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ADT is a home security company offering 24/7 professional monitoring nationwide. It offers customizable systems with equipment like cameras, motion and glass break sensors and smart home devices. You can choose between prebuilt packages or build a custom system, with options for professional or DIY installation.

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  • Variety of equipment to choose from
  • Customizable packages
  • 24/7 professional monitoring with emergency dispatch
  • Nationwide availability with local service coverage
  • Integrates with Google Nest smart home devices
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  • Some plans require a contract
  • Pricier than some competitors

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoCoverageSales & MarketingMaintenanceStaffReliability

    Reviewed June 18, 2022

    The ADT sales guy that I had was great. The technician that I had was also great. The support afterward was kind of dicey though. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either. There was an issue with the setting on something and the support wasn’t great. I called the sales guy and told him to come to fix it or take it out, and he told me how to fix it, and I fixed it. As far as the system, it works about 98% of the time. I haven't had it go out or malfunction. When someone walks past the sensor, it’s supposed to tell you that someone’s there, and every once in a while, it doesn’t catch them but the next camera does. When I arm it, I get 50 notifications at night because a bug flew in front of it, but I’d rather it be overly sensitive than underly sensitive. So, I just put it on silent.

    Overall, my sense of security has definitely improved because I get better visibility around the house and nooks and crannies for my kids. The cameras are very good. The only issue that I have with the cameras is the voice function. When you talk through it, it is not very loud at all. I wish that it had a better microphone on it.

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    Camera & VideoSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed June 17, 2022

    The sales rep was pretty good and the installation was great. The cameras are of good quality.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffReliabilityTimeliness

    Reviewed June 17, 2022

    I heard that I could do what I wanted from Boston to my condo in Florida and didn't need the cameras. I just had a keypad and I could control it from here. Also, ADT hooked up with Google now so I have a lot of different things that I can do by phone. I don't have to be there to deal with it. I sleep well when I'm there and I have peace of mind no one is going into my condo when I'm not using it. You have to give the key to the cleaning lady. Now, no key. They call me up, put the code in. I can change the code anytime I want from one day to the next day. It's very easy.

    It's excellent for me because the exterminator has to get into my condo while I'm not there. I can shut off to set off the alarm or I can take off the alarms that are on the windows. Just three sensors on two windows and my door. I can change anything I want from here so I don't have to have somebody go there and wait for him. When he gets to the house, he calls me. I let him punch in the keypad and the front door because I changed my lock from a regular lock to a keypad so I can give them the code. They hit that. I shut the alarm off. They do what they have to do, and they leave.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2022

    Signup process was great. Also, the tech was great. He explained everything. I like ADT's system, but it records a bit and that's it.

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed June 16, 2022

    I’m not liking that when I try to set the custom so that I can open the door leading into my garage, it will set off. So, I don’t set the system at night, because if I have to go in and out of the house, it will set it off. Also, I had had the front window open when it was nice out, but the system kept telling me the front window was still open. It wouldn’t let me set the system. And I knew the window was no longer open. So, there are some glitches. The only other thing is I need to know how to use some mechanisms on my phone. But I’m liking it that I can set the system while I’m away, and I feel secure. Also, the installer was very good and professional.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceBilling

    Reviewed June 16, 2022

    I had ADT 20 years ago and it was a good system. Then I had another company. When I called up ADT to replace the old system, they put in a couple of Google Nest products, which I can buy over the counter, and then they billed me a huge sum of money. Then they call that the super duper alarm system. It's a junk system. Also, they're impossible to get ahold of. No matter when I call, it rings and rings and then I get a recording that says, “The wait time is going to be 10 minutes.” Half an hour later, I'm still on musical hold. Right now, I got a camera that's not working, and I can't get ahold of anybody to come to fix it. I'm upset beyond recognition. Overall, the value of the system, the installation, customer support, and answering the phone are junk.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Charles. We're terribly sorry to learn of this frustrating situation. Our team would be more than happy to look into this further and assist. May we please ask that you send us a copy of your review/concern, along with the phone number and address where the service is located to AlwaysThere@adt.com. Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed June 16, 2022

    I wanted a lot of cameras in my house. There were only two systems that offered that. One was ADT. The tech came out and we couldn't put the system in because he didn't have the cameras on the initial call. But the fact that I didn't have enough internet speed, he couldn’t do the install. That gave him enough time to get everything else that he needed. I only had one issue where the system didn't recognize my security code. But that got solved easily. The executive on the phone couldn’t understand why the system wouldn’t recognize it, either. But it got figured out. Also, the guy was good about going through the panel, but he never got into ADT's webpage and explained how to go about that. But I understand that because we were both in a hurry.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPriceOnline & AppStaffReliabilityEase of Use

    Reviewed June 16, 2022

    I'm fairly satisfied with ADT. But there's a place in my garage where the window sensor keeps going out because the battery isn't staying charged when we put it in there. Every time I get a battery and replace it, it's only a matter of three days and it starts beeping again and giving me notifications that the window battery is dead. It causes me to have to bypass all of that in order to cut my system on. We reached out to ADT through the mobile app, but I'm not sure if it went through because I'm still learning how to use it and no one ever called me or showed up. I wish that the technician had spent a little more time teaching me the app and going over the app with me.

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Customer ServicePriceMaintenanceStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed June 15, 2022

    The previous owners of my house were using ADT. Things were already installed and I decided to continue with them. The experience has been okay but I'm having some issues with some of the devices. Things keep shutting off. Also, some sensors were not working and they wanted to charge me extra for that so I refused. I was expecting they would continue with it. But customer service has been great and they've been helpful. They upgraded the panels and tested everything.

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    Response from ADT

    We're happy to hear they were able to get everything resolved for you, welcome to the ADT family!

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPriceStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed June 14, 2022

    Absolute nightmare. If you sign on, it is 3 years of high payments for low tech. Google cameras and other devices on sale at Target are more tech savvy and don't come close to costing $51 a month. I was not careful and they put me on a 36 month contract that I could not quit without paying all the money anyway. I had the service disconnected for the last year and a half.

    When I called to have them stop billing me (because the 36 months was ending) they told me that I needed to give them a month notice so I was billed an additional $51 and their representative said that I could get a discount on the last bill if I just would call them in a couple days. I did, and it turned out that he'd lied. I then talked to 5 different people. One of them hung up on me. I was put on hold and ultimately, no apology, no discount, a lot of questions and sales technique and a waste of a lot of my time. They are the worst companies I have ever had to deal with. I strongly suggest not getting mixed up with them.

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    Response from ADT

    Oh no Dan! We're so sorry to hear of this upsetting experience! Our team would be happy to review the terms of your agreement and your experience with you if you could please email alwaysthere@adt.com along with the full address linked with the account and a reference to your review. ~ Thank you

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBillingReliabilityCommunicationTimeliness

    Reviewed June 14, 2022

    The first contact I had with ADT was okay but the day after the installation happened, that's when it went very bad. Before the installation, I made a phone call to ADT to find out if my Wi-Fi was acceptable, which was T-Mobile, and the young lady said yes. When the technician came in, he was a little hesitant. He says T-Mobile doesn't work with cameras and stuff like that. He proceeded to call someone that told him to still go ahead and put the system in so he did and he wasn't able to put the door camera because the camera won’t work. Then, he tried to do a camera on the side of the home and that wasn't gonna work either. He spent the majority of his time at my home that day. Then he left and he took the cameras away. I called the next day to ask them if they could remove their system and they keep saying they were gonna send someone else.

    It took almost two weeks for them to send someone else and then the same gentleman turned up. He called and asked me how the system was working. And I told them that they scheduled someone to come and remove it. He said he was in the neighborhood and he can come and take it out. He came and he removed the door sensor and the system off my wall. Those were the only thing that needed to remove and he left. After he was gone, I asked him about the paperwork and he said they were gonna send something in the email. I never got anything in my email but I got bills every month after that for $63 and something cents for my system. Every time I called, they keep saying that they don't understand how I don't have a system but my account is active.

    I talked to someone that advised me to call my bank and stop the payment so I did. When I called my bank and stopped the payments, ADT started sending letters and my name went to a collection agency. Now I got a message from them three days ago saying that they were going to give me a refund and they were going to close my account.

    I was surprised at the lack of communication between each other. When I call, I give them my name, number, and home address and I tell them that I'm trying to verify that I don't have an account active because I don't have a system. They say it's the wrong department and that they'll switch me over and put me on hold. The phone just rings and rings and it says, “An agent will be with you in the next two minutes. Waiting time is two minutes.” I thought they were waiting and I got onto a different person to whom I had to repeat the entire stuff. Then they said it was the wrong department and they’ll switch me. That's what it did me for a few times till I just hang up.

    I was really disappointed in their communications between themselves and the different departments that they have. The only reason one person finally decided to listen to me was when I turned and I said that if they're recording my conversation, I would really like somebody to go back and look at all my dates of my name, my telephone number, and listen to the recording.

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

    TechRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed June 13, 2022

    Scammers! I just bought a house with an ADT system already installed and I figured we would give it a try since it was already in place. We had to convert the billing to our name, of course, so a representative came over and took our information and had us sign a contract. After using the service for a month we decided it was not for us but they would not let us out of the contract we signed. We were not notified that we were signing a 3 year contract. We were given an ipad to give our signature and did not get a copy of the contract until after we said we no longer wanted the service. Now they want us to pay out 75% of the 3 years (which we had no idea it wasn't month to month! They are crooks and scammers. DON'T SIGN ANY CONTRACT/IPAD!

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    Response from ADT

    Thank you for your feedback. ADT believes in being transparent all of our agreements have the terms and conditions on the first page of the agreement. Customers also have a three-day right to rescission.

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    Contract & TermsCamera & VideoPriceMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed June 12, 2022

    WAY too much $$ for 0 service. To pay almost 70 bucks a month for nothing more than them looking at my house on a screen, such a waste. I thought, and was told by the installer, if anything goes wrong they will come out and fix the "issue". Yeah sure they will for 59 bucks and then it may not be "their issue" to fix. WHAT THE **? I contacted them today because I have an INSIDE camera that I can move from place to place that has a small amount of moisture (right in the line of sight of the eye of the camera) so I can't see **! I cannot clean the lens because it is inside, how, NO CLUE but when I contact them they rec I have a tech come out and assess for 59 bucks, ah no, I can mail this thing in and get it fixed or replaced.

    Nope not an option. So then I ask so... If ANYTHING goes wrong & someone has to come out so I can continue to use the service I am paying your to use it will cost me 59 bucks? She said YES... that is like paying the power co for power and still getting a bill for when the power is out because the cable is down and then having to pay the power company (on top of your bill for service you are not getting) to come reconnect your power. Ah? Again WT??? Personally NOT WORTH the $$ what are they doing with my $$?

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Carrie - We're sorry to learn of the frustrations you've dealing with regarding your service. Our team would be more than happy to look into this further and assist. May we please ask that you send us a copy of your review/concern, with the phone number and address associated with the service to AlwaysThere@adt.com? Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed June 2, 2022

    ADT added an exterior camera and a doorbell camera for me Dec 2021 to an existing system of theirs. Neither camera has worked properly since installation even after they just changed the doorbell one recently. Horrible customer service and the installer damaged sheetrock that they never repaired. I have been a customer of theirs for 4 years and since exterior cameras were added I can’t see my interior motion sensors activity nor my door sensors activity. Sound on the cameras only work intermittently and have horrible sound quality.

    Their Control app is way inferior to the previous Pulse app and does not work properly either. I get notifications when nothing is there and much activity goes undetected. They have used internet as an excuse but my previous Ring doorbell camera never had internet issues and I have actually upgraded to higher bandwidth since. They do not work any better. No longer can I depend on ADT. Should have saved my money and looked elsewhere.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsBilling

    Reviewed May 31, 2022

    It’s 10th anniversary of my husband’s passing this year. This year also marks the 10th year that ADT has been stealing monthly payments from my bank account. I canceled our landline shortly after the funeral. I then received a call from ADT letting me know that the system wouldn’t work without a landline. I asked them to cancel the account and sent in a death certificate. The house was then sold in early 2013. Phones calls, emails, snail mail, death certificate repeatedly, stop payments- nothing has stopped ADT from robbing me every month since 2012. It’s like being in an abusive relationship and no matter what you do you can’t escape the abuser. Literally, I resigned myself to being victimized every month-but 10 years maybe we should celebrate? ADT can pay for the shin dig with the thousands of dollars they’ve taken from me. Seriously, I am crying as write this review.

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    Response from ADT

    Good morning- You reached ADT USA. ADT USA is not associated with ADT Canada. We apologize for the inconvenience!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 6, 2022

    I moved from Virginia to Maryland I bought a house. 5 days later contacted ADT whom the previous owner had in the home to give adt a chance. Spoke to a sales rep. Stated that adt was existing. All they had to do is come out and activate. Technican was late. After calling the office stated would be there in 30 min. Never showed up, called again. Stated be there in another 30 min. When arrived stated I needed to upgrade all parts which was ridiculous since it was already brand new system.

    After speaking to sales discounted to 500 dollars. Absurd. After that technician gets a call from her manager and stated she had to leave to go to another job site. I took from work and wasted my day to get this treatment. Called adt and they put me on hold. Transferred, would not return my deposit. This is a horrible company. How would you feel you spend your day to lose money from work to have someone at adt tell you that had to leave. You are not that important and go to another job site.

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    Response from ADT

    Greetings, Dolair! Our apologies to read our tech was late and the install did not go as planned on the original day. The system that was in the home previously, is obsolete with current platforms ADT uses and what we have geared towards. Therefore, the update is required in order to obtain services with ADT. We show that the job has been rescheduled for later this week, and we look forward to completing the work, and securing your home. Have a great day!

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed April 27, 2022

    Only had ADT for 1 year. 1st doorbell not work. Received a new different doorbell. I had to pay fee for Technician to come out. Then, 100 alerts in one night. Fixed that. Now camera not working. Called 3 times about this.

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    Response from ADT

    We're sorry for the trouble with your Doorbell and camera. We think it's the WiFi. We just sent you a new WiFi extender. Please connect if this does not work for any reason.

