{"id":351654,"date":"2025-11-07T18:10:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T23:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=351654"},"modified":"2025-11-07T18:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T23:10:45","slug":"adt-vs-vivint","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/adt-vs-vivint\/","title":{"rendered":"ADT Security  vs. Vivint Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/adt-review\/\">ADT security<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/vivint-review\/\"> Vivint security<\/a> since both operate nationwide with large monitoring footprints. In 2025, both sell equipment plus 24\/7 professional monitoring, but their offers differ in key ways: ADT splits between professionally installed Smart Home plans and a DIY Self Setup option with no long\u2011term contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/compare\">ADT plans<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Self Setup<\/a>), while Vivint emphasizes a professionally installed, hub\u2011based system with month\u2011to\u2011month service available when you buy equipment upfront (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">Vivint pricing<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">Vivint terms<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there&#8217;s more to consider than just a familiar name. Before making a decision on which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best\/\">home security company<\/a> to choose, ask: What\u2019s your target monthly price? Do you want DIY month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring (e.g., ADT Self Setup from about $24.99\/mo) or a fixed\u2011term contract (e.g., ADT Smart Home typically 36 months; Vivint commonly 60 months when financing equipment)? Do you need deep integration with Google Nest via ADT+ (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">ADT + Google<\/a>) or proactive camera deterrence from Vivint\u2019s Doorbell Camera Pro (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro<\/a>)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when it&#8217;s Vivint vs. ADT, which is the better choice? Below we compare plans, pricing, contracts, installation, customer reputation, and key tech differentiators such as AI\u2011enabled deterrence and Google Nest integration, using the latest available terms and sources (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/compare\">ADT plans<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT agreement<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">Vivint pricing<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">Vivint terms<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"adt\" title=\"ADT\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ADT Home Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/adt-review\/\">ADT is a home security system<\/a> offering two tracks: professionally installed Smart Home plans that integrate tightly with Google Nest through the ADT+ app (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">details<\/a>) and ADT Self Setup, a DIY path with month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring you can cancel anytime (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">monitoring starts near $24.99\/mo<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>DIY Self Setup offers no long\u2011term contract and flexible monitoring starting around $24.99\/month (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Self Setup<\/a>).<\/li><li>Google Nest integration via ADT+ unifies pro monitoring with Nest cameras, doorbells, and thermostats (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">ADT + Google<\/a>).<\/li><li>A+ BBB rating and BBB Accredited, signaling strong complaint\u2011resolution practices (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\">BBB profile<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Smart Home (pro install) typically requires a 36\u2011month term (24 months in California) with a 75% early\u2011cancellation fee on remaining service charges (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT agreement<\/a>).<\/li><li>Installation\/activation fees and permit taxes are extra; advertised monthly rates exclude these costs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/compare\">ADT plans<\/a>).<\/li><li>As in many service industries, customers cite scheduling and billing clarity as pain points; set expectations and confirm price\u2011increase clauses in advance (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theacsi.org\">ACSI 2025 overview<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"vivint\" title=\"Vivint\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vivint Home Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/vivint-review\/\">Vivint home security<\/a> delivers a professionally installed, hub\u2011based system anchored by the Smart Hub and proprietary cameras. Standout tech includes proactive deterrence on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">Doorbell Camera Pro<\/a> that uses on\u2011device AI to detect people and packages and deter potential theft before it happens, with control and monitoring unified in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\/products\/smart-hub\">Smart Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Proactive \u201cdetect\u2011and\u2011deter\u201d camera features on select devices (e.g., Doorbell Camera Pro\u2019s Smart Deter) leverage edge AI to reduce porch\u2011piracy risk (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">product page<\/a>).<\/li><li>Monitoring starts at $29.99\/month; if you buy equipment upfront, service is typically month\u2011to\u2011month with no fixed\u2011term contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">pricing<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">terms<\/a>).