ADT vs Vivint

ADT Smart Home Security

Vivint Smart Security

System Price

£750

ADT

£700

Vivint

Monthly Subscription

£35 - £45

ADT

£30 - £45

Vivint

Sensors Included

8

ADT

6

Vivint

Cameras Included

Yes

ADT

Yes

Vivint

Detailed Comparison

ADT Smart Home Security
Vivint Smart Security
System Price
£750
£700
Installation Cost
£250 - £350
£150 - £300
Monthly Subscription
£35 - £45
£30 - £45
System Type
Smart
Smart
Monitoring Type
Professionally Monitored
Professionally Monitored
Door/Window Sensors
8
6
Motion Detectors
3
2
Warranty
10 years
Lifetime
Cameras Included
Smart Locks
Video Doorbell
Battery Backup
Cellular Backup
Smart Home Compatibility
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Z-Wave
Cloud Storage
Unlimited cloud storage
Included with subscription

Understanding System Types

Smart Systems

Smart security systems offer internet connectivity, smartphone control, and integration with other smart home devices. They are perfect for tech-savvy homeowners who want remote access.

Smart Systems

Smart security systems offer internet connectivity, smartphone control, and integration with other smart home devices. They are perfect for tech-savvy homeowners who want remote access.

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Monitoring Options Compared

Professionally Monitored Monitoring

Professionally monitored systems are connected to monitoring centers with trained staff who respond to alerts and can dispatch emergency services when needed, providing 24/7 protection.

Key Benefits:

  • 24/7 monitoring by trained professionals
  • Faster emergency service dispatch
  • Potential insurance discounts

Professionally Monitored Monitoring

Professionally monitored systems are connected to monitoring centers with trained staff who respond to alerts and can dispatch emergency services when needed, providing 24/7 protection.

Key Benefits:

  • 24/7 monitoring by trained professionals
  • Faster emergency service dispatch
  • Potential insurance discounts

Smart Home Integration

ADT Integration

Compatible with: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa

What you can do:

  • Control your security system with voice commands
  • Create automated routines with other smart devices
  • Receive notifications across all your smart devices

Vivint Integration

Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Z-Wave

What you can do:

  • Control your security system with voice commands
  • Create automated routines with other smart devices
  • Receive notifications across all your smart devices

Our Recommendation

Based on our comparison, here's our recommendation:

ADT Smart Home Security is best for:

  • Homeowners wanting maximum peace of mind with 24/7 monitoring
  • Smart home enthusiasts who want integrated automation
  • Larger homes with many entry points needing coverage

Vivint Smart Security is best for:

  • Homeowners wanting maximum peace of mind with 24/7 monitoring
  • Smart home enthusiasts who want integrated automation