How Much Does a DIY Home Security System Cost?

Helping to protect your home from theft doesn’t have to break the bank. With ADT you choose a home security system that works best for your lifestyle. Whether you choose to install it yourself, have Remote Assistance or elect for professional installation, we have an option for you. 

Learn how to get the most bang for your buck with a DIY home security system.

What Is a DIY Home Security System? 

ADT is a DIY home security system that empowers you to personalize your protection to fit your needs. With ADT, we wanted to give those with a do-it-yourself attitude the opportunity to customize a protection package. Getting started is quick and easy; choose your security devices and monitoring plan and set up your devices.

With ADT, some security features include: 

• Get custom notifications based on your preferences through the ADT+ app.

• View what’s going on in and around your home in real time. 

• Talk to visitors through your Google Nest Doorbell (battery) with two-way talk.

ADT puts the power in your hands to decide what you need for your space. We offer a base system that you can add to and modify to meet your needs. You can decide how many sensors you need for your home. Installation is simple and can be achieved in less than an hour in most cases.

A Breakdown of Home Security System Costs

Customize your home security system by choosing sensors and cameras. Our system provides you with the basics, starting at just $109.19:

In this section, we’ll break down home security costs so you can figure out what works for your budget. 

Build Your Own System 

At ADT, we offer a build-your-own-system option. This option allows you to get the home protection you need without additional tools you may not need. Personalize your security system with indoor and outdoor smart cameras and various sensors. 

The build your own system includes:

• Base

• Entry keypad 

• Yard sign 

• Mobile app 

• Window stickers (x4)

• One month of free pro monitoring 

When signing up to build your own system, you can add any smart camera(s) or sensor(s) you may need. Starting at just $109.19, you can have the best gadgets in the business to keep your home or apartment safe. 

8-Piece Doorbell Camera System 

For those who might want a home security system that is mostly set up, we recommend the 8-piece doorbell camera system. This system starts at $349.99 and allows two-way talk and night vision. This system includes: 

• Base

• Entry keypad 

• Mobile app and instant notifications 

• Blue doorbell camera 

• Door sensors (x2) 

• Window sensors (x2) 

• Motion sensor 

• Window stickers (x4)

• Yard sign

The 8-piece doorbell camera system also comes with one month free of pro monitoring from our dedicated monitoring team. Adding more indoor or outdoor cameras and sensors to the system is easy and can be done within a few minutes. 

11-Piece System 

The 11-piece system starts at $199.15 and provides the right amount of home security to protect your space. You will also receive a free month of pro monitoring. This system includes:

• Base 

• Entry keypad 

• Keychain remote 

• Yard sign 

• Mobile app 

• Motion sensor 

• Door sensors (x4) 

• Window sensors (x4) 

• Fire safety sensor 

• Window stickers (x4)

   

15-Piece Camera System 

The 15-piece camera system is great for those who want to secure all entry points with sensors and cameras. With this system, you will be able to see what’s going on in your home at any time, starting at $295.12. This system includes: 

• Base 

• Entry keypad 

• Keychain remote 

• Yard sign 

• Mobile app 

• Indoor camera

• Motion sensors (x2)

• Door sensors (x6) 

• Window sensors (x6) 

• Fire safety sensor 

• Window stickers (x4)

• Free month of pro monitoring 

   

Our Favorite Smart Sensors 

• Door/Window sensor: For $20.00, you can help protect each door and window in your home.
  

• Motion Detector: For $20.00, our pet-friendly motion sensors let pets 85 pounds and under move freely around your home without tripping the sensor.

• Premium Door/Window Sensor: For $40.00, you can have state-of-the-art sensors providing the first line of defense for your home's accessible entry points.

• Glass break sensor: For $50.00 monitor your home for the sound of breaking glass and get notifications via an alert right to your smartphone.

• Water & Temperature Sensor: For $60.00 add sensors for water-prone areas such as basements, under sinks, near washing machines, by water heaters, and any other areas of concern.

• Combo Smoke/CO Detector: For $115.00 combine smoke and carbon detection in a single device and help keep you safe by detecting smoke, deadly carbon monoxide, and heat inside your home, and alerting you by sound, light, voice and ADT+ app notification.

• Smoke Detector: For $60.00 keep your home safe by detecting smoke and rapidly rising heat inside, and alerting you by voice, sound, light and ADT+ app notification.

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector: For $60.00, our sensor helps keep you safe by detecting deadly carbon monoxide inside your home, and alerting you by voice, sound, light and ADT+ app notification.

Smart Security Cameras for Everyone

Our advanced cameras can work separately or together in one of our DIY home security systems. If you choose one of our DIY home security systems, you will have a live HD feed from your camera, instant alerts for motion detection, facial recognition events, and the ability to speak through the device’s two-way talk feature. We offer three security camera types with the Blue by ADT: outdoor, indoor, and doorbell.

Blue Outdoor Camera: 

Help protect your home from intruders with an HD outdoor security camera that starts at $199.99. Our motion-activated camera helps keep what you care about safe. Monitor your kids and pets in the yard or detect motion in specific sections of your property. Additionally, all of our Blue security cameras are compatible with smart home tools like Amazon’s Alexa and IFTTT. 

Blue Indoor Camera:

With the Blue indoor camera, you’ll be able to monitor your home using an advanced HD security camera. With two-way communication, you can talk to anyone in your home from the app. 

We recommend setting motion alerts so that you can get notifications when someone enters your home. Whether you get notified of your cat jumping on the counter while you’re at work, or your kids are arriving home, Blue by ADT cameras offer you advanced image quality in a small, wireless solution. Our indoor cameras are compatible with smart home devices, like Amazon’s Alexa and IFTTT. 

Blue Doorbell Camera:

Curious about the security system installation cost? By electing a DIY system, you avoid any installation fees. You also get the option to add on more devices, like the Blue Extender + Chime and Keychain Remote. These are simple additions that can make a huge change in your home security.

Choose a DIY Home Security System

Deciding to build your own home security system doesn’t have to be costly or overwhelming. ADT puts the power to decide, set up, and plan in your hands. 

With various cameras, sensors, and other device options, we’re confident that you can find what you’re looking for with ADT.