ADT security systems are some of the most sought-after around, especially now that they have professionally-installed and DIY options. ADT is still the secure, versatile, and reliable security system we tested in our ADT review, but now with more flexible offerings. You can install the system yourself and save on installation cost, or pay for professional installation and enjoy a hassle-free, white-glove service.
Despite its commendable effort to bring down its monitoring prices though, ADT’s equipment can still cost you big time. It uses Google Nest cameras, for example, that start at $99 for the indoor model but can reach $279 for the outdoor floodlight version. That’s why we look forward to Black Friday, when ADT offers its biggest discounts of the year. And now that Black Friday is here, we’re not disappointed. Read on to learn more about how to make the most out of this sale.
Pro Tip: Investing in a top security system is more than worth it. Studies show that thieves are 50 percent less likely to break into homes protected by reputable security systems than homes without them.
What Are ADT’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 Deals?
There’s actually a number of deals you can enjoy right now, and while they’re not stackable, you get to pick exactly what type of ADT system you want and still save no matter what.
The two main deals are these:
- Save up to 60-percent on ADT Plus systems that support the Trusted Neighbor feature.
- Save 30-percent if you purchase a security system online, with packages starting at $199.
Let’s discuss the bigger one first.
60-Percent Off ADT Plus Trusted Neighbor Systems
Trusted Neighbor is a new feature. Using your ADT devices – particularly smart locks, doorbell cameras, and security cameras – your security system can let people you trust inside your home during certain times or situations. For example, if you’re away on a holiday trip, you can ask your trusted neighbor to water your indoor plants everyday at 3 p.m., and ADT will let you in without need for you to do anything.
The Front Door Protection package (retails for $719) is the minimum required system to use Trusted Neighbor, and to promote it, ADT marked its price down to $279. That’s $440 in savings. You can also build out that package to include additional components, all of which are 30-percent off.
Our Nest Doorbell, ready to detect people we added to our ‘trusted’ list for the Trusted Neighbor feature.
Here are a few pricing examples available right now.
- Google Nest Doorbell (battery): $125.99
- Nest Cam (battery): $125.99
- Nest Cam (indoor, wired): $69.99
- ADT door/window sensor: $14.00
- ADT motion detector: $28.00
- ADT keypad: $69.30
- Yale smart lock: $132.99
Just note that there’s a $750 limit on how much you can save in total, including the $440 discount on the Front Door Protection package.
Discounted Packages + 30-Percent Off
Now, if you don’t care much for the trusted Neighbor feature, you can still enjoy savings on the other available packages.
- Security Starter (normally $349, down to $199): This package includes three door/window sensors and one motion sensor, good for a small house or apartment.
- Video Essentials (normally $449, down to $199): This package includes the same components as the Security Starter kit, but comes with your choice of indoor or outdoor camera. This is great if you want to dip your toes into adding video security to your home.
In addition to those discounted packages, accessories and additional components also cost 30-percent less. But as with the previous deal, there’s a $550 limit on how much you can save. Also, those discounts are likely to be extended to ADT’s Cyber Monday sale.
Pro Tip: One way to save is by going with DIY installation and skipping the installation fees. You can either use ADT’s new DIY offering (ADT Self Setup) or another DIY brand. Before you make your decision though, see our comparison of ADT vs. DIY home security systems.
Is ADT A Good Buy This Black Friday?
Perhaps you’re still pondering if it’s now the right time to buy an ADT system. Allow us to offer you our expert take.
First and foremost, we think ADT is a good buy any day of the year. It’s not because it’s affordable – in fact, we know from studying ADT’s pricing that there are security systems that are a lot more affordable than it. However, ADT is worth its slightly higher prices, because of the quality of equipment (many of which are from Google Nest) and the exceptional monitoring service it provides.
Of course, you’re probably here to decide how you can make the most of home security Black Friday sales going on. And granted, ADT doesn’t offer the biggest discounts. Right now, we’re seeing a number of security systems starting at less than $100 thanks. Take a look at SimpliSafe’s Black Friday deals, for example.
We still think ADT is a good buy though. Take a look at our guide on ADT deals and you’ll see that it doesn’t typically offer discounts as big as it’s currently offering. With the quality of its systems, we’d take any deal we can get – even if there are cheaper options around.
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What Else Can You Get on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024?
Those deals we mentioned above – 60-percent off Trusted Neighbor packages and 30-percent off site-wide – are likely going to be around until Cyber Monday. We don’t think a better deal will come along over the weekend, so we recommend grabbing the savings now.
That said, we’ll leave you with one final tip: Given that ADT integrates with Google, we recommend getting your Google Nest gear straight from the Google Store. They are offering up to $100 off smart home and security devices. If you do buy from Google, not only will you get slightly better deals, you’d also be able to maximize your discount limit from ADT. That way, you can build out a home security system as large as you need to secure your home on the holidays.
