ADT - 7-Piece Starter Kit - DIY Security System
Model: BRK071R0-01-GR
SKU: 6456065
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Customers are enthusiastic about the 10-Piece Starter Kit - DIY Security System's ease of use and straightforward installation. Many appreciate the user-friendly app for system monitoring and control, along with the included motion sensors and smart hub. Positive feedback highlights the system's flexibility, offering both self-monitoring and optional professional monitoring services. The wireless sensors and simple setup are frequently praised.
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ADT is known for its well-made security system services. Many of these services require a monthly subscription that can get costly over time. The Blue by ADT Home Security System eliminates the monthly subscription and allows for a DIY experience. Although, there is optional ADT 24/7 monitoring if desired. This newest line of security devices by ADT offers protection like no other. ===================================================================================== IN THE BOX In the box, you will receive 1 ADT yard sign. 7 sensors, 1 motion sensor, and 6 contact sensors. These contact sensors can be used for either your doors or windows. The boxes are labeled individually but you may use them however you desire. A smart hub, the smart hub is the main in-home controller for the security system. This can be used to enable/disable your security system. Only people who know the master code will be able to do this, allowing protection from children or some random person who may disable it without notice. And finally, 4 Window stickers which can be placed around the house. ===================================================================================== SET UP: This 10-piece starter kit can be quickly set up without hassle. It took me a little more than 45 minutes to set the entire system up. The first thing you will need to do is activate your device on ADT’s website. You will be asked to create an account if you do not have one already. Then, you will need to download the Blue by ADT app, and from there, you will be ready to pair the devices and set up the system. You will have the option to set up the sensors with either the double-sided tape or with the provided screws. The Blue by ADT application has worked well so far. I found the app to be extremely user friendly and well designed. Great job ADT! ===================================================================================== EXPERIENCE SO FAR The system is working effectively so far. What triggers the alarm is when the sensors are disconnected from each other. I was afraid I was going to trigger a false alarm anytime I leave my home but fortunately, you will be able to set an exit delay through the app that will allow you to leave your home before the system is armed. If there is ever a false alarm, you can easily disarm it by entering the master code on the smart hub. ===================================================================================== OVERALL: Overall, I am content with the Blue by ADT security system. The security system gives me a feeling of relief knowing that my home is protected anytime I am not home. If you require a quick to set-up home security system with no monthly subscription this system is something you should consider buying. And if you want the extra protection, you can always opt into ADT’s 24/7 monitoring.
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The Blue by ADT system is something I wanted to have for some time as it's convenient and simple for a home owner to set up on their own. Choose if you want to pay extra for professional monitoring, as it's an option and not required. This particular 10 piece starter kit is well equipped to get your location up and running for entry points and motion sensing. Included in the starter kit is the Smart Hub, a motion sensor, 6 total door/window contact sensors, an ADT yard sign, and also 4 small ADT window stickers. You'll need to install the Blue by ADT app on your smartphone to get it up and running, which can be found in both the App Store and Play Store. I unboxed my system and proceeded to get the Smart Hub linked up with my home Wi-Fi network. Then I proceeded to sync each contact sensor to the Smart Hub and then apply them to the doors and window placements of my choosing. The contact sensors I put up were with the 3M double sided tape and they stick really well without any hesitation. Test out the placements of where you're opting to put the sensors and pull away the contacts from the other to ensure you have a stable connection and that it registers as an open/close with the Smart Hub. Notifications on the app are well timed and accurate for the type of event that occurs. The yard sign is a nice thing to have for displaying on your property to help notify others that you have a security system and to possibly move on and avoid your location. The stickers provided are also a nice thing to have to give a visual that you're housing a security system of some sort. I have liked the simple use of the app, Blue by ADT. It has given my family and I a better sense of protection of when doors open and close for example. Being away from the house I know it's monitored and that there will be alerts sent to me if something were to happen. I like the fact that ADT has gone this route and offered a monthly monitoring service as an option for those who choose to want it. I preferred to keep this in my house for security and no monitoring right now, but can always opt to activate a 24/7 profesionally monitored monthly service as needed, for which I believe there is a $19.99 monthly fee. ADT is a trusted long standing brand that is known for their home security service, and it's what we used when I was a kid in our family home. Overall I feel this is a great ally to have for home owners that want to have some peace of mind and security and protection. Choose to add more sensors if you want to at a later time, but the standard Starter Kit offers a good starting point for most. If you feel you need professional servicing then you can add that option on later as well. Great app so far to use for daily monitoring and to activate/deactivate the alarm from afar. The SmartHub is easy to use and the buttons are easy to press with physical buttons (not the touchscreen kind). PRO: Easy to use hub and app Lots of sensors in the starter kit Choose to add more sensors at your own pace Optional professional monitoring for a fee CON: None so far
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Posted by JKinSYR
This is review of Blue by ADT 10 Pieces Starter Kit. The kit consist of a hub, sensors for door and windows and a motion sensor ready to install immediately out of box. The process start with setting up first the hub and sync with the mobile App which allow to setup for home wifi, and the profile among other basic setup. This is quite straight forward, except not sure if it was error but there was hiccup during setting up wifi (high level description below). Then start adding Devices that are the sensors and motion detector which was not that hard following the instruction. The sensor can be placed with sticker already comes with, or use the screw. Using the hub feels practical as it can be moved around where is more handy spot compared to the traditional control panel on the wall. From the hub self can set different status and has the keypad for to enter the code. So at high-level it is not very different from other brand. But what I find unique is the Blue by ADT monitoring options. From Self monitoring to paid service which includes cellular gateway layer of connection. This is better than relying only on home wifi connection as provide backup to internet (reference https://support.bluebyadt.com/s/article/Cellular-Gateway-V1). Second benefit is the wide variety of integration of connectivity commonly used in the market. Although I run into issue to add z-wave based light switch, not sure if it has to do with existing network. On the application side or the user portal, it is quite comprehensive and almost similar options available from ADT application but meant for self service fully as do DYI. This means it offer full span of options like Alert, Setting Rules, Secondary users, Key Contact fo call. And not sure if it is site glitch, but somehow when want to lookup for z-wave information at Device>Security Devices> Hub Name>Advanced Settings>z-Wave Learn Mode/Reset Controller/General Exclusion/Inclusion, upon click nothing happen. WiFi Setup problem experienced. During setup of wifi, afterward setting password that shows message that it take some time, despite of waiting didn’t complete resulting in closing the screen and restart. Upon reopening shows wifi setup was complete. To end, compared to many brand out there, and probably will depend on preference every home owner, and despite of some of difficulties in the process, I find Blue ADT better solution because of the variety connection allowed and optional plan to supplement to self service, and doesn’t have to manage storage plan or monitoring plan that quite differ from ADT pers e.
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