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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50.7/100 developing ▼ -7.4 Agent 44/100 agent ready Full breakdown ↓
scored 2026-07-28 · rubric v0.6

AccessSelf serve

10 APIs 8 Features 6 Use Cases

Access ControlAutomationHome SecurityIoTMonitoringSecuritySmart HomeFortune 1000

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Composite quality — 50.7/100 · developing

Contract Quality 15.7 / 25

Developer Ergonomics 5.2 / 20

Commercial Clarity 12.6 / 20

Operational Transparency 2.7 / 13

Governance 7.0 / 12

Discoverability 7.4 / 10

Agent readiness — 44/100 · agent ready

Machine-Readable Contract 18 / 18

Agentic Access Contract 10 / 10

MCP Server 0 / 12

Machine-Readable Auth 10 / 10

Idempotency 0 / 9

Stable Error Semantics 8 / 8

Request/Response Examples 7 / 7

Rate-Limit Signaling 7 / 7

Typed Event Surface 0 / 6

Agent Skills 0 / 5

Well-Known Catalog 0 / 4

Consent & Bot Identity 0 / 3

A2A Agent Card 0 / 8

Dry-Run / Simulate Mode 0 / 4

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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 2

Open, tool-agnostic API collections (OpenAPI-derived and Bruno).

ADT Business API

OPEN COLLECTION

ADT+ Platform API

OPEN COLLECTION

Pricing Plans 1

Published pricing tiers and plan structures.

Adt Plans Pricing

1 plans

PLANS

Rate Limits 1

Documented rate limits and quota policies.

Adt Rate Limits

1 limits

RATE LIMITS

FinOps 1

Cost, billing, and metering signals for API financial operations.

Adt Finops

FINOPS

Features 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

11 classes · 17 properties

JSON-LD

Adt Platform Api Context

19 classes · 31 properties

JSON-LD

Spectral Rules 2

Spectral governance rulesets for linting and validating these APIs.

ADT API Rules

5 rules · 3 warnings 2 info

SPECTRAL

ADT API Rules

37 rules · 16 errors 15 warnings 6 info

SPECTRAL

7 properties

JSON SCHEMA

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7 properties

JSON STRUCTURE

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1 fields

EXAMPLE

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Security Posture 2

Authentication, domain security, vulnerability disclosure, and trust-center signals.

Adt Authentication

oauth2 · 2 schemes

SECURITY

Adt Domain Security

TLSv1.3 · HSTS · DMARC

SECURITY

Scopes 1

OAuth scopes governing access to this provider's APIs.

Adt Scopes

10 scopes · clientCredentials/authorizationCode

10 scopes

SCOPES

Agentic Access 1

Recommended x-agentic-access execution contracts for AI agents.

Adt Agentic Access

18 operations · 5 acting · 1 human-in-the-loop

18 operations · 5 acting

AGENTIC

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.

Get Started 3

Portal, sign-up, and the first successful call

Portal

Portal

Login

Signup

Signup

Agent Surfaces 1

MCP servers, agent skills, and machine-readable catalogs

AgenticAccess

AgenticAccess

Access & Security 3

Authentication, authorization, and security posture

DomainSecurity

DomainSecurity

Authentication

Authentication

OAuthScopes

OAuthScopes

Operate 1

Status, limits, changes, and where to get help

Support

Support

Commercial 2

Pricing, plans, and the legal terms of use

TermsOfService

TermsOfService

PrivacyPolicy

PrivacyPolicy

Company 3

The organization behind the API

LinkedIn

Website

Website

Blog

Blog

Source (apis.yml)

