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About ADT

ADT is a home security company offering 24/7 professional monitoring nationwide. It offers individual security devices, prebuilt security systems and customizable systems with equipment like cameras, motion sensors, door or window sensors and smart home devices. You can also get your system professionally installed or install it yourself.

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Pros
  • Variety of equipment to choose from
  • Customizable packages
  • 24/7 professional monitoring
  • Nationwide availability
  • Integrates with Google Nest smart home devices
Cons
  • Some plans require a contract
  • Shorter warranty than some competitors

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    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    All good service from ADT. Reasonable pricing and professional people that you deal with. Have never had an issue that was not resolved quickly either by telephone or in person in a timely manner. I would recommend ADT to anyone.

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    Response from ADT

    Linda, thank you so much for your recommedation and for sharing your positive feedback. We are always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Speechless. No other customer service experience has brought me shaking from nerves. No a calm natured person, I tried to reason with my tech so he can perform the service of the cameras that lasted working only 2 weeks. I waited 3 weeks for the sales guy to show up even to adjust my camera. Then when the back camera stopped working I was patient for another week and a half. I waited cause he assured me he doesn't want the tech on the project to get in trouble. And when all the cameras gave out and he refused to pick up my calls - I called customer service for a new tech.

    I went in between the manager and his tech who had no understanding in their character. 0 understanding. I had a plumber there to sign off for them which they didn't want to do - I am in Illinois and can't fly out for a repair. Now I need the cameras I paid so much for really bad in the area. I said I will sign off on anything they need me to not holding them liable about anything - that is how desperate I was. Rude, inhuman, not understanding. A common theme throughout my ADT experience that I pay so much for. I bet small companies really appreciate you and are willing to work with you.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Deyana. I'm sorry for the issues you've been having. We've located your account and see that a technician was at your home on 2/23. He noted that the power loss on your DVR was due to an outlet in the home not working anymore and had to use extension cords to fix that. Are you still having issues at this time with the cameras? IF so, can you please provide further details on what exactly inst working? Thank you. -Andrew

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    You were quick to respond to the change in my password and solved the problem fast with an excellent staff to help me from the phone. I will recommend your service to all my friends and relatives. I feel much more relieved in my house with the system on at night.

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    Response from ADT

    John, thank you so much for the recommendation and for sharing your feedback. You safety and peace of mind means the world to us! -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    The ADT representative was on time, professional, personable, knowledgeable and he answered all of my questions. The problem was repaired. He even sat down to wait for the apparatus to become more familiar with its surroundings. What else could you ask for?

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    Response from ADT

    Alton, this is so amazing to hear! We are so pleased you received exceptional service. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceCamera & Video

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    2/23 6:24 AM. BURGLARY ALARM. Proceed with caution. Sensor: Living Room Motion (Zone 3). I received a call this morning from an ADT representative to notify me of a motion alarm in my condo. She stayed on the phone with me while I checked my ADT Pulse. Cameras in my home did not show any activity. We agreed to not call the police at that time. She would call if the alarm went off again. I am very pleased with the service I am receiving from ADT.

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    Response from ADT

    Bill, we are so glad to hear it was a false alarm. We understand our stressful and frightening these situations can be so timing is everything to us. Thank you for sharing your story. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Monitoring

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    This is the second time I've used ADT for monitoring and I am completely satisfied with all aspects provided. Alarm notifications always are within company guidelines. I have had no equipment failures during this service time of over three years. I will recommend ADT to all of my friends!

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    Response from ADT

    Michael, thank you so much for your recommendation and for your dedication! We are so pleased to hear this. Thank you for sharing! -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I wanted basic coverage for my home but I didn't realize that basic was not what they were installing. I cannot afford the kind of coverage so I called and it will be rectified tomorrow. It was done with no problem and I appreciate that.

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    Response from ADT

    Joan, we are glad to hear everything was taken care of. Thank you for the feedback. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I feel grateful knowing that someone is taking care of my business at home while I am away. Especially being a victim of violence I feel safe knowing that I am safe at home at night. ADT gives me security and safety and puts my 6 year old child's mind at ease.

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    Response from ADT

    Brenda, you and your child's safety and peace of mind means the world to us. We are always here for you. Thank you so much for sharing your story. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Love ADT. We have been with them for almost 21 years. Have never had a problem. Anytime we set off false alarms they call back within 15 sec. It's so quick. The price for security is reasonable. Thank you ADT for always taking care of us and having such great customer service.

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    Response from ADT

    George and Diane, thank you so much for your 21 years of dedication to ADT and for sharing your positive feedback. Your peace of mind and safety is our first priority! -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I have had good experience with ADT. I have had ADT for nearly 20 years. I did not realize how my daughter was scared at times when we would get home late. She felt protected when here by herself. When I thought that I would get rid of ADT, we decided to get a new system. Really love the system. Well worth the money for protection. Have set the alarm off accidentally and they would call to check to see if everything was okay. Love it.

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    Response from ADT

    Becky, thank you so much for your 20 years of dedication to ADT and for sharing your story. You and your daughter's safety and peace of mind means the world to us! -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We have had them all through the names changes and bought companies and have never had anything wrong with the equipment or their people working the phones. Great company The people are always there when the alarm is going off and so steady and calm. The workman when we moved was professional and told us some things that we did not know but could use.

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    Response from ADT

    Paula and Benton, thank you so much for your dedication to ADT and for sharing your story. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Online & App

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I can find many wireless cameras online. I have Pulse in my home. Why doesn't ADT have any such accessories and prices on their website? I would like to compare prices without having to listen to a salesperson initially. Otherwise, excellent service from ADT for over 25 years!

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Great to deal with when I need them for any kind of service or support work. Need to keep monthly service fees at a even level with other Security Companies, i.e. Simpli-Safe, Vector and some of the local security company services.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I have been very pleased so far. ADT keeps up w/ any & all extended beeps & low battery on health device. I feel much safer now. I would recommend ADT to friends and relatives. The only time I have had a problem was w/ the updated version on the installation. All is fine now but I am still getting use to all the bells and whistles.

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    Response from ADT

    Mrs. Canzona, thank you for sharing. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you need any assistance! -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Hope to purchase another home in the future and restart up my service with you! Felt safe having alarm system in place! ADT has a quick response and employees friendly & helpful. Looking forward to feeling safe again when I do get another house in the next few years. Thank you!

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    Response from ADT

    Ann, you are welcome! Thank you for sharing. We are so excited to have you part of the ADT family! - Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I have been a customer of ADT for 16 years. It is good to know that you can feel safe and secure in your own home. I enjoy the valuable services, protection, and customer service from ADT. I believe I made the best choice by utilizing ADT. Thank You!

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    Response from ADT

    Karen, you are very welcome! Thank you for your 16 years of dedication to ADT and for sharing your positive feedback. It is greatly appreciated! -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Tech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We had a problem with the great North Wind blowing against our front door and jiggling it so that the alarm went off! The Tech who came to help was friendly, courteous and creative in the fix. Thanks again ADT.

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    Response from ADT

    Lee, you are very welcome! We are glad to hear your technician gave you the exceptional service you deserve! -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupMonitoring

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We had been an ADT customer for years before moving and make the huge mistake of going with the Xfinity package including home security. We quickly switched back to ADT since they are truly the best in the home security business -- from sales, installation staff, phone support, technical help... and most importantly monitoring our home effectively. If we ever move again, we will always choose ADT.

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    Response from ADT

    Elizabeth, thank you so much for your dedication to ADT and for the positive feedback. We are so pleased you are part of the ADT family. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Reliability

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Over the last 20+ years, we have lived in 2 homes. We protected both homes with ADT Security Services. Never once in this time frame have we had any problems with ADT. I would recommend ADT to anyone looking for a truly reliable Security Service.

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    Response from ADT

    Irene, thank you so much for your 20+ years of dedication to ADT and for your recommendation. We are so pleased you are part of the ADT family! -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    A while ago I complained because I have been with the companies you took over for many years, and my billing went from $28.00 to $43.00. You reset my billing to $28.00 a month ago or so and now it is up to $35.00. Are you putting me back on the $43.00 in a few months? Because if you are, I am done with you.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Jeanne- We apologize for this error! Rate increases may be imposed once on an annual basis but you, as the consumer, always have the right to opt out of them.

    In any case, I will ensure this is corrected for you! Going forward, your rate will resume at $28.00 (plus tax). You should receive a credit for the difference in billing these past few months.

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention! ~Trèchell

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    The only problem is that I was not able to secure all windows and the alarm panel is at my back garage door of my home and is hard to hear the alarm when I am in my bedroom. I would also be interested in some type of visual monitoring.

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    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I am considering going to another company. My monthly bill went up and customer service they were going to remove the 25.00 off my bill, it is still appears. My phone and cable company gives a better rate and offer more for the same monthly fee.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Adrienne- Thank you for reaching out! We have located your account and sincerely apologize for your negative experience.

    We have waived the trip fee and removed the rate increase, at this time. Additionally, we've applied a credit for the difference in billing these past few months. Please let us know if we may be of additional assistance! ~Trèchell

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Everyone with whom I have dealt or spoken with ADT, whether in sales, technical, or customer service capacities, have been, without exception, of the highest quality in terms of knowledge of the product, truthfulness, and consideration for me, the customer.

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    Response from ADT

    Harry, thank you so much for sharing. Our team is here to monitor and serve you. We are so pleased you are part of the ADT family. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Representative was very pleasant, informative and compassionate. She took the time to go the extra mile. The phone conversation was precise and information was given to me on how to be able to resolve the issue myself by going online and researching the manual for the system.

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    Response from ADT

    Fredina, we are so pleased to hear your representative gave you exceptional service. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I am very happy with the alarm service. I have had them for 6 years and feel very comfortable when I leave my home. I wish the cost wouldn't continue to rise as it may get too expensive and may need to look into another company.

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    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We have this system for my Mom as she has been known to fall. We have actually used it 2-3 times for emergencies & the response has always been quick. There have also been a lot more times when my Mom has bumped her button. Every time the people have been extremely nice & immediately take care of resetting her machine.

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    Response from ADT

    Kathy, we are sorry to hear of your Mother's falls. Our team is always here for her 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with just a push of a button! -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Tech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    The installer had done a great job. However there are few mandatory things that are missing. Like a ADT Hold on the front yard and few other stuff. And need to know if there is something else I need to know about ADT.