    - Mazen

    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffTransparency

    Reviewed April 15, 2022

    I called ADT to make an appointment for alarm and camera installation. The appointment was for February 19 between 8-10. Around 11 am, I call the company and the explanation was that the technician wasn’t available that day. Later we make another appointment for April 11 at 8:00 and around 10 I received a call from ADT Office and he was telling me that was a kind of misunderstanding from my part and also that the technician was waiting for my call. He is the one who has to call the customer to let him know that he is on his way. At the end I canceled the installation and I hope the refund will be soon in my account.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello. Thank you for reaching out and we are very sorry for the frustrating experiences! If you need assistance with your account after canceling, please share the phone number / address for where the services are located, so we can review further to help.

    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed April 11, 2022

    Me and my husband purchased a house that advertised ADT with a D.R. Horton Builders. Initially we have a smart house so we didn't expect to sign up with ADT because of our overhead cost. Our agent let us know we wouldn't have to pay more than $45 monthly..so we decided to take that offer since it seemed affordable. When we asked if we purchased any additional equipment, if the monthly price would go up, she reassured us that it would not impact our monthly bill. When the installer installed the equipment, we asked again if the monthly bill would go up and the installation person said no...

    Now, we have a bill for $60 a monthly for 3 years! We have been back and forth on the phone with different managers from different states and no ONE has been able to help us. Instead, they have been rude and condescending. We were bamboozled. I have to spoken to our neighbors about this situation and they too do not want to get their service based on my terrible experience. When I had told an ADT manager who just recently called me, she even told me that because I shared my experience with my neighbors, she would have finally helped me but is not anymore!!!! This is the craziest scamming company if I have ever seen one. Please beware of and choose a more affordable option.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello. Thank you for reaching out and we apologize for the frustrating experiences. I have located your account and see that your services were purchased through and installed by a third party named Safe Haven Security Services - DR HORTON.

    Safe Haven Security Services is an independently owned and operated retailer of our monitoring services. Therefore, they install and sell their own alarm equipment. For these reasons, we would need to escalate your complaints through them, as they would be the party to resolve your concerns.

    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBillingTransparency

    Reviewed March 31, 2022

    I had a house fire in December of 2021. Everyone made it out safe. ADT's smart smoke detector worked as it should and alerted my phone as well as physically went off. I had an ADT rep call within moments. As far from a technical side - OK. Support is a completely different story. This is my first, and hopefully last, house fire. There were a million things I had to deal with. Thankfully my insurance team was on the ball and great to work with. I called ADT early January of 2022 to let them know I would need replacement equipment as mine was heavily damaged from the fire. They stated they would replace it - But I had to buy all new equipment. Seriously? This should have been the first and only red flag of how this was going to play out.

    I paid for the $899 original package of equipment that had been destroyed. They were telling me since I paid it all upfront that I would have to pay for everything again.. I reached out to my insurance company (Bless SafeCo Insurance) and they covered the replacement cost of the equipment and install. I credited that to my ADT account so that was one thing off my list to worry about. I also talked to my local ADT rep and multiple people in the billing department to ensure I would not be billed until I was back in my house.

    Fast forward to March. I notice 3 additional ADT charges were taken out throughout the last couple months.. My monthly payment that had been agreed to not be taken out until I was back in my home with functioning equipment. I immediately called my local rep, ADT customer service, even local managers. I think I wasted 8 hours of my life between the wait times on the phone and getting the same run-around-stories.

    I finally called my bank (shout out to PNC). I asked them to stop any charges ADT tries to pull from my account. I even had them put in charge back disputes for the additional months ADT charged me after the fire. I got 2 of the 3 monthly charges back, better than nothing. I received my April bill from ADT in an email then an error email stating they couldn't charge my account. HA I WON! Just kidding. Remember the money my insurance reimbursed me for new equipment and install? ADT started pulling from that as it was sitting as credit in my ADT account.

    I started typing this as I was on hold with ADT getting this sorted out. I called the local rep and manager twice getting "I am on PTO" and "I am working on this" same ** different day. I called the finance line 1-866-656-8883. I now have a paper check being mailed to me for the full amount my insurance originally gave me. It should be here in 7-10 days so let's all cross our fingers. I requested a confirmation number or email and they told me they don't provide those. Please don't be total ** ADT.

    If you are still with me, ADT thank you for protecting myself and the individuals in my home the morning of the fire. I am glad your equipment works properly. ADT you are greedy and corrupt. I am not sure how you have been in service for +100 years with the trickery your company pulls. I am extremely disgusted with the lack of care I have received. It is very transparent that this company puts safety second to revenue and payment. ** you ADT.

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    Response from ADT

    Thank you for reaching out to us and being a part of the ADT family! We're happy to hear that everyone got out of the home safely and there was no bodily harm. We would like to assist you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 25, 2022

    ADT's customer service is very good. The first time, the system was all set up by itself and the second time, the system was set up not very long. It's a very good system. If you need help, all you have to do is hit the button.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2022

    It’s not complicated. I flip homes, install ADT. This time I call to schedule cancellation for the homes selling and I’m told to pay $1400. After the installation I was scammed into signing a service contract that nobody mentioned. It’s shady, and the other products out there are just as good. Avoid ADT.

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    Response from ADT

    Hi Blair. The contracts are docu sign agreements that are emailed to the customer, opened, electronically signed and emailed back. The path of the contract though email is tracked using the IP address for validation. When the email for the docu sign is opened, that is your opportunity to review what you are electronically signing. Our terms and conditions are outlined in detail for all of our customers. Our apologies, however ADT does not waive contract fees associated with flipper accounts. At this time, this balance would be valid.

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    Sales & MarketingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 12, 2022

    The sales and installation were perfect. The system works fast normally. Everything is good.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffReliability

    Reviewed March 11, 2022

    There have been a couple of snags along the way, but our experience with the ADT reps has been mostly positive. During COVID, they did not have adequate staff to man their call centers. So, when the alarm was triggered, they never called me. I eventually got a notice when I got into an area that had cell service, and I called them. Their excuse was they didn't have sufficient staff and I was somewhere in the queue, but that was 30 minutes later.

    As far as the system, there have been issues when they replaced the core module where it would say that it had low battery, or that it wasn't connected to the electrical AC outlet, and it still was. The representatives on the phone told me, “Oh, it's a separate device.” The field tech said the representatives didn't know what they were talking about. He examined it and couldn't find the problem. He just had it reset. We still had a couple of times when that's occurred. Also, the first day it went live, it was programmed incorrectly. They've also had to switch out one or two other sensors since that point. Other than that, it mostly does what it's supposed to do.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 10, 2022

    The technician that came out was a very knowledgeable young man. He was very good at whatever he did. He did it very fast and efficiently.

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    Sales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed March 9, 2022

    ADT has been helpful to provide the kind of information that I requested. We're in a rural area, and so we had to make adjustments to do what we needed to make it fit our system. I've been pleased because some areas are unable to get what they need because of the lack of internet service. We were very fortunate that they could work with us to get us what we needed. Having this system, there's an overall positive feeling to know that you've got something to back you up if you're not there. It's a really good feeling to have something that can access you anywhere. We got the app and it prompts us if we don't turn it on or if a door opens and stays open too long. If there's a door that doesn't normally open, it prompts you and lets you know that there's an unusual door opening and if somebody is at the house and you aren't there. Sometimes my kids are here, so it's nice to know that it even pays attention to that as well. It provides other information, too.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2022

    ADT partner SafeHaven is an absolute nightmare and ADT's Relocation Manager Emily** more than willing to **-the consumer over to make her pockets even bigger. The security cameras that were just installed are not compatible with T-mobile internet. So, I have no security cameras, the panel that was installed keeps turning off and I constantly need to do a hard reset every time.

    ADT you need to do better as you are accountable for your partners and allowing them to get over on your customers is absolutely atrocious. I'm stuck in this contract, not even a month into it with a non-working panel and no cameras. Read. Please know that I do like ADT as they have protected my CA home for over 3+ years, but dealing with their partners in my recent home purchase has been draining. RESEARCH and ASK the agent if this is through ADT or a partner.

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    Response from ADT

    Hi Danae- We're so sorry for the trouble with your panel and cameras. We reached out to the upper management at your local dealership on your behalf. Please expect a follow-up within business hours.

    - Mazen

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    Reviewed March 8, 2022

    The salesman recommended product after product, but he wouldn't give me a price per unit. It's obvious that he did that intentionally ‘cause I'm assuming that that probably dissuades some people. If you want the total protection, it does get pricey. Maybe the way he went about the presentation works for some people, but it bothered me the way he kept dancing around the price until I finally said, “Either give me a price or just stop your whole presentation.” That's when he went ahead and gave me the price per unit, which didn't stop me from buying. I ended up spending 3,000 bucks that I wasn't planning on spending. I could have said no, but it makes sense to have the system, so I don't blame him.

    It was simple getting the system installed. ADT was pretty good about it. They got me on the schedule right away and taken care of, and so far, everything's going well. For some reason though, every once in a while, some of the units go offline. I get the message on my phone then it'll say back online. I don't know why it does that, and I don't like that part. On one of the units, it's almost daily, and it's one of the carbon monoxide detectors. I haven't called it in though. The guy that I talked to gave me his number. If I have any questions or problems, to give him a call, but I haven't. The system is in a house that I don't live in right now and I hadn't had any false alarms but then nobody's going in and out of the house either.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2022

    I'm not enjoying ADT. Anytime that I walk outdoors without turning the alarm off, there's no phone call like my previous alarm company. If I suddenly cut it off, I get a phone call saying, “Hey, your alarm has been activated. Are you okay?” With ADT, the alarm has gone off several times accidentally, but there was not one phone call that I can recall. As far as customer service, they do what they're trained to do. They are helpful to a certain point. They only can do so much. The price keeps going up, too. For what I have in the service, and how long I've been with them, there weren't any perks for long-term customers. I am going with someone else as soon as this month is over.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2022

    ADT sent our equipment by UPS and we installed it ourselves. It was easy. I would just like to get another camera. I love ADT's customer service.

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    Reviewed March 5, 2022

    I stopped ADT’s services because I'm in assisted living now, and they have their own. The service was good when I had it. Right away, their reps would answer. They explained everything, too. Everything was good.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2022

    We had a horrible experience with ADT last week. Somebody came over the fence and I was on the phone with a gentleman for two hours. He sat and could see me on all four cameras. But when I get on my mother's laptop, we only have access to see one camera and that's in the family room. There's a camera on the porch and my mother is putting $3,000 worth of new screening and shutters in because she can't get access to her cameras, and she feels unsafe. She's having to hire somebody for overnight shifts. She hasn't slept in five days. She is so scared in her house and she is paying for a security system. The police and the firemen came again last night. They're gonna end up calling and saying that my mother's crazy.

    Last night, it would not work. The code would not go in. Speaking to the gentleman, I was standing in the yard. There's a camera on the porch. It's pointed right where the gentleman supposedly came over the fence. I was standing right where she said that she saw him come over and the gentleman said he could see me. I asked if he could pull up the footage. I gave him the exact time within a 15-minute frame. He said he was not allowed to do that. He told me that there's a link I need to go to. He tried sending it to me four times but it would not work. I don't understand why I can access one camera and not all four. I said, "Can someone please come out here and sit down with me?" He said their technicians don't do that.

    They accept the check from my mother every month, but when I was asking them for technical support for someone to come out to the house and help me, they said no. The only way someone will come out is if I said I wanted to order more cameras. I need to get on the phone with them again today and try this all over again. It's ridiculous.

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    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Reviewed March 3, 2022

    Contacted ADT for a top of the line security service system including camera monitoring. They were very quick and eager to SELL their system. However, support is an entirely different matter. Once they have you online, they will steadfastly refuse to support any faulty/failing equipment, saying "well you have a contract," without offering any viable solutions. My camera systems with a moderate internet system installed in the home fail to monitor anything DAILY. Techs have been to the house, but have never resolved the problem. Trying to work with the sales/service department was tantamount to talking to a wall. Good luck if you use ADT...Try someone else first.

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    Response from ADT

    Hi James! Thanks for the review, our apologies to read of your disappointment and troubles! Are the cameras going offline, or are they failing to record motion clips when the activations are set? If the cameras are going on and offline, this perhaps could be related to the Wi-Fi strength or network issues. If they are missing recording opportunities, this could be a camera issue, or setting malfunction. If the cameras need service, we would be happy to get a tenured experienced tech to the home. Please give us a call back at 1 800 238 2727 so we can get this resolved ASAP. Thank you!

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    Reviewed March 3, 2022

    My experience when I reached out to ADT was all right. I went through step by step to make sure I knew what they were charging me for because sometimes, the advertisements are a bit misleading. But it would be easier if they charge customers half of the fee on the first of the month and then charge the second half on the second half of the month.

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    After a positive interaction with ADT, Jacob increased their star rating on March 3, 2022.

    Updated review: March 3, 2022

    After reaching out to the team of ADT via Twitter, we were able to reach a resolution. The customer service of Andrew over Twitter was some of the best I have experienced. Andrew was able to defuse the situation, review all of the details, offer an acceptable solution, and offered the situation to be reviewed by an ADT manager for further training opportunities.

    Original Review: March 2, 2022

    I called ADT to schedule a relocation. The employee I spoke with Joann ** (Rep ID no. **) cancelled our old account resulting in a cancellation charge of over $500, created a new account that had zero account history with ADT and proceeded to create a new contract. During the contract creation she skipped over going over equipment charges put items into the contract that I expressly asked not to be there, and didn't offer payment options such as an installment plan for the $900 installation fee that she didn't go over with me. She sent a DocuSign link and then advised me not to read over anything and to sign it prior to the link expiring. I had to call 12+ times to get a supervisor in Account Management who then told me that even though the ADT employee disregarded protocol and processes during the contract creation it was my fault and the best he could do was to offer an installment plan.

    If proper process and procedures were followed and I would have been notified at the astronomical cost of installation of equipment I would not have continued with ADT's service. I would have paid the cancellation fee outright to leave my other house because it was $400 cheaper and I would not have an alarm system. ADT needs to make this right, because currently you're making me pay for a mistake that was made on the business side. It's not right and I will review your company on every site I can create an account on to let everyone know of these shady practices.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Jacob. We are very sorry for the frustrating experiences. We received your concerns via other social media channels as well and its our understanding that we are having a 3 pay plan set up on the account for you. If you need further assistance, please let us know. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2022

    ADT's service has been horribly disappointing. We were having construction done in our home. So, they were turning on the electricity and turning it off, and the system kept going off. I kept telling ADT, "We're having construction done. You're calling me all the time, telling me the alarm is going off or whatever, something's not connected right." What was so crazy is, it would be the automated system that would call me and it was like, "We'll call you back." It was an hour and a half later before anybody contacted me. If that had been a real alarm, I couldn't get a live person for over an hour and a half.

