ADT review

ADT ranks last on this list mainly because we could not verify its current prices or plan details from its own pages, which blocked our checks. ADT sells two routes: self setup systems you install yourself and professionally installed systems, with the choice to own or rent equipment. Its self setup systems need a professional monitoring plan, and equipment is charged separately from monitoring, so the true cost depends on how many sensors and cameras you add. For households that want a big monitoring brand and the option of an installer visit, it remains a reasonable choice. Before you sign, get a written quote that lists the monthly monitoring fee, the equipment cost, any installation charge and the agreement term, then compare it with SimpliSafe, Cove and Vivint on the same features. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Households that want a big monitoring brand and the option of professional installation.

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Self setup systems you install yourself
• Professionally installed systems
• 24/7 professional monitoring plans
• Choice to own or rent equipment
• Equipment sold separately from monitoring

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Both DIY and installed options from one company
• Strength: Option to rent rather than buy equipment
• Strength: A widely recognized monitoring brand
• Weakness: ADT pages did not load from our location, so we could not verify prices
• Weakness: Self setup systems require a professional monitoring plan
• Weakness: Equipment costs are separate from monitoring

Key facts

• Installation: Self setup or professional
• Monitoring: 24/7 professional
• Equipment: Own or rent
• Price check: Pending

Where it ranks

ADT is No. 8 in our Best Home Security Systems verdict.