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I have been a customer for years and never had a problem. ADT calls you back immediately. ADT is always courteous and willing to help. That's why I would recommend ADT to anyone who needs a good Home Security system. The Tech guys are great. They explain everything they plan to do to fix your security system.

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    Response from ADT

    Amanda, thank you so much for your dedication to ADT and for sharing your positive feedback. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Several times when we are too slow to disarm, it triggers the alarm and immediately we get a call both to my land phone and cell phone. Very efficient. And they also acknowledge when it was corrected. Thanks for your constant watch.

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    Response from ADT

    Linda, you are very welcome. That is what we are hear for! Thank you for sharing. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Called in because I was having trouble with my pulse. Customer service was great and very efficient. Customer guided me through the steps to make sure everything was working Proper. And last but least the button for United States and Canada was set wrong after that we fixed it and app went to working well!! Thanks!! Great job!!

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    Response from ADT

    Candy, we are glad to hear everything is working porperly now! Thank you for sharing! Our team is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceEase of Use

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I feel safe and secure with my alarm. Very easy to use. Price is reasonable, the ease of paying online monthly or quarterly is wonderful. I recently added the camera and it works with ease. Thank you ADT for great Customer Service.

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    Response from ADT

    Elizabeth, we could not be happier to hear this. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    For the last couple of service calls, you've sent a tech named Nate. This gentleman has been prompt and provided us high quality service and expert advice. Please continue to send him if and when we need additional service calls.

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    Response from ADT

    Tom, we are so pleased to hear how greatly Nate served you! Thank you for sharing your experience. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We have no complaints with the service we get from ADT. Every time I had contact with ADT it was a pleasurable. Questions answered and the issue at hand was addressed and resolved. Thank you for the feeling of protection.

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    Response from ADT

    Diana, thank you for the positive feedback. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupSmart Devices

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I am very happy with the ADT Pulse System that we installed. It is nice to have the cameras and the home automation features always available on my smartphone. For installation, I was very happy with California Security Pros, and I would highly recommend them.

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    Response from ADT

    Michael, thank you so much for sharing and for your recommendation. We are so pleased to hear you are enjoying your ADT Pulse. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Was very promising and did not make a huge deal and let me speak my mind and continue on. Feel he was fair yet a little negative. They gave me peace of mind when I was worried about a few suspicious characters.

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    Response from ADT

    Jodi, your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. Thank you so for sharing. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    MonitoringReliability

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I have full confidence in the reliability of my ADT security system. It has been 100℅ reliable each and every time there has been a breach of any of the entry points. The 24 hour monitoring has responded every time there has been an alarm incident. The yard sign and window decals alone serve as deterrence to anyone looking for an easy target. Thanks ADT for protecting me and my property.

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    Response from ADT

    Gary, we are so pleased to hear this. Thank you so much for sharing. Your safety and peace of mind is our first priority. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We have had ADT for several years and they have always been on their toes. You have that safe feeling going to bed or going on vacation that you are being protected. Thank you ADT for taking good care of us.

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    Response from ADT

    Merle, your safety and peace of mind means the world ot us. We are so glad your are part of th ADT family. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We had to re-enter the house after setting the alarm. Although we thought we had turned the alarm off and on again, we did something wrong. I got a call in the car about the alarm to see if was genuine; I handled the entire matter over my cell phone to avoid the police being dispatched and being assured that the alarm was set. Great job by a mature agent.

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    Response from ADT

    Jim and Judy, we so glad to hear everything was taken care of over the phone. Thank you for sharing! -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I am very pleased with ADT service. They are prompt and accurate and always polite. I like their service and would recommend them to anyone. When you call for service they come very soon and fix the problem. If you need security they are the ones to call.

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    Response from ADT

    Arthur, thank you so much for sharing your story and for your recommendation. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Recently switched from another company that had really dropped the ball. I really like the ADT service. The installation went smooth and is very user-friendly. I love the camera and the remote also. Love the pulse system. I will definitely recommend to others. Very happy.

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    Response from ADT

    Glenda, we are so pleased to hear this. Thank you so much for sharing and for your recommendation. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    It took several calls for me to make my decision. But, once I did, ADT rolled out the red carpet. The installer was nothing less than professional and courteous. And, I accidentally left a pan on the stove one night that started smoking a bit and the ADT fire/smoke/temp alarm in the hallway went off. ADT called me within 30 seconds to see if they needed to dispatch fire department and I explained what happened. They then walked me through resetting the system. Great Service and the system works great! ADT makes me and my family feel safe and secure whether we are sleeping or away from our home.

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    Response from ADT

    Stephan, thank you so much for sharing your story and positive feedback. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Have always been satisfied with ADT. Have not needed them yet but someday we may need them. Phone tech have always tried to solve problems. People in the field have always been neatly dressed and very courteous. They have always arrived when scheduled and have cleaned up after their work.

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    Response from ADT

    Lidi, thank you so much for the positive feedback. We really appreciate it. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I was home waiting service to be done last Friday. My appt was for 10 a 12. After 1:00 pm, I call ADT. The rep on the phone told me they did not see an appointment for me. Needless to say, I was not happy as I had made an appointment week prior. After calling, they apologized and said they would give me a discount and rescheduled for this Saturday.

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    Verified purchase
    Camera & Video

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I have been a customer a long time. I would like to have cameras outside my house but they cost too much. With most companies when you upgrade it's free as long as you stay with them. Like a 2 year deal.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Our service at our home was installed more than four years ago and we have received very good service from ADT on alarms as well as when we may need service to the system or just questions that we have pertaining to operation of the same. It has been a very good working relationship. There are no excuses just action to get the job done on their part. We also had their service on another property that we owned and have since sold and had likewise experienced the same high level of service there for the three years that we owned it. Thank you ADT.

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    Response from ADT

    James, thank you so much for allowing us to monitor your two properties. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Very happy to have this service. We decided to be proactive and know that we and our household are protected. Thank you! We do want to get another remote as they are extremely convenient. Very easy for us to operate.

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Contract incomplete. I still waiting for change de DVR Hard Disk. About two months waiting for One terabyte Hard disk instead 500 megabyte. I call several times to Media tech in Ponce PR and they don't do nothing yet. Also I contact ADT and problem persist.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Gualberto. I apologize for this experience. We've located your account and are going to reach out to the authorized dealer to follow up on this concern. -Andrew

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Great service. Price too high. Called to get replacement sensor. Told that the price was $85 and a technician had to come out. Explained that it was only the top piece that had fallen off, but could not get just that piece.

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    Verified purchase
    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Professional and timely. Jason ** did a great job with the installation and we are pleased with service and product so far. The outside and inside cameras add a great sense of security and we are glad we got them. Overall a very good experience.

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    Response from ADT

    Barry, we are gald to hear Jason did a wonderful job with your installation. Thank you for sharing. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you nned any assistance. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Awesome experience. The technician was very professional and made me feel confident I was getting the best services for our home. He had the best customer service skills. I really was impressed! Everything we went over was thoroughly explained. We are super happy with ADT!

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    Response from ADT

    Jessica, this is so great to hear! Thank your so much for sharing your positive experience with your technician and install.. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I feel secure knowing that ADT is there for me. Whenever an alarm has sounded, they are always prompt to respond. Their customer support has provided friendly service whenever I've had to get in touch with them. I would recommend ADT service to my family, friends, and neighbors.

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    Response from ADT

    Charlene, thank you so much for your recommendation and for sharing your positive feedback. We are so pleased you are part of the ADT family. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I have been very pleased with ADT. The customer service employees are always very polite, very knowledgeable and helpful in any way possible. ADT is very fast to respond to any alarms whether a real alarm or an accidental alarm and take the appropriate action.

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    Response from ADT

    Susan, hearing this makes our day! Thank you so much for sharing. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    The technician that came out did a fabulous job at installing the sensors in my house. He went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and it was 100% courteous. He informed me of everything that he had to done to make sure it was a smooth installation.

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    Response from ADT

    David, we are so pleased to here how smoothly your installation was. Thank you for sharing. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I am in Mexico and I received a notice of charges. The rep checked and my account was not coded correctly. Great customer service! The rep was very helpful and corrected the situation immediately. I wish I remembered her name!

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    Response from ADT

    Dennis and Joanne, we are glad to here everything was taken care of! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our team! -Katie

    Verified purchase
    Monitoring

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Peace of mind is what I have, now that my property is under constant surveillance, under the watch provided by ADT. No one can just walk into my home at random without me "hearing" that they've arrived, welcome or not!! I would happily recommend ADT to anyone who lives alone, travels often, or just needs to have peace of mind in their life.

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    Sheila, thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback and for your recommendation. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Great service each time I call! The techs who come were out excellent! Reps came out twice to adjust cameras and to ensure they alerted on time! Reps has explained how to use the system and cost if need more cameras.

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    Response from ADT

    Maurice, we are so pleased to hear this! Thank you for sharing. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! -Katie

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    Customer ServiceMonitoring

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Customer Service over the phone misled me to believe that first false alarm would be waived. We accidentally dropped control and panic button set off alarm, police came, and we owe a $200.00 fine. Can you help? Additionally, we were not properly notified prior for ADT summoning the police.

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    Customer ServiceMonitoring

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I am very pleased with ADT. I like that I can be so far away from our 2nd home and know it is being watch at the same time. My only issue is that I did have an issue with someone opening the door at this house and it was in the Mechanical room which no one can get to the rest of the house by opening this 1 door. Alarm did go off and ADT did call me. Being 4 hours away I ask for them to call Police. Police did show up and I guess Police made a very small attempt to close the door but did call ADT back and said they could not close the door and owners need to come and lock up. This message was not given to me from ADT. What was told to me was that the officer did try to close the door the best he could and thought it was good.

    Well when I did get to this house at 8:00 pm both doors were wide open. I did call the police and they came back and they explain to me what happen. Now I will say it may not be the police officer job to secure my home but they get a big FAT F for effort. What ended up happening was the FEDEX guy came to the house and pulled on the doors very hard. I guess my dummy Door was not secured. This door has 2 through pins. That is the only way that door would have open. All is good and it is a learning curve for me.

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    Response from ADT

    Andy, we are glad to hear your technical issues were taken care of. Thank you for sharing. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We have had ADT for over 10 years now. We had a break-in in our attached garage and only a St. Anthony medal in our car was taken. That's when we realized we needed a whole house protection. ADT installed a complete system with remotes and an auxiliary control panel in the upstairs master bedroom. The system detected several attempted break-ins that scared the burglar each time. We love our system and feel completely safe. The system also detects fire and smoke. We love having a system that calls us when we are away. ADT gives us full peace of mind when we are home or away.

