Do you remember the good old days when technicians used to come to our homes and set up home security systems? While some still need that, it’s no longer a requirement to have technicians install them. In 2023, ADT launched its “Self Setup” packages, and they’ve been a rage ever since. The ADT DIY security packages were everything we expected, especially after having used professionally-installed ADT security systems, and then some. The brand possesses a rare blend of evolution and pedigree, which is why even its Self-Setup system is one of the best on the market.
Not only does it offer monitoring services and equipment from ADT, but it does so without the headache of long-term contracts or professional installation. What’s more, these packages are no-contract, customizable, and start around USD 199–269 for the base kits. Here’s a deep dive into ADT’s best Self-Setup packages for all kinds of homes.
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Security Starter
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We begin with ADT’s all-rounder Security Starter Kit, which is, first of all, customizable. So, we could add products that were not part of the kit to it right when we were setting up the system in the first place. This entry-level starter setup helps protect your home with essential intrusion detection and includes window and door sensors to monitor key entry points. Additionally, there’s even a motion sensor in the kit for detecting movement inside the house.
The kit includes a window sticker (pack of four), a yard sign, a motion sensor, three window/door sensors, and a base. What’s more, it comes with motion and intrusion detections, 24/7 ADT Pro Monitoring, so we can call emergency services whenever we need them, and access to the ADT+ app. Additionally, they also have a 6-month money-back guarantee in case ADT isn’t able to resolve a system-related issue within the initial 6 months, refunding monitoring and installation fees. Plus, the setup also offers theft protection guarantee and even an insurance discount certificate. The best bit? There are no long-term contracts involved, installation is easy, and ADT also offers a Google Nest Cam and Doorbell, all for a price starting at USD 349. All you require is a Wi-Fi network and a month’s subscription to ADT Professional monitoring for USD 25/month.
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Outdoor Video
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People living in independent homes are always worried about keeping their outdoors safe, whether they’re at home or out. This is why we loved ADT’s Outdoor Video package, which allowed us to monitor every nook and cranny of our home’s exterior, whether we were home or we were away. This system helped us protect our yard and front door so we could be at peace of mind knowing what was going on around our property. This system included a Google Nest Doorbell, a window sticker (pack of four), a yard sign, a Google Nest Cam (indoor/outdoor), two window/door sensors, and a base.
What’s more, the system, which featured outdoor and indoor video, came with intrusion detection, 24/7 ADT Pro Monitoring for calling emergency services when needed, ADT+ app access, and even a 30-day event video history with Nest Aware. Additionally, this package also came with a six-month money-back guarantee if ADT wasn’t able to resolve a system issue within the initial half a year, refund our monitoring and installation fees. If that wasn’t enough, the system also included an insurance discount certificate as well as theft protection guarantee, all this for a sum of USD 289. The best bit? We could even choose the Google Nest Doorbell color and require only Wi-Fi and one month of ADT Professional monitoring at USD 40/month.
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Life Safety
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It so happens that disasters, especially the natural kind, don’t exactly announce themselves before happening. That’s why ADT’s Life Safety is ideal for getting essential monitoring for events such as carbon monoxide leaks, fires, and even break-ins. This setup, which has no long-term contracts, can be installed easily, and has 24/7 ADT Pro Monitoring, starts at just USD 199, making it one of the most value-for-money home security DIY setups we’ve ever seen.
The kit features a window sticker (pack of four), a yard sign, a carbon monoxide and a smoke detector, two window/door sensors, and a base. What’s more, the system has carbon monoxide and fire detection, intrusion detection, ADT+ app access, and 24/7 ADT Pro Monitoring for calling emergency services when required. Additionally, it also came with a six-month money-back guarantee, theft protection guarantee, and an insurance discount certificate. All you require is a Wi-Fi network and a month’s subscription to ADT Professional monitoring starting at USD 25/month.
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Video Essentials
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The Video Essentials package from ADT allows you to keep an eye on your property from anywhere, thanks to video feeds and real-time alerts. This allowed us to stay connected and have our homes be secure from practically anywhere in the world with a system that was customized for our home. With no long-term contracts and easy DIY installation, the system also came with 24/7 ADT Pro Monitoring, as well as a Google Nest Cam and a Google Nest Doorbell, and cost us USD 349. Plus, we could even choose the colors of the Google Nest Cam and Doorbell.
There were a lot of features provided by this video package. Not only did it have intrusion detection, but it also had indoor and outdoor video options and motion detection. Besides the 24/7 ADT Pro Monitoring, the system also had ADT+ app access, the option for a 30-day event video history with Nest Aware, a 6-month money-back guarantee, theft protection guarantee, and an insurance discount certificate. Wrapping things up, quite literally, was the package, which included a window sticker (pack of four), a yard sign, a motion sensor, three window/door sensors, a base, a choice of Google Nest Cam, and a choice of Google Nest Doorbell.
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Front Door Protection
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One of the largest rises in home security issues in the last few years has been porch pirates and thefts from the front door. That’s why ADT also has Front Door Protection, which helps protect your front door with reliable and smart security. This system offered everything we needed to keep our home’s main entry safe from unauthorized access, package thieves, porch pirates, and intruders. This package has a new addition that’s present in very few other ADT packages: the Trusted Neighbor feature. ADT is digitalizing the age-old practice of giving keys to trusted neighbors with the Trusted Neighbor service that offers flexible, seamless, and secure access to your home via the ADT+ app. It gave us complete control over who entered our home, how they gained access, and when they entered.
The system, which included a Google Nest Doorbell, a Yale Smart Lock, a window sticker, a yard sign, a motion sensor, three window/door sensors, and a base. What’s more, it featured motion and intrusion detection, outdoor video, keyless entry, along with remote locking/unlocking, 30-day event video history with Nest Aware, 24/7 ADT Pro Monitoring services, a six-month money-back guarantee, theft protection guarantee, and even an insurance discount certificate. This system costs USD 739 and only requiresa Wi-Fi network and a month of ADT professional monitoring at USD 40/month.
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Total Safety
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Sitting at the top of the list is Total Safety by ADT, which is the brand’s premium package for indoor and outdoor protection. Not only does it not require long-term contracts, but it can be installed easily and comes with 24/7 ADT Pro monitoring and Trusted Neighbor. This system, which costs USD 1,234, includes a Google Nest Doorbell, a Yale Smart Lock, a window sticker and a yard sign, three temperature and water sensors, a Google Nest Cam with a floodlight, a Google Nest Indoor Cam, a carbon monoxide and smoke detector, a Google Nest indoor/outdoor cam, a motion sensor, three window and door sensors, and a base. In fact, we could even choose the colors for the Google Nest Doorbell and Smart Lock.
That’s not all. The system not only had temperature and water detection, but also carbon monoxide and fire detection, outdoor/indoor video, and intrusion and motion detection. What’s more, it even came with keyless entry, remote lock/unlock, 24/7 ADT Pro Monitoring, ADT+ app access, 30-day event video history with Nest Aware, a 6-month money-back guarantee, a theft protection guarantee, and even an insurance discount certificate.
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Where can I find the system owner’s manual?
Users can find all manuals on the System Manuals & User Guides page.
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How do I Test My System?
The best way to ensure that your system is up and running and sending signals to ADT professionals is by testing it every 30 days, which the company recommends. Self-Setup ADT+ users or those with ADT smart home security need to follow these instructions.
How can I take ADT Security along with me when I shift homes?
Users need to reach out to ADT’s trusted security experts at 1-800-252-0589, who will help them transition to their new home and discuss any special moving offers that might be available for them. One can also review ADT’s helpful moving checklist to check off their security requirements.
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