ADT

Highlights

Home Security
Plans start from $28.99/month to $58.99/month. All plans include 24/7 monitoring for burglary. $58.99 ADT Pulse Video Plan includes remote secure video and smartphone control.

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Return Policy
6 months money back guarantee if there is a problem ADT cannot resolve

Warranty
After 90 days, there is a charge for servicing broken equipment. Or you can choose to pay a monthly fee for equipment warranty

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Equipment
Basic equipment included

Mobile App
ADT Pulse app allows you to activate alarm, check sensors, watch live video feeds, control lights and appliances, adjust thermostats and view history of home activities. Available on App Store and Google Play.

Contract
3 year contract

Installation
Professional installation available.

Yard Sign
ADT-branded yard sign

Control Panel
ADT Pulse touchscreen control panel allows you to know alarm status, arm/disarm your alarm, control lights, check weather, and view live video from security cameras. Also allows you to quickly send an immediate alarm (medical, fire, or police).

Customer Service
24/7 customer support and monitoring.

Door Lock
ADT Pulse door locks allow you to remotely lock/unlock your door from any internet-connected device.

Door Sensor
Wired and wireless door sensors. Wireless door sensors can be installed yourself with no drilling or hardwiring necessary.

Glass Break Sensor
Detects if a pane of glass is shattered

Home Automation
ADT Pulse allows you to arm/disarm your house, control your lights and thermostats remotely.

Lowest Monthly Price
$28.99

Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on January 8, 2016 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.

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	Benefits and Features
Home Security	Plans start from $28.99/month to $58.99/month. All plans include 24/7 monitoring for burglary. $58.99 ADT Pulse Video Plan includes remote secure video and smartphone control.	Plans start from $34.99/month to $49.99/month. All plans offer 100% wireless and cellular system with 24/7 professional monitoring. $49.99 Ultimate Plan supports video streaming, automated door locks, and advanced thermostat control.
Return Policy	6 months money back guarantee if there is a problem ADT cannot resolve	30 Days
Warranty	After 90 days, there is a charge for servicing broken equipment. Or you can choose to pay a monthly fee for equipment warranty	3 Years
Equipment	Basic equipment included	Minimum $99 for lowest tier/$199 for upper tier
Mobile App	ADT Pulse app allows you to activate alarm, check sensors, watch live video feeds, control lights and appliances, adjust thermostats and view history of home activities. Available on App Store and Google Play.	Alarm.com mobile app
Contract	3 year contract	1 year or 3 year contract
Installation	Professional installation available.	Do It Yourself
Yard Sign	ADT-branded yard sign
Home Automation	ADT Pulse allows you to arm/disarm your house, control your lights and thermostats remotely.	Automate your lights, door locks, and thermostats using Z-Wave technology.
Control Panel	ADT Pulse touchscreen control panel allows you to know alarm status, arm/disarm your alarm, control lights, check weather, and view live video from security cameras. Also allows you to quickly send an immediate alarm (medical, fire, or police).	Standard control panel includes cellular technology. Optional touch screen control panel upgrade.
Customer Service	24/7 customer support and monitoring.	Monday to Friday from 8am to 11pm Eastern. Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm Eastern. 24/7 Monitoring.
Door Lock	ADT Pulse door locks allow you to remotely lock/unlock your door from any internet-connected device.	Supports Z-Wave door locks.
Door Sensor	Wired and wireless door sensors. Wireless door sensors can be installed yourself with no drilling or hardwiring necessary.	Wireless door sensors. Recessed door sensors available. Garage door sensors available.
Glass Break Sensor	Detects if a pane of glass is shattered
Lowest Monthly Price	$28.99	34.99
Motion Sensor		Pet-friendly wireless motion sensors.
Outdoor Camera		Wireless outdoor camera (requires power)
Security Camera		Indoor and outdoor wireless camera options available (requires power)
Thermostat		Supports many Z-Wave thermostats
Touch Screen
Water Flood Monitoring
Window Sensor		Wireless window sensors.
Z-Wave
ADT: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on January 8, 2016 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. Frontpoint: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on January 13, 2016 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.