ADT Discount Deals and Promotional Specials
- Professional installation on all systems
- 24/7 monitoring centers nationwide
- 150+ years of home security innovation
ADT has been making its best security systems even more accessible to homeowners and renters in the past few years. It came up with the ADT Self Setup, a DIY security system poised to be marketed to renters. ADT also made its pricing information more accessible by making its website more transparent.
The fact remains, however, that buying a security system is a substantial investment. You’ll have to spend hundreds of dollars on equipment, and then pay a monthly monitoring fee to get it monitored. If you’re looking for ways to save on an ADT system, this page is for you. Let’s break down all the ways you can save on ADT, in whatever form you prefer.
Savings Through The Seasons
Break out your calendars, because we’re showing you all the ways to save on ADT throughout the year.
Classic ADT
Two of the biggest shopping days of the year, we’ve seen ADT discount their security systems on Black Fridays and Cyber Mondays past. However, there was a shocking lack of sales throughout the year on occasions like Christmas, Memorial Day, Labor Day and other holidays where sales are common. See what’s included in their package options before getting a deal (hopefully!).
| Feature | Secure | Smart | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Professional Monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable Alerts, Schedules and Automations | No | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Panel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doorbell Camera | No | No | Yes |
| Entryway Contact Sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Garage Controller | No | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor Camera | No | No | Yes |
| Keychain Remote | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Livestreaming from Mobile Devices | No | No | Yes |
| Motion Detector | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor Camera | No | No | Yes |
| Professional Installation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Record and Save Clips | No | No | Yes |
| Remote Arming and Disarming | No | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Light Bulb | No | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Plugs | No | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Thermostat | No | Yes | Yes |
| Window Decals | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yard Signs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ADT Self Setup
As a DIY brand, you’ll have to pay for ADT Self Setup upfront. But generally speaking, the equipment cost for ADT Self Setup is cheaper than classic ADT systems. The indoor camera costs $99.99 from ADT Self Setup, but $199.99 from the professionally-installed ADT system.
Oftentimes, though, you’ll find deals that could slash the price of ADT Self Setup down by up to 40 percent. At the very least, you’ll find discounts of about 20 to 25 percent. You can get those discounts if you buy one of the pre-made packages and subscribe to professional monitoring ($29.99 to $44.99 per month) for at least a month. You can learn more in our ADT Self Setup review, but for now, take a look at the available packages and their regular retail prices.
| Packages | Components | Free mobile app | Initial Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Your Own | Smart home hub and keypad, one door sensor, one yard sign, four window stickers | Yes | $194.98 |
| Starter | Smart home hub, keypad, two door and window sensors, one Nest Doorbell (battery), one yard sign, four window stickers | Yes | $389.96 |
| Premium | Smart home hub, keypad, two door and window sensors, one Nest Cam (battery), one Nest Cam (indoor), one Nest Doorbell (battery), one smoke detector, one water sensor, one yard sign, four window stickers | Yes | $744.92 |
Discounts for Seniors or Military?
We appreciate companies that give discounts to seniors, often AARP members, specifically, veterans or people actively serving in the military. After some digging, we found that ADT gives discounts to seniors through AARP1 and to veterans through Veterans Advantage.2 Let’s look into each deal more closely.
ADT Senior Discount
While it’s not heavily advertised, ADT gives AARP members 20 percent off of professional installation of new systems, plus two bucks a month off of monitoring to go along with it. And if you’re an AARP member as well as a small business owner, you can get the same discount!
Tip: Businesses need security too. In fact, during the COVID-19 pandemic, even closed businesses were burgled more frequently than normal. In Seattle, these types of burglaries increased the overall city burglary rates by almost 44 percent, while they increased by 41 percent in Denver and 17.5 percent in New York.3 To protect your business, get smart sensors and security cameras installed as soon as possible.
ADT Military Discount
Veterans Advantage members can save up to $914.90 on professional installation of an ADT security system, plus free hardware with a three-year contract. Here’s what that hardware consists of:
- One motion sensor
- Up to six contact sensors
- One door keypad
- One keychain remote
- One ADT window sticker.