    When we called, we got this automated system and it would have us wait on the line, call back or put in a number, then it would call us back. The reps also kept putting notes in, and this happened repeatedly. It was close to a dozen times before somebody made a note in it and did something so they wouldn't keep calling me during the construction period. I can't say I'm pleased with ADT's operational protocols. Because when it was Ackerman, we got a live person to call us and to deal with. We'll probably discontinue our service there with ADT. I've shared this with people multiple times too. Another thing is, when our automated payment was off by 14 cents, I even got a bill for it.

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    Response from ADT

    Hi Susan! These troubles could have been prevented by placing the alarm system "on test" this can be done either through our website at myadt.com or when speaking with our team directly. Our dispatch teams are separate from the inbound calls we handle, therefore the alarm activation and response would have had no delay, in comparison to when calling in to speak with our tech support. Our apologies for any trouble!~ If any further assistance is needed, we can always be reached by calling 1 800 238 2727. Thank you!

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    Reviewed March 1, 2022

    I have experienced issues with ADT since initiating services and no amount of refund will suffice for the abysmal service and malfunctioning equipment. I had a security breach for property was stole because of the inadequate malfunction of the low standard quality cameras NOT WORKING. The extent of the issue for my property being stolen resulted in having to file a police report. I contact ADT several times starting on 2/7/22 to report the issues with the cameras (yes PLURAL), and was given a “virtual appointment” and I inquired about the need to access the camera which would be difficult given my height and the cameras being outside of my reach even with a ladder, I was told that I wouldn’t.

    On the day of, I was contacted by the tech with a few minutes shy of the appointment window ending only to be informed that I was misinformed and would need to access the camera. I was then held on the phone and shifted between account management, tech, and a scheduler for an hour and 18 minutes!!! Only to be informed that while the local branch office doesn’t do weekend and the initial appointments would be TWO WEEKS OUT! I restated the security need and then told I was on a priority list for that Saturday 2/12/22. On 2/12 I was left a voicemail about an appointment during the middle of the workday on 2/17, after I informed the scheduler on 2/12 that in the med profession and working with patients schedules are set 3 months in advance.

    I contacted ADT AGAIN and was informed by a rep that given my issues I qualified for a 6-month money back guarantee and to await a call from the local branch office within 2 business days. No call or voicemails, so I contacted ADT again, and the rep contacted the branch office and spoke with a person who confirmed that I had not been contacted due to the branch office being backed up and that I should receive a call within a day and that a vm would be left. Surely not the case so I contacted ADT AGAIN, and it was noted the number of times I had contacted the company and the dates were recited to me re: the SAME issue, all while my service is STILL not working. The rep put in another note for the branch office to contact me and LEAVE A VM, and nothing occurred.

    Despite reps from ADT indicating that I would qualify for the 6-month money back guarantee, they recite information from the branch office stating the case is close because of new stipulations yet they are baffled given the fact the equipment has not been functional AND the dates offered are never aligned with availability given the branch not offering Saturday appointments. The branch also claims attempts to have called, yet never have and I have offered a copy of my phone records submitted directly from the phone company to prove the lies of the branch. I was finally provided the name of the branch manager for the Raleigh, NC region as “Kevin” since it appears that the numerous lies and the meandering and misleading information of the employees at the branch that is relayed to customer service reps at the central number is incongruous and causing further confusion where litigation is on the table.

    It appears that there are other instances of the same issues through a legal review of consumer complaints as well, and the tactic is seemingly strategic to lock consumers in to bypass the 6-month money back “guarantee,” which is apparently NOT a guarantee. I implore all individuals to truly reconsider ADT, review the complaints about malfunctioning, LOW QUALITY CAMERAS, and DO NOT believe the claim of ADT being the “most trusted” security company. Better yet, ADT should be known as “The Most Trusted Security Co. to SCAM CONSUMERS & PERPETUATE FALSE CLAIMS, PROVIDE SUBPAR, LOW QUALITY EQUIPMENT….”

    If ADT has an issue with this review, please bypass the whole “we are sorry our service, blah, blah, blah.” I thankfully have kept dates, times, lengths of calls, number of times transferred, which departments and NAMES of every single person, submitted to my lawyer because this issue is now escalated. Who knows if a class action lawsuit is already in the works or will be given the consistent consumer complaints between BBB, this site and so many others. ADT is a disreputable joke. Save your money and go with another company.

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    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this unacceptable experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Reviewed March 1, 2022

    I had ADT before, then there were some problems and I kept telling them that the cameras weren't working. I called ADT and they were irritating me. I wouldn't pay the bill. Finally, they decided to send somebody out here and fix it, and I paid the bill. This last time, the install was pretty quick.

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    Response from ADT

    Latonya- We're awfully sorry to hear of this upsetting experience you've had as an ADT family member! Please email our team directly at alwaysthere@adt.com if you are experiencing any outstanding issues with your system that we may assist you with. Please just include more details in regard to your concern and the full address in which the services are located within the body of the letter so we may best assist you further.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2022

    The alarm system never worked. It would start ringing in the middle of the night because the motion sensor would lose signal with the panel. This happened multiple times a night for two months. They could not fix it and they did not show up for appoinments.

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    Hello Ali. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We will us this opportunity to improve. Thank you!

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2022

    My interaction with the reps was great, and it was very helpful. ADT is a good system, and for someone who really needs it, it would be great. I'm bedridden, and there's not always someone here, but my grandson lives upstairs, and my granddaughter lives with me. After looking into it, I decided that I really didn't need it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2022

    The customer service reps were insistent and didn’t stop calling after we told them no. Besides that, it was okay. We’re still shopping around but ADT is not where we want to go.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2022

    ADT is adopting non-ethical business practices. Their sales rep will promise that DO NOT WORRY, since you are a loyal customer for 15+ years, system upgrade will have ZERO installation fee and zero equipment fee and then you see the bill ADT is charging full installation fee and full equipment fee.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2022

    The last house that we had had ADT. We haven't had a problem with it. We love our ADT system now in our new home. It is in a better area, but we feel safer having the protection. It's been very easy to deal with ADT's customer service. They sent someone out for us right away and he came out and tried to sell us quite a bit of stuff. He understood we did have a budget, so he didn't really try to oversell. I really hate being upselled constantly, and I didn't really feel the pressure of that. He was very thorough and gave us examples of why we need stuff. He was very patient with us. When the installer came in, we decided to change a couple things with price. He was awesome, and he wasn't very long, too. The system's been working great. We got a security camera. We're very happy with it. We constantly get notifications and it's cool.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2022

    The installers were very helpful and did a good job. I love the ADT system. We have a two-story and I'm a very paranoid person. It's so hard to hear downstairs so, it's nice having that comfort. We're always armed and I sleep a lot better now.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2022

    I had a system already installed, and the sales rep came and just tried to make the sale. He replaced all the sensors without need, which is fine. I agreed. However, we suffered an incident, and he said, “Well, I'll fix that. And I'm pretty sure you're going to see on the cameras who run into the house or what really happened,” but nothing. I was ripped off.

    The first time the installer came, he was not able to complete the whole job. I let him work at his pace and he was working on his own then he said, “I have to go. My shift is done.” He came in around 10:00 AM and left at 5:00. I told him, “Oh, you still have to work to do because I don't see what I agree with the sales rep.” He told me, “He is gonna call you back and send another technician because I'm not familiar with the other process.”

    The sales reps called me three weeks after. I had been calling the sales rep and he hasn't gotten back to me with an appointment date for one of the technicians. I sent emails, and I had been calling the 1-800 number. They just keep telling me that someone is going to call me, but nobody has called. Now, I still have some system that is not working properly. I'm totally not satisfied. I spoke with one of my friends that wanted to install ADT. I told my friend, “You know, I’ll wait. Just wait.” With what happened to me, I will not recommend ADT to anyone, unless the problem gets fixed properly and quick.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2022

    I appreciate having a plan that I can just pay as I go so I went with ADT. I got a good package.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2022

    The quality of the system is great and it is very up-to-date with technology. I like the quick response time that ADT has. It’s pleasing and easy on my mind. The motion sensor I have is not compatible with the ADT system though and I want to get a new one. Other than that, everything’s good.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2022

    We called ADT and we're happy with everything, from start to finish. We did window sensors and we had already had the Ring doorbell. So, we didn’t do any additional cameras. The rep got the install done pretty quickly, and everything was great. ADT's app is really good too.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2022

    The customer service was great and the installation was fast and efficient. I’m happy with the quality of the system. ADT is an easy company to work with and I referred them to my uncle also. They installed it in their home.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2022

    We had good experience with ADT so we signed up again and it was a good experience. The installation went very smoothly. We're happy with the system.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2022

    The system I have is a little weird. It automatically calls me all the time. Sometimes it says that my system is experiencing something about power. But when I go to it, it's fine. Even with the issues that I’m having right now, ADT is a good company and they offer good service. The few times I’ve gotten broken into, they took care of it quickly. ADT responded superfast. Someone broke into the last building that I was in two times. The alarm went off and the persons got scared. The cops were on their way so they didn’t have a chance to take anything.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2022

    I have ADT service on three different properties. For the one in Waxhaw, the sales guy was nice but he guy missed a couple things. We had to have three different technicians come and get it all done. It was not the best experience. We had trouble codes as a result of three sensor failures for about a month that prompted various phone calls from ADT saying there was a trouble signal at my house but there wasn't. It works now but I had to pay more money and have some more time getting techs out there. It's also hit-or-miss with their reps. You get good people, and you get people who don't wanna do much.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Heather. We're so sorry for the troubles you've had and the frustrations its caused. We're happy to hear though that the issues were resolved. Please feel free to reach out to our team at 1-800-238-2727 should you need any further assistance. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2022

    I wasn’t expecting that it was going to be an all-day process. I had a lot to install but I would have wanted to have been prepared a little bit more for the length of time it took. Still, everything was great with ADT. Everything works. I like the convenience of it being on my phone. There are no glitches on the app and I don’t have any problems right now. Hopefully, never.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2022

    ADT is so far, good. The security in the house is good.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2022

    I moved to another residence close to the original one and the reps told me to leave all the equipment there. They misled me and I ended up having to purchase all new equipment. I didn't want to pay for all new equipment and I asked the person why I couldn’t just take it down. I was told that they wouldn't let me install it or the techs wouldn't install and I should use the equipment because I could damage it taking it out. It was a couple of screws and everything was wireless. When the technician came out, I asked him about that and he told me that was a bunch of bull and they do that to everybody.

    The only reason I still have ADT is because of the contract. I'm not happy with their service or their pricing. I've had much better deals for better service with ADT equipment that offer incentives and free equipment. It cost me several hundred dollars and the only reason I did it is because it was cheaper than paying out the remaining two years on the contract. The service itself is great, as far as the functionality and response time. I have set it off a couple times accidentally myself over the years and they immediately called. But their price is not competitive with other things that are out there now. And they lock you into a contract.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Ricky. We are terribly sorry to hear of this experience and the frustrations its caused. ADT does not relocate equipment from one location to the next. If the customer qualifies, they are given a relocation credit towards a new system in the new home. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2022

    It worked out with the ADT reps. I'm an old lady and I don't see and hear well but they were patient with me. The gentleman who did the installation was very nice and generous with us.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2022

    I like all the features in my ADT system and I feel more protected since I’ve had it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2022

    I had a very good experience with representatives and I’m very satisfied with the ADT package. The system has been great so far. We have felt much more secure and comfortable leaving the home now than we were before.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2022

    The sales experience was horrific. People will tell you anything. Half of what the rep said we were gonna get when the technician showed up was gonna be extra. So it was a real bait and switch kind of sales tactic. We were gonna cancel and the technician contacted his manager at the home office that was local here and they agreed to what we were told we were getting for the stated price without adding on. The technician told me that they face this all the time and that customers are so angry when they get there and find out everything the salesman said wasn't true.

    It would be better if the sales were made at the local level and not corporate because those people don't really care. In Virginia, somebody actually came to our house and assessed our needs and we did the contract right then and there. That was a way better system than calling some corporate salesperson and all he wanted was to add a sale.

    The system is working fine but the tech put in a backdoor camera that never worked. I had to call my internet provider and have them data dump my modem to prove that there were no outages on my internet, my modem that would cause the camera not to work most of the time. Plus, they plugged that camera in on my porch. So if you're the bad guy and you want to disable the camera, you just reach down and unplug it. The technician I talked to later on said it shouldn't have been done outside anyway because of the elements. It was an immense hassle to get any kind of resolution.

    Finally, during the last visit, we just took it out and they refunded the money because there was no way that they were ever gonna get it to work. The technicians were all very nice and professional but the installation was a shoddy job. ADT is still a reputable company but there are still some flaws. I asked them in many calls trying to get my issue resolved if there was a consumer advocacy where I could give feedback and they said there was none. So they cut me off and led me to believe that there was no way I could talk to anybody at ADT about the problems that I faced.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2022

    The ADT sales rep was persistent and held his commitments. Our closing was delayed several times and he was very good about checking in to see how we were coming along with it. He called and followed up with us once we got close and gave us time to get settled. Then he came in, had a meeting with us and we decided to go with him because of the experience he provided by his commitment to stay in touch with us. Also, ADT had been around for a long time and I focused a lot on that. Aside from that, I want quality products, which ADT has. It eased my decision because of the history that they've been around.

