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ADT Smart Home IQ4 - User Manual

ADT Smart Home IQ4
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We hope you enjoy your new IQ Panel, ADT Smart Home Hub. It will serve as the “brain” of
your home for many years to come. With it you can control your lights, locks, thermostat,
security and much more.
You won’t need a manual to operate your panel but you can use this guide to learn more
about the features of this amazing new device. We hope it will add to your home’s decor
and make your home smarter and more energy efficient!
- The ADT Team
Document: IQP4-UG-UK
Version: 1.0.0
Revised on 2201
Software Version: 4.1.0
ADT
Smart Home
Hub User Guide - IQ4
SECURITY &
SMARTHOME
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ADT Smart Home IQ4 Specifications

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BrandADT
ModelSmart Home IQ4
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LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to ADT Smart Home Hub

Using Your System: Basics

Navigation Controls

Learn how to move between pages and access information using touches, swipes, and scrolling.

Dismissing Pop-ups

Instructions on how to dismiss pop-up windows by swiping left or right.

Using Your System: Message Center

Accessing the Message Center

How to access the message center via the upper right icon for Contact, Video Tutorials, Alerts/Alarms, and Messages.

Contact Information

Provides easy access to ADT's contact details like phone number, email, and website.

Video Tutorials

Watch videos to understand system and service better; touch thumbnails to play.

Alerts and Alarms

Displays system alerts and alarms, such as low battery, power failures, and system alarms.

System Messages

View messages from your provider and learn how to dismiss them.

Using Your System: Emergency Panic

Initiating Emergency Panic

Send manual police, fire, or medical panic signals by touching the icon and selecting the emergency type.

Understanding Alarm Types

Details Police, Fire, and Emergency siren patterns and signals sent to the monitoring station.

Canceling an Emergency Panic

How to cancel an active emergency panic by touching 'Cancel' and entering a valid user code.

Using Your System: Arming

Sensor List and Status

View active sensors and their status (Open, Closed, Tampered, etc.) and switch between views.

Arming Options Overview

Quickly arm the system using 'Stay' (doors/windows) or 'Away' (all sensors) modes.

Advanced Arming Settings

Configure Bypass, Exit Sounds, and Entry Delay options before arming the system.

Using Your System: Disarming

Manual System Disarming

Disarm the panel manually by entering a valid code; camera captures a photo upon disarm.

Remote Disarming via App

Disarm your system remotely by logging into the ADT Smart Services mobile application.

Automatic Disarming with Bluetooth

Connect your smartphone via Bluetooth for automatic disarming when the system is in range.

Bluetooth Touchless Disarming Setup

Step-by-step guide to pairing a Bluetooth device for touchless system disarming.

Alarm Events

System Alarms Explained

Details what happens when an alarm is triggered, including siren, red screen, and monitoring center contact.

Handling False Alarms

Procedure for disarming false alarms and providing a verbal password to the monitoring agent.

Alarm Type Descriptions

Explains Police, Fire, and Emergency alarm signals triggered by specific events or panic buttons.

Preventing False Alarms

Provides tips for avoiding false alarms, such as system familiarity, proper usage, and testing.

Using Your System: Camera

Camera Page Overview

Overview of the camera page displaying thumbnails, status, and playback options.

Viewing Camera Photos

How to view individual photos, in full screen, and navigate between them.

Photo Capture Scenarios

Details photos captured during disarms, settings access attempts, and alarms.

Alarm Video Recording

Camera records video clips up to 4 minutes during alarms, stored locally on the panel.

Accessing Photos on Phone

Instructions to access ADT Smart Services portal to view photos on your smartphone.

Using Your System: Settings

Accessing Settings Tray

How to access common settings by swiping down from the top of the panel screen.

Panel Status Indicators

View Security Status, Battery & Radios, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connections.

Adjusting Panel Options

Adjust Volume, Brightness, and Language settings for the panel interface.

Accessing Full Settings

Navigate to the full settings page, including 'Advanced Settings' requiring a passcode.

Settings Page Features

Configure sound settings, temperature, device status, and access 'Advanced Settings'.

Screen Maintenance

Utilize the 'Clean Screen' feature to clean the display without accidental touches.