On top of that, members will be able to get a $100 Visa gift card plus a year of free VetRewards. Basically, it pays to be a veteran with ADT!
Do I Qualify: Anyone who’s part of the “greater military community”, either active duty or a veteran who has served in the U.S military along with their immediate family members, can join Veterans Advantage.
Free Trials?
We’ll cut to the chase: ADT doesn’t have a free trial, which makes sense as some of their systems require expensive professional installation.
Discount Codes and Coupons
Unfortunately, ADT isn’t huge on giving discounts and coupon codes; given that they’re without a doubt the most recognized home security brand, this isn’t super surprising. Watch out for coupon websites that give you codes for ADT, as these may not be accurate.
Contracts
Again, contracts differ based on which system you get. For classic ADT systems, we were locked into a three-year contract, which we had to pay out in the first six months. Considering those monthly prices ranged from $40 to $60 a month, this was a lot of money to spend. If you want flexible, month-to-month contracting, go with a Blue by ADT system. It offers a choice between self-monitoring and professional monitoring as well as DIY or professional installation, so it’s cheaper than ADT’s traditional systems, with or without a discount.
FYI: If you don’t want to sign a long-term contract, go with Blue by ADT versus ADT’s flagship systems, which have customers sign up for three years.
Recap
If you’re looking for an affordable home security system, definitely try to get a discount or deal before you buy ADT. With ADT, you get what you pay for in terms of quality, as you can see in our ADT review, but if you’re looking to spend a little less, again, go with one of their specialty brands.
FAQ
Now, let's answer some of the questions our readers often ask us about ADT's deals and discounts.
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Does ADT offer discounts?
ADT offers discounts, particularly during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. ADT also gives senior discounts to AARP members. The discount takes 20 percent off of the installation cost, which usually starts at $100. On top of that, ADT takes $2 off of the monthly monitoring fee of seniors. Military personnel and their families also receive discounts from ADT. Veterans Advantage members can save up to $914.90 on professional installation, plus a free security system consisting of a motion sensor, up to six contact sensors, a door keypad, and a keychain remote. This equipment comes with a standard three-year monitoring contract.
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How do you get the best deal on ADT security systems?
You can get the best deal on ADT security systems by buying during sales seasons. Historically, ADT has offered discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, it rarely offers discounts on other holidays such as Christmas and the New Year. Another way to get the best deal on ADT security systems is to haggle. ADT transacts with customers through sales representatives, and if you play your cards right, you might be able to get free or discounted equipment. Seniors and military personnel also get additional discounts, so if you belong to either of those groups, be sure to take advantage of ADT’s offers.
Deals Senior discount Military discount Requirements AARP membership Veterans Advantage Installation fee discount 20% off Up to $914.90 Monitoring discount $2/month X Free equipment X 1 motion sensor, up to 6 contact sensors, 1 keypad, 1 keychain remote, $100 VISA gift card -
How much does ADT cost monthly?
ADT costs $40 to $60 per month, depending on the features included in the monitoring plan. The lowest plan includes professional monitoring for intrusion and environmental hazards like fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide. The higher plans include home automation and video monitoring, as well.
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How long are ADT's contracts?
ADT’s contracts are either month-to-month or three years. A three-year contract is standard with an ADT classic system, but ADT now also owns several specialty brands like Blue by ADT, formerly Lifeshield. If you want a long-term contract, go with a classic ADT system. If you prefer a system with month-to-month monitoring, go with the specialty brands.
AARP. (2011). Products & Services Directory.
aarproadside.com/pdf/AARP_Member_Benefits_Guide.pdfVeterans Advantage. (2020). Package Deal with ADT.
members.veteransadvantage.com/offers/save-new-adt-home-security-monitoring-systemWashington Post. (2020). Amid pandemic, crime dropped in many U.S. cities, but not all.
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