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ADT $100 VISA REWARD CARD: Requires 36-month monitoring contract with professional installation starting at $34.99/mo. (24-month monitoring contract in California, total fees from $839.76), and enrollment in ADT Easy Pay OR month to month monitoring contract for DIY systems starting at $24.99/mo. without QSP, and enrollment in ADT EasyPay (one month minimum). Requires minimum system purchase of $449 for professionally installed systems OR minimum system purchase of $349 for DIY systems. Offer available for new ADT customers only. Offer not available for online orders. Limit one per customer, not combinable with other offers. Upon early termination of 36-month monitoring contract, ADT may charge 75% of the monthly service charges due for the balance of the initial contract term. Professional monitoring required for ADT to notify emergency contacts or services on your behalf. Service and installation charges vary depending on system configuration, equipment and services selected. One (1) Visa Reward Card valued at $100 is redeemable seven (7) days after system is installed for professional installation, OR thirty-five (35) days after system is activated for self-setup systems, wherein an email is sent to the customer's email address associated with their account with a promo code. The customer must validate the promo code on the website provided in the email and a physical card will be sent in the mail. Installation must occur within 60 days of offer expiration date to receive card. Card is issued by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. No cash access or recurring payments. Can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. Card valid for up to 6 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Card terms and conditions apply. Offer Expires 12/31/25.
Money-back guarantee only applies after ADT has made attempts to resolve a system-related issue and has not been able to resolve that issue within the first six (6) months of your original activation. Requires purchase and continual monthly payment of both QSP (Quality Service Plan, ADT's extended limited warranty) and professional monitoring from the time of original activation. ADT Money-Back Guarantee is not transferable. Equipment must be returned before a refund will be processed. Conditions preventing normal system operation cannot be caused by the customer.
Customer may receive reimbursement of up to five hundred dollars ($500) of Customer's homeowner's insurance deductible (if any) if, and only if, ALL requirements for Theft Protection Guarantee are met to ADT's reasonable satisfaction. Requires purchase and continual monthly payment of professional monitoring from the time of original activation to be eligible. Customer must request reimbursement within 60 days of property loss. Request must be mailed to ADT and include: Theft Protection Guarantee certificate signed by Customer, a letter from Customer requesting reimbursement, a copy of the police report, and a copy of the accepted insurance claim. ADT reserves the right to reject any application for reimbursement that does not comply with all of the requirements.
Google, Nest Doorbell and Nest Cam are trademarks of Google LLC.
Yale® is a registered trademark of Master Lock Company LLC and its affiliates.
©2025 ADT LLC. All rights reserved. ADT, the ADT logo, 800.ADT.ASAP and the product/service names listed in this document are marks and/or registered marks. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Third-party marks are the property of their respective owners. License Information: AR 030903; CMPY.0002133, Regulated by Arkansas Bd of Private Investigators & Private Security Agencies, #1 State Police Plaza Dr., Little Rock, AR 72209, (501) 618-8600; AZ ROC 312217; ROC 279591; CT ELC.0184211-L5, HIC.0647782; DC ECS902743; GA 205326, 205519, 205939, 205679; HI C-32297; ID ELE-SC-2643; IL 124001792; MA 7242C; MI 3601301527 –1400 E. Avis Dr; Madison Heights, MI 48071; MT PSP-ELS-LIC-13302; NC 763994-CSA ,Alarm Systems Licensing Bd., 4901 Glenwood Ave., Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612 (919) 788-5320; NJ Burg & Fire Business Lic. #34BF00048300, 19 Schoolhouse Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873; NV 0077105; The ADT Security Corporation 1728; NY 12000305615, 12000261120; OK AC 1995; OR 196560; PA HIC Registration Number: PA090797; RI 35683; TN ACC-1688, 1690, 1691, 1692, 1695, 1696; TX B17944, B08690, ACR1761535 –11100 Metric Blvd., Austin, TX 78758; Texas Private Security Bureau, 5805 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78752; UT 8289653-6501; 339118-6502; VA 11-7348; 11-7345; 11-7354;11-7351;11-7598; 2705147728 Class A Contractor Classification ESC,FAS; WA ADTLLL881DO, 11824 N. Creek Pkwy. #105, Bothell, WA 98011. MS 15019511
