ADT has undergone some big changes over the last two years, all of them designed to make it easier – and more affordable – to install an ADT system. For instance, an ADT equipment package used to cost a minimum of $600. You can build your own system, now for as little as $269, and packages start at just $349. The price of monthly monitoring has gone down as well. Plans start at just $29.99 a month and it’s no longer required meaning you can self-monitor for free. ADT also now offers self-installation for free, and you can see why this is the best security system on the market. Can you name another company, let alone a home security company, that has lowered its prices in the last two years? We can’t.
Keep in mind, though, that the $269 build-your-own system doesn’t include a lot of equipment. Other than the base station, you get one entry sensor and a yard sign. Likewise, ADT’s $29.99 per month monitoring plan doesn’t include camera support. For that, you’ll pay at least $39.99 per month. For that, you’ll pay $34.99. So, while ADT’s pricing has gone down, it’s still far from the cheapest system out there. If you want to fully outfit your home, you’re going to pay high prices for equipment and monitoring.
Plus, no matter how low ADT’s prices happen to go, none of us is made of money, right? We’re always interested in shaving a bit off the bottom line. With that in mind, we’ve put together this list of all the deals and discounts ADT is currently offering, as well as many of the sales the company has run in the past. We update this page regularly, so if you bookmark it, you can make sure you’re always in the know.
Did You Know? Most of these discounts and sales include the stipulation that you sign an ADT contract. This is just par for the course with ADT, whether you take advantage of one of their deals or not. All of their security systems include a contract for 24/7 professional monitoring. The standard contract length is three years, except in California, where it's two years.
Current ADT Deals
ADT doesn’t have any blanket deals going on right now, but it does have a couple of offers that are worth considering if you’re in the market for home security.
- First, the company has introduced some new equipment packages, and right now it’s pushing one of them – the DIY Life Safety package. That package includes a base station, 2 entry sensors, a combined smoke/ CO2 detector, a yard sign, and four window stickers. Normally priced at $404, it’s currently on sale for just $199.
- ADT is also offering a free Google Nest Doorbell and Google Nest Cam with its Outdoor Video, Video Essentials, and Total Safety packages. As we point out in our complete Nest Video Doorbell review, Nest manufactures some of the best video cameras you can buy. Note that you must sign up for at least one month of ADT’s Complete monitoring plans.
Of course, ADT is liable to change its deals at any moment. For updated information on how you can save money, you’ll want to bookmark this page and come back regularly.
Discount Codes and Discount Coupons
We can tell you that ADT likes deals and discounts and runs sales pretty frequently. It’s not like SimpliSafe, where you can be sure packages are always discounted, but it doesn’t take much to catch ADT in a generous mood. Here are just a few of the offers we’ve seen over the last couple of years.
- Free Nest Doorbell and Free Nest Cam when you buy a system package and sign up for a 36-month contract (you can read more about these powerful pieces of security equipment in our Google Nest review.
- 30 percent off a Build Your Own system, with professional monitoring starting at $45.99 per month
- 30 percent off a Smart Home system, with professional monitoring starting at $49.99 per month
- 30 percent off and a free video doorbell with a Video and Smart home system, with professional monitoring starting at $59.99 per month
- 30 percent off site-wide equipment holiday sale
- 40 percent off select DIY systems
- Buy one get one free security cameras
FYI: If you’re an ADT customer who’s moving, ADT will typically have you leave your equipment behind at your old house, and they’ll set you up with a new security system and a custom plan at your new place. Plus, you’ll get a nice discount too. Here’s everything you need to know about moving with ADT.
ADT Self Setup
We wouldn’t put this in the category of deal or discount, but if you know your way around a power drill, installing your ADT system yourself could save you money in professional installation fees. DIY installation is a relatively new option for ADT, and the company has some kinks to iron out. Still, these packages come with straightforward setup and mounting instructions. Heck, even if your power drill makes you nervous, you can always check out our guide to ADT Self Setup if you get stuck.
Moving Specials
ADT has been around for nearly 150 years, and it still maintains a lot of traditional values, like the idea that solid customer service is more likely to earn you long-lasting customers. For example, the company offers moving specials for current and past ADT customers who are relocating.
Here are all of ADT’s current deals:
- Free Nest Doorbell and Free Nest Cam when you buy a system package and sign up for a 36-month monitoring contract
- Referral bonus. If you’re an ADT customer that isn’t moving but know someone who is and needs security, you’ll get a $200 referral bonus if they sign up with ADT.
Moving into a home that already has an ADT system installed? ADT will activate it for you at no charge. No installation fees and a fully operational system from the best home security company in the business? Not bad. Course, that all depends on whether your home’s previous owners were wise enough to invest in ADT.
USAA Member Discounts
If you’re a member of USAA (United Services Automobile Association), you’ve got several special deals to choose from. Deals are limited to one per household and cannot be combined with other offers.
