LifeShield Home Security no longer exists. ADT acquired it in 2019 and folded the technology into ADT Blue (now ADT+). If you are a former LifeShield customer or found an old review, here is what happened: DirecTV bought LifeShield in 2013, AT&T absorbed DirecTV in 2015, then ADT took LifeShield in 2019. The DIY tech survived but the brand is dead. We cover the full timeline and rank 3 replacements — Abode ($0-6/mo, no contract), Ring ($20/mo), and SimpliSafe ($18-28/mo).
Protect America vs ADT 2026: What Former Customers Should Compare Now
July 2026 update: Protect America is no longer a current system to buy under that brand. For former customers, the useful comparison is not an old package against a new ADT promotion. It is whether to keep compatible equipment, move to ADT, or replace the alarm with a current no-contract DIY system. Protect America vs […]
SafeGuard Security Review 2026: Arizona Alarm Quotes, Patrol Coverage, Contracts, and 3-Year Cost
A buyer checklist for SafeGuard Security covering Arizona service, written quotes, patrol coverage, equipment, monitoring, contracts, ownership, cancellation, and three-year cost.
How to Upgrade an Existing Security System in 2026: Cameras, Cellular Backup, and Cost
Upgrade an existing security system by auditing the panel, sensors, wiring, communicator, cameras, accounts, contracts, reusable equipment, 36-month cost, migration, and acceptance tests.
Why Neighbors Cannot Replace a Home Security System in 2026: Alarms, Cameras, Monitoring, and Response
FBI data shows 73% of burglaries happen during daytime when neighbors are at work. Former burglars confirm a neighbor glancing out the window is not a deterrent. Here are 10 security gaps that neighborly vigilance cannot fix — backed by crime statistics and burglar interviews — plus DIY systems from $140 that actually close them.
