Blue by ADT Security System Review
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Blue by ADT is the company's latest brand. We think Blue by ADT holds its own in the DIY space
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Blue by ADT security -
Reasonably priced
Option for self-monitoring
No contract
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Info current as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
ADT, the oldest home defense system brand, acquired LifeShield in 2019 and built it into a new brand, Blue by ADT, which is also ADT's entry-level home defense system brand. Blue by ADT.
Blue by ADT offers a rare combination of free home security self-monitoring with full app access and 24 hours of video storage. There is also a remote control and tablet control system that allows you to trigger or disarm the alarm at any time when you are away from home.
While we think ADT's Blue could do more to make it stand out from its DIY competitors, overall it's an affordable system with attractive equipment.
Pros | Cons |
Trusted name Offers DIY installation No contract required Free self-monitoring Affordable price point Stand-alone security cameras |
Clunky equipment |
Here's everything you need to know about Blue by ADT home security
- Blue by ADT pricing
- Is Blue by ADT right for you?
- Compare Blue by ADT to other home security brands
- Blue by ADT tech and equipment
- Smart home features
- Blue by ADT installation
- Blue by ADT Customer service
- Final word: Is Blue by ADT good though?
- FAQs
How much does Blue by ADT cost?
When it comes to professional monitoring, it doesn’t get much simpler than Blue by ADT. There’s only one plan, and it’s a straightforward $19.99 per month. Here’s a look at what that $20 gets you.
Blue by ADT plans and pricing overview
Plan name | Monthly price | 24/7 pro monitoring |
Type of monitoring |
Mobile app access |
Two-way audio |
Video storage | Home automation integrations |
Learn more |
Self-Monitoring | $0.00/mo. | No | Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | 24 hours | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Z-Wave Plus, IFTTT |
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Professional Monitoring | $19.99/mo. | Yes | Cellular, Wi-Fi |
Yes | Yes | 60 days | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Z-Wave Plus, IFTTT |
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Info current as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
How we reviewed Blue by ADT
We lived with Blue by ADT for several weeks, and in addition to online research and conversations with ADT representatives, we checked out ADT's Blue at CES in Las Vegas. We've compared what we know about this DIY offering from ADT to every other system we've tested to give you a solid overview.
The key factors we compared include:
- Price
- Overall value
- Reputation
- Smart home compatibility
- Customer Service
- Quality
- Features