    The only problem I have with ADT is there's a lot of reps out there that offer different level incentives. So, it wasn't consistent on their offerings across the board. If you sign up with this rep, you may get a cheaper monitoring rate because after we signed the contract, I started getting some more advertisements from ADT reps who were offering to give either discounted products or free cameras. But the installation was very quick. With all the delays because a COVID, I was expecting a much longer wait. After we signed the contract, they were out there to install the next day. They were very quick and there were no issues with the system. I'm an Apple guy so I would like everything tied in with my apple home kit but the ADT product is a stand-alone app. So, I can't control it from my home kit. I have to use their app to make it work. The ADT system is compatible with Smart Home stuff but not on the only Apple side.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2022

    I had ADT and had a bad experience then went to AVS. AVS was fine for some time and then they decided to try to take advantage of me, because we started having trouble with the alarm system. I went back to ADT and asked them to come out. And they said, “Everything is fine. I don't know why they're trying to get you to replace it. You don't need to. We might have to replace one little thing, but on a whole, we can make this work.” And they did. There were a couple of other issues, but they’ve come back and they fixed them. The package I got works and it's simple. I'm happy and also my wife is happier since having the system and that's all that matters to me.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2022

    I'm left wondering how much sites and fake reviewers are making from giving ADT a good review. Seems like their money is going into false advertising instead of quality equipment and service. ADT is my biggest buyer's regret I have ever experienced. I purchased thousands of dollars of equipment and only one item works and that is a camera that's setup over my garage that's powered by an extension cord they ran instead of the readily available power junction box near it. The front doorbell camera doesn't work. The door and window sensors fell off after a month because they apply them with sticky double sided tape. Thermal fire sensors go off randomly even if there is no temperature deviation causing the fire department to come to my house. The main console sometimes goes out for months then turns on for a month during the on times the alarm goes off even if you set it to disabled.

    For the 3 years I've had it they refused to send someone to fix these problems or even change the batteries, until a 45 days out from end of contract. That employee of theirs threw a fit when he realized he might have to do some work and was trying to move the show up date every time it got close to being the day he would have to do his job.

    ADT locks you into a steel clad contract where if you cancel you still have to pay for the entirety of the contract. I contacted them about not wanting to renew the contract and they informed me over the phone that I have on day to cancel it from auto renewing for another three years and it's towards the end of the contract, it's exactly 30 days out. If it's one day earlier it doesn't count and if it's one day after it's auto renewed for another 3 years non negotiable and I'd have to pay for another 3 years no matter what. All the real people I meet who have had ADT despise it as much as I do and there are no good reviews on the only seemingly honest rating site BBB, all 1 stars except for the random 1 in 200 who rated it 2 stars. If you don't want buyers regret like me find a different service.

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    Hello Brian. We apologize for any frustration this has caused you. We have escalated your concerns to our local team and have requested they contact you directly. Thank you!

    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTechRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2022

    Having ADT has been the worst purchase of my life. There is a reason why they make you sign a 3 year contract. Their cameras don't pick up 90% of activity. They have been to my house twice and have been called 5 times for this issue. You are stuck for 3 years paying for something that you are not using. My car was broken into and it was parked right in front of ADT camera and didn't pick up activity and didn't record. I've had ring and it was amazing it even would pick up the wind.

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    Response from ADT

    Hi Odetta- We're so sorry to hear about the break-in that you experienced with your car. We located your account and can see that you spoke to Mary who helped you terminate your services. We'd love to earn a chance at inspecting the camera(s) for you and fixing any issues at no cost if you could connect with us directly at AlwaysThere@adt.com.

    Stay safe!

    - Mazen

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2022

    I like the customer service. The tech during installation was cool.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2022

    I'm pleased with the ADT system. It's doing the job that they said it would do.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoPunctuality & SpeedStaffReliability

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2022

    I’ve been more than pleased with the service of ADT. I was hoping to get some more equipment eventually. I really liked the doorbell cam. It's super clear. I love the alerts that I get for the motions on it. I can tell when the kids are coming or going, especially now that I'm watching them by myself. It’s much easier to keep track of them when they're in the house. I love the smartphone app, too. I'm in bed, and I forget to set the alarm, I just do it from my phone. The customer service has been fantastic as well. They've taken care of me every time I called. The wait times were a little long. But, that's to be expected anytime.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2022

    I'm happy with ADT, and I'd recommend it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2022

    The ADT system is good and friendly. However, it was confusing when I was looking to change the code. They sent a technician. One guy came and he asked me everything. The second guy came and he was asking me the same thing. It was supposed to be on their systems. But, the job got done. I would definitely recommend ADT.

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    TechSales & MarketingOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2022

    We had a new version of ADT installed in our new home after being with this company over 10 years for basic monitoring. The cameras via the app do not work. A technician came out about a week ago. Same issue. What's the point of paying for a service/equipment that does not work? That's the whole point! Save your time and money. Pick a different alarm system. ADT has disappointed a long time customer.

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    Response from ADT

    Christina- We're terribly sorry to learn of this frustrating situation! Our team would like to address any outstanding concerns you may be experiencing with the services if you could please email our team at alwaysthere@adt.com with more information about this issue with your camera and the full address in which the services are located. ~ Thank you

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2022

    It didn't go well with the first guy that came out. Then, I called ADT and they were able to continue my service. They sent someone out and that guy was great. He explained all of the equipment and made it simple and easy. He also made sure he tested everything.

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    StaffRates

    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2022

    Everything’s been good with ADT. The representative was very helpful, detailed and personable. I didn’t feel like I was talking to just a regular rep. I felt like he had my best interest at heart. It was the same way with the installer. The guy was very professional, explained everything to me, and got us set up with everything we needed. He was great.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2022

    The ADT tech that came out was a fine gentleman. ADT is easy to control. Our biggest problem was, if you hold the door open too long, you'll get a call. I set it up a certain way every night. But that was the main thing. I'm quite happy with it at this point in time.

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffReliability

    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2022

    The first tech who came out for the installation was putting up the sensors and then he realized that I didn't have Wi-Fi. He couldn't connect the cameras. He said to give them a callback and schedule an appointment once I have Wi-Fi and they would come back and install the camera. But that wasn't the case. They ended up closing out that order and I had to pay double. It was an out of pocket expense that I was not informed and it was unfair because as a customer, he should’ve informed us.

    Also, the rep said that this will be financed but when the second tech came to put up the four cameras that I originally was quoted, he was saying I got to pay, $1,200 out of pocket. I told him I thought this was financed and he said it was not. I was pretty peed off. And then I was transferred five times. I went through many transfers till I got to the fifth person who finally took the time out to help me. Everyone else put me on hold or they hung up.

    But the second tech who came out has an IT background and he was very knowledgeable. He noticed that I have an eero and that eero was not connected. It wasn't even on. He informed me that I should have two eero boxes and I showed him where they were. He went ahead and he connected my eero. Once he did, he was able to disconnect the Wi-Fi router and showed me which is now my Wi-Fi. He educated me and let me know why things should be the way that it is. He was more so an instructor teaching me things that I really didn't know.

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this unacceptable experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    TechBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2022

    We just got ADT. It's probably been about a month now and I'm a little confused on the contract because I got billed $90 and then, I got billed another 50. The installation took a long time. But I liked the guy who installed it. He was very n ice and explained things thoroughly.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffReliabilityTransparency

    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2022

    It all started very well. I spoke with a gentleman on the phone and he promised me the world. The initial presentation was amazing. Then the technician came and realized that he couldn't offer me what I wanted because the system I had in the house was completely different. He spent almost four and a half hours here fiddling with things and finally installing the equipment. But he didn't have a sensor, which I required because we had to change the plan to update it, and he left.

    When I followed up, I was on hold for an hour. This woman got on the phone and she put me on hold every single time for 10, 15 minutes. The initial invoice they sent me doesn't match the report the technician sent me. I asked if they could send me the invoice that matches and she put me on hold. She was upsetting me. She couldn't answer one question I have, she hadn't scheduled a technician to come, and I don't see the $200 credit applied to my service. She started explaining to me how it was applied and I couldn't understand the terminology. She put me on hold again. As sweet as she was, I've never seen anything like that before.

    I paid them in full after it was installed and I still don't have the sensor I'm paying for. I still don't have a $200 credit and I don't have time to get on the phone and be jerked around again. ADT is the most reputable company in the United States and this is what they did to me. They've killed my enthusiasm for my new home and its protection. Besides all that, I'm very happy.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2022

    I've had ADT before. This time, the technician seemed like an expert. It was like he's been doing this for a while. Then he went over the options and pricing with me and he got it done pretty quickly.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2022

    I owned a business for 20 years and I used ADT there. When I sold my business, I thought it would be a good idea to get them in my home because I never really had a problem with my business. But their service didn't really carry over as well. They should have better customer service. The other day, I called them. I was on the phone for three and a half hours to fix an issue. None of it got fixed because they hung up on their side. They understood what the issue was but they never figured it out. Also, they're supposed to send me a Visa gift card for 200 bucks for signing up and I never got it. I’m pretty unhappy.

    When considering security options, shop around. Nowadays, you can just purchase technology and install it yourself. There are a lot more internet services out there that are easier to install and are cheaper. I'll probably consider that option next time so I don’t have to deal with the person on the other side. I was completely hustled by the salesperson. They promised me a price. None of it was true.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Shengara, Thank you for the review, we have sent you a private response. Thank you!

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2022

    Dan, the rep from ADT, was good. The system could have been a little better if, when someone comes in my door, I know they’re coming in here. The voices are low and sometimes, you can’t hear it.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2022

    Every time we move, our experience with ADT is usually not very good. It's always an issue of cancelling the old system or putting it on hold. We usually have a double move. We did Blue by ADT in between this time and I'm still getting some notifications on that. With the billing and the charging, we can't pause it for our move and they still try to charge us 800 or $900 for cancelling our contract, which we didn't do. They told us that we needed to move to ADT Blue. This process needs to be streamlined a little better. We've spent four to five hours on the phone with people every time in calling and figuring out bills.

    Once we moved in, that was a little bit smoother. But they didn't cancel the Blue ADT and that was another phone call. We were also getting notifications at 5:00 in the morning. I thought that was the new system that was not working but it was actually the old one. I got a notification the other day too. I would have to call again to make sure ADT turns those off. It's just concerning because you can't tell that that's the Blue one.

    The communication and shut-off aren't smooth. Also, the communication through the billing is a nightmare. We've moved five different times and it's always been our worst experience as far as transferring the service. Other than that the installer guy was great this time around. The other ones weren't so good because it took them probably eight hours to put everything in and call and figure all that out.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Julie. We are so sorry to learn of your concerns and would be happy to assist you. We have escalated your concerns to Blue by ADT and have requested they contact you directly. Thank you!

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    Camera & Video

    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2022

    I used to have ADT before in that same town when I was there, and I liked it. I got the ADT system for my mom and we haven't had problems with it yet. She has the Google system with the doorbell cameras. She has three cameras outside and she also has sensors. She feels a little more at ease and everything's been good.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2022

    I moved into this place and they already had the ADT hooked up. I tried to get the service restarted. I got the ADT service but it wasn't what all was included when I called and tried to set it up. It was supposed to come with a new system but I never got any of the new stuff that they were promoting. There was a promotion going on involving the doorbell with the camera. That's was what I was signing up for.

    In the end, ADT just set up the old system and basically turned that on. I've been trying to call and try to make sure there's someone who can come back out to give me the things that I was wanting. I tried three times and no one was able to help me. They said they will call me back but no one has. ADT is just demanding money from me to pay even though this isn't the system that I agreed upon.

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this unacceptable experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceMaintenanceStaffReliabilityResolution

    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2022

    The person that came out to do the alarm didn’t know anything. I had to call him twice. He told me, “It's a good thing you called me and not ADT ‘cause they would have charged me to come back.” The problem was he got everything wrong. He made me run some tests over the phone while I was on the phone with him to fix the problem because he didn't want to drive all the way back out there to fix the problem. It was a terrible experience.

    I'm having a lot of problems with the system until now. The device keeps turning on by itself and I have to talk to customer service to handle the situation. They troubleshoot it over the phone. They don't have a technician come out and looks at it. After troubleshooting, the system would start working. It's just now, I'm having the same problem again. I might disconnect the service with ADT and go with a different one.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Mahmoud- We're very sorry to hear of this frustrating trouble! Please email our team directly at alwaysthere@adt.com with more details in regard to the current issue with your system along with the full address/telephone number linked with the account so we may best assist you in rectifying this situation ASAP. ~ Thank you

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2022

    I've already had good experience with ADT, so I went back with them. The salesperson was very informative, let me know everything, what I already had existing, and gave me quotes on cameras. The installer was professional and very helpful. The system is easy. You control it all by your phone. That's a good option that ADT provides. My fiancée likes it a lot.

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    CoverageTechSales & MarketingPriceStaffRates

    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2022

    We chose ADT because they are associated with USAA insurance. The sales rep who came out was great. He was very knowledgeable and he answered all our questions. It looked like he'd been in the business for years. He knew many nuances about security systems, which sounded completely logical and reasonable. The finished product seems operational and it doesn't get in the way of anything. But the installation process and actual physical attaching devices to doors and windows were a little sloppy. There is what appears to be a silicone type adhesive that was used and it was not applied very neatly. I noticed too that there is a lot of flexibility in the pricing from the initial estimate to what the final price can be. It looks like there is a very large profit margin that can get negotiated to a lesser price than the initial estimate.

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    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2022

    The system is easy to use and since having it, I feel a little bit more secure.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2022

    The sales rep we had explained the whole works point by point and made sure that we understood it. He's very knowledgeable and he had us do it to practice. I like the installed system. It feels pretty good. My daughter goes away to work and she can check it from her phone to make sure what's going on. She can reset it from her phone as well. That's pretty cool. My daughter wanted to do the cameras but we couldn't do that because our internet wasn't good enough. Another thing is I'm upset with the person that sold me the Blue system by ADT. I still have it. I have to return it but nobody gave me an address. Other than that, everything else is great. I'm okay with the regular ADT.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2022

    ADT did well during my sign-up for their service and the installation was so clean. The technician was really helpful. But there was something that I missed. This is my control on the entrance from the garage. I thought about calling ADT and asking to see how much it would cost me to put one in my bedroom, which is really far away from the other one. Also, I thought I was going to get $100 on a Visa card after they install, but I never got anything. Other than that, my service has been good so far. They got a lot of new things. I didn't take advantage of all of them but I'm happy with what I got.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2022

    When I first signed up with ADT, a tech came in and did the installation. He tried to upsell certain things like the smoke alarm. This time, they say I have to pay for the equipment for an X amount of years. It seems like a lot. It should be a one-time setup fee unless you want to add anything. I couldn't even transfer my key fob that I already had because he said he couldn't hook it up. They should give an upfront cost then explain that every additional equipment is an additional charge. This time, he didn't do as much of the upselling. I told him I had a fire alarm and he said he didn't know if he had one in the truck. Then all of a sudden, he had one in the truck. The transfer was not fun. The set up has been a major issue and the installation.

