I will address no. 1 as no. 2 has already been addressed with a set of Kwikset Security Locks/Door Knobs.
From what I can tell the Kwikset Security Locks only let you rekey your locks..... no real increase in security. As I noted this is what your should be looking at: https://securitysnobs.com/LA-BiLock-...adbolt_Z4.html
ADT's Pulse System (wifi/wireless) has been obsolete for some time, even though they continue to push it, even today, whenever one phones ADT for service. Pulse was replaced earlier this year by the Command Control System that is still wifi/wireless but uses far more secure algorithms than Pulse, according the the most recent visit by an ADT tech. Command Control components are fully incompatible with Pulse components as a result. Pulse is a 3G system, meaning it will no longer function during 2022 when 3G is 'sunsetted'.
The current 'ideal system' IMO would be a IP - NVR camera system with the ADT Command Control interface; similar to what Chi Stallion showed us. ADT is quoting $7,500 for what is arguably $1,750 in equipment retail price anywhere else. To add insult to injury, I phoned ADT/Defenders 'Loyality Department' in recent weeks seeking a solution to my predicament, or give me a 'buy out price' to get out of the remainder of the contract. Woman stated they would do a 'full upgrade' for $116.80, meaning Command Control upgrade but hoping for the IP/NVR upgrade as it's what we primarily discussed.
ADT tech shows up with a Command Control control unit and looks at me, stating 'you have to upgrade the entire system for this to work'. Well, I already knew about the incompatibility, so I asked him "aren't you here to upgrade my system?" No, it was a game to goad me into authorizing the full upgrade on my dime. He couldn't give me a price and I would have to phone back the 'Loyality' department for that. I sent the ADT tech on his way, phoned ADT/Defenders and was quoted multiple prices of between $2,300 and $3,700 for the full Command Control upgrade - keep in mind my present system is only 16 months old and still have the balance of a 3 year contract.
What a crock. I've decided to just keep my present system operable until the contract ends, even though its next to useless. Also, I'm notifying as many people as possible not to fall into the same trap i'm in at the moment. Waiting to see what comes along 'offer wise'.