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System malfunctions and false alarms can be exasperating, and more importantly, could prevent your home security system from working how it should. Fortunately, most issues, from false alarms to dead batteries, are easy to remedy. Take a look at our tips for troubleshooting your home alarm system in Peoria. We’ll help keep your household protected and your system running the way it should.

Test Your Home Security System In Peoria

One of the best ways to troubleshoot your home’s security is to test it yourself! The latest systems have a test mode so you don’t accidentally prompt an emergency response. After moving to test mode, take these steps:

• Arm your system as you typically would when leaving.
• Open a window or door protected by a contact sensor, or test other sensors. Shut the window or door once you’re finished so it doesn’t trigger the alarm as you switch out of test mode.
• Let the alarm go off for 60 seconds to make sure a signal is sent to the security company and an entry is made in the alarm system log.
• Proceed to test equipment as you wish
• Review the alarm’s activity log to confirm proper function.

Rest assured, monitoring professionals will be aware that your alarm system is being tested. Just make sure to switch off test mode when done. It’s wise to test once a month or anytime you change your home’s phone or internet provider.

Check The Positioning And Condition Of Motion Detectors

Although an integral aspect of your alarm system, motion detectors are well known for false alarms. Do your part to prevent them with a few straightforward troubleshooting steps.

• Perform a visual inspection. Are there things that could shift within the sensor’s detection range, like drapery caught in a breeze?
• Is the sensor clean? Grime, dirt, and cobwebs can lead to poor performance. Check to confirm the face is clean.
• Does the motion detector come with pet immunity you can turn on? Some models can be configured to disregard pets weighing up to 100 pounds.
• When was the battery replaced? A low battery may affect performance or lead to false alarms.
• Is a heat source impacting the sensor? Excess heat from direct sun or a fireplace can set off an alarm.

Keep Batteries On Hand And Look Out For Low Battery Notifications

One helpful aspect of the latest home security systems is that they’ll tell you when batteries are dying. If your system has a app or control panel, you’ll typically find alerts there. Depending on your alarm, you could hear an intermittent beep when batteries are running out. 

Contact sensors, smoke detectors, motion sensors, and other wireless devices have batteries that should be replaced every year or two. It’s wise to keep batteries on hand and set a replacement schedule. Some systems also have a backup battery for the main control panel. This backup keeps your system running if you have a power outage and should recharge once power is back online. If it doesn’t recharge, you will have to replace it.

Troubleshooting Is Easy With ADT Home Security In Peoria 

As the top name in home security, ADT builds systems that offer unsurpassed protection and functionality. Accessing test mode is easy through MyADT.com or the ADT+ app, and you’ll always be sent alerts when a battery is running low. Get in touch with Secure24 Alarm Systems, an authorized ADT dealer, to get more details and design a system perfect for your Peoria home. Call (309) 316-6084 or submit our form today!