Frontpoint vs ADT
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| Home Security | 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. | 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. |
| 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 | |
| Equipment | 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. | |
| Contract | ||
| Installation | Professional installation available. | |
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| Home Automation | Automate your lights, door locks, and thermostats using Z-Wave technology. | ADT Pulse allows you to arm/disarm your house, control your lights and thermostats remotely. |
| Control Panel | Standard control panel includes cellular technology. Optional touch screen control panel upgrade. | 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 | Monday to Friday from 8am to 11pm Eastern. Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm Eastern. 24/7 Monitoring. | 24/7 customer support and monitoring. |
| Door Lock | Supports Z-Wave door locks. | ADT Pulse door locks allow you to remotely lock/unlock your door from any internet-connected device. |
| Door Sensor | Wireless door sensors. Recessed door sensors available. Garage door sensors available. | 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 |
| Lowest Monthly Price | ||
| 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 | | |
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. 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. | ||
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