60% OFF TRUSTED NEIGHBOR SYSTEM: Requires 36-month monitoring contract starting at $49.99/mo. for professionally installed system, (24-month monitoring contract in California, total fees from $1,199.76), and enrollment in ADT EasyPay, OR month-to-month monitoring contract for DIY system starting at $39.99 (one month minimum.) Professionally installed system orders not available online. Offer includes 60% off the purchase of the Trusted Neighbor ADT+ system with minimum purchase of $467.59 ($1,168.98 - $701.39 discount) required for Professionally Installed system OR $287.59 ($718.98 - $431.39 discount) for DIY system after promotion is applied and depending on geographic location. Professionally installed Trusted Neighbor system includes one (1) ADT Base, three (3) door/window sensors, one (1) motion sensor, one (1) Yale Assure Lock 2 (Yale Smart Lock) and one (1) Google Nest Doorbell (battery). DIY Trusted Neighbor system includes one (1) ADT Base, three (3) door/window sensors, one (1) motion sensor, one (1) Yale Assure Lock 2 (Yale Smart Lock) and one (1) Google Nest Doorbell (battery). Add-ons eligible for 60% discount up to total max discount of $550 for DIY system, or $750 for professionally installed system. Offer available for new ADT customers only. Limit one per customer, not combinable with other offers. Upon early termination of 36-month monitoring contract, ADT may charge 75% of the monthly service charges due for the balance of the initial contract term. Professional monitoring required for ADT to notify emergency contacts or services on your behalf. Service and installation charges vary depending on system configuration, equipment and services selected. Cancel by calling (888) 392-2039 or by following the instructions in your order confirmation email. Free shipping applies to standard shipping (approx. 5-7 business days) and not available in HI or AK. Trusted Neighbor features require ADT Complete (includes Nest Aware) pro monitoring plan, Google familiar face detection, ADT Base, and compatible smart lock and camera devices. Familiar face detection is not to be used as definitive identification, and is not available on Nest cameras used in Illinois. Customer is responsible to inform their trusted individuals of any dangerous conditions existing at the premises. Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi, a Google Account and Google Home app linked to your ADT+ app. Minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/home/req. iOS is a trademark of Cisco and is used under license. Google Nest products and services featured are designed to make life easier and to build a helpful home and were not designed specifically for life-sustaining or safety-critical use cases. These products and services are compatible with the ADT+ System, and depend upon working internet, Wi-Fi, and, in some cases, the service availability from ADT and/or Google. To learn more, please visit http://g.co/nest/TOS. Expires 8/5/2025.
Money-back guarantee only applies after ADT has made attempts to resolve a system-related issue and has not been able to resolve that issue within the first six (6) months of your original activation. Requires purchase and continual monthly payment of both QSP (Quality Service Plan, ADT's extended limited warranty) and professional monitoring from the time of original activation. ADT Money-Back Guarantee is not transferable. Equipment must be returned before a refund will be processed. Conditions preventing normal system operation cannot be caused by the customer.
Customer may receive reimbursement of up to five hundred dollars ($500) of Customer's homeowner's insurance deductible (if any) if, and only if, ALL requirements for Theft Protection Guarantee are met to ADT's reasonable satisfaction. Requires purchase and continual monthly payment of professional monitoring from the time of original activation to be eligible. Customer must request reimbursement within 60 days of property loss. Request must be mailed to ADT and include: Theft Protection Guarantee certificate signed by Customer, a letter from Customer requesting reimbursement, a copy of the police report, and a copy of the accepted insurance claim. ADT reserves the right to reject any application for reimbursement that does not comply with all of the requirements.
Google, Nest Doorbell and Nest Cam are trademarks of Google LLC.
Yale® is a registered trademark of Master Lock Company LLC and its affiliates.
