How to Reset ADT Alarm Panel – [Factory Reset]

How to reset ADT alarm panel after power outage?

Sometimes after a power outage, your alarm panel may simply turn off without warning. So, don’t hesitate to reset it as this is the easiest and most efficient solution you can think of.

Below are the steps to reset your ADT alarm panel after power outage:

1. The first step is to look for an ADT reset code. This code is usually present on your keypad’s manual. However, if it’s not present there, you may look at the documents you receive after purchasing this alarm system.
2. Next, enter this code in your panel using the keypad. Soon the system will start rebooting.
3. Once the rebooting finishes, your system will be back on. Now enter the security code to arm the alarm.
4. The final step is to disarm the alarm system.
5. You may also follow these steps when your panel system shuts off when changing its battery.

Points to remember

• Note that the security code is quite personal, so only you should know it.
• Arming and disarming the alarm totally depends upon you. The purpose of it is to ensure your alarm system functions well.
• ADT reset code is essential, so keep all the documents you receive after purchasing the system safely. Without this, you can never do a code reset.
• It’s pretty necessary to enter the code right as the wrong code may notify the ADT station. Security professionals may come to your place, or you may receive a call from them for investigation. In this case, no need to worry a bit. Just explain the situation well to them, and everything will be resolved.
• If you enter the code wrong, just press the # button, then you’re all set to re-enter it without any hurdle.

How to factory reset the ADT alarm?

If you’ve forgotten or misplaced the ADT alarm code or if you’ve recently shifted to a new place. Then, in this case, you need to factory reset the ADT alarm panel to introduce complete unique access to it.

Here are the steps to factory reset the ADT alarm:

1. The first step is to turn off the control power of the panel and then remove the backplate to disconnect the batteries.
2. The next step is to remove the batteries, and the red, white, and black wires present there.
3. Now, keep it at rest for almost 60 seconds.
4. Lastly, connect back the cables to their place and the batteries as well for efficient results.

Points to remember

Suppose the above steps don’t help you in any way. In that case, you should definitely contact the ADT helping center for further assistance.

Suppose you want to factory reset it without removing the batteries. In that case, you should call the ADT helping center and ask their worker to visit your place and perform this function.

How to change ADT code?

It’s straightforward to reset the ADT user access code, but for that, you’ll require a master code.

Here are the steps to change ADT code:

1. The first step is to press the star key and then number 5 present on the keypad.
2. Then enter the master code.
3. Now, enter the code number, a two-digit number representing each user. Therefore, each user has a specific two-digit code for its identification.
4. Lastly, enter the new code you want and click on the finish button.

Also Read: What causes FC on ADT alarm

Points to remember

• The User Access code is personal, and only you should know it as someone else may have access to your alarm system using it.
• Note that the code number is always between 01 to 32.

Also Read: How to fix ADT code 103

How to reset the popular ADT alarm system?

There are many models of ADT alarm available with different facilities. Moreover, they all have different ways of resetting. The only thing common in them is they all need a passcode to do so.

Here are some ways to reset the popular ADT alarm system:

1. Honeywell Ademco Vista Series: You need to enter the passcode and then the OFF button or 1 button for this variant.
2. DSC ADT Impassa: For this variant, just enter the password for the reset. However, if your device is in sleep mode, press any key and enter the password.
3. ADT Command Smart Security Panel: There’s a disabling option available for this variant. Using it, you may disable false alarms and then enter the passcode. Note that this disabling button has an x on it.

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Conclusion

You may quickly fix your ADT alarm panel using the resetting hack. It’s pretty simple and doesn’t require any assistance, much of your time and energy. However, each model has specific methods to do so.

Therefore, this article has discussed how to reset the ADT alarm panel using simple steps, along with measures to factory reset it. Moreover, we have also discussed how to reset the ADT User access code for your ease. So, follow this article for a perfect guide to reset the ADT alarm system in no time.