ADT Announces Yet Another DIY Home Security Line, Now With AI Features
ADT has launched a new DIY home security line called ADT Blu, which features a variety of packages and does not require professional installation. The system can be managed through the ADT Plus app, offering users customizable settings and alerts. However, the introduction of Blu adds to the confusion surrounding ADT's previous DIY offerings due to similar naming conventions and product overlaps.
- ▪ADT Blu is a new line of DIY security products that eliminates professional installation fees.
- ▪The system includes various packages, such as the Security Starter Kit and Outdoor Video Kit, with optional monitoring plans.
- ▪ADT Blu devices feature advanced sensors and cameras, but may cause confusion due to similarities with previous ADT products.
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ADT is rolling out a new line of security products targeted toward DIYers, without its infamous professional installation fees and contracts. The system, announced Wednesday, is called ADT Blu and will work with the latest version of ADT's app, ADT Plus. ADT Blu will offer a selection of packages, including the Security Starter Kit ($249) and the $389 Outdoor Video Kit, among others, depending on your needs. While these kits offer professional home monitoring plans, a subscription isn't required to use the system or to receive alerts on your phone with the ADT Plus app. Blu devices include access sensors, motion sensors, indoor and outdoor cameras, fire and carbon monoxide detectors and more.
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