Key Takeaways
- ADT+ introduces Unusual Activity Alerts, enhancing home intelligence by monitoring connected devices.
- The feature is available for free to ADT+ customers with compatible devices and focuses on privacy.
- Users receive alerts on abnormal patterns, allowing them to take necessary action through an intuitive feedback system.
Enhanced Home Monitoring with New Alerts
ADT+ has launched Unusual Activity Alerts, a new feature designed to increase home security by learning and monitoring patterns across connected devices and sensors. This feature allows customers to receive notifications when any significant deviations from their home’s usual patterns occur. It emphasizes a proactive approach to home security by transforming everyday activities into actionable insights.
The Unusual Activity Alerts are free for ADT+ users equipped with a V5 or newer Base and at least one compatible device, such as door/window sensors, smart locks, garage door controllers, or Z-Wave smart lights. Notably, the system is designed with privacy in mind; it does not utilize audio, video, or camera footage for pattern analysis, relying solely on data from connected devices.
When the system detects unusual activity—like a door being left open longer than normal—it sends an alert to the homeowner via the ADT+ app. This notification leads users to an activity view where the specifics of the alert can be reviewed. Homeowners can provide feedback by indicating whether the alert was helpful, which aids in enhancing the system’s accuracy.
To establish a baseline for a home’s activity patterns, the system requires a minimum of 14 days of recorded activity. Factors such as day of the week, time, and seasonality contribute to this pattern recognition, while any data older than 60 days is disregarded.
For those who prefer not to receive these alerts, there is an option to opt out through the Notifications menu in the ADT+ app. It’s important to note that the Unusual Activity Alerts are intended to complement, not replace, existing life safety monitoring features.
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