aid: adt
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/adt/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
accessModel:
  pricing: unknown
  onboarding: self-serve
  trial: false
  try_now: false
  public: false
  label: Self-serve signup
  confidence: high
  source:
  - plans
  - authentication
  generated: '2026-07-22'
  method: derived
modified: '2026-04-19'
apis:
- aid: adt:adt-access-codes-api
  name: ADT Access Codes API
  description: Manage access codes and user permissions
  humanURL: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  baseURL: https://api.adt.com/v1
  tags:
  - Access Codes
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/adt-access-codes-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-platform-api-context.jsonld
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/adt-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/adt-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/business
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-business-api-context.jsonld
- aid: adt:adt-access-control-api
  name: ADT Access Control API
  description: Manage access control panels, credentials, and schedules
  humanURL: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  baseURL: https://api.adt.com/v1
  tags:
  - Access Control
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/adt-access-control-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-platform-api-context.jsonld
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/adt-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/adt-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/business
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-business-api-context.jsonld
- aid: adt:adt-automation-api
  name: ADT Automation API
  description: Manage automation rules and smart home scenes
  humanURL: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  baseURL: https://api.adt.com/v1
  tags:
  - Automation
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/adt-automation-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-platform-api-context.jsonld
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/adt-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/adt-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/business
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-business-api-context.jsonld
- aid: adt:adt-devices-api
  name: ADT Devices API
  description: Manage sensors, cameras, and smart home devices
  humanURL: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  baseURL: https://api.adt.com/v1
  tags:
  - Devices
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/adt-devices-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-platform-api-context.jsonld
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/adt-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/adt-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/business
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-business-api-context.jsonld
- aid: adt:adt-events-api
  name: ADT Events API
  description: Retrieve security events and alarm history
  humanURL: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  baseURL: https://api.adt.com/v1
  tags:
  - Events
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/adt-events-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-platform-api-context.jsonld
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/adt-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/adt-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/business
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-business-api-context.jsonld
- aid: adt:adt-reports-api
  name: ADT Reports API
  description: Generate security and compliance reports
  humanURL: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  baseURL: https://api.adt.com/v1
  tags:
  - Reports
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/adt-reports-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-platform-api-context.jsonld
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/adt-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/adt-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/business
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-business-api-context.jsonld
- aid: adt:adt-security-systems-api
  name: ADT Security Systems API
  description: Manage security systems and arming states
  humanURL: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  baseURL: https://api.adt.com/v1
  tags:
  - Security Systems
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/adt-security-systems-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-platform-api-context.jsonld
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/adt-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/adt-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/business
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-business-api-context.jsonld
- aid: adt:adt-sites-api
  name: ADT Sites API
  description: Manage business site security systems
  humanURL: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  baseURL: https://api.adt.com/v1
  tags:
  - Sites
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/adt-sites-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-platform-api-context.jsonld
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/adt-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/adt-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/business
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-business-api-context.jsonld
- aid: adt:adt-users-api
  name: ADT Users API
  description: Manage security system users and permissions
  humanURL: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  baseURL: https://api.adt.com/v1
  tags:
  - Users
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/adt-users-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-platform-api-context.jsonld
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/adt-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/adt-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/business
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-business-api-context.jsonld
- aid: adt:adt-video-api
  name: ADT Video API
  description: Manage camera recordings and live video
  humanURL: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  baseURL: https://api.adt.com/v1