- 10 percent off installation and monthly monitoring charges: If you’re a new customer, this offer is for you. Just sign a 24-to-36-month contract to get 10 percent off installation and monthly monitoring charges.
- 15 percent off self-installed systems. If you’re handy with a power drill, you can save a few bucks by doing it yourself as a USAA Member.
Did You Know? ADT ranks among the best home automation security systems. You can use it to automate your smart lights and thermostats, and to monitor your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and more. You’ll manage everything with ADT Control (formerly ADT Pulse) — ADT’s handy security and automation toolset, including a website, app and in-home touch-screen panel.
Lennar Homeowner Discounts
If you happen to live in a Lennar Homes community, or you think you might be moving in sometime soon, you might check with ADT to see if you’re eligible for any discounts. In the past, ADT offered free installation for customers who signed up for a 36-month monitoring contract. Of course, ADT now lets you install your system yourself for free, but there is something nice about putting your feet up while someone else does the work, especially if you’re not paying for it. Plus, along with free installation, ADT also offered a $5 a month monitoring discount to Lennar Home residents and a 10 percent discount on all equipment and feature upgrades.
Refer-A-Friend Deal
Get a $200 Visa Rewards Card for referring new customers. Just use ADT’s official referral process1 and you’ll receive your $200 prepaid card two to three weeks after your friend’s new security system is installed and their bill is paid. The more friends you refer, the more gift cards you get.
Pro Tip: Read our hands-on ADT review to learn what it’s like living with ADT. Then, compare them to their top competitor, Vivint. Our Vivint home security review is a good place to start.
WeSalute Discount
We’re always big fans of companies that offer discounts to veterans, and ADT does our heroes right. All WeSalute members are eligible for a free hardware package including door sensors, a motion detector, a keypad, a backup battery, and a keychain remote. Plus, ADT includes free professional installation, so you can sit back and relax while the entire system is set up for you. save on installation fees and receive a free hardware package. In recent years, ADT has also rewarded veterans with $100 Visa Rewards cards and one free year of VetRewards.
Senior Discounts
Seniors can take advantage of ADT deals through AARP. Members are eligible for 30 percent of new systems and an additional five percent off monthly monitoring fees.
Note, too, that ADT offers medical alert systems alongside its home security systems, and the company offers even bigger discounts on medical alert equipment and monitoring. Choose between three ADT medical alert systems – Medical Alert Basic (in-home/landline required), Medical Alert Plus (in-home/no landline required), and On-The-Go (mobile/no landline required) – and right now you’ll receive fall detection at 50 percent off.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales
ADT’s Black Friday 2024 sale has come and gone, so we have another year to wait for it. But whenever you happen to be shopping around October or November, just visit ADT’s website. They have awesome deals every year. Just last month, packages were up to 60 percent off, while add-on components were 30 percent off.
That said, given how far away the next Black Friday is from now, we recommend taking advantage of the current deal. There’s no time like today to start protecting your family and home.
Homeowner’s Insurance Discount
Many insurance providers offer discounts for homes that are protected by a security system — particularly one with professional monitoring, like ADT. When you sign your ADT contract, they’ll supply you with a certificate to present to your insurance company as evidence of coverage. However, call your insurance carrier before choosing your ADT system so you can find out which security features will get you the best discount. Some insurance carriers offer as much as a 20 percent discount, which can be a huge savings.
And it turns out in some cases, you can get the opposite deal. That is, you might be able to get discounts on ADT products and services when you sign up for a new homeowner’s insurance policy. For instance, ADT has offered a free system, free installation, and $19.99 per month monitoring when a new customer signs up through their insurer.
Pro Tip: If you want to optimize your savings, check out our handy blog post on insurance discounts for home security systems. Advanced features like environmental sensors and professional monitoring may get you a bigger discount than a basic home security system alone.
Theft Protection Guarantee
One additional note, though it’s more in the nature of a guarantee than a discount. ADT promises to pay up to $500 of your homeowner’s insurance deductible if you should experience a break-in while your system is active. We don’t know of another home security system that offers a deal like this, and it definitely speaks to ADT’s trust in its own equipment. And OK, it’s not the same as saving money on equipment or monitoring, but peace-of-mind is worth something, even if it’s not monetary.
Final Thoughts
You can’t do much better than an ADT home security system. The company’s advanced home automation features and best-in-the-industry 24/7 professional monitoring have put the company at the very top of our list of best home security systems. There’s no denying, though, that you’re going to pay a bit more for ADT than going the full DIY route with a system like SimpliSafe.
The thing is, there are ways to lessen the hit your wallet takes. ADT lets you pay for your equipment in monthly installments so you don’t have to come up with a big down payment right up front. Plus, if your credit qualifies, you can get zero-percent financing. Add some of the ADT discounts, deals, special promotions and sales we’ve talked about here, and there’s no excuse not to give your family the best safety and security.