    I’ve had a lot of issues with billing with the last month. I’ve had to be on the phone for over five to six hours total. I moved and they were double charging me. I’m getting the refund but I'm still waiting on the check. They’re very nice but the last time I called, I asked to talk to somebody that knew exactly what they were doing. But the service is great and I like it. Two nights ago, it had to go off at 4:05 am. I run the pad, and it told me which door had been opened. It was the shed outside and it was the wind because it was so windy that day. Being a single mom with kids, I appreciate it.

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    Camera & VideoSales & MarketingStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2022

    I switched over to ADT from SimpliSafe. My sales rep was very knowledgeable and professional. Everything's cool with ADT and I like it overall. I like the panel and the arming and disarming of the system. ADT is more user-friendly.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoPunctuality & SpeedStaffReliability

    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2022

    I had a good installation of my system and the tech was really nice. The features are nice too. It’s just that the doorbell camera takes really long to get online. My internet is working but the system is really slow. Customer service is good so far, except for when the battery died. I put new ones in there but was still saying the batteries are dead. I called ADT and asked them how to disassemble it so I could fit the batteries in. The process personnel who was helping me told me the wrong thing and the stuff in two of the clips broke in it. They sent a clip of something that had nothing to do with the sensor. Also, I have to put the system on bypass every time before I can arm it because it’s saying the sensor’s been tampered with. But there's actually nothing wrong with it.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Pheonia. Thank you so much for reaching out to us. Please give our technical support team a call at 1-800-238-2727 so that they can further assist you in clearing the alarm. Thank you.

    Customer ServiceTechPriceCommunication

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2022

    We got into a contract with ADT. The contract is ages long and expensive. If you move you have to either renew the 36-month-long contract or eat the remaining cancelation fee. The whole company is designed to lock you into a company you cannot escape from without paying through the nose. The cancelation fee will be ~$550 (a lot) and I decided to pay it so the contract does not automatically renew itself when it ends (something that can happen to you). The worst part is that we have had our system offline and unpowered for over 8 months and ADT never noticed through their monitoring. No communication or attention until we tried to leave and now ADT won't let us go without taking a large sum of money from us. Just like divorce.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Noah. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We see that you closed the account before the end of the term therefore the charges on the account are valid.

    We believe in being transparent, that is why the length and the penalty for premature cancellation is bold font on the front page of all our contracts. In the event you relocate the system to a new location within 2 years from the date of the previous cancellation we will refund you the charges that you have paid for the cancellation fee. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2022

    The system is efficient. The tech had to come back a couple of times making sure that was connected. He ended up finishing the job but he could have done that in one trip. I had the ADT doorbell as part of my package originally back in December when the tech was supposed to come and install. When he came out to connect my service, my doorbell wasn't working. He said, “When you get it fixed, call us back, and we'll install.” I got it fixed then called ADT back. They said they no longer offer the ADT doorbell. They were pushing out the Nest. They were forcing me to get something because it's a little bit more expensive and newer. But when I talked to the service guy who did my install, he said they still have them because some people are not so familiar with the technology. I felt that I was pushed to do something because they were trying to sell me something and not really looking into my whole practical situation.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2022

    I had a pleasant experience with ADT's sales rep. Someone then came on time for the installation. It was supposed to be an all day job but he finished earlier. All the people that I've been associated with have been great. But there is one aspect I'm not pleased with. Right now, we have the console. The only way that you can see who's at your front door is on the app. I was told by my rep that there wasn't anything like that. Later on, I had a different question and he said they just had a new product that will allow you to see from the door.

    If you have a guest or a family member at home, you don't give them your app info. You want them to be able to see who's at the door. If you have minor children and you want them to open the door for a specific person and look out, they can. It's because they might not have a cell phone. I called ADT the other day and the technician on the phone told me that they don't have the feature I wanted so I was a little confused.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaffReliabilityTransparency

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2022

    I've had ADT previously in my other house that was sold. When I moved to this house, I had it installed and they walked me through the system and showed me how to access it online if I needed to. The one that I had previously was different. This was a more updated version. The only issue I had was that one of the sensors kept saying low battery. They sent me out new ones and the technician that was coming out put them in for me. Then, about two weeks later, it still kept saying low battery, so somebody's coming out today to address it. Even though I had the problem with that, they are very attentive, and they’re dealing with it.

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    TechBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2022

    I've had ADT for years and then I tried a different alarm company and it was horrible so I just reverted back to ADT. They were pleasant and cool when they came out and I liked them. I just don't like that ADT has my billing separate.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2022

    My system was installed fast. I've had it for a month and everything is fine.

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    Camera & VideoTechRefunds & PayoutsBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2022

    I signed up with ADT and we got the thing saying, “You get free this, you get free that, you get free this.” But when the tech came out, he said, “That'll be $200 now and then you'll have another payment of the other half in the next month then it'll be regular monitoring.” I was out $500 and I thought most of this was supposed to be included free. Other than that, the tech did good and the system features were all right. I couldn't get the outside cameras because we have cellular internet and it won't work with that.

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    Response from ADT

    Good Afternoon Patricia- Thank you for choosing ADT and for your feedback. We're so sorry for the trouble, we located your contract and can assure you that everything you signed for was correctly installed and billed.

    - Mazen

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    Customer ServiceReliabilityCommunication

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2022

    The install team needs to keep better communication because that was the whole deal. The guy didn't show up when he was supposed to and when he got tied up, no one told me. When he came in, he didn't have all the products he was supposed to have. But he was cool and nice. I almost cancelled, but they got it figured out for me. Then I wish the alarm system was a little bit louder because I couldn't hear the beeping at the back of the house too well. Yet, it’s really loud toward the front of the house like it should be. I'm gonna call the guy that installed it. He gave me his cell and I could get ahold of him anytime. I was gonna actually add another sensor too.

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    Customer ServiceStaffReliability

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2022

    The gentleman that came the first time to install my system was extremely nice and very respectful. He was there for a few hours and he cleaned up after himself. He explained everything to the point where I was like, “Wow, I learned a whole class.” We had another guy come to install the smoke detector and he was also very nice. The system is amazing and I love everything about the smart app. I like that I can manage everything through my phone such as when I need to turn off the alarm or I want to check any activity happening. I can just look at my app to see if I left anything unlocked or if anything's open. I do feel safe having an alarm and adding it at night.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2022

    The guy who came for the installation was very helpful initially. But they were just trying to get my business. From a customer service perspective, they're really bad. They set up my service but didn't take into account the complexity of the configuration. The system was working when the guy left. I called him the next morning to say, “I'm having an issue with the installation. My doorbell has been grinding all night or burning all night.” He couldn't come back out that day so I should call their service team. I did and they said the next available appointment was three and a half weeks away.

    By my standards, they didn't leave me in a good state. The phone call folks have been nice but they were totally ineffective. Even in calling and trying to escalate, they push you around the circle. It was a horrible experience. I had to continue to go back and forth with them, talk to them multiple days, explain the severity of the issue, and that I was a new customer. This isn't necessarily how you keep people. I still didn't get any good response. I would switch if I wasn't in the contract.

    ADT sent out a specialist late to work out the issue and he was pretty good. But I already investigated and brought in an electrician to run my own diagnostics. A buddy of mine and I were able to figure things out. ADT was just leaving me to the internet and no one knew anything. I’m like, “It's y’all’s equipment. How do you not know your own equipment and how it responds or reacts in a home environment?” That was the problem. I was able to talk with ADT to try to go further with resolving this issue. I still have a service call out to them right now because one of the doorbells is recording but it's not feeding. I've only been with ADT for a month and 11 days. I have yet to get through a full month without calling ADT.

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    Response from ADT

    Good Afternoon Vincent- We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for reaching out. We look forward to servicing your system on 02/22/2022. We plan on rectifying all technical issues when we come out.

    - Mazen

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2022

    Getting ADT set up was good. I called them not too long ago because I've been having trouble. Our camera is delayed very badly. We had Cox come out to make sure it's not our Wi-Fi. It turns out our Wi-Fi working for everything else just fine. When I leave and pull back in the house, the system won't alert my phone until I'm actually in the house versus alerting me right then. We see no purpose in having it if it's going to be delayed like that. We keep having ADT people come to our house every day.

    Also, I requested the window things on my plan as we really wanted those. If somebody tries to break into our house, that’s the window that they could possibly get to first. But we didn't get those window things. The guy didn't have any and I told him not to worry about it. The guy didn't leave an ADT sign too. People won't know that we have the system unless they see the camera up.

    Other than that, their guy communicated very well. He helped me set everything up. He tried to get the silver door thing we wanted. He called someone. They said it was 30 minutes out and we didn't want to wait at that point. I also didn't want him to have to drive 30 minutes away so we stuck with the brown door thing. Other than those issues, ADT is a good company and I’m still satisfied.

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2022

    I stayed with ADT because I haven't had any bad situations with them previously. But it’s a little shaky every now and then. I have ADT in Alabama that I have been closing off. I moved everything to Georgia. But it kept showing an amount on the account for the one in Huntsville. I talked to ADT last week. I got an email saying there's an amount still on my previous account after I've called them multiple times about it. I'm hoping it's gone now. I have a tenant in my house in Alabama who is having problems getting that one set up because he said the account hasn’t been closed. But I've been told that it has been closed. Other than that, I like ADT from what they've done in the past. This is the first time I'm having this weird hiccup with them. Hopefully, they can get it resolved sooner and not later.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2022

    The system that we had was obsolete. The company was supposed to send me a technician out and he didn't show up. Then he started playing tag with us, so we looked to get someone else. I checked out the reviews, and ADT had good ones, so we went with them again. We had prior use of it in my father-in-law and we were satisfied. The gentleman that came did a good job. He was knowledgeable and he explained to us how the system works.

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    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2022

    We’re using their service in a store and it's fairly good. The system works good. But I only got one sensor when they offered me two over the garage.

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    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2022

    I have ADT on three houses. The quality of ADT's product is good and I've had their system for 16 years. We used to have the full system but we updated it to the new one and it's much better than the full system. I use their app every time I leave the house. I just got my neighbor across the street serviced with ADT. He's gone through three different security companies and they've been terrible.

    I have a house that's two hours from here and I'm not there every day. I've been having a problem with my front door. I still can open my home remotely, which I need to let contractors in to do work. But when you're there in person and you're outside, you can't punch in the keypad and open it. I have a connection with ADT's corporate office and I just call the lady that I always deal with. She makes things happen instantaneously. I just haven't had the opportunity to do it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2022

    I'm happy with the pad that I've been using to arm and disarm the house. I can do that anywhere. One time, I armed it and forgot about it. Then somebody came in and the police were here in two seconds, so I know it works. But ADT needs to be more clear about what the customers have to pay for and give them the options if they don't have the feature to make it work.

    ADT needs to be more clear about what you have to pay for and give you options if you don't have the feature to make it work. Because I couldn't get the clarity from the rep that I dealt with. The way he made me think was that I had to have this. But I kept telling him I would prefer to have the part that you need for the internet when I get the internet. I haven't got the bill yet and I don't know if they're charging me. But he said they're not going to charge me.

    At first, the rep wanted to alarm just certain doors, but I told him to alarm them all because I need to know if anybody comes in through any door. He didn't want to alarm the back doors at all because he said that the glass there could be hit one time and people could come in. It won't matter if you have an alarm or not. So I don't know if he alarmed them or not, but we got into an argument about alarming these doors. Because his whole thought process was, “You got windows. There's no point because they can break the windows anyway.” But my thing is, if they break it, I need to know. He was courteous otherwise. He was just strong-headed and he didn't want to listen to meet the demands of me as a customer.

    When a customer like me that has been broken in before has a plan about what I need to do to protect me, ADT reps need to listen a little bit more and they need to give me what I ask for as opposed to trying to tell me how the trend is going in the break-ins. It's better to know when people are coming in. Every entryway of the house, where there's a window or a door, should have an alarm that goes off when people break-in. But right now, I don't think ADT's rep set me up that way and I'm not really happy about that. He didn't do what I asked him to do. So I don't feel secure with the alarm. He did something on my phone and I can arm and disarm the system using it. But I can't look at my property and tell if somebody is on it.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Deborah. We're terribly sorry to learn of this unacceptable experience and the frustrations its caused you. We'd be more than happy to look into this further. Could you kindly please send us a copy of your review/concern, along with the telephone number and address associated with the service to AlwaysThere@adt.com? Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2022

    I like the ADT phone app. Everything is good as far as the system. It's just sometimes the glass break sensor is not good at detecting the difference between glass break and just something falling on the floor.

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    CoverageSales & MarketingStaffRates

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2022

    I'm a first-time homeowner and it was interesting that having the security system installed saves us money on our homeowner's insurance, which I was unaware of. So that was a cool benefit that I wasn't expecting. The only critique I have is that shortly after the system was installed, some other sales representative from ADT came to our door asking if we wanted ADT. We don't need to be solicited for something we already have.

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    Reliability

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2022

    We had ADT before for about 20 years. We like the system features and peace of mind in security. This time, the guy did a great job with the installation and he finished in an hour. Then we had to contact them as one of the sensors was a little sensitive and we reset it this weekend. Overall, ADT is great and we always suggest it to others.

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    Thank you for the feedback and for joining the ADT family!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppMaintenanceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2022

    Everything went well with ADT, with the exception of my roof being broken. The tech fell and put a hole in it. He was honest. Customer service was knowledgeable of whatever I needed and they are quick. They understand what I need whenever I call. I like the app and how you can switch between multiple things that you want to see.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2022

    The installers came right in and talked to me about where I wanted to place the security system. Everything worked out fine. So far, my service has been okay with ADT. The kids love it too. My grandbabies love where it’s hidden.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2022

    I communicated with the sales rep on phone and it was quite pleasant. Then a technician came out and the installation took longer than expected, but everything turned out to be fine.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2022

    I don't like the voice activation part of the system. It's weird now how ADT changed that. The beeping sound is also weird. ADT had a different one before. This is irritating the way it calls out the doors and stuff. But signing up this time was the same as the first time. It was good.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2022

    We got the Ring doorbell and we have the feature where we can unlock the door from the phone. When our tech hooked the system up, he was friendly and fast. The Ring doorbell picks up everything and it's aggravating sometimes with the alert. But overall, the service is decent and we like it. They're very high-tech and upgraded. We feel a little safer.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2022

    I like everything about the system. I can use it with the app and everything is pretty good and super convenient. We're still protected whenever I'm not home.

