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Vivint is a home security and smart home automation company founded in 1999 and based in Lehi, Utah. It designs integrated security systems with professional installation, professional monitoring and control through its mobile app. While Vivint stands out for equipment quality and whole-home automation, shoppers should review contracts carefully, especially around billing issues, cancellation policies and customer service complaints.
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Reviewed July 21, 2018
Vivint Security reps have been going door to door in my neighborhood every day for a week. We have nicely declined the first 3 times, the last time (6pm on a Saturday!). I told the rep off because I'm sick of my doorbell going off. (A camera doorbell, guess the rep doesn't understand that I have system?!?) Not sure why this company thinks people will willingly talk to a stranger at the door about their home's security. I looked at the website and the sales line is not available on Saturday, yet their reps are aimlessly wandering around my street all day. I guess if they bother us again during the week I will try to contact one of the morons at their corporate office. Home security is a very competitive market, and these dumbos think they can get sales going door to door like it's the 1990's.
K, we will gladly help you with that! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!
Reviewed July 21, 2018
Fast and easy process. The rep was very professional, friendly and prompt. I wish the audio was a bit louder but I love the camera system and wanted one more. Lol my daughter made the alarm go off and they called within a few seconds.
Shay, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 21, 2018
Adrian was very professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Great customer service. Amazing tech, who arrived as scheduled and provided the very good service. The system is very easy to use and he explained every step of the installation to me. He helped me set up the app on my phone and am a very eased customer.
Stephanie, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 21, 2018
I was rather startled to see a message on my display telling me that I needed to do a SkyPanel reboot only 2 days after system installed. I followed the directions but then lost all WIFI connections. It wouldn't accept my password for WIFI at first and then finally accepted but wouldn't stay connected. I called the Chat line and found that the person on the chat was really not too helpful. They kept telling me that it was an easy fix. All I needed to do was cut a zip tie and they would walk me through the process. As I was not in the same room as my control panel, it was rather hard to do anything with having to run back and forth.
I wasn't able to locate a zip tie and was very uncomfortable with "cutting" anything seeing as I didn't understand the system. I felt like the person I was chatting with was rather impatient with me and I tried to explain that I am not from the techie generation so this was rather overwhelming considering I was still getting to know the system. I then said I would contact the installer as he had left me his number in case there were any problems.
I contacted the installer and bless his heart even with how busy he was he did come out and get us up and running once again. Apparently there is no zip tie to cut, hence why I couldn't find one. As well as we needed an added WIFI connection that would only be for the panel. Once that was installed my WIFI connection has worked very well. I have not had the "reboot" SkyPanel command come on again and the installer said I likely wouldn't have. Thank you Moaz for all your help and patience with getting us up to speed on the Vivint security system. Now we can say we love it!
Wanda, thank you for your feedback. We don't like to hear that you're having issues with your system and we would be happy to assist you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 21, 2018
The system has been so far so good. We have no complaints! We will be recommending the product to friends and family. The installation was quick and easy and the representative was nice and informative of our options! Thank you again!
Rachel, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 21, 2018
Installation was speedy but the installer did not caulk the hole he drilled even after saying he would. Also they did not clean up the drilling debris on the foyer floor. I’m disappointed because salesman said my remote fob from my old system would work with this one - doesn’t.
Doug, thank you for your feedback. Lets take a look into the keyfob with you. Please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support
Reviewed July 21, 2018
As a customer I am very pleased with the alarm system. This is one of the best alarm systems I have seen yet. Yes I will recommend the service to all my friends and family. It has protect us very well so far.
Stacey, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 21, 2018
I was very pleased with the individual who had installed the system, very friendly, efficient and helpful! The individual who I kept in contact with and who sold me the system was quite the opposite. He was very pushy and conceited. When I had chosen to cancel with Vivint, he made it quite a hassle. What tipped me over the edge was him saying that "my cancellation will affect his position in the company and not allow him to be promoted to a higher position". I don't believe that's something that should ever be said to a client! When I had finally called in to cancel, the customer service representative was very understanding and made the process hassle free, just like the company promised it would be.
Rikki, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services.
Reviewed July 21, 2018
Throughout the explanation and installation process Aaron was professional, thorough and patient. I feel fortunate to have had Aaron as my guide through the process. My son was here and signed up also. His installation will take place next week. Being with me through the process enabled him to have a heads up for next week.
