT . It is the ADT authorized dealers that have put ADT on the map in regards to the incredible volume of systems they have been able to install and monitor. The reason for this is that because there are multiple ADT authorized dealers competing for your business it allows you as a homeowner to have them compete for your business and in turn give you the best price for the equipment you are purchasing. This then means that you can negotiate for the best possible price and still have ADT as your home security provider.

In conclusion it is safe to say that if you are looking to purchase an ADT home security system, the best way to go about doing that is by having several ADT authorized dealers compete for your business. You will still be an ADT customer yet still receive a far greater price for your system.

The first and most basic home security options is to keep your windows and doors locked. Adding a deadbolt to your door increases its strength and makes it tougher to kick in or shack open. Generic doors can also be modified to a lock that has a number pad, rather than a key lock that could be picked. It is also helpful to put in a security bar for your windows. This will prevent them from being opened from the outside, even if they are not locked. Depending on your home location and your safety conditions, you may even want to consider installing bars across your windows.

As a Floridian, you are annually subjected to the possibility of tropical storms or even worse, hurricanes. A great option is to install impact resistant doors and windows. Impact resistant doors are also an asset to the protection of your home, providing safety and security for families from both storms and intruders. The following are five benefits to installing impact resistant windows to your home:

• They offer immediate protection from hurricanes. Protecting your home has never been

easier. With every impending storm, you can rest assure that your home will be secure.

• They offer protection from burglary and vandalism. The same impact-resistant glass and

heavy construction that keeps flying objects from penetrating these doors and windows also provides a strong deterrent to intruders, thieves and vandals.

• They offer noise reduction. Impact resistant windows and doors act as a significant sound

barrier reducing 50% of outside noise, enhancing the peacefulness and tranquility of your home interior.

• They offer sun protection. Laminated glass used in impact windows and doors blocks

98% of harmful rays, protecting your furniture, rugs, artwork, and family. In Florida, sun protection is as equally important as home protection.

In addition to these great options, the most effective way to prevent access to your home is to install a monitored home security system. If you are considering installing a monitored home security system, ADT is America’s number one home security company. By installing an ADT home security system your windows and doors are protected by providing electrical contacts on your windows and doors that will send a signal when the window or door is opened. While these options are going to be more expensive than changing your locks or adding a window bar, they are also more effective. If you have a room with multiple windows then you may want to consider a glass break detector. These detectors will cover a larger area and will trigger the alarm when a window is shattered. These will of coarse do nothing if a window is left unlocked.

Follow these tips to keep your family and home safe. Doors and windows are the entryways into your home, and only what is good and best for your family should be allowed into your home. Keep burglars out by installing an ADT home security system today.