ADT
ADT is a provider of monitored security, interactive home and business automation, and related monitoring services for residential and small business customers across the United States and Canada. ADT offers smart home security systems, professional monitoring, video surveillance, access control, and automation integrations with Google Nest, Amazon Alexa, and Z-Wave smart home devices through the ADT+ platform.
ADT publishes 10 APIs on the APIs.io network, including Access Codes API, Access Control API, Automation API, and 7 more. Tagged areas include Access Control, Automation, Home Security, IoT, and Monitoring.
The ADT catalog on APIs.io includes 2 JSON-LD contexts and 2 Spectral governance rulesets.
ADT’s developer surface includes authentication, developer portal, support, engineering blog, signup flow, and 8 more developer resources.
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APIs 10
Individual APIs this provider publishes, each with its own machine-readable definition.
ADT Access Codes API
Manage access codes and user permissions
ADT Access Control API
Manage access control panels, credentials, and schedules
ADT Automation API
Manage automation rules and smart home scenes
ADT Devices API
Manage sensors, cameras, and smart home devices
ADT Events API
Retrieve security events and alarm history
ADT Reports API
Generate security and compliance reports
ADT Security Systems API
Manage security systems and arming states
ADT Sites API
Manage business site security systems
ADT Users API
Manage security system users and permissions
ADT Video API
Manage camera recordings and live video
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Open Collections 13
Open, tool-agnostic API collections (OpenAPI-derived and Bruno).
API Collection
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business Access Codes API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business Access Codes Access Control API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business Access Codes Automation API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business Access Codes Devices API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business Access Codes Events API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT+ Platform API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business Access Codes Reports API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business Access Codes Security Systems API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business Access Codes Sites API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business Access Codes Users API
OPEN COLLECTIONADT Business Access Codes Video API
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Pricing Plans 1
Published pricing tiers and plan structures.
Adt Plans Pricing
PLANSRate Limits 1
Documented rate limits and quota policies.
Adt Rate Limits
RATE LIMITSFinOps 1
Cost, billing, and metering signals for API financial operations.
Adt Finops
FINOPSFeatures 8
Notable capabilities this provider offers.
Professional Security Monitoring
24/7 professional monitoring center that responds to alarms, contacts emergency services, and alerts homeowners.
Smart Home Automation
Programmatic control of lights, locks, thermostats, and smart plugs integrated with the ADT+ security platform.
Video Surveillance and Clips
Access and retrieve recorded video clips from indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras via API.
Remote Arm and Disarm
Remotely arm and disarm security systems and zones through authenticated API calls.
Sensor and Device Status
Real-time status monitoring of door sensors, motion detectors, smoke detectors, and flood sensors.
Access Control Management
Manage smart locks, access codes, and entry permissions for residential and commercial properties.
Alarm Event Notifications
Receive real-time webhook notifications for alarm events, zone violations, and system status changes.
Multi-Site Management
Manage multiple properties and security systems from a single API integration for commercial customers.
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Semantic Vocabularies 2
JSON-LD contexts and semantic vocabularies used across these APIs.
Adt Business Api Context
JSON-LDAdt Platform Api Context
JSON-LDSpectral Rules 2
Spectral governance rulesets for linting and validating these APIs.
ADT API Rules
SPECTRALADT API Rules
SPECTRALJSON Schema 24
Standalone JSON Schema definitions for this provider's data models.
CredentialInput
JSON SCHEMACredentialList
JSON SCHEMACredential
JSON SCHEMAEventReport
JSON SCHEMASiteList
JSON SCHEMASite
JSON SCHEMAUserList
JSON SCHEMAUser
JSON SCHEMAAccessCodeInput
JSON SCHEMAAccessCodeList
JSON SCHEMAAccessCode
JSON SCHEMAArmRequest
JSON SCHEMAAutomationList
JSON SCHEMAAutomation
JSON SCHEMADeviceList
JSON SCHEMADevice
JSON SCHEMADisarmRequest
JSON SCHEMAEventList
JSON SCHEMAEvent
JSON SCHEMASystemList
JSON SCHEMASystem
JSON SCHEMASystemStatusResponse
JSON SCHEMAVideoClipList
JSON SCHEMAVideoClip
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JSON Structure 24
JSON Structure definitions describing this provider's data shapes.
Business Api Credential Input Structure
JSON STRUCTUREBusiness Api Credential List Structure
JSON STRUCTUREBusiness Api Credential Structure
JSON STRUCTUREBusiness Api Event Report Structure
JSON STRUCTUREBusiness Api Site List Structure
JSON STRUCTUREBusiness Api Site Structure
JSON STRUCTUREBusiness Api User List Structure
JSON STRUCTUREBusiness Api User Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Access Code Input Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Access Code List Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Access Code Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Arm Request Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Automation List Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Automation Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Device List Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Device Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Disarm Request Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Event List Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Event Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api System List Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api System Status Response Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api System Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Video Clip List Structure
JSON STRUCTUREPlatform Api Video Clip Structure
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Examples 24
Example request and response payloads for these APIs.
Business Api Site Example
EXAMPLEBusiness Api User Example
EXAMPLEPlatform Api Device Example
EXAMPLEPlatform Api Event Example
EXAMPLEPlatform Api System Example
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Security Posture 2
Authentication, domain security, vulnerability disclosure, and trust-center signals.
Scopes 1
OAuth scopes governing access to this provider's APIs.
Agentic Access 1
Recommended x-agentic-access execution contracts for AI agents.
Use Cases 6
What developers build with this provider.
Home Automation Integration
Integrate ADT security with third-party home automation platforms like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit.
Property Management
Manage access codes and security schedules for rental properties, vacation homes, and commercial buildings.
Insurance Integration
Share security monitoring data with insurance providers for smart home insurance discount programs.
Emergency Response Automation
Trigger automated emergency responses, notifications, and camera recordings when alarms are triggered.
Business Intelligence
Analyze security events, access patterns, and alarm history for business operational insights.
Contractor Access Management
Issue temporary access codes for service contractors with time-limited entry permissions.
Press 5
Recent news and press coverage referencing this provider.
The shift from 'smart' to 'intelligent': How ADT Is redefining ...
ADT Invests in Percepta Labs, “Ethical AI” Security ...
AI Enhances Safety with ADT's Origin Acquisition
ADT Buys Origin AI – Security Providers are Becoming ...
How ADT embraces AI to make every second count.
Resources
Get Started 3
Portal, sign-up, and the first successful call
Agent Surfaces 1
MCP servers, agent skills, and machine-readable catalogs
Access & Security 3
Authentication, authorization, and security posture
Operate 1
Status, limits, changes, and where to get help
Commercial 2
Pricing, plans, and the legal terms of use
Company 3
The organization behind the API