<\/li><li>Cohesive, hub\u2011first design integrates cameras, sensors, and compatible devices for unified control (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\/products\/smart-hub\">Smart Hub<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If you finance equipment through Vivint, the initial service term is typically 60 months; early cancellation generally requires paying the remaining equipment balance (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">terms<\/a>).<\/li><li>Professional installation and activation fees apply and are separate from monthly monitoring (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">pricing<\/a>).<\/li><li>BBB rating B\u2011 and Not Accredited, indicating a more mixed complaint\u2011handling profile than ADT (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\">BBB profile<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Monitoring Options<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monitoring Prices starting at<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Installation Options<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ADT<\/strong><\/td><td>Professional (Smart Home) or DIY (Self Setup)<\/td><td>$49.99 (Pro) \/ $24.99 (DIY)<\/td><td>Professional and DIY<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vivint<\/strong><\/td><td>Professional Monitoring<\/td><td>$29.99<\/td><td>Professional<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n  <style>\n    .myFinance-widget {\n    min-height: 670px;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n  <div class=\"myFinance-widget\" data-widget-id=\"7c9fe833-dde7-4eb5-b71f-d741b8cccd66\" data-campaign=\"reviews-non-monitored-security\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"myFinance-widget-script\">\n  !function () {function e() {var s = \"myFinance-widget-ad-script\";if (!document.getElementById(s)) {var e = document.createElement(\"script\"), n = document.getElementById(\"myFinance-widget-script\"), a = t + \"widget\/myFinance.js\";e.id = s, e.type = \"text\/javascript\", e.async = !0, e.src = a, n.parentNode.insertBefore(e, n);}var c = \"myFinance-widget-css\";if (!document.getElementById(c)) {var d = document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0], i = document.createElement(\"link\");i.id = c, i.rel = \"stylesheet\", i.type = \"text\/css\", i.href = t + \"widget\/myFinance.css\", i.media = \"all\", d.appendChild(i)}}var t = \"https:\/\/static.myfinance.com\/\";document.attachEvent ? document.attachEvent(\"onreadystatechange\", function () {\"complete\" === document.readyState && e()}) : document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", e, !1)}();\n<\/script>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"plans\" title=\"Plans\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ADT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT home security offers three practical paths on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/compare\">packages<\/a> page: Smart Home (professional install) advertised from about $49.99\/month and higher for video tiers, and ADT Self Setup (DIY) with month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring starting near $24.99\/month (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/compare\">plans<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Self Setup<\/a>). Equipment is priced separately; taxes, permits, and installation\/activation fees are extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>ADT Smart Home: 24\/7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-monitoring\/\">alarm monitoring<\/a> with professional installation and smart\u2011home controls via ADT+; standard term is typically 36 months (24 in CA) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/compare\">plans<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">agreement<\/a>).<\/li><li>ADT Smart Home Video: Everything in Smart Home plus video with Nest cameras\/doorbells, live view and recorded clips within the ADT+\/Google ecosystem (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">ADT + Google<\/a>).<\/li><li>ADT Self Setup (DIY): Month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring, remote arming\/disarming and mobile alerts; equipment purchased upfront; cancel anytime (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">details<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vivint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vivint&#8217;s plan structure is different from ADT. Instead of several tiers, Vivint advertises one professional monitoring plan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">starting at $29.99\/month<\/a> (equipment sold separately). The system centers on the Smart Hub, cameras, and sensors, with unified app control and 24\/7 monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond these basics, the customer controls what add-ons to include with a plan. Customizations connect to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\/products\/smart-hub\">Smart Hub<\/a> and app. If you finance equipment, the initial service term is typically 60 months; if you purchase equipment upfront, service is generally month\u2011to\u2011month (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">service terms<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Doorbell Camera Pro.<\/li><li>Smart Thermostat.<\/li><li>Smart locks (e.g., compatible Kwikset models).<\/li><li>Indoor camera.<\/li><li>Garage door controller.