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Home security systems are more adaptable and in tune with your household than ever before. Regrettably, criminals are adapting as well. As smart homes in Nashville have grown accustomed to wireless technology, malicious actors have developed a way to obstruct them with Wi-Fi jamming. Read more about this criminal action and what the home security innovators at ADT are doing to combat it.

What Is Wi-Fi Jamming?

Wi-Fi jamming is a form of wireless network attack in which a piece of equipment floods radio frequencies commonly used in home Wi-Fi networks. Generally speaking, it prevents smart home equipment like surveillance systems, from communicating and working properly. You can visualize your home’s Wi-Fi frequencies as highways that carry data from one location to another. A Wi-Fi jamming instrument causes a traffic jam, halting the transmission of information and possibly disabling your security completely. 

Even though Wi-Fi jamming is unlawful in the United States, stopping it is difficult. Yet, ADT is taking steps to limit the impact of this criminal activity.

How ADT Keeps You A Step Ahead

The innovators at ADT work hard to keep your family members protected and your Nashville home security system out of the reach of tech-savvy criminals. Here is how ADT prevents disruptions from Wi-Fi jamming:

• Trouble-free communications. As an alternative to counting completely on Wi-Fi, ADT uses a separate communications standard, Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications–Ultra Low Energy (DECT ULE). This protocol is effective for home automation, security sensors, and other low-power, longer-range uses. DECT ULE runs at different frequencies than the common 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are vulnerable to Wi-Fi jamming.
• Cellular backup. ADT recognizes you have to prevent single points of failure in home security communications. Taking that into account, ADT’s well-equipped smart homes come with cellular support, giving you reliability and redundancy. With DECT ULE and cellular alternatives, you have support against wireless threats and a means to connect with monitoring specialists if Wi-Fi is compromised.

While your systems are ready to combat this danger, ADT is doing more to protect you.

ADT Helps Pass Bill Against Wi-Fi Jamming Devices

Leading the way in home security for more than 150 years, ADT recently spoke on behalf of legislation to make the use of Wi-Fi jamming equipment illegal. Oregon Senate Bill 959 was signed into law on May 22, 2025, placing Wi-Fi jammers on the state’s registry of burglary tools. Despite the fact the bill is a nice victory against intruders, ADT is aware there is more to do and is currently prompting other states to act accordingly.

Get The Right Defense For Your Loved Ones

An authorized dealer for ADT, Secure24 Alarm Systems is delighted to install the top home security systems in Nashville from the leading industry innovator. Our systems come with the backups you need to ensure constant communications regardless of the situation. Reach out today at (615) 257-7896 to learn more and create your own home security system.