To share ADT Control with your family, use the app or web portal to send them an invitation. They will be prompted to create their own secure login and download the ADT Control or ADT+ app, allowing you to easily assign customized permission levels for each family member.
Add multiple users in the ADT Control app by navigating to the main menu, selecting Users, and tapping the (+) icon. Assign each user a unique name, custom 4-digit keypad code, specific device permissions (e.g., panel or door locks), and restricted time schedules.
To add a new user to your ADT system, you can use either the ADT mobile app or the web portal.
To add an authorized user to your credit card account, log in to your bank's mobile app or website, navigate to account services or card management, and select the option to add a user. You will need the person's full name, date of birth, and Social Security number.
Sharing apps with family members allows everyone in your household to access paid apps and subscriptions without paying for them twice. The easiest and most common way to do this is by setting up a Family group on your device's native app store platform.
The short answer is yes. However there are instances when the answer can be no. For example, if you are under a contract with ADT you would not be able to have another company monitor your ADT alarm system. But once you have satisfied the terms of that contract you can then switch alarm monitoring companies.
As of 2026, ADT serves more than 6 million residential and small business customers across the United States and Canada. The company maintains its position as a market leader with a large subscriber base and a workforce of over 16,000 employees.
How do I view and manage logins on ADT Control? In the ADT Control Portal, you can create and manage individual logins for each portal and app user. There is no limit on logins that can be created. You can access the logins by selecting the Users tab on the left-hand side and then Manage Logins on the top navigation.
To add a new user to your ADT system, you can use either the ADT mobile app or the web portal.
Yes, like any connected technology, ADT systems can be hacked. While local physical tampering with your alarm is difficult, vulnerabilities generally fall into three categories:
To add a guest code to your ADT alarm, the quickest way is to use the ADT+ or ADT Control app. Open the app, go to the People tab, select Add Person, choose their user role (e.g., Guest), and assign a unique 4-digit security code.
To share ADT Control with your family, use the app or web portal to send them an invitation. They will be prompted to create their own secure login and download the ADT Control or ADT+ app, allowing you to easily assign customized permission levels for each family member.
Add multiple users in the ADT Control app by navigating to the main menu, selecting Users, and tapping the (+) icon. Assign each user a unique name, custom 4-digit keypad code, specific device permissions (e.g., panel or door locks), and restricted time schedules.
No, the person on the other end of the line will generally not hear your alarm.
Check your Family Sharing settings
Make sure that you're using the same Apple Account for Family Sharing and Media & Purchases. And make sure purchase sharing is turned on. Then ask your family members to check their settings too.
How to share apps and purchases with Family Sharing on your iPhone or iPad. With Family Sharing set up, the family organizer can turn on Purchase Sharing for the entire family group so everyone can share apps, music, books, and more.
Family sharing apps encompass everything from built-in device ecosystem managers (like Apple Family Sharing) to dedicated cross-platform tools designed to coordinate schedules, track locations, or establish parental controls.
Yes, you can add your wife as an authorized user to most credit card accounts, allowing her to make purchases with her own card while you remain responsible for all payments. This can help her build credit, but requires 100% trust as you are liable for all her charges.
Adding an authorized user is a great way to help a family member build credit or simplify household expenses. However, as the primary account holder, you bear 100% legal responsibility for paying off any charges they make.
Adding an authorized user means granting someone else permission to make purchases on your credit card account. They receive their own physical card in their name, but the primary cardholder remains solely responsible for paying the bill.