ADT Smart Burglar Alarm System
Your home security is far too important to leave to an “off the shelf” alarm. Our experts specialise in designing smart burglar alarm systems that fit your needs perfectly, providing an outstanding level of security for you and your family’s peace of mind.
- 24/7/365 monitoring by our dedicated alarm receiving centre
- Professional installation by a trained home security engineer
- Maintenance, daily checks & 24-hour callouts included as standard
- A range of response options including keyholder, police & private response
- ADT Smart Services app for remote system management and alerts
- ADT bell box deterrent with flashing LED light
Everything you need to know about ADT smart burglar alarm systems
ADT’s burglar alarm system is designed to give you an outstanding level of security across all areas of your home, protecting what matters most. Bank-level encryption ensures that not only is your property secure, but your personal data is, too.
Integrated siren
There’s no risk that you’ll sleep through your alarm going off, or that your neighbours won’t be alerted to any intruders entering your home. The siren inside our burglar alarm can reach more than 85 decibels; equivalent to being stood near heavy traffic.
Energy saving technology
Adaptive transmission power saves energy, and significantly extends battery life. Your burglar alarm is plugged into the mains, with a backup battery if it’s needed – and when the battery needs to be changed, our engineers will service your alarm for free.
Available products
Alongside the products you’ll receive as part of your burglar alarm system, you can choose from a wide range of other security options including CCTV cameras, panic buttons and video doorbells.
Burglar alarm FAQs
Why are burglar alarms worth it?
According to data taken from the CSEW (Crime Survey for England and Wales 2019-2020) the average cost of a domestic burglary is over £1,000. In addition to the cost, there is also the disruption and emotional damage that is often caused to a household in the aftermath of a domestic burglary; a reliable burglar alarm can help protect you from this.
How do burglar alarms work?
Burglar alarm systems use a variety of sensors and contacts to detect movement inside a property. This also includes the opening of doors or windows.
Because our door contacts are wireless, the intruder alarm signal is passed along to the hub and your ADT Smart Services app, without the need for cumbersome wires around your home.
How much do burglar alarms cost to run?
ADT burglar alarm systems are economical to run, due to many of the components being wireless and therefore battery-powered. The alarm panel requires access to a three-pin plug, as do any camera devices excluding the video doorbell, which is also wireless.
Do burglar alarms deter burglars?
Burglars typically want to make a quick entry and exit from a property without being noticed. The bell box, which is where the alarm rings from, can act as a visible deterrent as well as audibly warning intruders away from your home.
Can I purchase a burglar alarm system without the monthly monitoring costs?
We believe that a monitored intruder alarm is at the heart of a good home security system; that’s why we only offer monitored systems as standard. When your alarm is monitored, it’s never ignored.
Is the panel portable, or do I need to have it fixed to the wall?
Our alarm panel is designed to match the aesthetics of your home with no need for complicated cabling. A single, easily hidden wire runs to a domestic plug socket, meaning you can choose to mount it to a wall or have it freestanding on a table or sideboard.
Because your panel is used to set and unset your alarm, we recommend you place it near your front door. For added flexibility, you can also pair your master panel with up to three remotes (smaller versions of the main panel), allowing you to control your alarm in additional areas like a bedroom or home office.
Why is the bell box not equipped with an external siren?
External sirens are designed to let those nearby know that a home may be under threat (unfortunately, these signals can sometimes be ignored). This function is irrelevant for anyone with an ADT burglar alarm, because our monitoring centre will already have been alerted, ensuring a swift response.
We place our siren inside the home, where it can do a better job of disorientating any intruder who may have gained access. That said, some customers do feel more comfortable having an external sounding bell box; this can be added to your system if requested.
Why choose ADT?
All-inclusive service
Expert support for complete peace of mind with no unexpected extras.
Professionally installed
A DIY alarm’s OK until it’s not OK. With ADT, any issues are ours, not yours.
Monitoring 24/7/365
Unlike DIY security systems we don’t just sound the alarm, we answer it.
Remote engineering
We’re able to fix up to 80% of issues without an engineer on-site.
Installed to the highest standard
Full NSI Gold accreditation means we’re one of the industry’s most trusted names.
Bank-level encryption
Hackers have no business in your home – your data’s safe with us.
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