ADT Smart Door Lock Options

Not sure which ADT smart door lock to choose? ADT sells two models on its website: the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch and the Yale Smart Lock. However, you can also connect any Z-Wave-compatible device. This means you can use smart locks from Kwikset, Schlage, and August.

You could also choose to install one from our smart lock guide, but you’ll miss out on the benefits of integrating with an ADT security system. In this guide, we’ll take you through the ADT-compatible smart door locks and tell you all about the features they unlock once you connect them to your security system. Let’s begin.

Some examples of the Kwikset smart locks that are compatible with ADT systems

What Is a Smart Lock?

A smart lock is simply a door lock that is connected to the internet. Its benefit is that you can control it via an app on your smartphone. If you want a neighbor to bring in your packages while you’re on vacation or a friend to check on your pet, you don’t have to hide a key under a potted plant to let them in. Just tap the app to unlock the door, and they’re in.

Another benefit of connected smart locks is that you can set up automation. If you’re like us and forget to lock the door when you’re in a rush, you can set a schedule for the door lock at specific times. You can even use it to send alerts when the kids get home from school. We find the real benefits come when you integrate it with a security system like ADT.

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Are Smart Locks Safe?

Since they're connected to the internet, smart locks can be hackable, but there are several measures built into smart locks to thwart hacking attempts. For example, most smart locks use 128-bit AES encryption. This is the same technology online stores use to protect customer payment information.

Z-Wave technology is also considered safer than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth because it uses a proprietary protocol that allows for strong encryption. Smart locks also use bump guards to prevent someone from unlocking them with a bump key, a device commonly used by criminals to open traditional pin tumbler locks.

What Smart Locks Work With ADT?

The Yale Smart Lock, which is available for purchase with ADT security packages.

Only Z-Wave-compatible smart locks can connect to ADT security systems. While that opens up a lot of options, we recommend choosing the models available on ADT’s website. We’ve found them easier to install and integrate with our ADT system. Here are some examples of the smart locks available to you:

One of the benefits of choosing the Yale Assure Smart Lock 2 Touch or Yale Smart Lock is that you have the choice of setting them up yourself or using ADT’s professional installation service. We always opt for professional installation, as ADT’s technicians know the best spots to place equipment. Pricing starts at $100, but we think it’s worth it knowing that everything is installed correctly.

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ADT Home Security Plans With Smart Locks

To get the full benefit of integrating a smart lock with a home security system, you’ll need to subscribe to one of ADT’s monitoring plans. While ADT offers three options, only two are compatible with smart home devices.

• Smart (starting from $29.99 per month): This plan offers 24/7 intrusion, hazard, and environmental monitoring, as well as smart home automation features and voice control via Alexa and Google Assistant.
• Complete (starting from $39.99 per month): This option includes the same benefits as Smart but adds security camera support. You’ll get cloud storage for videos and access to ADT’s Trusted Neighbor feature, which requires a smart lock to work.

We recommend choosing the Complete plan. You get all the same benefits that come with a Google Home Premium Subscription, like facial recognition, and access to ADT’s Trusted Neighbor. This feature unlocks the smart lock when the Nest Cams recognize registered guests approaching your home. You can even use Trusted Neighbor to schedule access for neighbors, friends, and helpers.

How to Set Up a Smart Lock With ADT

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch can unlock with fingerprints or the ADT+ app.

We were surprised by how quickly we were able to set up an ADT smart lock. If you choose an ADT Self Setup system, you can follow the instructions that come with the smart lock or schedule a video call with a technician to help with installation. Once it’s in place, follow these steps to connect it to the system:

1. Open the ADT+ app and select the three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Select “Devices” and hit the plus symbol.
3. Choose “Add a Smart Home Device.”
4. Pick “Locks.”

The ADT Hub will go into inclusion mode and you’ll be instructed to follow the manufacturer’s instructions to sync the device. The hub will beep once it’s connected and the app will take you to a screen so you can give your smart lock a name.

The Benefits of Integrating Smart Locks With ADT Systems

You could choose a non-Z-Wave-compatible smart lock, but you’ll miss out on a lot of the benefits of connecting these devices to an ADT system. Here are some of the perks:

• Remote Access: You can lock and unlock your doors from anywhere via the ADT+ mobile app.
• Instant Alerts: ADT sends notifications to your phone when doors are unlocked and when family members enter or exit your home.
• Shared Access: It’s easy to give temporary or permanent access to friends, family members, neighbors, or helpers by sharing entry codes in the ADT+ app.
• Remote Monitoring: You can get status updates on your door and a history of who has entered or exited your home.
• Device Integration: ADT smart locks combine with other ADT equipment, like security cameras, to offer advanced security and automation features.

With 95 percent of all home invasions involving forceful entry, like picking a lock, smart door locks make it harder for criminals to break in.2 If they do manage to get inside, they’re up against the best professionally monitored home security systems on the market.

Smart Locks and Home Automation

ADT sells more home automation products than any other security company. That’s why we rank them among the best home automation security systems. The perks of ADT smart locks go beyond the convenience of keyless entry. Here are some of the other advantages:

• Voice Control: ADT works with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can arm your alarm and control your smart locks with a simple voice command.
• Schedule Routines: Using the ADT+ app, you can create a series of events that trigger automatically. For example, you can set up an automation that locks the door, turns off the lights, and lowers the thermostat once you leave the house.
• Custom Alerts: If an alarm is triggered, you can set up an automation that locks the doors, flashes the smart lights, and rings a siren to scare off intruders.
• Emergency Automations: If there is a fire or if someone needs medical assistance, you can create an automation to unlock the smart lock for easier access to emergency personnel.

The number of smart security products in households is growing. Smart locks are now in 22 percent of homes and video doorbells are installed in a third of U.S. homes.3 Some of the reasons include easy smartphone app access and routine-based automations that make life easier.

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ADT Smart Lock Recap

We think smart locks play an integral role in home security. However, to get the most from these devices, we recommend connecting them to a home security system so they can work with your other devices like smoke alarms, security cameras, and motion detectors.

We’ve rated ADT as the best home security system over multiple years for several reasons. The professional monitoring is the best in the industry. The Nest Cams are reliable and offer advanced features like facial recognition. You also get access to home automation routines that add extra layers of security and convenience. Plus, it doesn’t take much effort to connect a smart lock to an ADT security system, making it well worth the setup.

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