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    Thomas, thank you so much for your 10 years of dedication to ADT. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

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    Installation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I was very pleased with the initial installation. The ADT man was nice and explained everything well. He took his time and was very patient as he explained to my wife and myself. The installation was incomplete because there were four outdoor and one indoor camera that had to be back ordered. I expected these cameras and the installation to complete the end of January. We are approaching the end of February and I still have not received the cameras. I am disappointed. I have been an ADT customer for many years at my Houston residence and this is the first time I feel let down.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I had a wonderful experience with the representative. Very knowledgeable and explained everything I wouldn't to know. Great job and thank you. I will recommend a friend and I also talk to people about how great the system is. I had no problems that ADT could not fix.

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    Response from ADT

    Linn, thank you so much for the recommendation and for sharing your story. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We are very satisfied with our ADT service in our home. It is very helpful and dependable. We feel very safe because we know which door is being opened because it tells us so. We feel very secure when asleep because we know we are being watch over.

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    Response from ADT

    Rosemarie and Angelique, thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Really enjoyed your representative's visit for estimate and install. 5 star service. Very good at explaining and it went very smoothly. I would recommend ADT to friends. Also, I already use ADT at my business and I've been satisfied with that level of service also. One thing though... I never received the $100 gift card. Who do I contact to follow up on that?

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    My interaction with ADT personnel has been nothing less than exceptional. However my interaction with Defender personnel has been somewhat less than what I expected. I finally had to get an ADT person to contact a Defender customer rep who knew what she was doing to get what I needed.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    3 Phone calls since Feb. 1 and the billing problem has not yet been fixed. The automatic withdrawal from my checking acct. has not yet happened. I'm now 5 days "late". This has been a problem since the Jan. payment!! Please fix it permanently or I will find another security service. I don't have time to deal with this every month and I'm never late on any of my payments for anything. Automatic payments are out of my checking account.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Mary. I apologize for this experience. We've located your account and see that this billing issue has been addressed. If you come across any further issues, please let us know so we may assist. Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Superb security company. I have had ADT for slightly over a year. I am very pleased with this system. The price is reasonable. Installation was very easy and the installer was willing to answer all my questions. Customer service has always been pleasant and answered all questions about the system.

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    Response from ADT

    Christine, thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback. We are so pleased you are part of the ADT family! -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Thinking the grass was greener with another company was a big mistake. ADT came back to uninstall the other equipment and put back ADT equipment. Never switching again. Grass is really never greener on the other side. It is a smoke screen!

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    Response from ADT

    Nancy, we are so pleased you are part of the ADT family! Thank you so much for sharing. -Katie

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    Customer ServiceMonitoring

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    When you need them they send the police to your house fast. So that's a good thing to me and the things they put in my house so good. And it easy to work so I will tell everybody to give you a call. I to add camera to my plan so I can see what going on at my house when I'm not there.

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    Response from ADT

    Bernice, we are so pleased to here you're enjoying your camera system. Thank you so much for sharing! -Katie

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Our service tech was Pat **. He arrived on time and neatly and professionally installed a new iHub and synced the cameras. He also installed a new touch pad and tested the water flood sensor. He was very good. I will use him going forward to service our system.

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    Response from ADT

    Albert, thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with your tecnician, Pat. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I've been with ADT for years. I've made a lot of mistakes and set off my alarm and received quick response from ADT. If there is some way to offer a senior citizen a discount one is very welcome. Thank you for your years of services.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We got our ADT service through USAA. All interactions with the ADT staff have been positive and we've been satisfied with the service so far.

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    Response from ADT

    William, that is wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing! -Katie

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Certainly would recommend to a friend. Never a problem with ADT, thank you! Immediate response from ADT when system accidently goes off. Very pleasant and helpful always. I feel that your personnel are very well trained, if I have any problems a technician always comes right away to fix. Thank you again.

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    Response from ADT

    Audrey and Ray, thank you so much for your recommendation and for the positive feedback. We really appreciate the kind words! -Katie

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Great peace of mind. Very professional organization! Installation specialist really knew what he was doing and he was prompt, courteous, informative and neat. The install took very little time and he allowed me to choose sensor locations. I really like being able to set the alarm remotely. I am very please I chose ADT.

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    Response from ADT

    Bruce, thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback. We are so pleased you are part of the ADT family! -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I will make this short and sweet. I have never had a problem with ADT and they always have been, polite, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They have notified me when necessary of any trouble with my home and replaced cameras when they went bad and walked me through the replacement.

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    Response from ADT

    Alan, thank you for sharing your positive feeback. It means the world to us. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Tech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    We have really enjoyed our ADT system since turning it on. It's that extra comfort we feel when we leave home or turn in for the night. The installer was informative and friendly, and answered our questions. Thanks again for peace of mind!

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    Response from ADT

    Gerald, we are so pleased to hear this! Thank you for sharing. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Satisfied with the service provided, but wasn't given equipment ordered when signed up. When the tech did the installation he didn't have the glass break sensor that I ordered with the salesmen. He said that he would check on it and get back with me. I never heard back from him. After about a week of not hearing from him I called myself and was told they would have him come back. During this waiting time we had a issue with our motion sensor and had to have the tech come back out for false alarms.

    When I talked to the service dept I told them about the glass sensor again and that we never received and he stated that he would put it in the "notes" for the tech. (This was the second call with questions about the glass break sensor we never received.) When the tech arrived to fix my motion sensor he said he wasn't informed about a glass break and there were no notes in the work order. I called them back and at this point they tell me I never ordered a glass break sensor and it would be $190 for one. Seems I was told what I wanted to hear just to get me signed up and under contract before I was told the truth!!!

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Thank you for this fabulous means of peace of mind. Every layer of the process from getting the system in to making it work for me and my family was extremely efficient. I would recommend this system to anyone who wants to feel safe all of the time.

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    Response from ADT

    Candice, thank you so much for your recommedation and kind words. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

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    Tech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    The technician did a first rate job of working on my system. Had to replace the keypad unit. Took very little time, checked out all features and made sure everything worked like it should. Appreciated his time and efforts. Thanks.

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    Response from ADT

    Robert, thank you for sharing your positive experience with your technician. Glad to hear everything was taken care of in a timely manner! -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    While I am satisfied with the service, I would be more satisfied if the monthly cost was more in line with other security services. A lowering of the monthly cost would be appreciated. This higher monthly fee may make me search out other security options.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I have always trusted ADT to protect my home and family. They are conscientious and courteous. I have recommended them to my family, friends and neighbors. They offer you the basic protection plan as well as the Medic-alert console. With this option they provide a feature in which they test your system monthly so that they could hear you in case of a medical emergency. I had to use them on one occasion in which they had to contact emergency services to get me an ambulance to get to the hospital. They literally saved my life.

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    Response from ADT

    Beverly, thank you so much for your recommendation and for the kind words. Hearing this makes our day! We are so glad you are part of the ADT family! -Katie

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    Contract & TermsTechEase of Use

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Easy to use and nice system. I love the chime that tells me what door is being opened (especially with a little one). The installer was very nice and professional. The only issue I have is the contract which lasts 3 years (in an apartment), you have to pay if you decide to move.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupReliability

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I had issues with a den sensor. The first tech replaced the sensor but I was still having issues. When the second tech came out to install my cameras he replaced the main keypad which solved the sensor issue. I felt at ease that he took my concerns seriously and problem solved without having to call and ask for advice or permission.

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    Response from ADT

    Alexis, thank you for sharing. We are so pleased to hear that your technical issues were taken care of. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    I am thrill to have chosen ADT. I feel confident and secure with a well-noted company. My only regret is that I didn't do this much sooner. The installer Chase ** was extremely nice and excellent, very helpful when I have called earlier. Everyone at ADT is helpful. Thank you.

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    Response from ADT

    Ernestina, thank you for sharing your positve feedback. We are so pleased to hear you received great service from our team! -Katie

    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2017

    My husband and I are moving to another community. We are seniors and are downsizing our lifestyle to incur fewer expenses. We wanted to change over to another company receiving the same service for less money but were basically told that we are locked into our contract unless we pay the large fee ($772) to get out of the contract. If we choose to keep the service at our new location we will have to enter into another three-year contract. So, unless the buyers of our home take the service we have we are with ADT for another three years or for life. While you may be satisfied with what they are offering, be careful to review the contract before you sign. Know all of the restrictions and binding agreements in the contract.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2017

    ADT's sales reps were knowledgeable and the installation went good. We've had experiences of the batteries going bad and beeping. It's always in the middle of the night and my husband goes to the panel to check which sensor it is and replace the battery. Also, there were a couple of times when we accidentally set it off and had to call or they call us about different things. Other than that, everything has been good and I would recommend them.

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    Response from ADT

    Donna, thank you for sharing your story and feedback. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Customer ServiceMonitoring

    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2017

    I had an alarm in December 2016. When I called in, the representative said they would call me back with the police report. When they did not I called back and then was told if the police did not notify and they wouldn't call back. I received a false alarm notice in Feb since it was sent to wrong address. I did have them come out to fix alarm after that.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2017

    I am very disappointed in this agency. I feel they use 3rd parties that practice deceitful sales tactics and provide misguided information to the consumers who look to them to keep out the criminals. I was sold 2 smoke detectors that did things that my normal smoke detectors did not do. I lived in apartment so I thought this would be pointless but then was told this is equipment that could be taken anywhere I moved. I lost my job and decided to move with family until I could find work. In hopes of being able to take these smoke detectors I called to get the systems removed as I was told when I moved they would take the equipment down.

    Because I was not moving into a place of my own right away they would not take the equipment down. If you are not permanent where you live I would recommend not using this company as paying for the extra equipment for added windows, doors every time you move because different places have different layouts is stupid. GO with a company that does not charge for the equipment for your security concerns. It seems like they took advantage of a single mother's concern for safety. I won't be recommending and when I get settled, I won't be calling for their services.

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    TechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2017

    This is my second time with ADT. I was satisfied the first time I used them, so I naturally went back to them when we moved. The sales process was very easy since I knew what I wanted. I got the digital keyboard and wireless remote this time. The installer was very professional, and he explained the system. I'm very satisfied with the service.