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    Thank you for the feedback and for joining the ADT family!

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2022

    I had an ADT system installed last year and had I known what I was getting I would have saved my money. We have two outdoor cameras, an indoor camera and the security system. Early this week my garage door malfunctioned and didn't close, and between this time (about 5pm) and my husband getting home from work (6:15 pm), someone walked right into our garage and stole approximately $3,000 worth of bikes. I quickly went to my ADT app to review footage from the camera that was pointed down at my garage doors only to find out that it had stopped working 4 days prior!

    I called ADT and customer service quickly went to work trying to figure out how this malfunction was my fault. My internet speeds are over twice the recommended speeds, I hadn't reached my upload cap and everything had been working for a year prior to this with all of the same settings as the day this theft occurred! So I start looking into the ADT theft protection guarantee. This not only requires a homeowners claim, which would cost me $750 in a claim free discount and it would only pay $500 of my $2,000 deductible, but it wouldn't cover me anyway, because it is written in such a way that the circumstances have to be very specific. Your garage does not qualify because they don't put door sensors on garage doors. I also wouldn't qualify because I was home and didn't have the system armed.

    It ONLY covers the inside of your house with the system armed. It does not offer any protection for malfunctioning security cameras. I paid almost $1,000 for this system and pay an additional $60 every month for the monitoring and am stuck with it until 2023. Save your money and ook elsewhere, because when it counts, ADT is only there to take your money and offer nothing in the way of real security.

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2022

    The guy who came was very professional and it just took him about an hour to hook up everything. The only thing is that ADT's a tad bit expensive.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2022

    ADT's customer service was good and they switched things over for me within a few days. When I called, they were always there. If something went wrong, they were there. They always came out and fixed the problem. The only thing is the price of things is a little steep.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2022

    I redid a bunch of stuff in the house, and really expensive stuff. The alarm company I had went out of business last year. I hadn't thought about replacing them, but I remembered ADT so I called them and they set it up. They were clear about everything they would do, what they could offer and the price it would be for what I wanted. I got two cameras. The doorbell that I had wasn't pulling enough amps to run the camera so I had to call the power company out to change the transformer in the doorbell so it would pull enough amps for the camera to work on the doorbell. That took a couple of weeks. ADT came back and put the doorbell in and that was the end of that. So, the cameras that I ordered are here now and working. I have the app on my phone and I can turn the system off and on anywhere in the world.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2022

    My other security kept changing companies and I never knew what number to call or who to talk to. Then I got a call from them telling me that my system was going to be outdated because of the switch to 5G. This was a good time to look into some other companies. My son and my sister both had ADT, and they were happy with it, so I called them to get a quote. I also called one other company. Both ADT and the other company sent somebody out to give me an estimate. I never heard back from the other company, and I wasn't comfortable going with one that wouldn't even get back to me, so I went with ADT.

    The customer service is pretty good when I call, except that I have to wait a long time to talk to somebody. But then when I get somebody to help me, ‘cause I have had a couple of issues, they've been really helpful and very friendly. It's just they need to hire more people. My only issue with them is that their price is high. I only paid my other company $25 a month, and I'm paying ADT 62, which is quite a jump. But I have cameras with the system, so I guess it covers that. Overall, ADT is a reliable company.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2022

    The reps were helpful. Everything went good. I'm happy with it.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2022

    Customers that have ADT were satisfied and ADT is better compared to other companies. Customer service on the phone was helpful. I don't know anything about security systems and the guy was able to explain to me how many sensors, what was included in the package, what the price would be, and how much the product and the service were gonna cost me. When a person came to the house to install, he was really friendly. This person works a lot in this area so he was not only able to help me with the system but also with what's around this area where I live.

    Check other people's reviews on the system. That's really important. People's opinions and past experiences with the ADT alarm system got me to go with ADT. The response when the alarm goes off is pretty accurate. That makes me feel safer at home when I'm sleeping or I'm away from home and my family stays back here.

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    After a positive interaction with ADT, Stephen increased their star rating on Jan. 29, 2022.

    Updated review: Jan. 29, 2022

    My issue was resolved and they credited my account.

    Original Review: Jan. 28, 2022

    I have had ADT since 2016. My service had been good until December 2021. I had to call them to replace a battery in my outdoor siren. The first technician, which was a contractor, could not repair it and said he needed to order a new battery. A couple of days later a new siren was shipped to my home. The second tech, which was an ADT employee, came by and was surprised I had been shipped a new siren. He put it up but the included battery was bad. He stated another tech would need to come back and replace the battery. The contract tech that originally came returned a couple weeks later and put in another battery and the siren worked. The second tech had said the charge would be $50.00.

    I asked after the repair if I needed to sign or if I could have a receipt and he did not have either. After the contractor left I checked my account and I had been charged $241.68. I have attempted to get this corrected since December 29 but the only answer I get is that the branch will need to call me. I have never received that call. The branch has no phone number and no way to contact them. I was told by customer service the only recourse is to be contacted by the branch. I feel I was scammed by the contractor and he and ADT are extorting customers for repairs that are not needed. If you have ADT beware if need any repairs done. I will be canceling my service when my contract expires.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Stephen. Thank you so much for reaching out to us. We're so sorry for the troubles and frustrations you've endured. We've reviewed the account and have waived the balance. You can review the information on MyADT.com as well. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2022

    The original guy didn't show up for work so another guy took his place, and ADT changed the time, which was fine. He couldn't get the system to work because our system belonged to somebody else. We didn't know how to get in touch with the person we bought the house from so we didn't have a code. The office couldn't get him a code as well. He couldn't fix it and had to leave. A week later, a different technician came out and had the same issue. Then that one came back a few days later and got it to work. He went through the whole system with me and he explained it to me and we logged it in and did it before he left. Since then, I haven't had any issues.

    But there was definitely miscommunication between the people in the office and the guy doing the install. It was inconvenient for that. If someone owns the system and a technician from ADT comes out, they are not allowed to give them the code so they can change the code and pass it on to a new user. That's a ridiculous rule unless they don't trust their guys on the road. Outside of that, it was great.

    We'll have Wi-Fi tomorrow and ADT's gonna come back out and do the cameras. I like the fact that every window and door has a buzzer. When it opens, if it's armed, I know exactly where they're coming in at. That's fantastic. I also like the fact that I'll be able to look up and see if it's Jehovah's Witness, I'm just gonna pretend I'm not home.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2022

    I like my ADT system. It keeps us safe. When I called them recently, the rep said that it's showing on their end that the battery's low in the sensor on my windows, so I was going to get some batteries for that. But they shouldn't have went out this quick. Aside from that, when someone rings the doorbell, we can't hear it on the inside, just outside and only if we got our phones right there. So if somebody's ringing the doorbell, we won't know that somebody's at the door. Then, I was supposed to get a gift card from them for being a new customer, but I haven't received anything yet. Other than that, the service has been great. I had an issue before because they were saying I wasn't going to be able to get the Ring Doorbell. But the rep ended up connecting it anyway.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2022

    I liked ADT's pricing. The technician I had was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, professional, and he answered questions. I like my service and I'm very happy with ADT. One nice thing about it is the numbers are much larger. When I set the alarm, I can see them more easily. One thing I find aggravating is whenever I open the door, the system tells me what door I opened like if it's the garage door going out or the front door. It was a little kind of unnerving at first but I am getting used to it.

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2022

    I used to have ADT when I lived in Springfield a long time ago. Then it was crucial that I needed some form of insurance for my house so I called them. The customer service was very nice. It's just that I'm looking at my bills all the time because it's too much sometimes, and I saw twice, $61, were charged to my account. I already paid them 400 and something dollars to put the alarm. I had to dispute and they returned the two charges back to the account. They should send me a bill and tell me that I'm supposed to pay them that, not going to my account and just pick up the money. Otherwise, they're doing a good job so far. Everything is okay with my alarms and my new locks.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffReliabilityEase of Use

    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2022

    ADT's sales rep was terrible. He gave bad advice, wrong information, and I was very disappointed with that part of it. But the person who came and installed the system was 100 out of 10 and ended up saving me some money in the long run. I had asked the sales rep if I could use the Sky Panel that I already had and if I'd be able to use all the sensors on all the windows to save the money. He said that everything was compatible and not to worry about it. He also said that I didn't have to come out of pocket for anything. So, I told him to send the technician over.

    Two days later, a technician comes over. When he looked at everything, he said he couldn't do the job and that the stuff I had weren't compatible. He said I should get a new monitoring system with all the panels, not the Sky monitor, and it was going to be $800. But I told him I didn't have $800 to give him at the time. So, after calling his manager and explaining the situation, the supervisor said that they'd give me $350 with financing and zero money out of pocket. So, it worked out great and the technician really saved me the headache. Everything else was excellent as well.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPriceOnline & AppStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2022

    We decided to go with a different company initially but I could never pull up their cameras. It was driving me crazy. I called ADT and they were able to use all of our cameras on the house, which was really nice. We didn't have to buy anything extra. They tapped into the whole system we had bought through the other company. Everything was covered and they work great. Also, the reps were great. They answered all of our questions and got everything done in three hours. ADT is more expensive than the other company I had but I feel like I'm safer. I can get to my cameras immediately when I'm looking at them from away from the house and it's easy to use the app.

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2022

    ADT's reps have done everything they were supposed to do. When the contractor was here, he was in and out pretty quickly. So far, everything works fine.

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    Customer ServiceReliability

    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2022

    They couldn't get the install at our last house right. We couldn't set the alarm. We called them up. Then, the fire alarm went off and they called us to turn it off but it wouldn't turn off. But the alarm in our Huntington Beach house is fine. It was a different crew that did the installation and everything works fine here.

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    Response from ADT

    Hi Scott! Our apologies for any troubles you may have had! If a service call is required for any repair, one can be scheduled! Our technical support line can be reached at 1 800 238 2727. If there is anything that needs to be resolved, we are ready to help! We appreciate your feedback!

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2022

    The installer who came was a good guy. He did a good job. He had to go out and get another part, but he made it happen in one day. As far as the ADT system, I like the touchscreen and wirelessness.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2022

    The installation of my ADT system went professionally. I was very appreciative of the time the individual took to properly install wirings so it wasn’t just hanging out on a wall. Everything was done very well. I was very pleased.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2022

    The ADT representative who came out was really knowledgeable. He did a really good job. He was able to get my camera to work and do the Wi-Fi extension. He went through the whole system with me. As far as the system, there's nothing that I don't like about it. I have the camera. The system is really easy to use, which I was afraid about to begin with but I'm able to use it and my family is. I would definitely recommend ADT for service.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2022

    We've had a lot of complaints about the guy that installed everything. It took him two full days, like 9:00 in the morning until one night. We had to ask him to leave at 11 o'clock at night because he still wasn't done. He watched videos of tutorials for two hours before he started the job at my dining room table. So he came in not knowing what he was doing. But he also said that the new Google equipment that we purchased was his first home, so I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

    He offered to install our Google Nest thermostats. We have two of them, one for downstairs, one for upstairs. My husband was at work, and I don't know anything about drywall or how big holes are supposed to be. When my husband came home, he was livid because the hole was bigger than my head and he said that was absolutely unnecessary.

    After that, he didn't have time to explain the system to us. We also didn't want him to come back. We just looked on YouTube to try to figure out what to do with it. He installed the Google thermostats wrong. He cut the wiring too short and then he put the wires in the wrong places. So we were at 60 degrees in our house for the last three days. So we hired somebody to come last night, for $200, which another person on ADT said that they were gonna reimburse us.

    The only person I've been speaking to is the salesman who schedules the maintenance. He offered if I wanted to do anything. I'm happy that he is making sure I get that reimbursement, the $200. The only thing I've used the system for is to set the alarm on and off. I am having another problem. The system, I can't put Home Away, I can only put Home Stay. Because when I put Home Away, it constantly beeps. So I've only been using that one.

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    Drema- We're very sorry to hear of this upsetting experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! Please email our team directly at alwaysthere@adt.com along with a reference to your review and pictures of these damages so we may best address this situation ASAP. ~ Thank you

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2022

    I've had ADT before, and I was happy. I decided to work with them again. I've had great experience. It's easy to use, and their customer service is great. They're just a little too expensive but with expensive comes certain things which they provide, so I'm happy.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2022

    I have two systems ‘cause I have two different houses. I added my second house to the ADT system. My first system, we've had it for a couple of years now. I just upgraded it at the beginning of this month. The tech was really good, nice and knowledgeable. Was easy to talk to. The big feature that was new with the ADT Control compared to the ADT Pulse was the touchscreen control pad, which is awesome. Then also the cameras. The cameras were 10 times better with ADT Control than they were with the old ADT Pulse. They were bad on the ADT Pulse. Plus, it has the capability of two-way conversation through the cameras. Which is awesome when you have kids at home and you're like, “Go to the bus.”

    We always had an issue with the ADT doorbell never wanting to connect, always bombing out. So with this one, they brought the new Google doorbell. So far, it's been really nice. The only downfall is that I have to have another app to be able to access it. It's not run through the ADT Control app. I have to run it through the Google Home app.

    I'm paying for two houses and they combined both the monitoring under one payment, which is awesome. But then I have two other payments that are coming out randomly throughout the month that are for the installation payment or for the actual equipment itself. When they told me, with the package, that it’s going to be automatically all rolled up into my monthly payments, I was like, “Cool.” So on this monthly payment, I expected an additional 20, and on this one, I expect an additional 10.

    But when I talked to the lady from customer service this morning, I was like, “Why is it showing in my system three separate payments?” She said, “These are flexi payments on this one and flexi payment on this one. They're gonna come out on these dates.” So through ADT right now, I have my monitoring for both houses on one bill. Then I have turned around and I have the flexi payment for one house on another bill that comes in on the middle of the month. Then I have another flexi payment that comes out at the end of the month, instead of having it all combined under one payment.

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    Sales & MarketingOnline & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2022

    I'm very satisfied with the features of my ADT system. It's very smart. But I'd like to turn it off a little bit because of where we come in and out of the door so much and I need to learn how to do it a little bit better. I haven't done it yet, but I'm sure there is a way to turn it off to where it doesn't tell me that the back door or the front door is open every time it’s open. Other than that, it is easy to use and I love to be able to monitor stuff on my cellphone where I downloaded the app. That is awesome. Since having the system, I feel more at ease, especially where I live in town. I moved from the country to the town and I needed that security.