©2025 ADT LLC. All rights reserved. ADT, the ADT logo, 800.ADT.ASAP and the product/service names listed in this document are marks and/or registered marks. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Third-party marks are the property of their respective owners. License Information: AR 030903; CMPY.0002133, Regulated by Arkansas Bd of Private Investigators & Private Security Agencies, #1 State Police Plaza Dr., Little Rock, AR 72209, (501) 618-8600; AZ ROC 312217; ROC 279591; CT ELC.0184211-L5, HIC.0647782; DC ECS902743; GA 205326, 205519, 205939, 205679; HI C-32297; ID ELE-SC-2643; IL 124001792; MA 7242C; MI 3601301527 –1400 E. Avis Dr; Madison Heights, MI 48071; MT PSP-ELS-LIC-13302; NC 763994-CSA ,Alarm Systems Licensing Bd., 4901 Glenwood Ave., Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612 (919) 788-5320; NJ Burg & Fire Business Lic. #34BF00048300, 19 Schoolhouse Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873; NV 0077105; The ADT Security Corporation 1728; NY 12000305615, 12000261120; OK AC 1995; OR 196560; PA HIC Registration Number: PA090797; RI 35683; TN ACC-1688, 1690, 1691, 1692, 1695, 1696; TX B17944, B08690, ACR1761535 –11100 Metric Blvd., Austin, TX 78758; Texas Private Security Bureau, 5805 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78752; UT 8289653-6501; 339118-6502; VA 11-7348; 11-7345; 11-7354;11-7351;11-7598; 2705147728 Class A Contractor Classification ESC,FAS; WA ADTLLL881DO, 11824 N. Creek Pkwy. #105, Bothell, WA 98011. MS 15019511
Expires June 29, 2025. Use promo code: SUMMER2025. New Vivint Customers only. Qualifying system purchase requires minimum $599.99 expenditure on equipment after all discounts have been applied, professional installation, and execution of Vivint monitoring services agreement. DIY system purchases and reactivations of previously-installed systems not eligible for offer. Offer not available in all states or provinces. Equipment purchase may be financed separately subject to an agreement with one of Vivint's third-party financing partners. Monthly $1.48 cellular network maintenance fee applies. Taxes and local permit fees may apply.
Discounts may not apply to all packages and products and may require minimum purchase amounts. One (1) free month of monitoring available for applicable telesales orders. Discounts cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Limit one per customer. Discounts and savings are void where prohibited and are valid as long as supplies last and for a limited time only for new customers only. Taxes and fees may apply. Terms are subject to change. Valid through July 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
50% discount off additional equipment automatically applied in cart; taxes and fees may apply; 50% additional equipment discount is for new customers only and require 36-month Frontpoint monitoring plan and electronically signing the Frontpoint Terms and Conditions; 50% additional equipment discount cannot be applied to previous purchases or redeemed for cash; 50% additional equipment discount may be combined with other offers but may not apply to all packages and equipment; discounts are void where prohibited and only available as long as supplies last; valid through July 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
Up To 60% Off Trusted Neighbor Systems: Requires 36-month monitoring contract starting at $44.99/mo. without QSP for professionally installed systems, (24-month monitoring contract in California, total fees from $1,079.76), and enrollment in ADT EasyPay, OR month-to-month monitoring contract for self-setup systems starting at $44.99 without QSP (one month minimum). Offer excludes already discounted equipment bundles. Professionally installed system orders available over the phone only. Offer includes up to 60% off the purchase of any Trusted Neighbor system with minimum purchase of $1,169 required for professionally installed systems OR $719 for self-setup systems before promotion is applied and depending on geographic location. Trusted Neighbor eligible systems must include a minimum of one (1) ADT Base, three (3) door/window sensors, one (1) motion sensor, one (1) Yale smart lock, and one (1) Google Nest Doorbell (battery). Max. discount $750. Offer available for new ADT customers only. Limit one per customer, not combinable with other offers. Upon early termination of 36-month monitoring contract, ADT may charge 75% of the monthly service charges due for the balance of the initial contract term. Quality Service Plan (QSP) is ADT’s Extended Limited Warranty and is available for an additional fee starting at $13/mo. for comprehensive product protection. Professional monitoring required for ADT to notify emergency contacts or services on your behalf. Service and installation charges vary depending on system configuration, equipment, and services selected. Cancel by calling (888) 392-2039 or by following the instructions in your order confirmation email. Free shipping applies to standard shipping (approx. 5-7 business days) and is not available in HI or AK. Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming, and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi, a Google Account, and Google Home app linked to your ADT+ app. Minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/home/req. iOS is a trademark of Cisco and is used under license. Google Nest products and services featured are designed to make life easier and to build a helpful home and were not designed specifically for life-sustaining or safety-critical use cases. These products and services are compatible with the self-setup System and depend upon working internet, Wi-Fi, and, in some cases, the service availability from ADT and/or Google. To learn more, please visit http://g.co/nest/TOS. Expires 1/14/2025.