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    Response from ADT

    Elwin, we are so glad to have you back! Thank you for sharing. We are so pleased you are part of the ADT family. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2017

    Everything has been fine with ADT. We've had good service and have no complaints.

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    Response from ADT

    Altemus, that is so great to hear! Thank you for sharing! -Katie

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2017

    I got ADT when I moved from Florida to Georgia and everything was good with their sales rep. He explained to me how to use the new keypad and the new keys they gave me. Their service is excellent and I love it. They are very experienced. I will choose them over anybody else.

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    Response from ADT

    Wilma, thank you so much for choosing ADT as your security provider! We are always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2017

    I was an ADT customer and had been for many years. However when I moved out of our main house, I ended up going through another vendor that ADT contracts with named Defender and didn't realize it. When my contract with them finally expired, I called ADT direct since I wanted to make sure that I was only dealing directly with ADT. I explained that I would be moving in approximately 2 months depending on how long it took my place to sell but I didn't want to wait and not have any security alarm protection.

    When the sales guy came to my place, I explained this and he stated it wouldn't be a problem. I would get a movers credit, etc. What he didn't tell me and now I have come to find out is that the pricing that I signed a two year contract for just back in November 2016 would not be honored. ADT now wants to break my contract and start with a new contract and new pricing! I can't break my contract without getting gauges with penalties but ADT can in order to increase my monthly rate!

    I have made numerous attempts to contact the sales guys manager; he never returned any calls. I called customer service and spent over an hour in the phone with a lady that stated she would take notes and have a manager call me. I completed an online survey and stated for ADT to call me. I have not heard from anyone!

    To top it all off, ADT is still billing me for service and I have NO service. I sold my place and have moved. They never contacted me but now that I am not paying a monthly fee for a service that I'm not getting and cannot get because no one is responding to my calls, they are trying to contact me to get their monthly fee. This is absurd! I plan on taking this to an expert that can help me and hundreds of other consumers that have dealt with this same scam! I cannot believe that this company is still in business! They have so many bad reviews it's unbelievable!

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Jamie- We genuinely apologize for the trouble caused by this complaint! We have located your account and see that you were in the process of taking advantage of ADT's relocation policy but chose to cancel your pending installation.

    Please rest assured that you are not being billed on your previous account and have a $0.00 balance.

    Unfortunately, monitoring rates are based upon the services you received. If you're starting services at a new location, it is our company-wide policy that a new agreement must be signed. You can choose to have a lower level of services for a lower rate. Our basic plan starts at $27.99 a month. ~Trèchell

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2017

    We were with ADT years ago. We quit them and went to Brink's but they bought out Brink's. So far, the services are okay, but we have to have a certificate in order to receive the deduction for our insurance billing. On that certificate it needs to say that we have wireless which we do. However that is not provided by ADT and they have something else that's on there. And every year it gets to be an issue. Every year I write ADT and every year I put it on a questionnaire but nothing ever gets resolved.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2017

    We got Brinks a long time ago. Then they said I'm now with ADT and we have stayed that way. The installers were good people and knew what they were doing. Also, they have good reaction time and are very attentive. I've made mistakes on getting out of the house and they call right back to let me know that the alarm went off.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2017

    After over 10 years of being a customer with ADT, I called to cancel service because I am moving. They mailed me the last bill and charged me for an additional month of service after I had cancelled & moved. I called ADT & they said this is their "company policy" to charge for one month after cancellation date. What a rip off!! I will never use them again.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017

    ADT customer for many years. At the beginning of February I called ADT to get 3 more sensors installed due to my house's renovation. While on the phone they quoted me $ 400 for the installation which, in my opinion it was outrageous. So I decided to cancel their service (I do not have a contract with them) and to contact a different alarm company.

    From that moment they started calling me -even twice a day- asking to please reconsider my decision to cancel and give them another chance. After many phone calls they made me an offer: $ 50 to install the 3 sensors, monthly service fees for $ 19.99 and No contract... So I accepted and I made the appointment for a technician to come to my house and install the devices. On 2/11/2017, Saturday, the technician showed up in my house, installed the devices and after that he told me that the total cost for his service was $ 196.00, that I had to sign a 3 years contract, and that there was NOT a monthly fees of $ 19.99!!!!

    At my request he called ADT to try to get to the bottom of what the sales department told me compared to what they had told him. After half hour on the phone he left apologizing with me for the situation and telling me that it was NOT the first time that he had found himself in the same situation because "they" always promise something different compared to what they really do.

    Monday morning 2/13/2017 I called ADT customer service to ask for an explanation and after transferred from one department to another I was finally able to talk with a manager who apologize with me for the inconvenience, told me that I was right and that he was going to call me back as soon as everything was clear. Didn't hear from anybody on Tuesday so I called again on Wednesday to make sure that they were not going to charge me the wrong amount because, unfortunately, they have my bank account information on file.

    Same story... From one representative to another... And then the last person I spoke to told me very clearly that: "NO, they DO NOT offer a monthly fees of $19.99, NO they DO NOT offer service without contract, and NO nowhere in my file there was a note for the special price of $ 50 to install the new sensors. I told him to cancel IMMEDIATELY my service because their actions are fraudulent and they promise things already knowing that it was a lie. At that point the person informed me that, even without a contract, there is a 30 days cancellation notice and that they will bill me again... Which forced me to call my bank and put a stop payment for every charge coming from ADP (which will cost me $ 30 for each time they will try!!). Shame on you ADT!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017

    I have been an ADT customer for many years and have had some issues with them but remained a customer of theirs. Recently, I contacted them to update my control panel. I was interested in the mobile touch pad. Upon speaking with Jonathan, he set up and order an installation for me which was suppose to take place tomorrow 2/17. I had some easy question and called today to speak with a representative. Well the first representative could not answer my question (I asked if my new panel will have the remote key fobs with it) he transferred me to another rep. Upon speaking with that rep, I come to find out that the control panel I was supposed to have installed was not the one I wanted. In addition, I was being charged $50.00 for a bracket I didn't even need and $59.00 install fee.

    After spending a half hour on the phone with the representative, he told me the panel I have on order was not guaranteed to work with the system I have now. I said the rep who set up the order told me that it would work. How does ADT representatives not know about the equipment they sell? And why is a consumer being charged for something that is not needed? This very upsetting and frustrating. I guess it's time to break away from ADT.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017

    Bottom line: I was lied to from the beginning, and at every turn of this debacle, by every ADT employee I spoke with, bar none. I would never have started service if I knew ADT would not let me move the $1400 in equipment that I was promised would move with me, nor would I have started service if I knew ADT would force a new, extended contract when we moved.

    Here is the longer version, but this is still just the tip of the iceberg: Last year, we moved into a rental home that was marketed as having an alarm system; we just needed to call an alarm company to start monitoring service. We had received the usual moving coupons, among them ADT, and there was an ADT label on the keypad, so we called the coupon number. I was told a number of lovely lies and because of those lies scheduled an appointment to have my alarm switched on. A "tech" (really a salesman, I only realized later) came into our home and told me that all the equipment was out of order - literally every sensor - and all would have to be replaced. But good news! I get a big fat credit for equipment because of that great coupon, so it will only cost me $1200 today, plus the $99 installation fee, of course, and service would cost $35 a month.

    I did not want the three year contract that the tech insisted was non-negotiable (remember, he is actually a salesman). I explained that we would only live in the home for one year because it was just a rental and we were planning to buy a home once the lease was up. Lucky me, I could move all of the $1200 in equipment I installed today and even the $700 in "free" equipment ADT so generously provided thanks to that amazing coupon! I could move everything to my new house and "no, of course not, Ma'am, we will NOT restart your contract."

    I told the tech (salesman) that I absolutely would not sign any three year contract. He told me he would ask his boss, and left my house and walked out to his car and "called" his boss, who, miracle of miracles, said we COULD do a two year contract, after all. I was very upset by now, because the tech (salesman) had overheard my kids talking about our vacation plans, and honestly felt like if I didn't have the alarm installed right then, he'd be back to rob me the next day when we left.

    To make a long story longer, let's recap: ADT offered me a 2-yr contract that I could take to my new home without extending the contract length AND I could take every piece of equipment with me when I moved. I would only pay $35 a month for the service, and it was a wired system, not a cellular system. The tech (salesman) "convinced" his boss that not only could we do a 2-yr contract, but that we should only have to pay $700 for the new equipment instead of the $1200 he quoted me because I had "misunderstood" the mailed coupon. Gee, thanks. OK, so surprise, surprise, right away, ADT starts charging me about double the monitoring fee I was quoted.

    I struggled with ADT on the phone for many hours over many days, and they finally "found" the recorded message of the ADT phone rep telling me that I would pay only $35 a month, among many other promises that lined up with the lies the tech (salesman) told me. Eventually a higher up "gave" me a $45 per month fee. That's $10 more per month than I was quoted by a coupon and two ADT representatives.

    So, fast forward one and a half years. We purchased a home and called ADT right before we moved to transfer the service to our new home. Because I was lied to so badly in the beginning, I thankfully thought to ask many questions to verify this would be a simple transfer. Nope. Big shocker: I could NOT transfer my contract without starting another three year contract - oh, that's right, they said I had a 3-year contract when I had been promised it had been changed to 2. I also could not move ANY of that equipment I had purchased - that was $700 worth of equipment I paid for, plus the equipment ADT threw in with the coupon deal that I had been told I could take with me. I was livid, to say the least. Since the new home was already wired with ADT equipment, I told him to schedule the salesman (now I know not to believe they are technicians of any sort) to come switch on the service.

    I explained that I would not sign anything until the salesman confirmed that the current system was in working order (it looks new), and I would not be told by the salesman that it was all broken and I'd have to buy all new equipment, like last time. The salesman shows up at the new house, and tells me he can't start work, not even to look over the equipment that is right in front of his face, until I sign an 8-page contract. Hahahahahaha. I told him I was told he actually COULD look over the equipment before starting work. He went outside to "call" his boss. "So sorry, Ma'am, my boss said I have to have the contract signed before I do anything." I told him that he wasn't needed after all, and that I would never do business with ADT again.

    I don't believe he had ever had someone actually refuse to sign the contract before. He looked shocked. I have blocked ADT on my credit card, and I will never pay them a dime in unfulfilled contract fees. I pay what I owe, however, I don't owe ADT anything: I was lied to from the beginning and at every turn of this debacle, by every ADT employee I spoke with, bar none. I would never have started service if I knew I would leave $700 of my own money behind, nor would I have started service if I knew ADT would force a new, extended contract on me when I was promised that the contract would not be extended if I moved. There are tons of new and inexpensive security solutions nowadays; nobody should use ADT, an outdated mafia-inspired system that uses "protection" as an inroad for extortion. I hope this review protects at least one person from ever using ADT.

