Set yourself up for safety with ADT DIY Installation

Get peace of mind with our easy to install home security systems. No heavy tools or long-term contracts required.

How it works

Get step-by-step setup guidance from the ADT+ app

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The value of DIY home security systems

The value of DIY home security systems

With DIY installation, you’re in charge. You decide what your home needs and choose the package, products, and monitoring option that works for you. All with no long-term contracts required, giving you the ability to cancel anytime for any reason.

Remotely manage your home automation system and products. ADT security systems feature intelligent Google Nest products, for a smarter, safer home, inside and out. Add on products at any time, or bring your own.

Professional ADT agents are there for you 24/7 and send alarms to emergency services, skipping the need for a phone call and saving valuable time in emergencies. ADT Pro Monitoring starts at $24.99/mo.

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More connected to our most advanced system yet

Take control of your smart home with the ADT+® app. Connect all your ADT devices, Google Nest cameras and thermostats in one app‡. That’s convenience at your fingertips.

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Why ADT

Why ADT

See how ADT compares against:
 
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Ring
Brinks
Vivint
SimpliSafe
Xfinity
Years in Security Business


150


13


31


26


19


15

Company-operated US-based monitoring centers


6


0 - Outsources to Rapid Response


1


2


1


0 - Outsources to COPS Monitoring

Return & Money-Back Guarantee (MBG) Policies


6-month MBG1


30-day returns


3-day returns2


Up to 60-day returns; 4 month MBG


60-day MBG


30-day MBG

Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating


A+


A-


A


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App Rating (iOS)3


4.8


4.6


4.7


4.6


4.8


4.4

App Rating (Android)3


4.7


4.2


4.0


3.7


4.5


4.1

24/7 customer support
Cellular and broadband communication methods available
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Confirm/cancel alarms with a text message
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(ADT Alarm Messenger)

Sells and installs Google Nest cameras and devices
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Trusted Neighbor™
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Video verification (indoor & outdoor)
$500 Theft Protection Guarantee

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Offers Pro Install and DIY Self Install
 

150 years of protecting 
our neighbors

ADT customers in communities across the country trust us with their lives.

Richard

Lake Orion, MI

Life can change in an instant. Everything is replaceable but not my family nor my pets. The best thing I did after buying the house was to get a monitored security system.

 

Peter

Rochester, NY

It was a great feeling knowing that, even in the middle of the night, there was someone looking out for my family and providing critical help so we could focus on the fire.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between DIY and Pro Install?

DIY Install is a self setup service that is easy and can be done without heavy-duty tools. With ADT Pro Installation, one of our specialists will visit your home and work with you to customize a smart security system. We’ll install your security and smart home devices and ensure the system is working properly.

If I have trouble installing on my own can I ask ADT for help?

Yes! I you decide you would like any help at all, simply call (800) 493-7807 to schedule an appointment with an ADT Remote Assistance Specialist who will walk you through the installation.

What is ADT Pro Monitoring?

Pro Monitoring is a service offered by ADT as part of our comprehensive security offering to help give you peace of mind knowing your family, pets, home and/or small business are safe. ADT's professional monitoring is there for you, around the clock, every day because your safety deserves 24/7 protection. If your alarm is triggered, our monitoring agents will be notified and can verify the alarm and alert emergency services so that you can get the help you need. ADT has six company-operated 24/7 monitoring centers, the largest presence in the industry. All of our monitoring centers are based in the U.S. and are not outsourced.

Let ADT Pros handle 
your installation

Relax while our pros install your system, identify any security gaps, and show you how to use it—all in just one day.