Trusted Neighbor features require ADT Complete (includes Nest Aware) pro monitoring plan, Google familiar face detection, ADT Base, and compatible smart lock and camera devices. Familiar face detection is not to be used as definitive identification, and is not available on Nest cameras used in Illinois. Customer is responsible to inform their trusted individuals of any dangerous conditions existing at the premises.
Google, Nest Doorbell, and Nest Cam are trademarks of Google LLC.
Money-back guarantee only applies after ADT has made attempts to resolve a system-related issue and has not been able to resolve that issue within the first six (6) months of your original activation. Requires purchase and continual monthly payment of both QSP (Quality Service Plan, ADT’s extended limited warranty) and professional monitoring from the time of original activation. ADT Money-Back Guarantee is not transferable. Equipment must be returned before a refund will be processed. Conditions preventing normal system operation cannot be caused by the customer.
Customer may receive reimbursement of up to five hundred dollars ($500) of Customer’s homeowner’s insurance deductible (if any) if, and only if, ALL requirements for Theft Protection Guarantee are met to ADT’s reasonable satisfaction. Requires purchase and continual monthly payment of professional monitoring from the time of original activation to be eligible. Customer must request reimbursement within 60 days of property loss. Request must be mailed to ADT and include: Theft Protection Guarantee certificate signed by Customer, a letter from Customer requesting reimbursement, a copy of the police report, and a copy of the accepted insurance claim. ADT reserves the right to reject any application for reimbursement that does not comply with all of the requirements.
Frontpoint's bundled packages offer everyday savings off retail prices. Frontpoint also offers limited-time promotional discounts, which vary throughout the year. Discounts may not apply to all packages and products and may require minimum purchase amounts. Discounts cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Limit one per customer. Discounts and savings are void where prohibited and are valid as long as supplies last and for a limited time only. Taxes and fees may apply. Terms are subject to change.
Your risk-free trial starts the day you receive your new Frontpoint security system. Once you set up and activate your system and experience how Frontpoint fits with your lifestyle, we are confident you will love it. But if you are not fully satisfied, for any reason, you can return the complete system for a full refund (and free return shipping) as long as your return is postmarked within 30 days of the day you received the system. Returns (i) initiated within 30 days but not postmarked until after the 30-day risk-free trial has expired, or (ii) that do not include all of the equipment, may be subject to a restocking fee of up to $150. This refund policy applies to new systems purchased directly from Frontpoint and different terms may apply to systems purchased from third parties.
If part of your Frontpoint system (other than the screen, wiring, light bulb, l.e.d., l.c.d., expendable battery or foil tape) becomes defective within 3 years of the earlier of: (i) the date you activated the equipment or (ii) your receipt of such equipment (the "Warranty Period"), Frontpoint will replace or repair the defective part without charge to you as long as you are an active Frontpoint customer in good standing (the "Warranty"). Frontpoint may use reconditioned parts in making repairs/replacements, but warrants the replacement parts for the remainder of the Warranty Period. This Warranty is not assignable. If you discover a defect in the equipment you have purchased from Frontpoint, you should immediately contact Frontpoint in writing or by telephone and fully describe the nature of the defect so that repair service may be rendered. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
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Customer may receive reimbursement of up to five hundred dollars ($500) of Customer’s homeowner’s insurance deductible (if any) if, and only if, ALL requirements for Theft Protection Guarantee are met to ADT’s reasonable satisfaction. Customer must request reimbursement within 60 days of property loss. Request must be mailed to ADT and include: Theft Protection Guarantee certificate signed by Customer, a letter from Customer requesting reimbursement, a copy of the police report, and a copy of the accepted insurance claim. ADT reserves the right to reject any application for reimbursement that does not comply with all of the requirements.
Money Back guarantee only applies after ADT has made attempts to resolve a system related issue and has not been able to resolve that issue within the first six months of your contract. Equipment must be fully removed before a refund will be processed. Conditions preventing normal system operation cannot be caused by the customer.
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