    PS, ADT, if you're reading this, your radio commercials are asinine: "Draw a line in the sand" means to dare someone to cross the line. I really don't want my home security system to be perceived by criminals as a dare, thanks.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017

    Service installation by Technician Jorge was great. He was patient during a whole day project, explained everything in detail and was of uber assistance! He took pride in his work and did everything neatly and was not trying to do his job sloppily. Thank you ADT. We are glad we have you.

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    Xochilt, we are so pleased to hear this! Thank you for sharing your positice experience with your technician Jorge. We are so glad you are part of the ADT family! -Katie

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017

    ADT is excellent and we're very happy with them as our security system. We've had them for so long. Anytime we've had a problem, they've been very helpful. I've screwed up turning it on a couple of times and they call and get me squared away. We used to go to Arkansas and that was the only time we would put it on. But then we had break-ins in Brookfield, our very nice suburban area, so we put it on every time we leave and even at night. ADT is a sense of security for us. We've not had any problems with people breaking in.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017

    ADT assigned Technical Support with Defenders, Inc. DBA Protect and scheduled an installation of their alarm security system in our business, which is a church. The installation was never installed correctly & our telephones are not workable due to incorrect installation of the alarm systems lines. Per our phone provider. Manny came out immediately and doubled check the phone lines & stated, have we had an alarm system installed recently. The answer was yes on 11/16/16. He stated, that it appears the alarm system lines are interfering with our phone lines. He suggested to call ADT and request a monitoring Service Tests to check their lines to see if they are ran correctly, which we did on 1/26/17. The results were the alarm system is not working at all.

    I have been on the telephone since that date trying to get our services back up and running. I have received nothing but promises to come but no date & time. After more calls gave me a date of 2/21/17, which is unacceptable due to we have no phone service, neither is the facility protected. I call on 2/14/17, spoke with Bob, said he was from the Corporate office. I requested cancellation of your service immediately so we can move on.

    On today, 2/15/17, I received a call from Emly stating that since we requested a cancellation we would be charged 75% of total monitoring bill due. The contract stated we were to allow them at least three chances to correct the problem & we only made a request on 2/1/17. I stated we have not had any service from ADT or Defenders since installation for one attempt, and I have called at least 10 times, and also written letters to ADT & Defenders regarding others issues we had with them. I stated "you do what you need to do, and I will do what I need to do." The only respond we have received from Defenders is from a collection agency trying to collect a permit debt which we already had on file & paid for. This is unacceptable, and poor service for a positive Customer Service.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017

    ADT equipment upgrade installation compromised use of bathroom receptacle (now unusable for hair dryers), it resulted in bathroom not being to code requirements. No longer complies with NEC code nor OSHA Standards. Existing required GCFI outlet was compromised.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017

    I had ADT when I was in Maryland about a year ago before we moved to North Carolina. My experience in signing up with them and my interactions with their reps have been great. And anytime I had to call for anything, they’ve really been great in getting me squared away. They’ve come and they've taken care of whatever needed to be taken care of. ADT is a great service and they're great to work with.

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    Wayne, this is so great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017

    December 2016, I upgraded my current ADT service to include an outdoor camera after a few packages was stolen at my front door. I paid over $200 for the upgrade. A technician comes the following week and installs a "Ring" video doorbell. I was surprised to see that they were installing a proprietary product. The sales department did not mention that when I placed the order. The installer told me that ADT would have access to recorded video if it should ever be needed by law enforcement. They NEVER said I had to pay Ring after the first 30 days $30 a year or $3 a month for video recording! To keep my bill affordable the sales rep up-sold me (while doing the install) on a hub and dimmer switch and an additional indoor camera. None of which work consistently. Ring disconnected my video recording after 30 days.

    I called ADT customer service in January and was told that ADT has an agreement with Ring for video recording and that I should not have to pay Ring a monthly fee. I call Ring back and they said they knew nothing of an agreement with ADT. So, here I am again... the hub and indoor video camera is not working and the dimmer is not automatically turning on the lights. Also, Ring has turned off video recording from the doorbell camera again. I called ADT and was told they are not going to do anything about the $30 or $3 a month fee to Ring. I spoke with D.D. who said she was a supervisor and she said all they will do is give me a $15 credit! That is not acceptable when I was told 2x that video recording was included with the Ring doorbell. Without the recording feature it is useless if a crime is committed at or near your door! There has been constant billing errors ever since I upgraded. I have been a loyal customer of ADT since 2009.

    I find it appalling that for $30 and a mistake that they made they would rather lose me as a customer! Twice, I was told by an ADT representative that the video recording with Ring is included in my ADT monthly rate. Now, that I signed a 3-year contract they don't want to own up to the mistake. My home was previously wired for the Vivint security system. I don't want to deal with ADT anymore. I have been lied to 2x in the past on a install/upgrade. They act like they're doing me a favor by offering me $15? That's NOT owning up to their mistake!! I could have gone to Lowe's or Walmart and bought the Ring video doorbell myself and not have my rate increase for ADT devices that don't work consistently! I feel inconvenienced and mislead! I can and will take my business elsewhere! Disappointing!

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2017

    In December of 2015 I started a small tax preparation business that's only open from December until April. Knowing there would be sensitive information in the office, I decided to get a security system for the office. I ended up calling the first company that came up on the search engine which was ADT Security. Within a couple of days they sent a sales rep out to our office to go over their different plans. The rep made me feel so comfortable, not knowing it was a set up to later be lied to. I was told by the sales rep that I was only agreeing to a 36 month price lock but I could cancel at any time without an penalties.

    A few months after the office closed in 2016, I spoke with someone from ADT and explained to them that the office was closed and that I no longer needed the services as there were not files or client information that needed to be protected. For several months I continued to be billed by ADT. At the end of December of 2016 I spoke with another rep from ADT and explained to them that we were back in the office and the system was not working. I explained to the rep that I didn't have a problem continuing to use their service as long as someone came out to fix the system. The rep ensured me that they would get someone out to come fix the issue. It's not February of 2017 and no one has come back out. ADT has continued to bill my account.

    This morning I spoke with ADT rep, Randy (**) who initially was rude with me. She informed that my account was never cancelled and it has to be in writing. I was never informed by the first five or six reps that my cancellation needed to be in writing. I'm now being told that I can't cancel because I'm in a 36 month agreement. I explained to Randy that I would have never agreed to a 36 month agreement for a first time business. Plus, I was told by the sales rep that business accounts didn't have contract commitments.

    Now after over a month, ADT is telling me they can send someone out to fix the system for two hours at no cost. I informed Randy that my trust in the ADT company had been lost. I had been lied to too many times to the point I refused to use their company for any of my future needs. When I asked Randy to escalate my issue, in an offensive tone, I was told that there is no one else that I can speak with and that any issue needed to be sent in writing. At this point I've lost trust in the ADT company and am disappointed how they conducted business.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2017

    I was given misleading information when I called. This was verified by a manager who listened to the recorded messages. Repeated calls to the company have resulted in runarounds by several different people. I still have not had resolution 6 weeks later. My calls are not returned. I thought I was contracting with ADT and then was told Defenders was the company on record for the first 3 months. Several newspaper and flyer ads gave different phone numbers and different information about equipment. I left a good alarm company for a very bad one.

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    Customer ServiceMonitoring

    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2017

    I've had ADT for years. Their reps call when the alarm goes off and they send the police when I don't answer the phone. They're excellent and I'm very happy with the service. The system always works and I don't plan on switching.

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    Rosanne, thank you so much for the positive feedback! We are so please to hear this. Our team is always hear for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2017

    I have had ADT for around 12 years and have been ok with the service except customer service people and a incident a little while ago. First any time I have spoken to CS every one have has been unfriendly and I had to beg for help. Anybody can say whatever they want. The most recent thing is my DVR crapped out so they replaced with a very cheap and no remote and very loud fan with no remote. No instruction manual or any documentation. I asked and got a appointment for the cheap DVR and problems of using my security system to go back and view things. They called ahead of time and said the DVR I got is it. Asked for a manager, said that is the DVR and that's it... I also have warranty. Not satisfied.

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2017

    I've lived in one house for six years and in another house for over 20, and sometime during that period I decided I needed a security system and I selected ADT. I had the house built wired with the security system so six years ago when I first moved in, I had the main ADT program installed and activated. It's working and ADT does a check once a month. It's silent but efficient. There's nothing that has caused me to make me want to change, although other security systems are advertising quite a bit and some of their features sound very interesting as well as considering that I would have to increase my monthly payment if I were to add some of the similar systems with ADT.

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2017

    We moved to the country "where you don't even have to lock your doors" but we did anyway. We were broken into the first year. That's when we had ADT installed. We joked that we were like Fort Knox now. We are both retired now and home all the time so we don't set the alarm but we lock the doors!

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    Charles, thank you for sharing your story with us. Too funny!! Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2017

    I'm very happy with my experience. I have the wireless keychain remote and the interior motion detector, and I’m satisfied with them. Working with the ADT rep has been wonderful, he's a really nice young man. Also, I have set the alarm off a time or two by accident and ADT has been wonderful.

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    Mary, thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback with us. We could not be any happier that to hear this. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2017

    Do not even call them if you receive a gift card in your mail box! You will never meet the condition for the gift card offer. This is the only one company that charges you ($105.19) for a quote and charges you a second time when you decide to not sign a contract with them. They don't leave any room for thinking about the offer, comparing with other providers or even reading the contract.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2017

    First they will rip you off by sending a bunch of college sales kids to come and convince you need all this equipment, then their crappy system malfunctions and I get stuck with $800 worth of false alarm bills. Then send out incompetent techs that accidentally break your stuff (they dropped my window AC unit out the door). Now one of the tickets I couldn't pay just went to collections screwing up my credit. Thanks ADT. Now to make things worse instead of helping me and following up with corrective measures they are only concerned about when you are going to pay them. I wouldn't recommend ADT to my worst enemy.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2017

    I saw ADT next door so I got one too. However, I got a little annoyed because I wanted to add two more windows and they want to give me two cameras. I told them I can do the windows but I'll get the cameras when I can afford it or, I can get one camera at a time. I know it's about $100 for a window and I got two windows that I wanted done. I thought I’d have a camera on two corners of the house, northwest and the southeast. But they want to do it all at one time and I don't need that then and I couldn't afford everything at one time. It's not good because it doesn't speak good for the company. I still have the old system because their system came in after I had another system. And that did the windows and they put the little hickeys on it. I had that for about 10 years with an alarm on it, but they don't use that now.

