{"id":351804,"date":"2025-11-07T17:47:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T22:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=351804"},"modified":"2025-11-07T17:47:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T22:47:31","slug":"adt-vs-scout","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/adt-vs-scout\/","title":{"rendered":"ADT vs. Scout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your home should be a haven for you and your family to live without fear. Installing a quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best\/\">home security system<\/a> can add 24\/7 professional monitoring, cellular backup, and app control. Newer systems also emphasize interoperability and privacy by design, including on-device AI that reduces false alerts and limits cloud exposure, as highlighted by emerging programs like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">U.S. Cyber Trust Mark<\/a> and baseline guidance from <a href=\"https:\/\/csrc.nist.gov\">NISTIR 8425<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT is the giant of the industry and trusted by <a href=\"https:\/\/investor.adt.com\/investor-resources\/faqs\/default.aspx\">6.5 million customers<\/a>. Today it sells two distinct experiences: professionally installed ADT Smart Home packages with multi\u2011year monitoring, and a DIY path, ADT Self Setup, with month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring. ADT lists clear starting prices online: professionally installed tiers begin at $45.99\/mo for Secure\/Home Security, $49.99\/mo for Smart Home, and $59.99\/mo for Video &amp; Smart Home (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Packages &amp; Pricing<\/a>). ADT Self Setup professional monitoring starts at $24.99\/mo and can be canceled any time (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Self Setup<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scout Alarm is a DIY\u2011focused competitor with simple, contract\u2011free plans: $9.99\/mo for self\u2011monitoring and $19.99\/mo for 24\/7 professional monitoring (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Scout Monitoring Plans<\/a>). Below we compare Scout vs. ADT for pricing, plans, contracts, customer service context, tech features, and installation so you can decide which fits your home.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"adt\" title=\"ADT\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/adt-review\/\">ADT Home Security<\/a> offers professionally installed ADT Smart Home packages and a DIY option (ADT Self Setup) controlled in the ADT+ app. Listed starting prices for pro install are $45.99\/mo (Secure\/Home Security), $49.99\/mo (Smart Home), and $59.99\/mo (Video &amp; Smart Home) with equipment\/installation typically separate (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Packages &amp; Pricing<\/a>). ADT Self Setup professional monitoring starts at $24.99\/mo with no long\u2011term contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Self Setup<\/a>); both tracks integrate Google Nest cameras\/doorbells for video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Choice of professional installation (ADT Smart Home) or DIY setup (ADT Self Setup via ADT+ app) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a><\/li><li>Deep Google Nest integration and video verification features in Video &amp; Smart Home tier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a><\/li><li>Transparent listed starting prices: $45.99\/$49.99\/$59.99 for pro tiers; $24.99\/mo for DIY monitoring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Multi\u2011year agreement is typical for pro\u2011installed packages (36 months; 24 months in California) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/residential-services-contract\">source<\/a><\/li><li>Early termination fee commonly 75% of remaining monthly charges for pro\u2011installed plans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a><\/li><li>Installation\/equipment fees and local permits may apply; higher monthly cost than DIY competitors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">source<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"scout\" title=\"Scout\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/scout-alarm-review\/\">Scout Alarm<\/a> offers simple, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-wireless\/\">wireless security systems<\/a> you install yourself. Monitoring plans are contract\u2011free: $9.99\/mo for self\u2011monitoring and $19.99\/mo for 24\/7 professional monitoring with cellular and battery backup features (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Scout Monitoring Plans<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>DIY, peel\u2011and\u2011stick setup; renter\u2011friendly and no hardwiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\/pages\/how-it-works\">source<\/a><\/li><li>No long\u2011term contracts; cancel anytime; low\u2011cost pro monitoring at $19.99\/mo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">source<\/a><\/li><li>Cellular\/battery backup features with professional monitoring (Always On+) and insurance certificate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">source<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>No professional installation services (DIY only) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\/pages\/how-it-works\">source<\/a><\/li><li>Smaller ecosystem and market visibility vs. larger DIY brands; often absent from major 2024\u20132025 shortlists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/\">source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">source<\/a><\/li><li>Video storage and certain camera\/cloud options may add fees; verify at checkout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">source<\/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>&nbsp;<\/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<\/td><td>$45.99\/mo<\/td><td>Professional<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scout<\/strong><\/td><td>Professional<\/td><td>$19.99\/mo<\/td><td>DIY<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Data as of 2025; sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Scout<\/a><\/em><\/p>\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\">Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT offers two paths: professionally installed ADT Smart Home packages with three monitoring tiers, and ADT Self Setup (DIY) with month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT Secure\/Home Security provides 24\/7 professional monitoring for intrusion and life\u2011safety with ADT app access; listed starting price is $45.99\/mo for monitoring (term required; equipment\/installation extra). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT Smart Home adds automation control for locks, lights, and thermostats; listed starting price is $49.99\/mo (term required). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT Video &amp; Smart Home adds Google Nest video (cameras\/doorbells) and video verification features; listed starting price is $59.99\/mo (term required). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two monitoring plans from Scout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scout Always On (self\u2011monitoring) costs $9.99\/mo and includes app alerts and remote control; no professional dispatch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scout Always On+ includes 24\/7 professional monitoring for $19.99\/mo, adds cellular and battery backup features, and provides an insurance certificate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is it best for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>ADT Secure\/Home Security<\/strong> \u2014 Best if you want pro monitoring from a nationwide provider with pro installation and clear starting price ($45.99\/mo) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>ADT Smart Home<\/strong> \u2014 Best for whole\u2011home automations (locks\/lights\/thermostats) managed in the ADT+ app <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>ADT Video &amp; Smart Home<\/strong> \u2014 Best for integrated video with Google Nest devices and verified response workflows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Scout Always On<\/strong> \u2014 Best for budget DIY users who want app alerts for $9.99\/mo with no contract <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">source<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Scout Always On+<\/strong> \u2014 Best for contract\u2011free 24\/7 professional monitoring at $19.99\/mo with cellular\/battery backup features <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">source<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"contracts\" title=\"Contracts and Pricing\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contracts and Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT\u2019s professionally installed packages generally require a multi\u2011year agreement: the residential services contract specifies a 36\u2011month initial term (24 months in California), followed by month\u2011to\u2011month renewal unless otherwise noted. Installation and permit fees may apply. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/residential-services-contract\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cancel a pro\u2011installed plan during the initial term, ADT typically charges an early termination fee equal to 75% of the remaining monthly service charges. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a>. ADT Self Setup offers a no\u2011contract alternative with month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring starting at $24.99\/mo you can cancel anytime. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listed starting prices help you compare tiers: pro\u2011installed monitoring starts at $45.99\/mo (Secure\/Home Security), $49.99\/mo (Smart Home), and $59.99\/mo (Video &amp; Smart Home) with equipment\/installation separate; local promos can affect upfront costs. Always request a written quote itemizing monitoring, equipment, installation, and any early\u2011termination terms before signing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scout offers home security with no long\u2011term contracts. Monitoring is month\u2011to\u2011month (or annual) and cancelable at any time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scout Always On (self\u2011monitoring) is $9.99\/mo; Always On+ (24\/7 professional monitoring) is $19.99\/mo. Video storage and certain camera\/cloud options may add fees depending on your selections. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equipment is sold a la carte or in starter bundles for DIY installation; verify current bundle contents and pricing at checkout. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\/pages\/how-it-works\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Source<\/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\">Customer Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Public ratings for ADT are mixed: customers often praise professional installation, nationwide service, and integrated Google Nest video, while common pain points involve contracts, early\u2011termination fees, billing\/cancellation friction, and technician scheduling. To gauge current sentiment, check ADT\u2019s live review profiles: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/adt.com\">Trustpilot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.com\">ConsumerAffairs<\/a>, and the ADT+ app listings via ADT\u2019s app page (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT+ app<\/a>). For objective context on scale and retention (e.g., total customers and attrition), consult ADT\u2019s latest Form 10\u2011K on the SEC site (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/edgar\/browse\/?CIK=1703056\">SEC filings<\/a>). Industry-wide satisfaction drivers (price\/value, customer service, app ease, monitoring) are summarized in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-home-security-satisfaction-study\">J.D. Power\u2019s 2024 U.S. Home Security Satisfaction Study<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: When comparing local service quality, note the BBB profile\u2019s letter grade and complaint volumes (12\u2011month and 3\u2011year) and read any \u201cPattern of Complaint\u201d notes; then compare with recent ADT+ app reviews that mention the migration to ADT+ and Google Nest to see whether issues are improving. Cross\u2011check numbers and dates on the day you purchase, as these figures change frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a smaller DIY provider, Scout\u2019s ratings footprint is lighter and can be more volatile. Customers highlight easy setup and no\u2011contract flexibility; negative themes include support response times, occasional hardware reliability concerns, and shipping\/fulfillment delays. Review current scores and recency on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/scoutalarm.com\">Trustpilot<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.com\">ConsumerAffairs<\/a>. Check update cadence and app feedback in the app stores to assess whether recent firmware\/app releases have resolved issues.