Thanks for the feedback, Sheila! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 21, 2018
I changed from another company to try Vivint. The marketing representative, Michael, was fantastic. I am enjoying my service to date but there's just one downside. When I turn the system on as I am leaving my house, a message shows about my basement window being opened. The company has not tried to contact me to correct the issue. I find this to be a problem. Communication is the key. I am hoping this will change before my trial period ends.
Zenella, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 21, 2018
First off they charged us double for installation fee. Finally had to call them to get a refund. The system isn’t worth a flip. It says the doors are left open all the time when they are clearly shut. The doorbell camera doesn’t detect movement half the time. We were really excited to try this system. But after we were told they were going to waive the installation fee but then charged our credit card and then told us after the fact. Just very disappointed in this company and system.
Clint, thank you for your feedback. We can definitely help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 21, 2018
Brandon was amazing fast and efficient, he answered all my questions and the installation was quick. My WiFi wasn’t installed as yet but he made sure I understood how to connect the WiFi and left me with the service number just In case I forgot.
Shareme, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 21, 2018
A guy from Vivint came to my house 10 years ago. They were the best security system and they have good quality cameras. Vivint also has good customer service. There were a couple of times that I needed them to come to the house to fix the system and they came quickly.
Flavio, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 21, 2018
My husband and I have been wanting to get a home security system for a while, plus our carbon monoxide detector was failing. Moreover, a lady who worked with Vivint was walking around the neighborhood. Everything conveniently happened all at the same time. We've been with Vivint for two months and it has been amazing so far. We had gotten just the basic system, but we had the carbon monoxide detector attached, which has saved us from a carbon monoxide disaster. The installation went quite well, but still I'm having issues keeping my system connected to my Wi-Fi.
Heather, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 21, 2018
Vivint had some of the glass break sensor, fire alarm, and video cameras that were included in the package that we didn't have with ADT, so we changed. The package had more for the money than ADT. The system of Vivint also had less wire and their rep was very convincing. The customer service is also better and the representatives from Vivint were great. The installation was also fast because there was stuff from ADT that were existing and they used it. I'm an electrician and I helped out a little too.
Danny, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 21, 2018
I already had a security system which I was not using. Then, someone from Vivint came to my door and I told them what I got. He convinced me to take it, but after I put Vivint system in, it turned out I could not get out of the other contract and I had to pay for another year and a half on the other one, so I paid for two. I’ve had the Vivint system now for several years, but we were never instructed on how to use it. I had robbers in the area, so I had them come out. A very nice guy came, explained to us how the key fobs work on our system, and showed me the panel. We were very pleased with him. His supervisor also stopped in to check on him and the young man had just finished. As soon as he went, it turned out the system had worn out. So, they had to replace the system and the panel.
The system also started going crazy with the smoke detector and I couldn’t get it turned off. I went over the phone with them and they helped me through it. It turned out the smoke detector was defective, so they sent me another one. Since then, it started the system again. Vivint's techs ended up coming out again because when we went to replace the batteries, the system was liquid nailed and we couldn’t get the parts opened. And they came the day they said they would come.
Overall, their customer service has been great in terms of coming out and explaining things. Although the first time they were supposed to come, they didn't show up and didn't call. I was also unhappy that I was on hold for over a half-hour to try to find out if the guy was ever gonna show up and then they could not even reach him on the phone to find out what was going on. Also, one complaint I've had was that a year after I got the system, I was told they were gonna do the cameras. They started charging me for cameras but I don't have them yet. Then, they told me that they were gonna up my rates for it even though I said that I don't have them. Those aside, I am pleased with Vivint and I'd recommend them. I told my neighbor who was talking about getting a system about them.
Karan, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 20, 2018
BREACH OF CONTRACT. I was not informed I had to have internet in my HOME to view who was at my doorbell and view clips from the app. I was not informed I had to pay 25.00 fee to the city for having a security system when other companies do not charge that. Their bank they work with citizens was charging a whole other credit card that should of been updated a month ago after speaking with a rep and giving all the info then... Then you cannot get out till the 1,400 bill is paid in full. I was told they will continue to take out their 54.00 till citizens is paid off which is **, and unprofessional. The goal here should be to keep customers happy and stop employees from being dishonest to your customers. Misleading... breach of contract. The mess the installers did to my wall :O after moving the screen to another wall. OMG DONT DO IT!!!
