ADT Self Setup equipment is provided by LifeShield. ADT and LifeShield merged in 2019. You can build a custom system for your home starting at $179. You also have a choice of two pre-configured systems. ADT Self Setup packaged systems are fairly simple, consisting of door and window sensors, cameras and, in the case of the company's Starter Plus Kit, motion sensors. If you build your own system, you can also add temperature and flood detection. Compared to professionally installed systems, which often include smashed glass sensors and other safety features, ADT Self Setup is a little light on protection. But the company's systems are on par with other DIY products.

ADT Self Setup gives customers the flexibility of choosing between 24/7 professional monitoring or self-monitoring. Professional monitoring is available without a long-term contract for $24.99 per month.

Customers purchase and own ADT Self Setup systems outright. If they choose to have your home professionally monitored, they can do so with no long-term contract. The cost of professional monitoring is $24.99 per month and customers receive one free month of monitoring with their purchase.

Customers connect to ADT Self Setup through the company's ADT+ mobile app, available for both iOs and Android users. The technology integrates with Google Nest products, including cameras, doorbells, thermostats, and more.

ADT is one of the best-known names in home security. The company earns an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Reviewers on Trustpilot differ, however, awarding the company just 1.3 stars. iOs users give the ADT+ mobile app 5 stars and Android users give it 4.7 stars.