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is it best for<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ADT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>ADT Secure Package<\/strong>&#8211; Best for budget-friendly professional monitoring via Smart Home base features with pro install (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/compare\">ADT plans<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>ADT Smart Package<\/strong>&#8211; Best for integration with Google Nest devices in the ADT+ ecosystem (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">ADT + Google<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>ADT Complete Package<\/strong>&#8211; Best for video surveillance using Nest cameras within ADT+ (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">learn more<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vivint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Vivint<\/strong>&#8211; Best for package customization and proactive camera deterrence (e.g., Doorbell Camera Pro) with the option for month\u2011to\u2011month service if equipment is purchased upfront (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">pricing<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">camera<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"contract\" title=\"Contrat and Pricing\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contract and Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ADT&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT\u2019s professionally installed Smart Home plans are advertised from about $49.99\/month on the compare page, with equipment and installation priced separately (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/compare\">plans<\/a>). The standard initial term is 36 months (24 months in California); the Residential Services Agreement specifies an early cancellation fee equal to 75% of remaining monthly service charges. After the initial term, service renews month\u2011to\u2011month unless cancelled (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">agreement<\/a>). To avoid a long contract, ADT Self Setup offers month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring starting near $24.99\/month with no long\u2011term commitment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Self Setup<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vivint&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vivint\u2019s professional monitoring starts at $29.99\/month (equipment sold separately). If you finance equipment, the initial service term is typically 60 months; after the term, service continues month\u2011to\u2011month unless cancelled. If you purchase equipment upfront, service is generally month\u2011to\u2011month from the start (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">pricing<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">service terms<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"customer\" title=\"Customer Service\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Customer Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ADT&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT holds an A+ rating and is BBB Accredited (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\">BBB profile<\/a>). Recent customer\u2011experience benchmarks indicate that quick resolution and knowledgeable agents drive higher satisfaction across service sectors; ensure you confirm price\u2011change clauses and cancellation steps to avoid surprises (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theacsi.org\">ACSI 2025<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireless-customer-care-study\">J.D. Power 2024<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vivint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vivint is not BBB Accredited and currently carries a B\u2011 rating on its BBB profile (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\">BBB profile<\/a>). As with many subscription services, reviews often revolve around billing clarity, contract terms, and service recovery; timely responses and first\u2011contact resolution correlate with better ratings and loyalty (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theacsi.org\">ACSI 2025<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\">BrightLocal 2024<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"installation\" title=\"Installation\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ease of Installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ADT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT home security systems for Smart Home plans require professional installation. One\u2011time installation\/activation fees vary by system and promotion and are not included in the advertised monthly price (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/compare\">ADT plans<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT\u2019s ecosystem centers on the ADT+ app with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">Google Nest<\/a> devices, providing unified control of Nest cameras, doorbells, and thermostats alongside security. If you\u2019re already using Google Home\/Nest or planning mixed\u2011brand smart devices as Matter matures, this alignment can simplify everyday automations (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">ADT + Google<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/csa-iot.org\">Matter 1.3<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vivint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vivint systems are professionally installed; one\u2011time installation and activation fees vary by location and equipment and are separate from monthly monitoring (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">pricing<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">terms<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vivint is compatible with a range of smart home and security products within its ecosystem, with primary optimization for its own hardware. Compatibility highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Doorbell Camera Pro and other Vivint cameras with proactive deterrence features (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">details<\/a>).<\/li><li>Smart Thermostat and hub\u2011integrated climate control (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\/products\/smart-hub\">Smart Hub<\/a>).<\/li><li>Supported smart locks (e.g., compatible Kwikset models) managed through the hub (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\/products\/smart-hub\">learn more<\/a>).<\/li><li>Indoor and outdoor cameras with in\u2011app verification (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\/products\/smart-hub\">Smart Hub<\/a>).