Overview
ADT heat detector — fixed-temperature or rate-of-rise heat detection for life-safety or property protection per SKU.
On ADT systems, this device is a supervised wireless peripheral (SiX on Command, Self-Setup RF on DIY hub, or Z-Wave for automation SKUs) — status appears in the ADT+ or ADT Control app, and faults can block arming depending on mode settings.
At a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Detection | Heat — SKU and listing specific |
| Life safety | Verify zone type and monitoring requirements |
What This Device Does Well
Provides reliable status reporting and user-facing alerts through the ADT+ or ADT Control app when installed and enrolled correctly.
Before You Service or Replace One
- Platform — Command SiX vs Self-Setup sensor family — battery type and reset steps differ.
- Hub/panel online — must show connected in app before diagnosing sensor.
- Range — distant devices may need Range Extender, not a new sensor.
- Tamper — cover fully closed before declaring hardware fault.
- Monitoring mode — Practice/disarmed modes affect whether alarms dispatch.
Official Sources
- ADT product page
- https://help.adt.com/article/Qolsys-Smoke-and-Heat-Detector-PG9936
- https://help.adt.com/article/Smoke-Heat-Detector-Troubleshooting
- https://help.adt.com/article/adt-heat-detector
- https://help.adt.com/article/adt-smoke-co-heat-detector
- https://help.adt.com/article/adt-smoke-heat-detector
- https://help.adt.com/article/blu-adt-heat-detector
- https://help.adt.com/article/blu-adt-smoke-co-heat-detector
- https://help.adt.com/article/blu-adt-smoke-heat-detector
Use official ADT help.adt.com support articles for reset procedures, battery types, LED patterns, and regional availability — ADT updates app flows frequently.
Compatible Peripherals
This page lists what this product works with in the ADT ecosystem — not generic third-party alarm panels unless explicitly stated in ADT help.adt.com support.
Host compatibility
| Host / ecosystem | How it connects |
|---|---|
| ADT Command / eligible platforms | Heat zone when supported |
Not compatible / common mistakes
Using ADT Z-Wave automation devices without a compatible Command panel or Self-Setup hub.
Replacement guidance
- Match generation and SKU on the product label before ordering.
- After replacement, remove old device from app and add new hardware — Z-Wave IDs do not transfer.
- Document device name and placement in app for end-user support.
- For monitored accounts, run test mode per ADT monitoring plan instructions after swap.
Source: ADT heat detector installation guide (ADT official documentation).