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    Thank you for the feedback and five-star review!

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    MaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2022

    Everybody from ADT was wonderful to work with. They were very detail-oriented. They hit on every point that I asked. Everything that I asked, they had a counter answer to. The installer was here for quite some time. We had a whole package, so we pretty much needed the whole house down with sensors, window breaks and cameras. It was just a one-man show so he was here for a few hours, but he got it done. ADT is a great company. The alerts are pretty on par with what I was looking for. I love the quality on the camera.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2022

    I looked online and saw that ADT was available and they could’ve had it done that same day I called in. The customer service reps were polite, very knowledgeable, professional and educated. However, my doorbell is not hooked up correctly. I’ve been waiting on someone to call me back. I called last month on the 7th, but it was for different reasons I called. But I mentioned my doorbell as well. It would ring, but it doesn't ring inside. It rings in my ear if I have my phone in my earbuds. I can hear it, but they don't come through the house. Other than that, it's fine. I can recommend them to somebody.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2022

    I’ve had ADT before and I went back to them. The technician I worked with was efficient. The installation was quick. There was something that he needed to connect everything, and he was very considerate of my time. He was very knowledgeable, too. He walked me through everything that he was doing. He was not wanting to drill in places that would not have been accessible to me.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2022

    I'm very satisfied with ADT. I feel safer. There were a little bit of issues getting everything set up, but they did a great job. The installers stayed with it until everything worked.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2022

    The installer from ADT did a great job. The only thing is I spent too much money. I should have went with Ring. I paid $400 for the installation and something else. It wasn't worth it. Plus I’m locked in for three years so it's not like I have much of a choice. It is what it is.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Nakeasha. Thank you for your review and feedback. We apologize for the concern regarding the costs of services. If you have any issues with the system or feel you were misled on procing, please give us a call at 1-800-238-2727 so we may assist further. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2022

    We've been happy with the service so far. We’re enjoying the system's features. Given the world is in the process of going crazy right now, it gives us a bit of peace of mind to have that defense to protect our family and home.

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2022

    ADT IS THE WORST SECURITY SERVICE! This should be illegal the way they are taking advantage. I just need a security system that actually works! I have people kicking my door at 4am-and the cameras did not record. I have people walking up to my porch and stealing things-and they only recorded for 30 seconds showing someone walk up, but stopped recording when they grabbed my property and left with it. I have people entering my home and the system does not even pick it up let alone did not notify me. I am a single mother of 2 small children and this is UNACCEPTABLE! I have been going round and round with ADT and their piss poor customer service.

    I've been promised a branch manager (who has authority to cancel account and waive cancelation fees) would contact me within 48hrs, and they never do! I have been promised an account manager would reach out to me within a week, and they never did. I have done everything in my power to try and make the cameras and system work but ADT is still incompetent of providing the service it sold me and they refuse to waive the cancelation fee of nearly $700!

    I have been an on time, loyal, paying customer. I am not trying to get a discount or an upgrade, I am mentally exhausted and sick of going back and forth trying to get someone with authority to help me resolve this issue and cancel my services without charging me for their incompetence. This is a matter of my safety and security for me and my two children! If something were to happen because ADT did not provide the security I pay for, would my family even get a "Sorry"?! I need someone to help me resolve this immediately! So I can happily pay another company to do a better job!

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2022

    Michael, our ADT rep, was a really nice guy. Since having the system in our home, I feel safe and secure. Go for ADT.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTechSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppMaintenanceStaffResolution

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2022

    The app is user-friendly. I would call it a five-second app because it doesn't take long to figure it out. I'm in the computer industry and you shouldn't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out how things work within the app. Being able to disarm and arm via my phone is one of the best features that I like about the system. ADT used one of the old sensors and it was giving off air. But the techs promptly came out and fixed the issue.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechEase of Use

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2022

    ADT gives me a sense of security. We're pretty satisfied with what we got. I use the phone app a lot. I love it. It's easy to use and it does what I needed to do. We had to contact ADT because our sensor was a little too sensitive and it was going off when we were away even when nobody was home. So, they fixed it.

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    Camera & VideoStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2022

    I have ADT at another location and I transferred it over to the home that I’m at now. The install technician was good, but ADT wouldn’t bring my other cameras over, and wouldn’t turn them off for a month. I was watching other people live in my home. The new guy went and got it turned off. I said, “I could still pull up my cameras.” I had to buy new ones. One thing I like about ADT, no matter if it is raining, snowing, sunny day, the camera is still working. It’s definitely a nice camera. I really appreciate ADT.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2022

    I didn't like my experience with ADT because right away, they called the police three times in a row because there was something in my camera. It was me and the neighbor, and I was really disappointed about that. They didn't check with me. I got a bad name with the police and the police were going to charge me $600. So, I told them I'd like to have it taken out as soon as possible. I keep telling them that. They don't come so I'm about ready to have a neighbor take it off and put it in the garage until they come and they can take it all with them. Also, getting set up with them took too long.

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    TechPriceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2022

    The camera part of the doorbell is not working. It keeps going offline. Then our doorbell is having this faint ring over and over again. It has something to do with some power control panel. The original tech should have indicated this problem and told us what to do at that time. ADT sent out some guy and said that we needed some power panel, which makes no sense to me. Because everyone in my neighborhood has ADT and we all have basically the same house. But I noticed today that ADT charged me two different amounts and I don't understand what that is. My system is not functioning at its full capacity right now, which makes no sense.

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2022

    We were gonna use the one we use in our other house, but I couldn't get ahold of them when I needed them, so just by word of mouth, I got ADT. Their customer service was great.

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    Thank you for the feedback and for joining the ADT family!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2022

    I called ADT to switch something on the account before the installers were going out there, and I got transferred seven times, which was kind of annoying but outside of that, everything was fine. It was easy enough to book once I got my name added on to the account.

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    Camera & VideoStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2022

    I like the cameras when they alert. The touch screen is nice. We just had the normal one at our other house, so that's a nice upgrade. The only downfall is our doorbell cameras say on a regular basis that the battery's low, which the rep did say that would happen. But it doesn't seem to pick up motion as well as our back camera does.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2022

    I purposely asked the ADT representative before agreeing to service about any contract. Two different representatives stated "no" and added I can cancel at any time; my only responsibility would be for the equipment. They do not divulge upon agreeing to get service that you are agreeing to a 6-year contract. It is only mentioned when you attempt to cancel monitoring at which point you have to pay the full amount of your monitoring service for 6 years (in my case $2500). This information when I asked would have been helpful. I later found out from an ADT staff that ADT changed their contract from 3 years to 6 years and purposely leave this information out. This information is on page 9 of a 10-page agreement (that was sent to me after I attempted to cancel service).

    There is other information in this 10-page document that states you have 3 days to cancel from the time you agree to service...NOT after you've had the equipment installed. I had multiple problems with installation, wrong equipment, multiple visits, and having to pay an electrician to fix the ADT doorbell. I found their dishonesty appalling and would NEVER recommend or use them for home monitoring. So, if you are planning on getting home security with ADT please BEWARE...of their dishonesty. I attached pictures of the flimsy work done on the equipment. As a result, my control panel and the camera have lost power on multiple occasions.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Sharda- We believe in being transparent, that is why the length of the contract and penalty for premature cancellation is in bold font on the first page of all of our agreements. The terms of the agreement are fully disclosed. By signing, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the presented terms, and accept them.

    Furthermore, ADT does have a relocation policy in place, so if you only needed services for one year at this address, we would have been able to help you with relocating to another address without any contractual penalties.

    This is not to say that ADT does not sympathize with your current situation, as we do. ADT automatically discounts the cost of premature cancellation by 25% on all residential accounts. This is a courtesy that you are contractually guaranteed.

    - Mazen

    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2022

    Do not go with ADT. Their customer service sucks and they will pass you along on a call like a cheap **. They won't fix your problem when you're paying all this money for their equipment and they won't send anyone out any time soon. So here's to hoping you don't actually need a security system and just some fancy decorations sitting in various places around your house. Because it won't do ** where you need it to.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Brooke- We do apologize to learn of this upsetting issue with your services. We would be happy to review your concerns with your scheduled service appointment with you further if you could please email our team directly at alwaysthere@adt.com along with more details in regard to your concerns with the system and the full address in which the services are located. ~ Thank you

    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppMaintenanceStaffCommunication

    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2021

    Worst company ever. If I could give ADT 0 star I will. Horrible customer service and communication. With the cellular light on main box being red for a couple months, ADT did nothing but kept telling me my system is communicating with them without any issue. Sent me a CellBridge box to ensure the signal transfer from 3G to 4G, really a piece of junk as the 3G and 4G lights on this box are RED all the time. Moreover the CellBridge box beeps every 4 hours and I have to wake up to silence it in the midnight. Called them and rep April told me my system stopped communicating with them after 12/12 and I got ZERO notification from ADT telling me about this.

    It's impossible to speak with a manager as they will keep telling you there is no manager available and they will call you back in 24 hours. Scheduled an appointment that is in 12 days and let you know there will be no sooner appointment. ADT Pulse app also stopped working, no activity can be seen from the app. Called them THOUSANDS times got transferred all around they are unable to fix just a simple app issue. Each rep who answered the call will tell you a different story and sounds like they are just here to finish their shifts, no one is willing to talk to you positively to get your problem resolved. If my system has stopped sending signal to them as their rep said and there is no communication at all, also I will not be able to see any activity from the app, what's the point for me to pay them every month? Are they protecting my home? ADT absolutely should be SHUT DOWN on this market.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Helen- Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us and for letting us know about the experience that you had. We appreciate your feedback. We do see that you have an appointment set up with us and we will surely make sure that you are taken care of.

    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2021

    They are just thieves. You can set up a service quickly, but you will never get a technician, and if you try to cancel the service, it will not be possible. In my case, I ended up closing my bank account after ADT stole hundreds of dollars from me.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2021

    After 2 years it decided we used too much data within a month and quit recording at the end of November (never had a max). So it reset on Dec 1st and didn't record someone robbing us but actually recorded the animals. At this point I had them out there twice. They said we will reset the system. Waste of money if it doesn't work when needed and making all the trips to wait on their techs. Horrible customer service then they want to charge me for cancellation.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Amy. We are very sorry for the frustrating experiences. Please give us a call at 1-800-238-2727 so we can address any claim for damages as a result of the break in that take place. ADT does have a theft protection service that's available. We can also arrange a service visit to address any camera issues as we see the most recent service visit from a local tech was on 11/16.

    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2021

    Over the past few months I have been provided with the worst customer service ever with ADT. They auto-drafted over $400 from my checking account with no notice whatsoever and have passed me around to several different reps over the past few months. All who were not helpful and all who told me false information. They still owe me almost $700 back and continue to treat me like I don't matter at all. I have documentation and proof of all this and they continue to tell me they will "see what they can do" and never resolve anything or get me my money back. This poor service has been going on since July. I will never ever ever use them again and will advise everyone I can speak to to stay away from them unless they like their money to be taken from them and withheld without reason, help, or a solution.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello Jim. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We see you are currently being assisted by one of our Presidential Team Members. Please let us know if you need anything further. Thank you, Carla

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2021

    Everything was perfect when I signed with ADT. The installer was very nice and patient. He wasn't rushing and made sure everything was right. Also, I like the security system. I'm thinking about getting my windows done and getting the cameras set up in the front.

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    StaffFollow-Through

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2021

    The installer was very knowledgeable about the products. He was also very friendly and very efficient. He exceeded expectations and you can't ask for anything more in today's world. ADT fulfilled their commitment and did what they said they were going to do, plus it was within the timeframe allowed.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTechSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffEase of UseRates

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2021

    We had two different people that had different systems, one was my daughter and one was my daughter's best friend. SO, we called and set up an appointment to talk to both groups. One of them was ADT and they gave us a price that was competitive with the other group’s offer and the gentlemen representing the sales in both companies were both very good. But there was something about the product itself that had us go with ADT. Their rep also negotiated a price which was a tad bit better. It wasn't a large amount of money, but we liked the fact that he was working with us. The other guy just said, “This is it and that's all we do.”

    So far, I feel comfortable knowing that my security system is in place and that all the elements of it seem to work to the best of the ability of them to work. Everything seems to be satisfactory and we haven't had any difficulties with our ADT system. But right after the install, the camera wasn't working at the rear of the house. They scheduled to come out and they came out fairly promptly. There was something wrong with the wiring but a guy came out and got it right. He was excellent. We'd never had a system before, so for us, there seemed to be an ease of understanding what was going on and utilizing the system. I also really like the panel inside the house versus the phone app which has worked very well. If I pull out of the driveway and I forgot to arm the system, the phone app allows me to stop at the corner and "Arm Away" after I've left.

    Aside from that, I appreciate the customer service of all three people that we've dealt with at the home, the salesperson, the installer, and the guy that came to fix the wiring. As a consumer of anything, I appreciate when the provider listens to what the customer’s saying and works with that. When people tell you, “Well, this is this and da, da, da,” and they don't listen to what you're asking questions about or telling them, I find that very off-putting. But ADT's reps were very cordial and everybody listened.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2021

    When my ADT system was installed, the installers were great, very professional, and got it done in a timely manner. A couple of my friends have similar systems in their investment properties and they highly recommended it. I like the convenience of the notification factor for the phone and the ease of arming and disarming the system because we have quite a few properties. I also like the reputation that it has. Aside from that, ADT's customer service was good and their reps were detailed.

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    Price

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2021

    I had ADT and I liked it. Then, I was gonna move so I cancelled but I didn't move out so I wanted the system back. I saw they had a new system that was a little bit better than what I had. One thing I like about the new features is that I can hear if anybody's out there and they wouldn't know that because the only thing they might see is the camera. They wouldn't know that they're being recorded or listened to. But they could provide clients who are coming back an incentive or something to make them cheap.

    Also, they can take a little bit more time to make sure that everything is hooked up. When they come up to a client's house, they could make sure that everything is working right and complete. They had to come back out for the installation because the guy didn't set up for the motion so if anybody were to walk up to the house any way around the cameras, I wouldn't even see them. But other than that, it went fine. Although the system only records you for five seconds. What happens after that, it cuts off and I can't see anything more than that. Why can't they make it long so I can see it too?

