Overall Winner: Blue by ADT
Although Link Interactive doesn’t require buying your equipment up front, once you purchase your Blue by ADT equipment, you have the freedom to subscribe and unsubscribe monthly to professional monitoring. Blue by ADT ticked more boxes for us because of its cutting-edge smart cameras and contract-free monitoring at a flat rate of $19.99 per month.
Monthly monitoring starting at | $19.99/mo. | $30.99 |
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Minimum contract length | No contract | 1 year |
Extended no-risk return period | 30 days | 30 days |
Installation (DIY or professional) | DIY | DIY |
Guarantees | None | None |
Warranty | 1 Year | 3 years |
BBB Rating | A+ | A+ |
Safety Score | 8 | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Blue by ADT and Link Interactive
What kind of equipment packages do Blue by ADT and Link Interactive offer?
Blue by ADT’s equipment packages range from $199.15 to $349.99, or you can customize your own set starting at $109.19. Link Interactive offers equipment packages at monthly rates, plus the option to buy a more advanced touch screen hub for $331.
What kind of monitoring plans do Blue by ADT and Link Interactive offer?
Blue by ADT has one monitoring plan for $19.99 per month, whereas Link Interactive offers monitoring plans at $30.99 per month, $39.99 per month, and $44.99 per month.
Do either Blue by ADT or Link Interactive offer the ability to self-monitor your own security system, or is professional monitoring required?
Blue by ADT is one of the best providers for DIY monitoring, since you can buy the equipment and self-monitor for free. Link Interactive requires you to sign up with a professional monitoring plan.
Are either Blue by ADT or Link Interactive a good choice for renters?
Blue by ADT is a great choice for renters because you own the equipment, it’s easy to re-install anywhere and you can subscribe to professional monitoring on a month-to-month basis. With Link Interactive, renters can opt for a 12-, 24- or 36-month contract to match their lease term, and the DIY peel-and-stick equipment is easy to re-install in a new apartment or house.