Denise, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
By far the best installation I've ever had! The technician was knowledge and extremely careful to not damage anything in the house. Was great at solving issues that arose. Took his time to make sure everything was connected and that the angle of the cameras was to my liking.
Thank you for sharing Manuel! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Vivint offers the best of smart home innovation with high security. This is our 2nd home and our 2nd Vivint system. We liked it so much at our first house we knew we wanted it again as soon as we moved into our new house.
Thanks for the feedback! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Vivint home security purchased and installed. Both representative and installer were professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend James and Boston highly. Both personnel explained the product and took their time with the explanations and installation. GREAT! EXCEPTIONAL! WONDERFUL and THANKFUL.
Thank you for sharing! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Absolutely the best in professionalism and service of the product. Highly recommended for continued service. I would advise every person I know to get this service. Provider and install personnel were exceptional in all facets of service. Vivint should be well pleased with both individuals for further jobs.
Thank you for sharing, Eric! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Our salesman, Chris was extremely knowledgeable, professional and polite. He took the time to explain how everything worked and answered all of our questions. We did not feel pressured to receive the service, nor did we feel we were being scammed. I highly recommend Vivint to anyone who is looking for a smart home security!
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled you had a great customer experience!
Reviewed July 20, 2018
I found these people very good, professional, courteous and handled any questions and a small issue by sending someone right out to fix a problem immediately. I have found them easy to get ahold of and returned my call in very short time.
Marilyn, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Great service and customer service. Answered all concerns. Took their time to install properly. Explained all apps to my husband and myself. Made sure everything was working as it should be. Alex even came back to make sure we were satisfied with all our equipment.
Thank you for sharing Ivette! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Poor customer service after installation. I have sent Ben ** an email, left a voice message and also sent email to Vivint regarding withdrawals Vivint have taken from my chequing account and have still not received certificate Ben ** said we would get to give our insurance company.
Gail, we will gladly help you with that! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Vivint has a great alarm system. I like the doorbell camera and the system panel. Easy to use. Contacted customer service. Very nice people. Very helpful. Took a lot of to answer my many questions. Nick ** knocked on my door and show me a better product than what I had.
Mark, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and the features it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Had the service in Washington, switched to TX and while switching we were told to bring the panel. We called to establish system at our new residence and was told that the panel could be used. Explain to me why I am paying $600 for a new system. Installation guy did not leave cancellation forms either. You may call me at my number listed.
Kenneth, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you to help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Vivint has really good techs who know their stuff. They used their own ladders when they did the installation and everything was fine. I got an alarm system, two outside cameras, mobile access to open the garage doors and the door locks. Some of the monitors that were installed were old and when we had some issues, the techs came and replaced them with Vivint's more updated technology. We also had our cameras turned off and we were told that we would be credited, but that didn’t happen. And all of a sudden, our cameras work again. Other than that, our overall experience with them has been very easy.
Nicholas, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 20, 2018
My service with Vivint has been average so far. If I had any issues, it was a long call and waiting to get it fixed, so I typically didn’t call them unless I absolutely had to. I recently moved in April and the guy didn’t show up for the first appointment to remove the system. I had to take more time off work and he came. Then I had to go a week without the system and have somebody else reinstall it.
Kim, thank you for your feedback. If there is anything that we can help you with to improve your experience please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support
Reviewed July 20, 2018
We like to feel secure. So we wanted full security for our house. We not only researched online, but we also talked to other people that had Vivint, and to our friends that also had other security systems too, and Vivint seemed to be the best fit for us. We really like the outdoor cameras and the window and door sensors on our security system. We could arm and disarm the house with our smartphone and track what was going on inside and outside the house throughout the day. Also, the Vivint reps were fantastic, very helpful and informative. Vivint had great service and we never had any problems. I already recommended Vivint to a neighbor.
Danielle, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 19, 2018
We ordered the doorbell camera, window sensors, automatic locks and interior motion sensor. Everything works great and is easy to use. Our installers were great to answer questions and worked efficiently until the system was installed. We love the doorbell camera and the online app.
Thank you for sharing, Lisa! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 19, 2018
Monitor Doesn’t show up great picture especially at night but the phone cameras Great. That’s the only thing I have. Everything else seems perfect And figure way to get that monitor clear it up Or go to a better monitor. It would be perfect. The doorbell cameras is great. I can talk to somebody before open the door. I would recommend it to all my friends if they need a voice system.