<\/li><li>Garage door controller integrated into scenes and security states (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\/products\/smart-hub\">Smart Hub<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Further Reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-wireless\/\">The Best Wireless Home Security Systems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-diy\/\">The Best DIY Home Security Systems<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n  <style>\n    .myFinance-widget {\n    min-height: 670px;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n  <div class=\"myFinance-widget\" data-widget-id=\"7c9fe833-dde7-4eb5-b71f-d741b8cccd66\" data-campaign=\"reviews-non-monitored-security\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"myFinance-widget-script\">\n  !function () {function e() {var s = \"myFinance-widget-ad-script\";if (!document.getElementById(s)) {var e = document.createElement(\"script\"), n = document.getElementById(\"myFinance-widget-script\"), a = t + \"widget\/myFinance.js\";e.id = s, e.type = \"text\/javascript\", e.async = !0, e.src = a, n.parentNode.insertBefore(e, n);}var c = \"myFinance-widget-css\";if (!document.getElementById(c)) {var d = document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0], i = document.createElement(\"link\");i.id = c, i.rel = \"stylesheet\", i.type = \"text\/css\", i.href = t + \"widget\/myFinance.css\", i.media = \"all\", d.appendChild(i)}}var t = \"https:\/\/static.myfinance.com\/\";document.attachEvent ? document.attachEvent(\"onreadystatechange\", function () {\"complete\" === document.readyState && e()}) : document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", e, !1)}();\n<\/script>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"faqs\" title=\"FAQs\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f29bf447a0ea\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is Vivint better than ADT?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on your priorities. Vivint stands out for proactive deterrence on select cameras (e.g., Doorbell Camera Pro) and a tightly integrated hub experience (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">camera<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\/products\/smart-hub\">Smart Hub<\/a>). ADT offers broader flexibility: professionally installed Smart Home plans with deep Google Nest integration via ADT+ and a DIY Self Setup option with no long-term contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">ADT + Google<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Self Setup<\/a>). Both offer month-to-month choices under specific conditions (ADT Self Setup; Vivint when equipment is purchased upfront).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f29bf597a0eb\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is ADT better than Vivint?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADT may be a better fit if you want Google Nest devices professionally installed and monitored through a single app (ADT+) or if you prefer a DIY, no-contract option with professional monitoring (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">ADT + Google<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Self Setup<\/a>). If you\u2019re focused on cameras that actively deter package theft, Vivint\u2019s edge-AI features are a differentiator (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">Doorbell Camera Pro<\/a>). Contract terms also differ: ADT\u2019s pro-install plans typically run 36 months (24 in CA), while Vivint financing usually carries a 60-month term (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT agreement<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">Vivint terms<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f29bf6d7a0ec\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is Vivint a good security system?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes\u2014particularly if you value a cohesive, professionally installed system with proactive camera deterrence and hub-centered control. Monitoring starts at $29.99\/month, and you can choose month-to-month service by purchasing equipment upfront; financing typically involves a 60-month initial term (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">pricing<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">terms<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">camera<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f29bf837a0ed\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is ADT a good security system?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes\u2014ADT combines nationwide professional monitoring with Google Nest integration in ADT+ for a unified smart-home experience, and it also offers a DIY, no-contract Self Setup option. ADT holds an A+ BBB rating and is BBB Accredited (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">ADT + Google<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Self Setup<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\">BBB profile<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f29bf977a0ee\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How much does ADT cost per month?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADT\u2019s professionally installed Smart Home monitoring is advertised from about $49.99\/month, while ADT Self Setup (DIY) monitoring starts near $24.99\/month with no long-term contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/compare\">plans<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Self Setup<\/a>). Equipment and one-time installation\/activation fees are additional for pro-install plans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f29bfa97a0ef\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How much does Vivint cost per month?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivint monitoring starts at $29.99\/month (equipment extra). If you finance equipment, expect an initial 60-month term; if you pay for equipment upfront, service is generally month-to-month (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">pricing<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\">terms<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard of ADT security and Vivint security since both operate nationwide with large monitoring footprints. 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