    Generally, during the day I don't bother to use the system because I'm here and I carry my key that I can punch at any time and that brings the police. Even when I get out the car at night, I carry it in my hand. So, if somebody gets in my back, I can always punch it. So far, I'm satisfied with them. When I make a mistake or turn the wrong button, I can clear it right up and I let them know. But sometimes, my children come in and if they don't remember, I just tell them. Overall, they're good, but I think they could accommodate me a little better now that I'm in the age bracket where I can't afford everything at one time. I'm 90 years old and I can take care of my business as long as I can and when I can. If they want to come and do one at a time or give me some leniency on that, I do pay it up but sometimes it takes me a little time.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2017

    I called ADT on August 5, 2016 to terminate service at my office. I was told by the agent representing ADT that I would need to write a letter on letterhead, and that it would take 10 days for the company to process the letter. I wrote and sent a letter that same day. I received no response the entire month of August. In September I got a bill. I returned the bill with a copy of the Aug 5, 2016 letter explaining that service had been terminated. In October I received a bill. I got back on the phone, and on Oct 28 the company replied that they'd received my correspondence and that I had to send a letter on company letterhead. I mailed AND faxed my August 5 letter.

    In November I received a bill and a letter saying that the company wanted to talk to me, but if I wanted to proceed with the cancellation there was nothing else I needed to do. In December I received another bill. I returned it with copies of all correspondence. In January I received a bill that I returned to sender. Now I have a debt collector making threatening noises about my credit rating and how ADT deserves to have my payment. From the initial promise of 10 processing days, I'm still dealing with this unwanted nuisance.

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    Hello Magdalena- Thank you for reaching out! We have located your account and will follow up shortly to review. Thank you, again! ~Trèchell

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2017

    I hate this company! They use very deceptive practices to get a sale. They advertise you will get $1500 worth of equipment with 15 window and door sensors. This is a lie! The guy came out and accessed our house with 3 exterior doors and 22 windows. The advertised 15 sensors was a good start. However the salesman was so cunning that he had everyone worn out and confused. We ended up getting 3 door sensors 0 window sensors and a glass break detector. Somehow we only got $800 worth of equipment.

    I had to leave early and did not get to stay and authorize the deal. My daughter finalized the deal. This is against company policy. I called ADT right away to complain. They did nothing to make things right. I was lied to about why I didn't get $1500 equipment then hung up on. I have had nothing but problems with the alarm not working right. Seriously considering talking to an attorney to file a class action lawsuit against this company. I would never recommend this company!

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2017

    I ordered service over the phone and then decided to go with Vivint instead. When the ADT technician came for his appointment, I informed him that I decided to go with Vivint in order to receive the service I desired. The ADT person asked me what I was going to be getting and I told him. He said that he would give me all the same items for the same price. I said... hey.. why not. He told me the items I wanted would have to be ordered and would be installed in two weeks. Three weeks later, I called ADT and was told they do not offer the items at all. On top of it, the guy had me sign a contract for the increased priced which I thought included the items and ADT will do nothing to help me. I was told they would not decrease my charge to the original agreed upon fee when I set up the appointment. This is a very deceptive company. The customer service employees are horrible... they will not listen to any complaints.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2017

    The installer arrived pretty much when he said and was very nice. I did the wireless system so only a couple of holes in the wall. From there downhill. I was supposed to get my special at $27.99 with 15 window connections and a panel box and door contacts was included in the 15. I only received 2 of the contacts because he said I didn't any more than that. I received one door alarm and until I read the reviews I don't know if it's been installed correctly. He put a couple of window contacts on because he said I didn't need any more than that.

    I didn't get a contract to read because he had an Ipad and told me to sign to give him permission to put in it in. He also sold me a blue light for $44.00 which I gave him permission to put on my Credit card. So he had permission to charge the $99.00 fee and the $44.00 for the blue light. When I received my c/c bill I was charged all the previous and they charged my first month and a half for $73.49 which they did not have permission to do. Now if my monthly bill is $27.99 how can a month and a half be $73.49?

    I immediately called my credit card company and they stopped payment on that amount. I told the C/C people to not let any more charges from these people to go through. The next bill they tried to send $110.00 through and I have no idea what that was for but the C/C didn't accept it. I talked to some man at the Defender (which I didn't even know this company was involved) he said I had no protection on my equipment. I could buy it for $9.00 more a month which it came to $36.99. I told him I had not planned on that kind of money. He preceded to give me several debit cards to make up the difference and it came close. I then find out that I was not told they had to buy a permit to install the system in my house. I didn't believe him so I called my city and they had bought one. The only truth so far. I went online to pay my bill and I figured after all the problems I had had I read the terms and conditions.

    After I read what they had in them there was no way I was making a payment online and agreeing to their terms. So I waited until I received a call and then she said my payment was $93.49 and I told her no way. It was $73.49 and what was $20.00 for? She looked again and said I looked at it wrong. I have never in my life dealt with more dishonest people. I still owe the $50.00 and I will send it in a check as soon as I get a paper bill. My FOB only works when it wants to but even with the protection plan it will cost $60.00 to replace it. Can't win for losing with this company and I don't even know if I can count on their protection. Like I said when contract is finished so am I.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2017

    I had another company before and ADT bought them out, and I stayed with ADT. I pay for it by the year, which has been great for me. They gave me a 5% discount for doing it and I've had no problem with it. It's something I set up to do to begin with and I've stuck with it over the years. When my alarm goes off, all the salespeople call immediately. The batteries went out one time and they put in a new battery for me and they did it very quickly. Another time I thought that the alarm system was set and when we left the house, it went out. Then the police came, they called and sent in my daughter. Everything worked great and ADT did a good job. I would recommend them to anybody.

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    Gerald, thank you so much for sharing your story and for your recommendation. We could not be more pleased to hear this. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2017

    Three months ago I responded to a brochure from ADT. The company came to install the system. The technician was here from 9-5 when I asked him to leave. He was rude, belligerent and refused to leave. I threatened to call the police. The second technician spent five hours trying to reprogram the system. I had service for one month. After that I have had a yellow triangle telling me the system is not connecting with ADT. ADT now tells me that the keypad installed is not adequate for my house.

    I asked Defenders to install a booster. The third technician came out and told me they did not supply him with a booster and that the system is really connected without any interruption. When I told him that ADT headquarters told me they do not have a signal from my house he just shrugged his shoulders. The technicians with Defenders are not qualified to install and service the equipment. You have to go direct to ADT. Do not be led into an agreement with Defenders.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2017

    My experience is that ADT charged me for installing new equipment even after I turned equipment in from previous location. Secondly, ADT did not regard the time put in the contract period, which was over 18 months. Instead, they began and extended a new contract period of 3 years. They charged me over $800 to have system put in at new location, which also already had a system in place. In addition the new system malfunctioned, causing disconnect in monitoring and inability to use remote pulse to set or disable alarm, forcing me to go to a hotel due to feeling unsafe, over 65, living alone. Refused to let me out of contract and/or adjust charges.

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    Hello Cheryl- We are troubled to learn of your experience. If you'll please private message us with your account information, we'd be happy to review this in greater detail. Thank you! ~Trèchell

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2017

    I've had service from ADT when I was living in Santa Cruz. I went on the yellow pages and at that time I didn't have any reviews on the services because I didn't pay too much attention to it. Here in Los Banos where I live right now, since I have had service with ADT before, I didn't see any reason not to go back to them because they provided good service. I called them and I said I wanted to install the system here in this other house and there was no haggling, no discussion of anything that I could get a better system for this money. What I was getting was what I had in mind and we didn't discuss prices. There was no sales pitch on their part and I wasn't expecting one. They just sent a technician home and then that was it.

    The only thing I have is a system that does not depend on my house phone to communicate with the control center at ADT. It's just a normal system with motion sensors. I had a little scare sometime ago and they were prompt to call and they gave me the reason why the incident happened which was a problem with one of the motion sensors. It decided to go off in the middle of the night and I never expected that. I was positive at that time that somebody was in the house, but that was not the case. They calmed me down and everything worked out and since then I've not had any incidents. Overall they are trustworthy, very helpful and they know their job. They did a good job installing the equipment, they provided what I wanted and I'm happy with it.

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    Henry, thank you for sharing your story and for the feedback. It sounds like everything and the install went smoothly and was straight forawrd. Glad to hear it! We are so pleased your back in the ADT family! -Katie

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2017

    My package with ADT includes the window sensors, a keypad, and a voice that tells me when a door is open. I felt very comfortable after the woman I talked to explained how things worked. So far, I'm satisfied with their service. They're doing their job since I've never had to use them. When I forget to disarm the alarm in the mornings, I do run over and punch the code in real quick. The first time that happened, I did get a call from ADT. Now after that, I have not gotten a call.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2017

    My experience with ADT lately has not been very good because the alarm goes off for no apparent reason. I don't know why but it only happens at night because that's when I turn it on prior to going to bed. There's a recording that says there's a movement but there is no movement because I have all the doors shut and nothing is going on. And then sometimes it's very hard to turn off. Or the minute I turn it back on within a minute or so, it goes off again. They were going to send some batteries but I haven't received them yet. So that's what I've been waiting for.

    Not long ago, a man came out and had switched out the old batteries and put in a new set. And it has been less than a year. So, I'm guessing they're trying to figure out why this has happened so soon and so frequently. Also, a recording comes on to inform me that the alarm is going off but I don't need to be told the alarm has gone off. It's annoying because that's what woke me up and I know nothing is wrong. I wonder if it happens during the day and someone is trying to attempt to call me and I'm not at home, or if they call somebody on my emergency list, it's going to disrupt them because they're at work. Fortunately, nothing has happened during the day which I'm thankful.

    Other than that, I've had no problem with the service or the company itself. I'm not dissatisfied with ADT. I'm dissatisfied with the malfunction of the unit which doesn't have anything to do with ADT. Sometimes it'll go a week or two and then all of a sudden, it hits again. And then it does it for two or three days and then it doesn't do it anymore. I even went ahead and checked the contacts to see maybe there was dust on them that may have caused it to go off but I don't even find any dust or anything. So I really don't know.

