Choosing an AT&T Digital Life home security package is just the beginning. Now comes the real fun. A mile-long list of upgrades will ensure you create the ideal system for your home. AT&T also offers home automation options and a powerful mobile app experience. Unfortunately, a two-year contract is required, and the upfront prices are pretty steep. Finally, if you get overwhelmed easily, this one isn’t for you. See what our experts say right here in our AT&T Digital Life review.
Key Features
The best features of this system
Intrusion Protection
Professional Installation
Wireless & Cellular Monitoring
Home Automation
Environmental Protection
AT&T Digital Life Price & Packages
Insider Tips: AT&T Digital Life offers three different equipment and monitoring plans that start at $39.99 per month and include a 14-day free trial period. Credit approval and equipment purchase is required. Equipment packages start at $349.99 and go up from there. There are 3,6,9, and 12-month installment payment options available. However, they do offer free professional installation with all their packages. AT&T Digital Life charges some pretty steep early termination fees starting at $640 and up, if you cancel after the 14-day trial period. Their standard contract is 24 months. They offer remote access, monitoring, and control via a mobile app that also sends alerts when activity is detected. AT&T Digital Life offers a variety of add-on deals which include a video camera package, energy package, and a water detection option with prices starting at $4.99 per month plus related equipment purchase fees. AT&T Digital Life is only available in certain zip codes and only in select circumstances. For example, they don’t supply services for residences above five floors. And they don’t supply service to those who reside in multifamily dwellings. What’s Included: What’s included depends on the package you choose, but all their packages come with contact, window, and motion sensors, a keypad, and an indoor siren.
AT&T Digital Life Monthly Cost & Plans
AT&T Plans
Upfront Cost
Monthly Cost
Installation Type
Monitoring
Smart Security
$349.99
$39.99
Professional
24/7 Monitoring
Smart Security & Automation
$549.99
$54.99
Professional
24/7 Monitoring & Some Home Automation
Premier Security & Automation
$849.99
$64.99
Professional
24/7 Monitoring & Full Home Automation
Current Deal
AT&T Digital Life special offers include a variety of free equipment ranging from $700 – $1,700 in price if purchased separately depending on the package you choose.
Smart Security
$39.99/mo
+ $349.99 Upfront Costs*
Services
24/7 Professional Monitoring
Free Standard Professional Installation
Remote Access Via a Mobile App
Text and Email Alerts
100% Wireless & Cellular Monitoring
Equipment
Keypad
Indoor Siren
Motion Sensor
Two Recessed Contact Sensors
Four Surface Contact Sensors
Options
Video Camera Package
Door Package
Energy Package
Water Detection Option
Smart Security and Automation
$54.99/mo
+ $549.99 Upfront Costs*
Services
24/7 Professional Monitoring
Free Standard Professional Installation
Remote Access Via a Mobile App
Text and Email Alerts
Live or Recorded Video of Your Home
Remote Door Locking
Equipment
Keypad
Indoor Siren
Motion Sensor
Two Recessed Contact Sensors
Seven Surface Contact Sensors
Keyless Door Lock
Options
Video Camera Package
Door Package
Energy Package
Water Detection Option
Premier Security and Automation
$64.99/mo
+ $849.99 Upfront Costs*
Services
24/7 Professional Monitoring
Free Standard Professional Installation
Remote Access Via a Mobile App
Text and Email Alerts
Live or Recorded Video of Your Home
Remote Door Locking
Manage Small Appliances and Thermostat
Detect Moisture and Ambient Temperature
Equipment
Keypad
Indoor Siren
Motion Sensor
Two Recessed Contact Sensors
Ten Surface Contact Sensors
Keyless Door Lock
Carbon Monoxide Sensor
Glass Break Sensor
Two Indoor Smart Plugs
Two Temperature and Water Sensors
Thermostat
Options
Video Camera Package
Door Package
Energy Package
Water Detection Option
About AT&T Digital Life Security
Although AT&T Digital Life is widely known for their satellite television and internet services, they added home security to their list of services in 2013. They offer three different packages with a 24-month contract and a wide variety of home security and home automation options. In addition, they offer a 14-day trial to help you decide if you actually want to commit to their services. However, they do have some pretty steep cancellation fees if you don’t cancel before the 14-day trial period is up. Check out the full review of AT&T Digital Life here.
MOBILE ALERTS
You will be sent text and/or email alerts if any suspicious activity is detected which you can view and/or respond to via their mobile app.
24/7 MONITORING
AT&T Digital Life offers professional 24/7 home security monitoring. If an alarm or another sensor such as a window, door, or environmental trigger is detected, you and the proper authorities will be notified.
WIRELESS EQUIPMENT
AT&T Digital Life offers 100% wireless equipment that's monitored using a broadband or cellular signal. That means there are no cords to get in the way and no chance of your system being disabled due to cut lines.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
This company only offers their indoor and outdoor video surveillance cameras as an add-on for $9.99 per month and a one-time equipment purchase fee of $199.99. These cameras will allow you to view live or recorded video from any web-enabled device via their app.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
AT&T Digital Life offers professional installation for all their equipment; however, you are required to pay for the equipment purchase.
SMART HOME OPTIONS
With AT&T's smart home options, you can access, monitor, and control all your home security and home automation features from their app on any web-enabled device. This will allow you to arm/disarm your alarm, lock/unlock doors, turn on/off lights, and more.
DISASTER PROTECTION
AT&T Digital Life security system includes disaster protection options that will monitor and alert you if carbon monoxide, frigid temperatures, or water intrusion is detected.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
AT&T Digital Life offers a lifetime warranty on all their equipment so you'll never be responsible for any repairs or replacements making the initial cost of the equipment more attractive.
Reviewed By
Travis Goodreau
Expert Advisor
Travis is a retired Burglary Detective, having tallied 5,000+ burglary and theft cases throughout his career. He also served as an Arson Investigator, where he cracked the case of a serial arsonist, and made the arrest and prosecuted the would-be bomber of ABC-7 Studio in LA. We couldn’t be happier to have him as a Safety and Security Advisor. Learn more about Travis here
Written By
Rob Gabriele
Managing Editor, Home Security
Rob is a professional writer and editor with an expertise in all things home security and home automation. Rob currently resides in the Reno/Tahoe area, however, he has spent thousands of hours researching and testing home security systems in a variety of environments and geographies, giving him the unique perspective that there is no “one size fits all” solution in technology. Rob holds a Master’s of Science and is a former Producer in the USAToday network in NY. When he’s not demystifying the latest home security and smart home tech, you’ll find Rob playing chess or hanging with his family. Learn more about Rob here
Updated April 30, 2020
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