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    StaffFollow-Through

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2021

    The reps did as promised during the installation and it took as long as they said it would. Also, the quality and the system overall are great. I’d recommend it to anybody. I’m highly satisfied and I hope it stays that way.

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2021

    The features offered in my package are good and the system is easy to use. I'm happy with my service.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoStaffReliability

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2021

    About two weeks before Thanksgiving, I thought I had disarmed the alarm and I went out the front door. The alarm went off and ADT was on the phone before I could get that disarmed. Also, there was one time that the panic button went off somehow, and it was in my car, locked up. We got to the house and the police was sitting in my front yard. He said my panic button went off and asked for my identity. We had to show the police an ID before he would let us in. I was with a different company before and they never did that. ADT does more than what that company did. I've recommended ADT to people. Also, their reps, Jason and Tom, were really good. I couldn't ask for two better people to come to the house and do what they did. I would recommend them to anybody.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffReliabilityRatesTransparency

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2021

    I had a very helpful and knowledgeable tech. He got the system all updated. He installed all the sensors in the downstairs windows and front door for me, and he needed very little assistance from me. We then tested out the system together. I only had one issue with ADT. I already had an existing dashboard and they were going to have me run through it to see if they could activate it without sending a tech out. The first time I set up the appointment, they called the wrong day and time. I reconfirmed that I was not home at that time and that the appointment was supposed to be the following day at a certain time. I didn't get a phone call for another week and they were asking if I was still interested in setting up the system. That was a little bit frustrating. But once I got the lady back on the phone and we got it set up, the rest was fine.

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    Online & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2021

    Everything's been fine with ADT. I like that I can view what's going on outside. I utilize their app and I like it. It's very easy to use.

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2021

    I shopped around to a few different vendors and I didn't see anybody with a comparable package to ADT. Signing up with them was a good experience and I'm satisfied with their system features. The cameras have given me a lot of sense of security and I like how responsive they are. We had a minor hiccup for a few days with the system but besides that, it's functioning well. Strongly consider ADT.

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    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2021

    It's easy to get ahold of someone at ADT and to speak to a real person. We've had the system for a month and a half and everything seems to be going well.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2021

    It was a very good experience all the way around with ADT. The sales rep and the technician were great.

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    Sales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffReliability

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2021

    Signing up with ADT was pretty easy and the sales rep I had was very professional. I was also very satisfied with the service package that was offered to me. The Ring we had from the previous package on our front door was way faster and easier to work with than the ADT products. We always had issues with the cameras. They usually lagged and they'd freeze here and there. We don't have them anymore but if ADT would get a little turnaround on the cameras or the speed, that would be better. Other than that, the sensors work fine and with the kids, I feel good about the protection that we get.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2021

    I had a good experience with the ADT sales rep.

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    Billing

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2021

    I've had ADT for years and they are the best. I had an issue where I did a transfer from an old home to a new home and there was a miscommunication. I was still getting a bill from one location when that should have been transferred. But we got that resolved.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2021

    ADT is awesome. The representatives are good and the installers are informative. It’s a good investment and it makes me feel more at ease.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedReliability

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2021

    There were some issues with the install. In the house, the guy put a screw into the electrical wire in a wall when he was putting in the control panel and it shorted out all the lights in my mudroom, kitchen, and dining room. I made him back the screw out because he said that wasn’t the problem, but it was, and the lights came back on. But it’s dimmer, or the mudroom lights don't work anymore, and I'm not sure of the damage in the wall to the wire. Plus, he used all house stuff to install stuff in my garage. I haven't been able to secure my garage since the install. Two of the sensors don't work.

    The manager for this area said he was gonna get back to me and he was gonna start a claim. It's been a week and I haven't heard anything. I'm still waiting. I had Protection 1 for 20 years in Western Washington, which was bought by ADT, and I never had an issue with those guys. Always there, always did things right. When I come over here, I get a bad install, and nobody wants to talk to me about it. I think they're hoping that I’d go away.

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    Response from ADT

    Hello harry. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We apologize for any frustration this has caused you. We have escalated your concerns to our local team and have asked that they contact you directly. Thank you!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceStaffReliability

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2021

    At this home that I'm in, ADT has been the worst. Their new system that came out in ’19 was the newest panel that they got at the time. I had ADT since 2004 in all my homes and even businesses. It went to ‘17, an authorized dealer put all aftermarket equipment in my home. So, ADT wasn't monitoring my home. They are an authorized dealer. And I said the customer did not know that. They even installed my garage door opener. I still have the cameras in there, but ADT doesn't monitor those. So my doorbell they did was replaced seven times. When corporate got involved, I just told them. It was like on a scary movie that somebody came in, installed equipment, supposed to be from one of the nation's top brands, and they are not with ADT. So business-wise, we went to CPI for two of the businesses and kept ADT for one.

    But in the new house, one of the sensors that they installed is bad. The technician that came out last week said he tried to fix it, but he didn't carry those sensors on his truck. So, I have to call back again this week, because it went off again that it's not monitored. That's a 8,900 square foot house. The police have been called and have been out there three times but I haven't been called once. When I called ADT about it, they said it was a test system where the alarm just kept going off. They said they contacted me but they did not. And just yesterday, my husband was out there because the gas people had to come out and check the gas pipes. The alarm went off before on one of the sensors that he didn't know, which is to the pool door outside that connects to the house. The police was again called but I wasn't called. We’re looking for someone else.

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    Thank you for reaching out to us! We do apologize for the experience that you have described and would like to assist in resolving any outstanding issues. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2021

    The customer service guy explained to me that when I move, I could have it set up somewhere else, the length of the contract, and when I pay that contract off, I own the camera and the DVR. I'm still trying to learn it all. I'm still confused about how the DVR works, but I'll figure it out.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2021

    The installer who did my ADT system was great. Everything leading up to it was a bit of a disaster though. We had someone come out and give us the initial quote, and we said, "Great," so we signed the contract. Then, the very next day, we got a flyer in the mail from ADT saying if you sign up, you get two free outdoor cameras. I had purchased an outdoor camera. So, I quickly called our guy and said, "Hey, I just got this flyer. Now, can we still cash in on it?" He said, "Well, no. Because I already gave you a deal. No." I said, "Okay." Then I thought, "Well, I'm gonna call the main ADT number, 1-800." I talked to them and chatted with this gal and she said, "Oh, I think I can still get that for you." I was on hold off and on for over a half-hour. She finally came back and she said, "Great. I got approval for it." Then, the phone got disconnected.

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    TechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2021

    My rep was super helpful and gave me all the information I needed. It was easy to set up an appointment. A tech then came out and was super polite and nice. The install was done within 30 minutes and it was perfect. The security system works fine. My kids both know how to use it, turn it on, and turn it off. That helps them sleep in their own beds because they're not scared. ADT has reasonable prices and my experience with them has been great so far.

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    Customer ServiceTechStaffReliability

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2021

    I had ADT years ago and I switched over, which was a big mistake. When that contract ran out, I went back to ADT. The technician that came to install was nice, friendly, and professional. He knew what he was doing. My wife came in the house and she was not familiar with it. She set the alarm off and ADT called in no time to make sure.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2021

    I had ADT reinstated. They updated my system and the guy that came out for the installation was good. But trying to get the service back in place took several hours on the phone. It was ridiculous how much time it took.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2021

    We had ADT for 20 years before we got it this time. The technician was in the house the whole time when it was reactivated and he demonstrated it step by step. Everything seems really up to date. The equipment is a lot newer than it was 20 years ago. I can even get on my phone and do it. It's doing really well now.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2021

    ADT was a special that was offered to my job. The overall functionality and performance of the system were excellent. It was just that all of them were a little bulky. It could be smaller. But I was pretty satisfied. I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2021

    ADT came out and we discussed everything that I wanted. The price was right so I chose them. The system works great and we are getting used to hearing the electronic chick’s voice all the time going the driveway door, French doors, or patio door is still open. My wife downloaded the app for her phone. She can activate or deactivate the system and set the alarm using her phone. That’s convenient. I’m very happy with the experience and the whole situation.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2021

    I've had ADT for years and since they got new equipment, it's been pretty good.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2021

    We were told that ADT might be the best for us to get based on our needs. Our sales rep was really good and informed. Our install guy was Brian and he was incredible. We needed to get our doorbell installed but we didn't have enough voltage. He told us what to do to get that done. We bought a transformer that's needed. Recently, we purchased a couple of shutter things and a motion sensor. The only thing with ADT is it's a bit pricey, especially for the startup. We paid $900 upfront instead of doing the installments. That's a lot of money. We are also having a higher bill for a few years.

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    Response from ADT

    Greetings, AJ! Glad to hear your sales rep was awesome before, during and after the sale! We show on the account however, your install was discounted $370.85 leaving your total install cost, $578.15. The other two charges for $63.17 were for the current month, and next month billing as we bill a month in advance. Totaling $700.00, not $900.00- If you have records indicating other wise, we would be happy to review! Please forward any further correspondence to AlwaysThere@adt.com so our team can check it out. Thank you!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2021

    ADT was really good with the scheduling and customer service was great. Their system is a lot more advanced now than the previous system and I like the touchscreen keypad.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTechPunctuality & SpeedEase of Use

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2021

    I called ADT and they came out three hours later. They were very nice while they were here and I was happy with everything. I use my phone app. It's easier for me because when I hit the screen and get the code in, I panic. My husband uses the panel thing a lot. Also, I love the camera outside and my grandkids are able to speak to me when I'm out there. It’s fun. Everything seems really good.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2021

    We already had ADT previously but I am less happy this time than our last house. The panel has not been working. It was installed and then within a week, it was triggering. The fire department came. There were things going off with it and I talked to ADT but they weren't able to help me over the phone. So, I had to disable it and we haven't had a system for two weeks. They're coming out to look at it but aren't able to because of my work schedule. So, it's gonna be another two weeks before they can come. And in this whole time, after we had it for about a week and we're having a lot of issues with it, we want to cancel our service and go something like SimpliSafe. But ADT's return or cancellation policy is only three days so we're stuck with it.

    Having three days to be able to decide you don’t want something is a little short. So, being transparent about how short that period is something that ADT can improve on. I got upsold into doing it. I wanted to look at other ones but the ADT person convinced me to do it, which I understand that's their job, but they didn't say I only had three days to decide if I wanted to keep it. I got a little bit trapped into it.

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    Response from ADT

    We're so terribly sorry to learn of this experience you've had as a member of the ADT family! We would love to address these issues with you further. If you could please email our team directly at Alwaysthere@adt.com with the full address in which the services are located and the account details along with your post for further assistance.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2021

    The ADT system was already installed and all the technician had to do was come in and do whatever he had to do to turn it back on. He was excellent. I’m learning more about my neighborhood so I'm very happy to have the home security system. I got the extra protection and security from my system and as long as I can afford it, I’ll have it around. I live on a fixed income so I got to watch my p's and q's.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoCoveragePriceStaffEase of UseRates

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2021

    ADT’s customer service was good as well as the installer. He had a lot to do so there wasn't much conversation while he was working but he asked me plenty of questions on where I wanted certain things in the house and where I felt it best would be needed and installed. He listened and put it there, and even offered some suggestions. Having a Protection 1 system for the past 10 years, the nicest thing is the upgrade in the equipment and the ease of use. The new technology is quite different than the old keypad. I've got an iPad-looking thing now that I could use and added cameras.

    I had a service call last night and everything went well. I had a couple of cameras go out so I needed to have them re-hooked back up and we did everything online. I'd recommend ADT if you were looking for a basic to mid-level security system. The cameras detect motion but it doesn't record 24/7. That's something I didn't know beforehand and might have changed my mind switching over to ADT. But overall, if a buddy has a house and he's just looking for camera coverage when someone walks in the front yard or something moves in his backyard, it’s a good deal for the price.

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    Sales & MarketingStaffSmart Devices

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2021

    Everything was great with the ADT sales rep and it was a positive experience. If I had questions or before the installer did something, he would ask. The equipment is better than what we had previously and the smart features are more responsive and a little bit better as far as the camera. The clarity is good and you can select where you want the motion detected, which is what I like. I’m very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2021

    I had the same tech that I had two years ago install the ADT system so, it was good. The installation was perfect. I went with the ADT command system, which I originally had the less fancy one, to begin with. I had the 7 x 2 LCD display on the first one and this time, I went with a touchscreen that has the cameras. It’s much easier to use and has a nicer user interface. It's been great overall.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoPunctuality & SpeedStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2021

    The installation was good and very quick, and the installer was very informative. The system is easy to use and I like that I can arm and disarm from my phone, as opposed to having to physically do it. There’s a camera in that touch screen so whoever disarms it, if it's not one of us, then we know who it is. The only small complaint that I have is that I've been trying to switch my card because the one that I have on file was compromised recently and it won't let me. But I still have a few days to figure that out.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2021

    The sales rep was outstanding and the ADT system was excellent. I feel good knowing that I've got security.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2021

    Both the sign up and installation with ADT were good. The installer was very thorough and explained what he was doing. I like the system but not the iPad. I'm not able to view the cameras that they installed on it. I didn't get enough sensors for the windows too. So, I'm able to put the alarm, but then some windows are open and without me knowing because it doesn't have sensors. Also, when I am on the app in my phone, I had the alarm sound and I didn't know how to turn it off. So, the police came and it was bad because it wasn't an emergency. It was my daughter opening the back door and I wasn't aware how to turn it off because I didn't have access through the iPad. My phone was closer because it's a big house and I just went through the iPad. The police got there fast.

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    TechSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffTransparency

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2021

    We have ADT equipment in our house already. It was wired up from a previous owner when we purchased and we just never activated the service because we didn't think we need it. But there's been some robberies in our area, which prompted us to take advantage. My neighbor told us that she was signing up through ADT and we did the same. Lloyd, the sales rep who initially helped us, was phenomenal and he was the reason we signed up with ADT. I wasn't going to and my husband did not want to sign up with them but Lloyd's service was the differentiating factor.

    We initially had some problems with some of the services we thought would work better but somebody came out and did some updates, and they seem to have fixed some of the problems. The only thing that was supposed to work that doesn't seem to still work is the integration with the Nest cameras. It doesn't seem to be available yet but that could be my misunderstanding. We added an extra break glass and we added an extra window and an extra camera since we got our service.

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