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    Good Afternoon James- Thank you so much for reaching out! We thank you for being a continued ADT customer. With regard to your system concern, we have located your account and do see that you've had a few trouble signals. We may be able to help you fix this over the phone or schedule a technician to resolve your concerns. If you could please give us a call at 1-800-238-2727, we'd be grateful. ~Trèchell

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2017

    My next door neighbor had an ADT system, and most of the systems where I live were ADT so I went with it and I've been happy. I've had an upgrade since I first purchased it. I got the fire and carbon monoxide detector, and put two cameras outside my back door. Somebody tried to break into my house and the alarm went off. The response time was quick, the deputy came out, but nobody actually got in. I've set a camera on my deck by the back door and I got one on the inside by that door. So if somebody does get in through that door, I can tell who it is because the camera takes pictures. I haven't had any trouble since I put the cameras up.

    The guy who came and hooked up the system was nice. He gave me his number and told me to call him if I had any trouble. He also set up my phone for me, where the cameras will show up on my cellphone so I could tell who was trying to come in my house. When the alarm goes off it's tied to my cellphone and I could tell who it was even if I wasn't home. I recommended ADT to my parents and they said they're going to switch when their contract with their current provider is up. I also recommended ADT to my mother-in-law and she placed the system in her house. ADT sent me a check for referring her.

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    Response from ADT

    David, thank you so much for sharing your story and for your recommendation. Security cameras are defintely the best way to go! We appreciate the feedback. -Katie

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2017

    We've been using ADT for three years, and haven’t had any problems with it. We get ready to leave, turn it on, come back, and cut it off. There were a couple of times when we came in and forgot to cut the alarm off or the dogs were out. It went off and we were gone, and the people at ADT canceled it. The only thing that concerned me after the fact was that if somebody wants to break in while we're gone, they could come in. Although the alarm system is going to go off and tell them that it's armed, they could still run through here for ten minutes and pick up something if it was lying around. I called ADT up and asked them about a siren or something because noise is more of a deterrent than the little sound system that goes off inside the house. They came up with some amount of money that I had to pay to get the speakers or the megaphone outside installed but that was out of the question. So far, the system is helping.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2017

    The young lady I spoke with stated she would email some information and follow up with me the next day. Neither occurred; and obviously ADT has my correct email info. I have been a customer for a lot of years and should not be treated like this.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Ora. I'm sorry for this concern and we'd like to assist. Can you please specify what information was supposed to be emailed to you? What the agent was supposed to follow up with you about? Thank you. -Andrew

    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2017

    I have been an ADT customer for years, seven to be exact. I recently wanted to upgrade my ADT to include smoke detectors. The installation company did not come within the scheduled time. I had to phone them (ADT) to see what the problem was. After conflicting stories from a worker, then a manager of ADT, I was assured that the installation company would contact me within the next business day for some sort of resolution. Fast forward a week and nobody contacted me. So I phoned ADT back and talked to the same manager. After apologies, I was asked to continue the communication by email. It has been ANOTHER week and neither the manager or the installation company has contacted me. I guess this is how ADT treats customers after continued patronage: neglect and complacency. I am currently looking for a new security service provider.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Brennan. I'm sorry for this experience. We'll reach out to our escalation team in Canada and have them follow up with you directly to assist further. Thank you. -Andrew

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2017

    We were having break-ins in the neighborhood so I called our realtor and she recommended ADT. The sales rep was very helpful and was able to get somebody to come out and set up the whole system within three days. They came from Tucson which we are about an hour and a half away from. They provided very prompt service.

    We've had a few problems where we've had a lot of high winds and the alarms would go off but they've told us how to bypass the alarm until someone can come out here and fix it. And their service technicians always come right out and help us. They are very good people. They are courteous, kind, and friendly. And they call before they come. Both my husband and I have been very pleased with their service. They are very responsive. The system gives us peace of mind, especially with burglaries going on and a weapon was stolen in one of the burglaries. ADT makes us able to rest a little easier and know our house is protected even if we aren't here.

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    Response from ADT

    Tamara, thank you so much for sharing your story. We really appreciate the feedback. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2017

    I have been very happy with my ADT system. I would however really like a refresher on what all it does. I was so anxious about it when it was installed that I don't remember all the features. For instance, I'm pretty sure they told me there was a panic button, but it is not labeled and I don't remember which button it is.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Patricia- Thank you for being a continued ADT customer! We are grateful for your positive feedback.

    With regard to your concerns, we encourage you to call us directly at 1-800-238-2727. We're available 24/7 to assist with questions like these. ~Trèchell

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2017

    I first had your system installed December 2016, after purchasing a home. I was advised by the technician in a flyer I had stated I would receive a $100 gift card. As of today 2/2/17 I've yet to receive it. Papers were to be mailed to me to fill out and haven't received that either. I'm very upset about it too.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Beverly. I apologize for this concern. We've located your account and see that you contracted your services through an authorized dealer, Safe Streets USA. We will reach out to them on your behalf and have them follow up with you to address the gift card concern. Thank you. -Andrew

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2017

    My lamp was cutting on as programmed. I called ADT and spoke to someone for technical assistance. The person told what to do and I was able to reprogram the lamp to cut on, I haven't had anymore problems. Thank you for your help.

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    Response from ADT

    Yolanda, you are more than welcome! Thank you for sharing. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2017

    The ADT system has been fine and I have no problem with it. The ADT representatives have been here wanting to do the wireless thing on the system but I didn't have them do it because my three neighbors around me have wireless and they have nothing but trouble with it. I don't have a bit of trouble with mine except that once in a while or every three years, the battery goes dead. And I just change it.

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    Response from ADT

    Manuel, thank you for sharing your feedback. We really appreciate it. Our team is always happy to assist you with your battery or with any other assitance. -Katie

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2017

    I was gonna install ADT in my house so when technician came first think he disconnect my entire alarm system without my consent and not in professional way just pull out from mainboard and keypads. I did not question technician first because I assume they are well trained. When come to price I was given crazy number over $5000 so I did not go for that. When technician was leaving he say that my system is reconnected but it will take about 15 min to reset and he left. Next day nothing working so I call ADT customer service and they say that they can't help me and I should call my existing company so I say, "It's fine but who will pick up the bill for reconnecting my system?" Answer was, "Not us. You will have to pay for it." Very disappointed and surprise that they are still in business.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Eva. I apologize for your experience. We see that you contracted services through an authorized dealer, Defender Security. If you have any unresolved issues with the service please let us know so we may have them follow up. Thank you. -Andrew

    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2017

    Not worth the hassle. We've been an ADT customer for over 7 years and during the course of our time with the company at our previous residence we've never experienced the kind of service or lack thereof since recently. It began when we moved to another home. The agent who processed the transfer did her song and dance about receiving the following for free: 2 key fobs, 1 carbon monoxide detector, motion sensor and a $100 free gift card, all for $99 + the first month so a total of $139! Great! We set up new service for not only $139 but $539 and no gift card! Not only did the tech spend 3 of the 6 hours in the closet sleeping he installed a system we were never told about nor did we want (which cost more) he incorrectly installed the garage sensor therefore, any small gust of wind would set the alarm off! He also never installed 5 of the window sensors and kept one of the key fobs.

    During this entire ordeal my family and I became more and more disgusted with the service. 4 technicians came out to the property at 4 different times. Still, the problem was not fixed. The alarm would go off 3, 4 o'clock in the morning. Did ADT call us? Haha. No! It took us over 45 seconds to disarm the thing and I called to find out the reason why no one did. The agent on the other end had an attitude and her response was, "Yea, we did get a signal coming from your garage uh, huh." When asked why they never called us. She didn't request the passcode to the account just went off saying, "If the alarm sounds for more than 2 minutes, then we will attempt to call the numbers you have listed before we sent the authorities to your residence." You've got to be joking!

    After that hogwash excuse we gave it one more chance. They sent out another tech to fix the sensor in the garage. Same issue. So by this time we were through. No more excuses, no more paying money for a service we're not getting. Then on 12/15 I called to cancel. The agent routed me to the loyalty dept. and I was reassured the services would be canceled or turned off effective 1/14/2017. We received a return item box for, get this, the WiFi box the 2nd technician took with him when he switched systems. 1/1/2017 our keypads display window has an FC code. 1/30/2017 ADT withdrew $83.57 from my account! When I called them they told me my services were never canceled. Why then did I receive a return label, box, instruction page on what to return and bubble wrap?

    I called customer service. The first agent told me I was set up on auto draft. She then routed me to billing. That agent answered the phone with food in her mouth, placed me on a 7 minute hold while she finished her meal then told me cancellations would have to help me. I kid you not. Every conversation I've had with this company I record because they lie. All they do is apologize and do nothing to rectify the problem. The very last agent I spoke to asked me if I was told that if I canceled service I would then be hit with a bill for almost $1,000. I told him I was NEVER told that. He said my situation is a mess and he cannot believe what we've been put through. That too is on tape. They still have my money, my service has not been canceled and they refuse to remedy this problem in an attempt to at least try to convince us that they are customer service driven.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2017

    We have had the ADT home security system for about a year now and it has not performed very well. The smoke/heat detectors have gone off repeatedly many times and have had the fire department at the house since they have went off when no one was home. They have been replaced more than once and relocated as well since the first technician that installed them placed them almost directly over the heater in the kitchen. The police have showed up when the system malfunctioned with no warning to us.

    When we had a real medical emergency and hit the medical panic button we received a call from ADT and I said "yes my dad needs an ambulance." So after about ten minutes they called back to ask what county I was in because they were not sure who to send. We live in the country but have 2 different towns with emergency services within 6 miles. So I told them and they said Waynesfield was closer but was out on a call and would it be ok for them to send the squad from Roundhead. I said yes and went out to wait to direct them because my dad was in medical distress and I was worried.

