Homeowners can choose between a landline, broadband or cellular connected system, and the system is controlled through a base station rather than through a keypad on a control panel like most home security systems. This gives you added defense against clever crooks who know how to disable a system through damaging the control panel. Devices that come with the SimpliSafe system include the SimpliCam, an indoor camera with a motion sensor and HD video quality, and a keychain remote used to arm or disarm the system. Simplisafe does not include home automation features, other than Nest integration, which may be a turn off for some. ADT offers three basic packages: Traditional $28. 99 monthly monitoring fee plus $125 installation fee, Control 24/7 monitoring and home automation, $36. 99/mo plus installation fee, and Video all of the above as well as video surveillance, $52. 99 a month plus installation fee. In addition to these monthly charges, customers will have to pay an activation fee and sign a three year contract. Although you may cancel your service within six months if you have a significant service related concern, after that half a year is up, canceling means being charged 75% of the contract’s remainder. All in all, ADT demands a serious time and cost commitment up front.