Sherman, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 19, 2018
The installation process was great and technicians did a professional job when installing our security system. They were very knowledgeable and answer any question we had. Also, I accidentally triggered the alarm when I opened our front door and got a call from Vivint within a minute.
Merced, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 19, 2018
I am a Vivint customer since March 2018. About one month ago I started getting contract information and email for a Vivint customer named Raphael **. I contacted Vivint via email and even tried Twitter to complain about this. I got no reply from my emails, but did get messages from Vivint on Twitter ensuring me that my email address has been removed from Raphael **'s account. I still get emails at least once a week addressed to this other customer. I contacted Vivint on Twitter again, and they told me to treat Vivint email as spam and ignore their emails.
I am a Vivint security customer and they're telling me to ignore their emails rather than them fixing the problem. I'm pretty disgusted by this and wish I could get out of my contract. I know Raphael **'s home address and phone number, I know how much he paid for his system and the type of equipment he purchased, I know how much his monthly payments are. How do you think he would feel if I called him and told him all of this? That's my next step.
Rochelle, thank you for your feedback. We have responded to numerous of your emails and have resolved the issue. If you have any additional concerns please email us at socialcs@vivint.com
Reviewed July 19, 2018
My Name is Brian **, and my story is a sad one. I was told how great your service was and my expectations were high, but after being on your service for 3 weeks now, my experience has been terrible. During my install, 1 out of the 3 smart lock wasn't working and the tech didn't have another, and said we would need to reschedule another time to install it. I scheduled that appointment between 12-4 and the next guy was a no show. I called and told customer service and they told me the scheduling department would call me. They never did, they just scheduled me for a 4-8 without my consent, even though I told them I needed a 12-4. They also chose a day I couldn't even be available. I called them and told them no, that would not work I needed a 12-4.
They scheduled me again for a 12-4, yet again a no show by the tech. I called again and ended up with a very rude customer service supervisor who said he escalated my issue to the highest level and there was no more he could do, and that scheduling would get ahold of me. Nobody has called me yet and it's been 24hrs. What kind of escalation is that? Not only that, but my control panel broke last night, after being with tech support, and going through troubleshooting it still isn't working and the earliest they could get somebody out here is 2 weeks from now? I can't even use my system!
Brian, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 19, 2018
A salesperson from Vivint came to my door and offered everything we needed in a security system, so we went with them. The sales people were knowledgeable and satisfied all our needs. We have the automatic locks, smoke detector, carbon monoxide sump, doorbell camera, and window sensors in our service package. The quality of the equipment is great and the reps have been awesome. Overall, our experience with Vivint has been very positive. I'd tell people looking for an alarm company to go to Vivint first.
Thanks for the feedback Franco! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 19, 2018
Bill was amazing, friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. He explained everything to us and didn’t leave until we were satisfied. He took his time and made sure the job was done right. I will definitely recommend Vivint to my friends and family. Request Bill as a technician.
Andre, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that our representative's were friendly, professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 19, 2018
I had another alarm system that was bought out by Vivint. I'm satisfied with the features included in the service package that I have. Given my circumstances, there are a lot of options for me like door closings and automatic locks, but I don’t have the services to be able to support that, so I just use the system for home security and I'm happy. Sometimes, I set the alarm up at night, then I opened the door and left in the morning, and I forgot to turn the alarm off. I had one phone call from them and they were fine once I gave them the password. But I never got a police response.
James, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 19, 2018
I have several cameras, two thermostats, and the ability to look at everything through the app in the package I got from Vivint. The cameras have been nothing but trouble ever since they were installed. Furthermore, they're constantly offline and really slow to load even though I have excellent internet service. By the time you even look at the doorbell, people were already gone. Their team was mostly helpful over the phone but I was not willing to pay somebody to come out because it never worked right. I do not recommend Vivint because the cameras were not working.
Will, please visit support.vivint.com for answers to your troubleshooting questions. If the issues persist, feel free to chat in at www.vivint.com or call our 24/7 number at 1.800.216.5232. Thanks!
Reviewed July 19, 2018
Vivint works great for me and my satisfaction with their service has been pretty good so far. I pay less and I get more with their home security system. I got two cameras from them, compared to only one from my previous security service provider. The representatives have wanted to help me to the maximum and the installation was done very quickly. The system has worked well and Vivint is better than most of the other security service providers.