Settings: Photo Frame

Photo Frame Configuration

Choose photos or a weather clock, and set automatic turn-off times for the panel.

Adding Photos to Panel

Steps to add photos via Wi-Fi packs, Bluetooth, or the built-in Panel Access Point.

Deleting Photos

Instructions on how to select and delete photos from the panel's photo frame.

Settings: Adding a User

Understanding User Types

Defines Master, User, and Guest roles, and setting expiration dates for user codes.

Custom User Notifications

Set up custom text notifications for individual user access or system usage.

Process for Adding New Users

Step-by-step guide to adding a new user, assigning roles, and setting codes.

Using Your System: Lights

Local Light Control

Control lights directly on the panel, adjusting brightness and turning them ON/OFF.

Mobile Light Control

Manage and control your home's lights remotely using the ADT Smart Services mobile app.

Light Selection and Status

How to select individual lights, turn selected lights ON/OFF, and get their status.

Using Your System: Live View

Live Camera Feed

View live video feeds from Alarm.com cameras on the 7-inch panel screen.

Viewing Camera Feeds

Access camera thumbnails and view individual camera feeds in full screen mode.

Camera Authorization Note

Cameras stream to the panel only if authorized via the Alarm.com customer website.

Using Your System: Live View with Audio

Two-Way Audio Communication

Listen in and speak to any room using Live View with Audio from the app or panel.

Using the Talk Feature

Press and hold the 'Talk' button to communicate using the camera's two-way audio.

Exiting Live View with Audio

Press the 'End' button to exit the live view with audio session.

Using Your System: Live Answer

Live Answer for Doorbell Cameras

Talk directly to visitors at the front door, verify identity, disarm, and unlock.

Doorbell Notification and Response

Receive doorbell notifications and choose to answer or dismiss the visitor.

Enabling Doorbell Notifications

Instructions to enable doorbell notifications via the Alarm.com website's Video Settings.

Interactive Doorbell Features

Utilize 'Talk' and 'System Armed' features during a doorbell interaction.

Using Your System: Manage My System

Wi-Fi Connection Management

Check Wi-Fi connection status and view network details like SSID and connection type.

Bluetooth Connectivity Status

View Bluetooth status (ON/OFF) indicated by green or red icon.

Software Update Process

Update the system to the current software version and view last update details.

Optional Settings: Scenes

ADT Smart Services Scenes

Control multiple smart devices with pre-populated or custom scenes via touchscreen or app.

Customizing Scenes

Set up custom scenes from the ADT Smart Services customer portal's Automation tab.

Using Your System: Partitions

Understanding Partitions

Allows up to 4 partitions for zone grouping, enabling personalized arming and disarming.

Partition Indicators and Colors

Page indicators show partition count; color codes (GREEN/ORANGE/RED) show arming status.

Managing Partitions via ADT Services

Control partitions via the smartservices.adt.co.uk customer site or mobile app.

Partitions Access and User Management

Gaining Partition Access

Re-enter your code to access partitions; different codes grant access to specific or all partitions.

User Code Partition Permissions

Assign Master or User codes to grant access to individual or multiple partitions for arming/disarming.

Assigning User Partition Access

Grant new users access to individual or all partitions by checking the desired options.

Future Partitioning Features

Notes on planned future support for Z-Wave and camera partitioning via software updates.

Legal and Regulatory Information

FCC Regulatory Compliance

Device compliance with FCC Part 15, limits for Class B digital devices, and radiation exposure.

Industry Canada Regulatory Compliance

Device compliance with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards and associated cautions.

Safety and Compliance Statements

FCC;IC Statement Clarifications

Notes on product modifications, FCC Rules compliance, and potential radio frequency interference.

Household Fire Safety Audit Guide

Recommendations for conducting a fire safety audit, checking appliances and flammable materials.

Fire Escape Planning Essentials

Importance of family fire escape plans, including route study and participation.

Fire Safety and Escape Planning Details

Ensuring Safe Exits

Tips for ensuring doors/windows open easily, keeping exits clear, and planning for rescues.

Emergency Procedures

Guidance on quick escape, not fighting fires, assembly points, and calling the fire department.

Fire System Testing and Planning

Recommendations for weekly fire system tests and contacting local fire departments for inspections.