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Most security companies can reprogram your control panel to work with their own monitoring center, even if ADT has locked the panel.

Security systems and monitoring discourage break-ins: 60% of convicted burglars say they will target another home if they discover a security system in the one they are trying to rob. If your goal is reducing loss from burglary, it's easy to see that security systems make a difference.

How does Alarm Monitoring Work? Alarm Monitoring requires a connection between your Intruder Alarm Systems and a professional ARC to work. Once connected, your alarm systems will be able to send information to your security monitoring provider autonomously, enabling them to respond as quickly as possible when required.

The current wiring can most likely stay as long as it isn't extremely damaged or old. Your newer system may even be able to use the same wiring. Unless you have electrical experience, it's best to contact an electrician to remove any outdated wiring safely and correctly.

Most commonly, you'll need to send a written letter to cancel your contract. We even recommend you use a signature confirmation or other proof that they received the document. You then have proof, and you know when they received it. Save a copy of your letter before sending so you know exactly what you sent.

If you've decided to switch alarm monitoring companies, you first need to determine whether you can reuse your current security equipment or whether you'll need to a new system. In most cases, it's fairly straightforward to use your existing security system and switch to a new alarm monitoring company.

In some cases, yes. While alarm panels made by different manufacturers may use different communication standards—meaning they speak in different languages—a new security company can typically use at least some of your old equipment.

Usually, yes! In this article we'll take a look at how to have a new-to-you monitoring company take over existing security hardware–how this works, what hardware is compatible, and how you can use this to make your security stronger overall.