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Evolution of ADT home Security

  • 1874: First Security system network “Call box”

    1874: First Security system network “Call box”
    April 5, 1874 when a nighttime break in. Edward Callahan created a “Call box” which connects other homes in the neighborhood to the central office for assistance, making it the first home residential security system network.
  • 1890: Roundsman

    1890: Roundsman
    1890: ADT introduced the first protective monitoring and service. The roundsman makes sounds to alert any crime before it happened.
  • 1920: Central Monitoring Centers

    1920: Central Monitoring Centers
    1920: ADT made a central monitoring system, which is able to reach thousands of customers every hour, everyday, for monitoring and protection.
  • 1940: The first Burglar System

    1940: The first Burglar System
    1940: ADT started making a bigger expansion after making the burglar alarm. Along with the burglar alarm, ADT also made a fire alarm, to alert you right away when there’s a fire.
  • 2010: ADT Pulse

    2010: ADT Pulse
    2010: ADT upgraded home intelligence when It made Pulse, the app that lets customers access and control their home security, like, climate, lighting, break-ins, and more.
  • 2019: Ring

    2019: Ring
    2019: The Ring Alarm Security system is a home security system that works on any house or apartment. It comes with a Base Station, Contact Sensor, Motion Detector, Keypad and Range Extender.
  • 2019: Command and control

    2019: Command and control
    2019: This year, ADT has launched ADT’s Command and control, which is equipped with smart home capabilities that help customers protect their homes through the app. With the app, customers can connect with their home devices, including lights, thermostats, locks, ect.