ADT does have my phone number. And they do call me first. But my alarm is set up so it beeps for one minute before it starts screaming. That gives me enough time to get outside without remembering about the alarm. So, if I open the door and go outside and forget to punch in the code and I leave my phone inside the house--ADT will be calling me and I won't remember about the alarm system until the police are walking around my house. When I look up and see them, I think--Uh-Oh, I've done it again!! 🙃