ADT® Monitored Security vs. Simplisafe
We’ve made it easy for you to compare and understand the differences between several companies’ basic home security packages. On this page, you can see the differences between ADT monitored security from Protect Your Home and Simplisafe. You can also read our expert comparison that cuts right to the heart of how these packages differ.
| Our Offer | Direct TV LifeShield | |
|---|---|---|
| Door/Window Sensors | 6 | 2 |
| Motion Detectors | 1 | 0 |
| Keychain Remotes | 2 | 1 |
| Up-Front Cost | $99.00 | $49.00 |
| Installation | Professional | DIY |
| Monthly Monitoring Rate | $36.99 | $29.99 |
| Contract Length | 36 Months | 60 Months |
| Money-Back Guarantee* | 180 Days | 30 Days |
| Theft Protection Guarantee* | $500.00 | Not Listed |
| Monitoring Centers | 4 | 1 |
| First Year in Business | 1998 | 2004 |
| Consumer Affairs Rating | 4.4 Stars | 4.5 Stars |
| BBB Rating | A+ | F |
| Equipment Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Customers | 6.5 M | Not Listed |
| Details | Details |
Source Data: http://simplisafe.com/home-security-shop. Last updated Jan 2017.
*Certain restrictions apply.
Our Expert Opinion
Harry Mehserdjian
HomesAlarm.com
Home Security Consultant
“With Simplisafe, you get a similar package to ours and you only pay $14.99 per month for monitoring without having to commit to a long term contract. Great, right? Well, not so fast.
You pay $399.99 up-front for the equipment AND you have to install the system yourself. We’re wary of these DIY home security companies who claim ‘it’s so easy a child could do it.’ It makes me wonder why our adult, certified installers with over 10 years experience installing 2 systems per day take up to 4 hours to complete just one installation.
Unless you’re really technically inclined, when you install an alarm system yourself, you run the risk of doing it wrong. In addition to screwing up phone line seizure, you may also tie up your local police force’s resources as they respond to repeated false alarms – and get fined for it.
Our recommendation is for anyone who wants to save money and install it yourself, just pay a bit more and let the pros do it. There’s no reason to leave the safety and security of your home in your own hands. After all, isn’t that why you’re thinking about an alarm system in the first place?“
Disclosure: Above opinion is my own opinion and I do not receive compensation to provide my opinion. My opinion does not reflect the opinion of Protect Your Home. Last updated on Jan 2017.
Ready To Help Protect Your Home?
You’ve probably spent a lot of time researching different home alarm companies like Simplisafe. If you’ve got enough information and have decided that ADT monitored security from Protect Your Home is the best fit for you, please call 1-866-946-8419 to speak with an ADT Authorized Premier Provider representative. Your system will be professionally installed and you might be eligible for next day installation, so be sure to ask!
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