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About Vivint
Vivint is a home security company that offers integrated home security systems and smart home automation solutions, including outdoor and indoor cameras, doorbell cameras, security sensors, smart locks and smart devices for lighting, temperature and garage doors. Systems require professional installation and come with 24/7 professional monitoring.
- Fully customizable
- Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant
- Good mobile app
- Professional and knowledgeable technicians
- No DIY option
- No trial period
- A little pricey
- Some complaints of faulty equipment
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What is Vivint Smart Home?
Vivint Smart Home is a home security and automation company. It designs integrated smart home security systems that include features such as professional installation and 24/7 monitoring. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Provo, Utah.
How does Vivint work?
Vivint uses advanced technology to keep your home secure. Here’s a quick breakdown of how some of the components work:
- Wireless sensors detect activity around doors and windows to provide alerts.
- Smart thermostats allow you to control the temperature remotely via the Vivint app.
- Smart locks enable you to lock or unlock doors remotely and manage access codes.
- Doorbell cameras provide video footage of your entryway and allow two-way communication.
The Vivint Smart Hub is the central control panel that runs on a cellular connection and connects to the Vivint app. Through the app, you can monitor and control all your integrated devices.
You need a wireless connection to use a Vivint system because the Smart Hub uses Wi-Fi to connect. However, Vivint has a cellular backup that allows the system to work if your Wi-Fi goes out.
Vivint packages and pricing
Vivint offers three main bundles ranging from $449.99 to $1,024.99. Each package includes 24/7 monitoring, app controls, a hardware warranty, 90-second video clips, onsite support and system alerts.
What’s not clear is whether the cost of professional monitoring is included in the bundle price. While 24/7 monitoring is listed as a feature, a Vivint representative didn’t confirm whether it's included in the bundle price and instead recommended an in-home consultation.
The company website notes that monitoring starts at approximately $29.99 per month, and services like video support can raise the total cost. This suggests the monitoring fee is likely billed separately.
Security Starter Bundle
- Includes:
- Two door and window sensors
- One motion sensor
- Smart Hub control panel
- Yard sign
- Price: $449.99
- Payment options:
- Four payments of $62.49 every 14 days
- Twelve monthly payments of $20.83
Doorbell Security Bundle
- Includes:
- Doorbell Camera Pro
- Four door and window sensors
- One motion sensor
- Smart Hub control panel
- Yard sign
- Window decals
- Price: $674.98
- Payment options:
- Four payments of $99.99 every 14 days
- Twelve monthly payments of $33.33
Safety & Security Bundle
- Includes:
- Outdoor Camera Pro (Gen 2)
- Doorbell Camera Pro
- Four door and window sensors
- One motion sensor
- One water sensor
- One smoke and carbon monoxide combo detector
- Smart Hub control panel
- Yard sign
- Window decals
- Price: $1,024.99
- Payment options:
- Four payments of $199.99 every 14 days
- Twelve monthly payments of $66.67
Vivint equipment
Equipment includes its Vivint Smart Hub control panel, a flood and water damage sensor and break-in security sensors. You can add more equipment options to your security or smart home automation package to personalize your system.
More equipment options
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Vivint has a wide range of equipment available for purchase. Other options include:
- Outdoor Camera Pro: This camera is high-definition and has a 140-degree field of view and night vision. If the camera detects someone, it activates an 85-decibel speaker and lights up.
- Indoor camera: The indoor camera records when there’s motion and sends notifications to your phone. It also has a two-way talk feature.
- Doorbell camera: Vivint’s doorbell camera has Smart Deter technology to stop package theft. If the camera detects someone trying to take a package, it activates a 90-decibel speaker and LED ring. The camera has a 180-degree-by-180-degree field of view and night vision.
- Door and window sensors: The wireless sensors communicate with the hub and app, sending alerts and sounding alarms. They have a five-year battery life.
- Smart lock: The Kwikset smart lock lets you assign up to 30 unique access codes for family and friends. You can also see who’s locking and unlocking the door and use the Vivint app or Smart Hub to unlock it remotely.
- Smart lighting: Manage your lights without flipping switches. You can set custom lighting schedules and save on energy costs.
- Smart garage door controller: Use the app to open and shut your garage from anywhere. The app also notifies you if you leave the garage door open.
- Smart thermostat: Control the temperature in your home from anywhere.
- Smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detector: The smoke alarm helps shut off airflow in a fire, and the carbon monoxide detector connects you to monitoring if there’s a harmful level of the odorless gas.
Vivint home security FAQ
How much does a Vivint home security system cost per month?
Vivint's monthly costs include two main components: equipment payments and professional monitoring fees.
- Equipment Costs: Depending on the package, equipment prices range from $449.99 to $1,024.99. Vivint offers financing options, one over 12 months, with monthly payments varying based on the total equipment cost.
- Monitoring Fees: Professional monitoring is a separate monthly charge, starting at approximately $29.99 at the time of publication. Additional services, such as video surveillance, can increase the total monthly cost.
It's important to note that while Vivint advertises 24/7 monitoring as part of its packages, the cost doesn’t seem to be included in the equipment price and is billed separately.
Can Vivint be used without monitoring?
Vivint's systems are designed to function optimally with professional monitoring services. Without an active monitoring plan, certain features, such as emergency response coordination and real-time alerts, may be limited or unavailable. Additionally, Vivint's equipment is built to work specifically with their platform, so switching to another monitoring provider might not be an option.
Is Vivint safe from hackers?
Vivint’s Smart Hub encrypts signals to keep cameras, recordings and devices safe from breaches. The company recommends taking steps to secure your wireless network, such as regularly changing passwords and updating software and hardware. Keep in mind that hacking is always a possibility with any home security system that uses wireless technology.
Is Vivint worth it?
Although Vivint systems come with a higher price tag than some other home security options, most customers say the service is worth it. Many would recommend the company to a friend.
There are some complaints. Customer support reviews are mixed, with concerns about long hold times, cancellation policies, billing issues and technical support.
Even so, many reviewers praise Vivint for its customization options, compatibility with smart home platforms like Alexa and Google Assistant, strong mobile app and professional installation. For those who want a high-tech system with hands-on setup and support, Vivint has high satisfaction ratings.
How does Vivint compare?
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Vivint Company Information
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- Company Name:
- Vivint
- Company Type:
- Private
- Formerly Named:
- Vivint Smart Home
- Address:
- 4931 N 300 W
- City:
- Provo
- State/Province:
- UT
- Postal Code:
- 84604
- Country:
- United States
- Fax:
- (801) 377-4116
- Website:
- www.vivint.com
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