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ADT Home Security Systems

Last Updated: October 23, 2019
150 Years in Business
24/7 Professional Monitoring
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
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A+ BBB Rating
30 Day Trial Period
Questions? Speak with a ADT Specialist: 855-998-0916

For the majority of older Americans, home security is an important concern. They have worked hard their entire lives for the comforts of a lovely home and treasured mementos and belongings. Protecting that investment is important. So is protecting your personal safety.

ADT provides home security and home automation features that can provide both security and convenience. A closer look at their equipment, monitoring service, and more can help customers decide whether ADT is worth the investment.

Features for Seniors

For seniors, one of the primary concerns about home security is the way it will affect their fixed budget. After that, ease of use and quality of customer support come in at a tie for second. All three of these can vary greatly depending upon the home security and home automation company that you choose.

Costs

The costs associated with an ADT home security system revolve around the monthly monitoring fees. Any equipment that is added to your system beyond that which is included for free will also figure into your budgeting needs for ADT.

Equipment Packages

ADT’s pricing emphasizes their monitoring service. Every ADT monitoring service includes their basic equipment package that is valued at roughly $850. This package includes:

  • Digital Keypad: This is the central hub of a home security business. It offers the ability for hands-free two-way connectivity with ADT monitoring center dispatchers.
  • Entry point contacts: These sensors can be installed at windows and doors and trigger the sounding of an alarm if an entry to your home is forced open.
  • Motion detector: This will scan the room and trigger if any motion is detected. With certain packages, this can then turn on lights or start video surveillance. These motion detectors are pet-friendly up to 80 pounds.
  • High Decibel Alarm: Be warned of danger and scare off intruders with this loud warning siren.
  • Wireless Keychain Remote: This allows for system operation from anywhere within 50 feet of the keypad control center.
  • Backup Battery: Stay protected even if the power goes out – or is cut by criminals – with this 12-hour emergency battery backup power source.
  • Yard Signs & Window Decals: Let potential intruders know that your home is secured by ADT and they should move on.
  • 24/7 Monitoring: Access to more than 18,000 monitoring agents who are trained to respond quickly to system alerts located in 6 interconnected command centers across North America.

ADT also offers additional equipment that can be added to a security system that includes video surveillance cameras, video doorbells, and home automation devices like automatic door locks and light systems. Certain equipment requires a specific monitoring plan.

Monthly Monitoring Fees

It appears that ADT has three primary monthly monitoring plans. These are ADT Essentials, ADT Total Protection, and ADT Premium Protection.

Essentials

  • $9 per week
  • All the basic equipment mentioned above

Total Protection

  • $11 per week
  • All the basic equipment mentioned above
  • Safewatch® CellGuard® = Connectivity without the need for a landline

Premium Protection

  • $14 per week
  • All the basic equipment mentioned above
  • Safewatch® CellGuard® = Connectivity without the need for a landline
  • ADT Pulse® = ADT app that allows you to control your system from anywhere on your smartphone or tablet and joins your home security and home automation features.

Installation Fees

All ADT systems are installed by professionals who are trained to optimize your home security and automation system. Depending upon the monitoring package you are using and the equipment you need to have installed, installation for an ADT system ranges from $99 to $199.

Senior Discounts

While ADT – like most home security companies – does not offer any specific discounts for seniors, they do have limited time deals that change regularly. It is advisable to look out for ADT specials to find the best deal for your needs.

Summary

ADT provides a bare-bones home security system with its monthly monitoring packages. Their prices for add-on equipment seem to be slightly higher than those of most other home security companies, but are otherwise comparable. Moreover, their monthly monitoring rates are at the higher end of the scale as well.

ADT offers a free in-home consultation that is worth entertaining but other companies seem to offer a better “bang for your buck” value. However, they have strongly positive reviews of their customer service platform as well as the dependability and response time of their monitoring service.

In the end, the decision as to whether ADT is the best option for you is how it fits your specific needs. If all you need is a basic system with landline monitoring, then ADT may definitely be for you. However, if you are looking for a more extensive system with more features then another service may be your best bet. See our full review of ADT here.