  tags:
  - Video
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/adt-video-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-platform-api-context.jsonld
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/adt-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/adt-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.adt.com/business
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/adt-business-api-context.jsonld
common:
- type: AgenticAccess
  url: agentic-access/adt-agentic-access.yml
- type: DomainSecurity
  url: security/adt-domain-security.yml
- type: Authentication
  url: authentication/adt-authentication.yml
- type: OAuthScopes
  url: scopes/adt-scopes.yml
- type: LinkedIn
  url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adt
- type: Website
  url: https://www.adt.com
- type: Portal
  url: https://www.adt.com/smart-home
- type: Support
  url: https://www.adt.com/support
- type: Blog
  url: https://www.adt.com/about-adt/news
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://www.adt.com/terms-of-service
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://www.adt.com/privacy-policy
- type: Login
  url: https://www.adt.com/login
- type: Signup
  url: https://www.adt.com/get-a-quote
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Professional Security Monitoring
    description: 24/7 professional monitoring center that responds to alarms, contacts emergency services, and alerts homeowners.
  - name: Smart Home Automation
    description: Programmatic control of lights, locks, thermostats, and smart plugs integrated with the ADT+ security platform.
  - name: Video Surveillance and Clips
    description: Access and retrieve recorded video clips from indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras via API.
  - name: Remote Arm and Disarm
    description: Remotely arm and disarm security systems and zones through authenticated API calls.
  - name: Sensor and Device Status
    description: Real-time status monitoring of door sensors, motion detectors, smoke detectors, and flood sensors.
  - name: Access Control Management
    description: Manage smart locks, access codes, and entry permissions for residential and commercial properties.
  - name: Alarm Event Notifications
    description: Receive real-time webhook notifications for alarm events, zone violations, and system status changes.
  - name: Multi-Site Management
    description: Manage multiple properties and security systems from a single API integration for commercial customers.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Home Automation Integration
    description: Integrate ADT security with third-party home automation platforms like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple
      HomeKit.
  - name: Property Management
    description: Manage access codes and security schedules for rental properties, vacation homes, and commercial buildings.
  - name: Insurance Integration
    description: Share security monitoring data with insurance providers for smart home insurance discount programs.
  - name: Emergency Response Automation
    description: Trigger automated emergency responses, notifications, and camera recordings when alarms are triggered.
  - name: Business Intelligence
    description: Analyze security events, access patterns, and alarm history for business operational insights.
  - name: Contractor Access Management
    description: Issue temporary access codes for service contractors with time-limited entry permissions.
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: Google Nest
    description: Integration with Google Nest thermostats, cameras, and smart displays through ADT+ with Google partnership.
  - name: Amazon Alexa
    description: Voice control of ADT security system including arm, disarm, and status queries via Amazon Alexa.
  - name: Google Assistant
    description: Voice control and smart home automation via Google Assistant and Nest Hub displays.
  - name: Z-Wave
    description: Z-Wave wireless protocol support for smart locks, lights, thermostats, and other smart home devices.
  - name: Apple HomeKit
    description: HomeKit-compatible devices that integrate with ADT security ecosystem.
  - name: Ring
    description: Integration with Ring video doorbells and cameras as complementary security devices.
  - name: Lutron
    description: Smart lighting control integration with Lutron Caseta and RadioRA systems.
- type: Integrations
  url: https://www.adt.com/apps
description: 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.
name: ADT
image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/icons/adt.png
type: Index
created: '2024-01-01'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
tags:
- Access Control
- Automation
- Home Security
- IoT
- Monitoring
- Security
- Smart Home
- Fortune 1000
integrations:
- name: Call
- name: ADT
- name: customer
- name: cart
- name: Security Starter
- name: Life Safety
- name: Video Essentials
- name: Front view of Google Nest Camera
- name: Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector
- name: Front view of Google Nest Thermostat
- name: Quick Link
- name: Back Button left arrow
- name: Product
- name: Quote
- name: n/a
- name: ADT expert with headset
- name: Shop online for home security
- name: Follow ADT on FaceBook
- name: Follow ADT on X
- name: Follow ADT on Pinterest
- name: Follow ADT on Instagram
- name: Follow ADT on Youtube
- name: Privacy Feedback Powered By TRUSTe
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com
  url: https://apievangelist.com

ADT

APIs 10

Open Collections 2

Pricing Plans 1

Rate Limits 1

FinOps 1

Features 8

Professional Security Monitoring

Smart Home Automation

Video Surveillance and Clips

Remote Arm and Disarm

Sensor and Device Status

Access Control Management

Alarm Event Notifications

Multi-Site Management

Semantic Vocabularies 2

Spectral Rules 2

JSON Schema 24

JSON Structure 24

Examples 24

Security Posture 2

Scopes 1

Agentic Access 1

Use Cases 6

Home Automation Integration

Property Management

Insurance Integration

Emergency Response Automation

Business Intelligence

Contractor Access Management

Press 5

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Get Started 3

Agent Surfaces 1

Access & Security 3

Operate 1

Commercial 2

Company 3

Source (apis.yml)