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"installation\" title=\"Installation\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ease of Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT offers professional installation for ADT Smart Home packages\u2014ideal if you want a technician to place sensors, wire doorbells\/cameras when needed, and verify everything works. For DIY, ADT Self Setup ships ready\u2011to\u2011install gear and uses the ADT+ app for step\u2011by\u2011step guidance (naming devices, testing zones, and configuring automations). This hybrid approach lets you choose pro help for complex devices while keeping the rest DIY. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/packages\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scout is DIY\u2011only. Most devices are peel\u2011and\u2011stick with app\u2011guided setup, making it renter\u2011friendly and quick to install. The Help Center includes installation guides, troubleshooting, and contact options if you need assistance during setup. For best results, plan device layout, test connectivity and sensor range before permanent mounting, and name\/test each zone in the app. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\/pages\/how-it-works\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-security-system\/\">Tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-diy\/\">The Best DIY Home Security Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/tips-building-home-security-system\/\">Tips for Building Your Home Security System<\/a><\/p>\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\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2d8801f1320\" 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 Scout 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;\">If you want the lowest monthly price with no contract, Scout\u2019s plans are $9.99 (self-monitoring) or $19.99 (24\/7 professional monitoring) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">source<\/a>. If you prefer pro installation, a larger service network, and tight Google Nest integration, ADT\u2019s professionally installed tiers start at $45.99\/mo (36-month term typical; 24 months in CA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/residential-services-contract\">source<\/a>. ADT also offers a no-contract DIY path (ADT Self Setup) starting at $24.99\/mo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2d881bf1321\" 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 Scout?<\/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 is stronger if you want professional installation, nationwide technician support, and integrated Google Nest video with options like video verification. Expect a multi\u2011year agreement for pro\u2011installed plans (36 months; 24 in CA) and listed starting prices of $45.99\/mo for Secure, $49.99\/mo for Smart Home, and $59.99\/mo for Video &amp; Smart Home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/residential-services-contract\">source<\/a>. If you want ADT monitoring without a contract, ADT Self Setup starts at $24.99\/mo (month-to-month) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">source<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2d8836f1322\" 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 Scout 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. Scout is a contract\u2011free, DIY system with simple setup and optional professional monitoring at $19.99\/mo; self\u2011monitoring is $9.99\/mo. Cellular and battery backup features are included with pro monitoring. Verify any video storage fees at checkout. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2d886df1323\" 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. ADT combines pro installation and nationwide service with a DIY option (ADT Self Setup). Pro\u2011installed tiers list starting prices of $45.99\/mo (Secure), $49.99\/mo (Smart Home), and $59.99\/mo (Video &amp; Smart Home) and typically require a multi\u2011year term; ADT Self Setup monitoring starts at $24.99\/mo with no long\u2011term contract. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/residential-services-contract\">Source<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2d887df1324\" 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 Scout 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;\">Scout\u2019s monitoring plans are contract\u2011free: $9.99 per month for self\u2011monitoring and $19.99 per month for 24\/7 professional monitoring. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutalarm.com\">Source<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2d888ff1325\" 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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For professionally installed packages, listed starting prices are $45.99\/mo (Secure\/Home Security), $49.99\/mo (Smart Home), and $59.99\/mo (Video &amp; Smart Home) with equipment and installation typically separate. ADT Self Setup (DIY) professional monitoring starts at $24.99\/mo on a month\u2011to\u2011month basis. Pro\u2011installed plans usually require a 36\u2011month term (24 months in CA). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/residential-services-contract\">Source<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your home should be a haven for you and your family to live without fear. Installing a quality home security system can add 24\/7 professional monitoring, cellular backup, and app control. 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