ADT
ADT Home Security (DIY)
B
Ranked #5 in Home Security Systems
522 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
While mentioned alongside SimpliSafe, the DIY aspect may be less appealing than fully self-managed systems for some users.
Consolidated from 5 cited sources across 4 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 2 positive sources
- 3 mixed sources
Pros & cons
- ✓ Established brand
- ✓ DIY flexibility
- ✓ Professional-grade hardware
- ✓ Self-monitoring option
- ✓ No long-term contract
- ✗ Pricier than other DIY options
- ✗ Lacks professional monitoring
- ✗ Lacks local storage
- ✗ Contract obligations
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 2 articles and 3 video reviews
2 positive sources
D 
Dave Taylor Dave Taylor · 59.9K subscribers · Apr 2018 
Ben Smith Jr. Ben Smith Jr. · 341 subscribers · May 2026
Dave Taylor Dave Taylor · 59.9K subscribers · Apr 2018 ADT Home Security has been helping keep homes safe for almost 100 years and by turning the base unit into a Samsung SmartThings Hub, the combination is terrific.If you can get it installed and working properly.Watch B
Ben Smith Jr. Ben Smith Jr. · 341 subscribers · May 2026 Meanwhile, if you want to save a little bit of money while still having a lot of the core features then I would recommend ADT.Watch
3 mixed sources
S 
Security.org Paul Frew · reviewer · Feb 2019 
A Secure Life A Secure Life · 1.1K subscribers · Jul 2017 Security.org Paul Frew · reviewer · Mar 2019
Security.org Paul Frew · reviewer · Feb 2019 Their prices sit in the mid-to-upper tier of the market, but after hands-on testing, we found the overall quality of the system well worth its costs.Read A
A Secure Life A Secure Life · 1.1K subscribers · Jul 2017 We are not going to make that claim, because we have received many consumer reviews throughout the years from ADT customers who find their customer service to be severely lacking. We chose ADT as our #10 pick in ASecureLife.com’s Top 10 Home Security Reviews of 2017.Watch S
Security.org Paul Frew · reviewer · Mar 2019 Our ADT Home Security Yard Sign was proudly displayed in front of our house to scare off potential burglars.Read
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #5 of 11 on our home security systems tier list, in B tier. That placement draws on 5 cited sources across 4 outlets.
None of the 5 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Pricier than other DIY options. Lacks professional monitoring. Lacks local storage. Contract obligations.
Ranked nearby in Home Security Systems
S tier #1 SimpliSafe Starter Kit
A tier #2 Ring Alarm Pro
A tier #3 Abode Smart Home Security System
B tier #4 SimpliSafe Advanced Kit
D tier #6 Abode Pro
D tier #7 1 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Eufy Home Security System
D tier #8 2 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Vivint Home Security System
F tier #9 1 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Ring Alarm Plus
F tier #10 3 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Ring Alarm Basic
F tier #11 4 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.