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ADT vs Vivint

ADT

adt.com

Depends
Confidence: High

Buy only if you want the legacy brand's nationwide 24/7 professional monitoring and can live with multi-year contracts.

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Pick ADT when

  • Homeowners wanting 24/7 pro monitoring
  • People who prefer pro installation
  • Buyers prioritizing a long-established national brand

When ADT is not a fit

  • Budget shoppers
  • DIYers who hate contracts
  • Privacy-sensitive buyers post-breach
  • Frequent movers (relocation/refund disputes)

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