DIY ADT remotes

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I want to get two more ADT remotes for my alarm system, but I don't fork out R400 for call out + R300 per remote (R1000 total).

Anyone try to DIY additional remotes for their alarm? If you have, please let me know if it worked.
 
This all depends on what alarm system you've got...

I've you've installed your own Paradox alarm system (which I doubt you did), then it would've been very easy to pair a new set of remotes.
 
Hey Pada!

ADT guys installed the system. I know next to nothing about house alarm systems. Was hoping it would be possible to clone one of the remotes that I already have.
 
When you find out, please let me know. I also need a new remote. If you go to a security company, they take one look and refer you back to ADT!
 
Open up your remote and check, does it have little switches ? (hopefully not, laughable security if it does have)

dipswitches:
buy remote
set dipswitches the same.

No dipswitches:
Check if you can find the receiver, usually just above the central alarm box.
example of how the receiver box looks like
http://www.sherlotronics.co.za/rece_code_hoping.htm
Open that and get the model number.
Search on the net for the programming instructions (something like press button on receive then hold remote button in, receiver will beep)


Take remote electronic shop, buy the new ones (same model).
Important: Do not go pressing buttons on the receiver when not knowing what it will do, some of them clears the receiver of registered remotes.
 
Find the remote receiver in your ceiling. There are various pins on the side of the reciever. Bridge the two pins with the letter P beneath them with a screwdriver while holding in the red button on your new remote. It will flash rapidly, but hold in button until it stops flashing. Remote is now coded to that reciever. Happy days...
 
Great advice!

Thanks for the link biena!
The remote looks as though it was crudely welded together with a soldering iron by the tech to prevent it from being opened. Sheesh LMAO!
Anyways, no dip switches. I'll find the model number on my receiver and use your link to find documentation.

MightyQuin, I'll try bridging the two pins by "P".

Shot! Thanks! :)
 
DIY remote code on hold until I find a place in Gauteng that doesn't charge an arm and a leg for remotes.
Prices of remotes at security shops (R700 for 4+1 central remote) and at Builder's (R300 up).

Also didn't find the pins by "P" which I'm supposed to bridge as I didn't find the "P" :(

I took these pics a while ago. Can someone please point me in the right direction?


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Don't know if the images are loading by others? My internet's slow today and I am only seeing links.
 
If ADT installed, you probably have an IDS system. Paradox would be the easiest to connect. Point is, figure out what system you have, then you'l know how to connect.
 
Any advice on where to get affordable remotes?
ATM it would be cheaper for me to bring in the ADT guy than to do it myself due to the remotes costing R300-700 each (Builder's R300 for grey/blue plastic looking one with colourful buttons, R700 at security shop for black one like mine).
 
Sweet! Fafa is going to help me source the goods I need. Probably even going to beef up security. Don't want the risks and hassles of break-ins.
Sorry if pictures don't load automatically! They're just pictures of my alarm system's internals.
 
Hey,

The whitebox in picture 8 you posted has a little panel that you need to remove beneath it, inside is a button your press once, then you hold the unlock button on your remote(the new one you bought) to pair it. However I think you can only add a max of 4 remotes on them.(that's what the adt guy told me)
 
Hey guys,

sorry, been tied up.

Thanks for all the advice.

@Slip
Checked out the forum. HUGE section on DSC Alarms! Will find out more there. :thumbs-up:

@Doodler
I'm a clown. All those moons ago when I tried to DIY this I thought the unit in picture 4 with the big metal antenna was the receiver for the remotes.
For some reason I assumed the small unit in picture 8 was for the GSM unit so I never opened it.
I'd take the ADT guy's word on the 4 remote limit, but I'm still going to research the possibility of adding more than 4 remotes on www.diyalarmforum.com :)

@Fafa is helping me source remotes. Will end up paying less than R200 per remote instead of R300-R700 buying through Builder's or Security Shop.

Sorry about the pictures...don't know why they don't want to load nicely.
 
rudig said:
Hey guys,

sorry, been tied up.

Thanks for all the advice.

@Slip
Checked out the forum. HUGE section on DSC Alarms! Will find out more there. :thumbs-up:

@Doodler
I'm a clown. All those moons ago when I tried to DIY this I thought the unit in picture 4 with the big metal antenna was the receiver for the remotes.
For some reason I assumed the small unit in picture 8 was for the GSM unit so I never opened it.
I'd take the ADT guy's word on the 4 remote limit, but I'm still going to research the possibility of adding more than 4 remotes on www.diyalarmforum.com :)

@Fafa is helping me source remotes. Will end up paying less than R200 per remote instead of R300-R700 buying through Builder's or Security Shop.

Sorry about the pictures...don't know why they don't want to load nicely.
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Lol, If u manage to find something out please post or let me know, its insane what they charge for a stupid remote. I've been thinking of trying to do a little home automation and by that I mean connecting these remotes to my phone. Will post if I get this working.
 
Sorry for resurrecting this thread, I just want to post my solution. I have a similar system to the one pictured earlier and I managed to pair my remotes again after changing the batteries. Here is the instructions:

Find the receiver (little white box close to the control box) and press the learn button once. A red light came on. Then press the arm button twice on the remote (I used the bottom right button), the light should go off then. Done, that's it. Repeat with all other remotes.
 
Hi.
I also have ADT system. Next to my control box is a long narrow white box with antenna on the top, says SHERLO on the cover.
Remove the cover, press LEARN button and press button on new remote twice.
Mine is a four channel unit, make sure which channel work which button by watching the LED's and pressing an old remote.
Check out this videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k3K1CQCYlQ for more help.
 
I don't see this being called out here: Don't modify anything on your alarm. Insurance that relies on your alarm system can rightfully refuse to pay out if you modify your alarm system.

Also a lot of the information here is outdated, even for 2013. Rolling code remotes are VERY common even on gate and garage door motors. And a lot of discussions here are talking about fixed code remotes. For any modern alarm system to use a fixed code remote would be strange indeed. In fact if a modern alarm used a fixed code remote I would label it grossly insecure to the point that the company in selling it should be held liable.

Rolling code remotes require that the remote and receiver be synchronized with each other and they need to support the same "protocol" (lack of better word). The remote will change its code every time the button is pressed so it isn't a dip-switch or similar arrangement.
 
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