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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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.

pro Pros con Cons
pro Trusted name
pro Offers DIY installation
pro No contract required
pro Free self-monitoring
pro Affordable price point
pro Stand-alone security cameras

con Clunky equipment
con Affordable package options are limited with few devices
con Poorly-reviewed mobile app performance
con Fewer device integration options


Here's everything you need to know about Blue by ADT home security


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
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Self-Monitoring $0.00/mo. Icon No Light No Wi-Fi Icon Yes  Light Yes Icon Yes  Light Yes 24 hours Amazon Alexa,
Google Assistant,
Z-Wave Plus,
IFTTT
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Plans
Professional Monitoring $19.99/mo. Icon Yes  Light Yes Cellular,
Wi-Fi
Icon Yes  Light Yes Icon Yes  Light Yes 60 days Amazon Alexa,
Google Assistant,
Z-Wave Plus,
IFTTT
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Plans

 

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

 


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