    While I was out there I got a call from the sheriff asking that I verify which county I lived in and which squad to send. After 40 minutes an ambulance finally arrived. Their (ADT's) false alert response time averaged ten minutes or less and for a real emergency it was 40 minutes, next time I will just dial 911. Thankfully it was not a heart attack as on a previous call or my father would have died because of the incompetence of ADT.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2017

    We’ve had ADT for a couple of years now and I love it. The only time I’ve had problems with them is my daughter lost my extra set of car keys, so I asked if they could give me a deal on the remote and they said no. I almost cancelled at that point because we paid a lot for our service each month. I pay all that money per month and we’ve been good customers paying on time, and then the rep wouldn’t give us a break on ordering the remote. Overall I’m very happy and I’ve recommended it to people.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & App

    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2017

    I replied to an offer that was in the newspaper, gave them a call and they sent an agent out when I first moved in to my home. The customer service representatives are spot on. They stayed with me until they're sure that I had all my questions answered. As a matter of fact, they'll ask me a few questions to be sure that I understand their answers, which sometimes, I didn't, so that really helped. Their website monitors my system and if I don't do a test that will run through their system once a month then they send me an email. They keep reminding me until I do it. And I'm actually pretty delinquent right now, because I haven't had a chance to do it. They also do an automatic payment from my Visa which gives me a little bit of a reduction on my monthly service amount. It's always right and they send me a link to the statement so that I can verify that it went to the right place. I've never had trouble with ADT.

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    Response from ADT

    Velina, thank you for sharing your story. We really appreciate the feedback. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2017

    We were notified that the alarm went off when we were away. We were sure that everything was secured and set properly and had left just a short time before the alarm went off. We scheduled an ADT visit to check out the system. It was found that two of the three door sensors were faulty. The service rep replaced them and also was very helpful in giving us info about the system and answering our questions. Also, much to our surprise, the service call was at no cost!!! Your service rep was absolutely great as well as your response to our problem.

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    Response from ADT

    Dennis, we are so pleased to hear this! Thank you for sharing your story. We are so glad that everything was taken care of quickly and efficiently. Our team is always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week -Katie

    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    I have been with ADT for 9 years. I even moved and brought my ADT service with me. I recently purchased a new home, and the home builder has pre-wired my home with another security system. Once I told ADT of this concern, their response was either to continue to pay my ADT charges until the end of my contract along with the security plan that I have in my new or to pay an unbelievable early termination fee. I will never associate or refer anyone I know to ADT. In my opinion, they lack the ethical business customer service model of a successful company.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    I am disappointed in the ADT customer service. My mother is a senior who pays for ADT services. She has a key fob as part of her home security system. I recently discovered that the key ring part of the fob is broken. She says it broke several weeks ago. Now she has trouble keeping track of the device as it is not on her keychain. She says when she called for a replacement she was told they only replace if the device is completely broken. When I called ADT on her behalf I was told the same thing. When I asked to speak to a manager the rep said she could only transfer me to sales where I could buy a replacement, which is not what I asked nor wanted.

    The construction of the device is not the best and I can see how easy it would be for the key ring part to break off. When I compared the ADT fob to my vehicle fob, I see a big difference in the quality. I am disappointed that considering the money my mother pays monthly for services, ADT would not replace her device at no charge. I am considering encouraging her to seek other service providers that take better care of their customers, especially their seniors.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    We've had ADT for the home alarm system for 4+ years now, and we have never had a bad experience with them. All activations – accidentals or power failures only – have been immediately recognized and challenged. The ADT people were alert, friendly, and helpful. Probably the best service we've had.

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    Response from ADT

    Robert, we could not be more happier than to hear this! Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback. We are always here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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    Reliability

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    Accidental panic alarm due to miskeying buttons - ADT response was so quick. It's the reason I prefer them over other security company. I have been with them for two updates. Each update is so far ahead of the other companies. I have let my friends and family know how reliable they and proficient they are.

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    Response from ADT

    Wali, thank you so much for sharing your story and for spreading the word! We are so pleased to hear this. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    We moved into home and ADT installed after 8 years in last home. We noticed 4 months in that our keypad doesn't light up like other people's. When calling you was told I was outside 90 day warranty and had to pay. When I asked why it wasn't set up to work correctly they said I had 90 days to change. I was offered $100 off service call but would still have to pay. I feel this is done on purpose to generate service call and was not denied such from operator. Disappointing I now have to pay and take half a day from work/family to have something correctly installed that wasn't the first time done so. Will definitely consider another company since ADT doesn't care to fix a mistake they made.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Nick. I apologize for this experience and we'd like to help. We've located your account and see that the appointment you scheduled was canceled. We'd like to schedule this again and we'll waive the charges that were quoted to you for having this resolved. The service times are typically either 8-12 or from 12-5 PM. Please let us know what days may work for you. Thank you. -Andrew

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    Very pleased with the support I received. Customer service is great. I'm very pleased with the service I received. I rest assured that my home is being monitored with the best support team that is being provided to me. Thank you.

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    Response from ADT

    Yolanda, we could not be happier to hear this. Thank you so much for the feedback. Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us! -Katie

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    Alarm / electrical misfire - Prompt notification and resolution. Nice job and polite person. It was an electrical failure and just an on/off electrical disruption that was resolved by the power company. An ADT representative contacted me and we did the identification and cleared the alarm status. Handled very politely.

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    Response from ADT

    Robert, thank you so much for sharing your story. We appreciate the feedback. Gald to hear everything was taken care of! -Katie

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    I looked at various security systems after our home was rebuilt after a fire. I had known of ADT from other people in the neighborhood, and they were by far, the larger group and reasonable priced among other competitors. So, I went with them, and I'm very satisfied with the service, both the communication when an alarm system goes off and most importantly, what the alarm sensor is -- whether it's a motion detector, a door, a window or a battery that needs to be replaced. It seems those things tend to happen at a much higher percentage when I am out of town than when I'm in town, which is the only time I alarm the house. So, I don't know whether that's what's triggering the increase in sensitivity or not.

    The sales reps were very good and helpful. They explained what I needed to do in order to monitor and continue to work with the system. I needed to know what's going on, and be able to troubleshoot in some cases. For example, a low battery signal will tell me where the sensor is but not necessarily which one if I have several sensors in that same area. There were also a couple of times when the installation team had to route wires through closets. But they did a very good job in making small drill holes when they needed to and not making them visually apparent.

    I am also aware that they have contacted the police when they haven't been able to get in touch with me or I haven't been able to return the call in a timely manner since I followed up with the police on their visit to the house after I returned. And I appreciate that. It really gives me the protection and peace of mind when I leave home for a weekend or an extended period. I am satisfied with it and I would certainly recommend ADT.

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    Response from ADT

    William, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We really appreicate the positive feedback and could not be more pleased! Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017

    I took off of work to have security cameras installed only to find out that they would not record 24 hours a day so I was told to call ATT to schedule someone to come to my house to give me a quote. I called the very same day and was told that somebody from the local office by my house would be giving me a call to schedule an appointment either that day or the following Monday. I never got a call on either day so I called back and was placed on a 15 minute hold then got disconnected and never received a call back so I waited another 20 minutes and called ATT again. Was also placed on the whole. There seem to be some confusion as to whether or not they could give me a quote over the phone or if they had to send someone out again. Was placed on hold for 15 minutes. Phone got disconnected. Never got a call back.

    I then called the following day and ask for a manager who kindly told me that they would get it fixed and that somebody would call me. He even said that he put extensive notes in the system... AGAIN NO ONE HAS CALLED ME TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT. So now I am debating on switching my alarm system to someone who can better serve and who actually cares about me as a customer. I would expect more from an alarm security company. Very disappointed!

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017

    They refuse to give service you pay for. ADT installed our monitoring service which has to have 13 hardwired smoke, heat and CO detectors 9 years ago and we have had no less that 40 false alarms - sometimes the fire dept has had to respond. ADT is supposed to fix the problem but only gives lip service. We have tried to stop paying for the service and terminate it but they turn us over to a collection agency so we are now going to the state attorney general to sue them.

    Last evening when we were asleep, the system malfunctioned again at 1 AM. We called ADT and the Dolt only said, "Duh, is your system going off?" Dolt did not know how to turn the alarms off. Took us 45 minutes of unplugging stuff to turn it off ourselves. At 9 AM, 8 hours after the malfunction, we got a recorded message from ADT telling us to call 911 if we see fire, smell smoke or gas. This is the only type of monitoring you get when you pay their large service fees. Do not ever do business with ADT.

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    Customer ServiceMonitoring

    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017

    I had Monitronics for years and spent around $39 a month. I got a flyer in my mailbox that said with ADT, I could get two remotes and a bit more than what I was paying for. It was really something I was interested in because I was going to get more. I had the alarm on the house, but didn't have the Stay alarm, the fire, and the police protection that I have now with ADT, so we stopped Monitronics and put ADT, which we're very happy with. The reps are all very polite. They'd call up and ask if everything is okay, tell me which alarm is going off, and then ask if I need any further assistance. I wish it was not as high in price, but I can't complain about it.

    ADT is the most fabulous thing in the whole world, and I love it. If I accidentally open the door and the alarm goes off, they call me right away just to see if I'm okay. One day, we had a pan on the stove and I was talking to my husband not paying attention to it. The next thing I knew the fire alarm went off. Two seconds later, they were on the phone. Four seconds later, it seemed like the fire department was at the front door, and I was really shocked to see the fire chief come to the house, which I thought was super because if there had been a fire, I wouldn't want to have waited 20 minutes for the fire trucks to arrive. They respond immediately.

    I also have the outside alarm and it probably went off and I didn't realize it. Three of my neighbors were over as well, asking if we were okay because they heard the alarm going off. That was a good thing too, knowing that somebody was alerted that there was somebody in this house that wasn't doing what they were supposed to do.

    But I think the best feature is the hostage feature, as people in this area have been bound up, beaten, and robbed in the middle of the afternoon. If someone forces themselves into my house and I can get to the hostage alarm, it sends a silent alarm to the police department to inform them that some activity is going on that should not be. Now I come into my house, put on the "Stay" button, and with all the robberies and home invasions in our area, I feel very safe. I tried to tell everybody ADT is the best way to go because I get the police right at my door when anything goes wrong.

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    Response from ADT

    Wilma, thank you for sharing your story and feedback. We greatly appreciate the kind words! Your safety and peace of mind means the world to us. -Katie

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2017

    While we were gone, the alarm went off and ADT contacted us. I knew right away that the problem was a new dog that I thought was under the weight limit, and had tested the system by having the dog run through the room to see if it would set off the motion detector. It didn't, so I thought we could turn it on while we were gone. I guess we were wrong. I explained that to the ADT representative and all was well. I was happy with the quick response.

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    Response from ADT

    Natalie, thank you for sharing your feedback. We really appreciate it. Our team is always here for you 24 hours day, 7 days a week. -Katie

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