ADT is the best security system, which might make some homeowners think it’s out of their reach. Not so. ADT works hard to keep prices affordable across the board. Their packages start at just $269. ADT’s price for 24/7 monitoring starts at just $24.99. Even better, now you can self-monitor for free if you want.
Of course, even those prices could be better. We’re never ones to turn down a good deal and we have plenty of experience shopping around to find the best discount. Below, we outline every deal and discount that ADT offers so you can either get the best deal available right now or time your purchase with ADT’s biggest discounts.
Did You Know? Most ADT sales require you to sign up for a monitoring plan. If you opt for a DIY installation, you only need to sign up for a month. Professionally installed systems, though, come with an ADT contract that usually lasts around three years.
Current ADT Deals
ADT offers six different security packages. Five of those are either discounted or come with free cameras. The exception is the Security Starter package, which is currently full price. Note, too, that this means the Starter currently costs more than all but two of ADT’s packages – the Total Protection package and the Front Door protection. Given that all of those packages include more equipment than the Starter, it’s pretty clear ADT wants you to go another direction.
Here’s the complete rundown of all six packages, including both their regular prices and their current sale prices.
| ADT Systems | Regular Price | Current Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Security Starter | $349 | n/a |
| Video Essentials | $708.98 | $349 plus a Free Google Nest Doorbell and a Google Nest Cam |
| Front Door Protection | $738.98 | Free Google Nest Doorbell and Google Nest Cam |
| Life Safety | $404 | $199 |
| Outdoor Video | $648.98 | $289 plus a Free Google Nest Doorbell and Google Nest Cam |
| Total Safety | $1,593.95 | $1,233.97 Plus a Free Google Nest Doorbell and Google Nest Cam |
ADT also lets customers build their own systems. If you carefully craft your system, only buying equipment you need, this can usually save you money. At a minimum, you need to purchase a base station and entry sensor for $269. With ADT’s current sale, you’ll also get a free Google Nest video doorbell and Google Nest Cam with that basic package.
Don’t find a deal you like this month? The good news is that ADT runs frequent sales, and they’re always offering new deals. To stay on top of the latest, make sure you bookmark this page and come back to it frequently. We’ll keep you up to date on all the best discounts.
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 you can save a lot by installing your own ADT system. Not only do you avoid their professional installation fees, but ADT also charges less for their equipment and monitoring if you install your own system. The installation is easy, too. It only took us about 45 minutes when we tested ADT Self Setup.
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 new system and sign up for professional monitoring.
- 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 your home’s part of a Lennar community, you can get some big discounts from ADT. You’ll get a free security system worth $369, $5 off monitoring every month, and a 10 percent discount on any extra equipment you want. Taking advantage of this deal requires signing up for a 36-month monitoring contract, but we think the savings are well worth the commitment.
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 get a free security system worth $528 with a $100 discount on professional monitoring. To sweeten the deal even more, ADT’s throwing in a $100 Visa Rewards card and a free year of WeSalute+, too.
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
Owning a monitored security system can lower the cost of your homeowner’s insurance by up to 10 percent. However, you’ll need proof of protection. ADT makes that easy by providing you with a certificate of coverage. Just make sure to ask your insurance provider about their requirements for this discount before buying your ADT system, so you can be sure you qualify.
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.
