How to Cancel ADT in 2026
Quick Summary
Monthly Cost
$49.99
Annual Cost
$599.88
Steps
6
Time
5–10 minutes
When you try to cancel
🟢 They'll offer discounts
ADT has 3-year contracts with early termination fees (75% of remaining balance). Call to negotiate: ADT retention will often offer discounted monitoring rates ($10-15/mo off) or equipment upgrades to prevent cancellation. Moving exemption available.
Cancellation difficulty
Wait, you might already have ADT for free
Before canceling, check if any of these plans already include ADT:
ADT, includes Complete $49.99/mo
Sold directly by ADT, typically with a 36 month monitoring contract
Homeowners insurance credit, includes Any monitored plan
A professionally monitored ADT system can earn a homeowners insurance discount
Before You Cancel, Save Money Instead
Most ADT customers can lower their bill by 30-50% with retention scripts, hidden discounts, and plan optimization. You could save up to $25.00/month without canceling.
See our ADT savings guide →Step-by-Step Cancellation Instructions
- 1
Call ADT at 1-800-238-2727
- 2
Navigate to cancellation department
- 3
State you want to cancel
- 4
Negotiate with retention agent (expect discount offers)
- 5
Confirm and request written confirmation
- 6
Note: early termination fee of 75% of remaining contract balance
What to Expect During Cancellation
What they'll try
Discount offer in flow?
❌ No
Win-back email after?
❌ No
Access after cancel
Monitoring stops. Equipment may be leased (return required) or owned (keep it).
Your data
Account preserved
3-year contracts have early termination fees of 75% of remaining balance. If moving, ADT offers free relocation of your system, which may be cheaper than the termination fee.
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About ADT: Professional home security. Plans from $24.99-39.99/mo (self-setup) or $49.99+/mo (pro install). 3-year contracts typical. Equipment from $349.