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Ithaca's Frequently Asked Questions About Home Security Systems

We’ve gathered our most common home security FAQs in Ithaca for you. Get your answers for your ADT and home security questions.

One system does NOT fit everyone when it comes to your house security system! Our trained professionals in Ithaca can help evaluate your household and your family’s surveillance needs to assess the very best equipment for you. Enjoy peace of mind with constant security alarm monitoring including fire, flood, and carbon monoxide detection. Design your smart house by adding notifications, schedules, and automations with your ADT system.

Want to keep an eye on everything with video cameras? No problem. ADT offers HD video security with indoor and outdoor cameras, including doorbell cameras. Live stream from your handheld devices when you’re gone, and even video tape and save video clips. You are sure to identify a security combination that fits your needs!

Personal home monitoring has changed a lot in the past few years! ADT offers monitoring systems in Ithaca that are fully wireless and operate through a cellular system, instead of a “landline.” Alarm hubs can connect monitoring centers by using GSM waves and cellular-based technology. This means no irritating wires running throughoutr your home, and robbers can't disarm your surveillance system by slicing your lines.

ADT monitored security systems have a 24-hour backup battery so that your house is still secure, even if your electricity goes out. The surveillance services as well as the high-decibel siren will still be functioning to provide consistent protection of your Ithaca house.

Yes. ADT has packages or service tiers (for example, the Remote Monitoring package) that give remote access capacity from your cell phone in addition to arming, disarming, and alert messages. Smart Home automation is also available from your cell phone so that you can access your house’s lighting, garage doors, and even thermostat when you are away. Check in on your home while you are out with ADT’s clear HD video functionality.

Yes! Let the world know your Ithaca home is helped protected by ADT surveillance. All ADT packages have a yard sign and decals for your home to show that your location is protected by the #1 home security company. 90% of robbers admit that they stay clear of homes with a security system. By protecting your house with ADT monitoring and displaying the ADT signs and stickers, you are already decreasing your risk!

Yes. A Ithaca residential security system with ADT monitoring has 24 hours/7 days a week monitoring, 365 days a year. ADT owns six surveillance centers, which means they can rapidly respond to customers. With ADT house security services, you get the peace of mind from knowing there are more than 17,000 individuals across the United States helping to secure the people and things you treasure most at home.

Yes! Check out Blue by ADT. It’s a DIY smart home security system with cameras, and it’s perfect for renters. Choose self-monitoring or professional monitoring with no credit checks or install times required. It’s customizable and adjustable on your terms, so you do not have to fret about long-term contracts. Enjoy flexible security from the most trusted name in home protection.

Absolutely. Your ADT-monitored security system’s functionality are picked by the service tier you choose. You can decide if you need HD video surveillance, remote access to your system via your smartphone, and even automation commands or schedules to flip your lighting on and off at certain times. Craft your unique home security system with the advanced features you want most for your Ithaca home!

Yes! It’s easy to hook up your ADT Smart Home security bundle with your Ithaca home’s other smart devices. This allows you to you change everything remotely from your security system, lights, and thermostats, to your garage door and locks by using only your ADT mobile app. Security and convenience meet when you interface your ADT-monitored equipment to your preferred smart home systems like Amazon Alexa. As soon as your voice integration is hooked up, you can ask Alexa to “arm” or “disarm” your security equipment and much more!