Is ADT worth the money depends on what you value, as ADT is premium priced compared to DIY alternatives. ADT monitoring costs $28.99 to $59.99 monthly with 3 year contract, plus equipment and installation, which is higher than Ring $20, SimpliSafe $19.99, and Abode $21.99. ADT worth it if you want professionally installed system with large company backing, UL listed monitoring centers with redundant locations, integration with Google Nest cameras and doorbells, and dealer network for service, as well as trusted brand with over 150 years history. ADT offers professional installation, 24/7 monitoring, and comprehensive smart home integration. Not worth it if you are budget conscious, want no contract flexibility, want self monitoring with no monthly fees, or want best tech as ADT equipment can be slightly dated compared to Vivint or Arlo. Many customers find same level of protection from cheaper DIY systems with same monitoring quality. ADT Self Setup offers more affordable no contract option that may be better value than traditional ADT. Consider whether you need professional installation and brand reputation versus cost savings of $20 monthly from competitors, which saves $360 per year.
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