{"id":11935,"date":"2019-10-28T16:13:40","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T16:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.security.org\/?page_id=11935"},"modified":"2024-02-29T06:55:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T14:55:05","slug":"adt-vs-cpi-security-comparison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.security.org\/home-security-systems\/adt-vs-cpi-security\/","title":{"rendered":"ADT vs. CPI Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

ADT and CPI Security are both respectable home security companies. While ADT is the larger of the two and offers nationwide coverage, CPI only serves the southeastern United States. Both require contracts and offer a wide selection of equipment to accommodate almost every homeowners' needs. Each system must be professionally installed and monitored. Home automation is a feature that is offered by both companies, although it isn't a requirement. Both ADT and CPI Security offer a downloadable app that allows you to monitor your system whether you are at home or away. CPI Security is well-known for its video verification feature that eliminates false alarms and prevents emergency personnel from dispatched unnecessarily.<\/p>\n

Monitoring<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ADT offers both landline and cellular connectivity that allows for consistent and reliable monitoring. If an alert is triggered, the monitoring center will identify the problem and then contact you via your email, text message or phone. They will also notify the local authorities and have emergency personnel dispatched to your home. ADT also offers environmental monitoring.<\/p>\n

CPI offers regional monitoring centers with trained staff who are able to monitor your home and alert you if an alarm is triggered. Notifications are sent by text, email or by phone based on your preference. CPI's monitoring center will also send alerts if environmental hazards are detected.<\/p>\n

Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ADT offers<\/a> many of the most popular features including the option for landline or cellular service, motion sensors that are pet-friendly, environmental hazard detection, indoor\/outdoor video cameras, and home automation. ADT also offers a downloadable app that makes accessing your system quick and easy from almost any location. ADT also gives subscribers the option to purchase the Quality Service Plan for a few extra dollars every month.<\/p>\n

The features offered by CPI Security make it one of the best in the area. They offer a quick response time, video verification, videos (both real-time and recorded), a mobile app, environmental hazard detection, voice control through Alexa or Sonos One, and a No False Alarm Guarantee. The system also offers night vision and a programmable environmental setting that adjusts temperature and lighting.<\/p>\n

Costs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ADT requires a 2- or 3-year contract to start service. The plans\/packages are as follows:<\/p>\n