ADT's professional monitoring means your security system is connected 24/7 to one of their monitoring centers. When an alarm is triggered (e.g., from a door sensor, motion detector, or smoke detector), a signal is immediately sent to the monitoring center. Trained professionals at these centers then assess the situation. They will often attempt to contact you via a two-way voice feature or phone to verify the emergency. If they can't reach you or if an emergency is confirmed, they will promptly dispatch the appropriate emergency services (police, fire department, or medical responders) to your location. This professional monitoring provides peace of mind, knowing that help is always just a signal away, even when you're not home.

Generally, no. ADT security systems are designed to work in conjunction with their 24/7 professional monitoring service. While you might be able to use some system components (like cameras) for local viewing, the core functionality of detecting threats and dispatching emergency services relies on the active monitoring contract. ADT's monitoring centers are crucial for ensuring that alarms are responded to swiftly and appropriately.

How Weather Affects Solar Panel Performance:

✅ Cloudy Days

• Solar panels can still generate 10–30% of their normal output under heavy clouds.
• Diffuse sunlight still reaches the panels, even when the sun isn't visible.
• Output depends on cloud thickness and type.

🌧️ Rainy Days

• Rain clouds limit sunlight, so panels produce less power.
• However, rain actually helps by cleaning dust and debris off your panels, improving long-term performance.

❄️ Bonus – Cold Weather

• Solar panels are more efficient in cooler temperatures—as long as sunlight is available, they often perform better than in extreme heat.