Re: Programming ADT Safewatch Plus RF

["Tommy" <tommy at leesecurity.net>]

"Don" <dclaridge@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Feb 26, 4:42 pm, "alarman" <alarman2...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Don wrote:
>> > I'd like to add three sensors to my ADT system.  I bought the sensors
>> > on Ebay for a fraction of what ADT would sell them for, but now I
>> > realize that probably part of the cost was programming.  Can anyone
>> > offer some suggestions on exactly how the new sensors are to be
>> > added?  And then, how is ADT notified of the changes for monitoring?
>> > Thank you,
>> > Don
>>
>> Sure.
>> Step 1: Call ADT
>> Step 2: Schedule a service call.
>> Step 3: Pay the nice technician to do the work properly.
>> js
>
> Evidently I touched some nerves with my question.  A little
> background.  I bought this system new over ten years ago, paying a
> fair amount of cash at the time for what I assumed was a good system.
> Generally, I still think it is a good system although I've wondered a
> few times why the response to an alarm would take up to 30 minutes.
> (These were  accidental by guests).  Over the past 10 plus years, I've
> paid $25 and $30 a month to have the system monitored, which, other
> than for what I just mentioned has been worth it for my peace of mind
> when I'm gone for the week leaving the family at home.
> I own the system - ADT does not and ADT has no obligation to me other
> than to provide the services I pay for each month.  By the same token,
> I owe ADT only for the services they provide each month.   Because the
> system is mine, I feel I can make any modifications or changes that I
> desire - including adding sensors that were purchased from non- ADT
> sources.
> I evidently made an incorrect assumption that this group was for
> discussing problems, issues, questions, etc., so thanks for the quick
> education.
>

Yes you might own the system, HOWEVER as long as ADT is providing
monitoring, you will be prohibited from making changes to your system. This
is a liability issue. No one here would work on another companies monitored
system(unless it was to take it over). nor would they condone any DIY for
the same reason.

It's all about liability!