Axel, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 18, 2018
Vivint is a company make you feel secure. I feel more safe in my house. The worker was so good. Thank you for making me feel safe in my house. You can look inside your house, around your house and you can see who at your door, on your phone. I never had that experience before so I give them all 5.
Thank you for sharing Debra! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
This program is awesome, best choice I have made so far, however, the only issue that I wish would change is the 30 second record time incidents. I wish I had the option to continuous record. If someone is robbing you but moving very fast. It would only record a total of 30 seconds.
Thank you for sharing Marcelo! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
Salesmen was awesome and great but I am still having issues with system since it was installed and reconsidering canceling. Garage door cannot be opened, I can’t control thermostat, I can’t see what’s happening at garage with app, and at times Wifi is completely disconnected from system, making it unusable.
David, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you and help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
I had been with ADT for over 10 + years. When I purchase a new home. Your sale person explained the service and product so well, I took a chance to switch. I'm VERY HAPPY for the product, equipment, customer service.
Roselinda, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and the features it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 18, 2018
Service was quick and thorough. Everything went well, only a minor hang up with getting signed into the phone app. Only have one issue at this point. My doorbell no longer rings inside the house. I have not submitted a request to have that looked at yet. I just found that this morning.
Jeffrey, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 18, 2018
When the Vivint installer was at my house installing my “wireless” products for a 10 day “free trial”, he cut the wires to my active alarm panel, removed it from the wall and proceeded to the basement to cut more wires downstairs. My alarm was immediately disabled and rendered useless. I called the next day to have the Vivint equipment removed because of my horrible experience and, shocker, the installation tech had no idea how to repair my original, perfectly working, alarm system back to normal. He just took the Vivint equipment and left. I called my rep Joe and talked to him and his manager and it’s been over a week with no resolution. I will tell everyone I know to steer clear of Vivint. I’ve called and texted Joe this week, still no answer??? If I could give zero stars, I would.
Kerri, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you to help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
When we were looking at houses, some had Vivint on them, so we looked more into it. Their reps have been very professional when we dealt with them. Then their installers came out and put the system in. We've been with them for a month and a half and everything is good so far. We had a little trouble with the Vivint thermometer, but it has gotten better now and they have finally gotten all those bugs worked out. But lately, my app is not working from my camera on my doorbell. Other than that, I'm very happy with Vivint and I would tell a friend of mine that they need to get them.
Sergio, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and the feature it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 18, 2018
The Vivint sales representative who came to the door was very experienced. He did a good job at selling me the system and showing me how good it was. And when the system was installed, the young people who came in to do it were quick and efficient. However, they didn't stay long enough to test and refine the thing. The door locks would jamb and bind, for example, and so I had to get my tools out myself and unjamb them and bind them so they’d move freely back and forth.
At first, I had very poor satisfaction with the service. It was a communications problem with the control panel in the door sensors. In fact, my wife was at the point where she wanted to take the system out and get the original one we had in Boston. But I said to give it a try because I liked the security and smoke detector features that Vivint has. It took the local service people four visits and a whole pile of different options that they had to install to correct this. They are top notch. And now that the system is working, I love it. It has been trouble-free. I have not had a hitch with it in a good eight months at all.
In closing, while I would tell people to go ahead and get the system from Vivint, I would put a caveat and give them notice to make sure that before the installers leave, they fully explain some of the features and test the equipment well enough. However, the service, the telephone support, and the people that I throw these troubles that I was having, they are second to none. They are actually excellent.
Thank you for sharing Gerard! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
My service package includes a doorbell, a camera in the doorbell, the door that opens by pressing a button and a sensor upstairs. I love the features but the quality of the equipment is very poor. We’ve had some issues with the motion detector sensor. It was out for a while and Vivint has sent me one, which I would have to install. I have also been very disappointed with the doorbell and this is the third one. It wasn’t working the last two times and they came to change it. I shouldn’t have all those troubles with the camera either.
I was also very concerned about the fact that I've had to call them a few times whenever something is not working. I would be on the phone with them trying to clear up the problem for an hour and a half. One day, my husband was there for an hour and a half then the next day, I had to call back again for an hour and a half. Despite that, things could not be worked out. I’m not satisfied with Vivint and it has been getting so frustrating that the next time I have equipment with them, I’m gonna go to another company. This has happened too frequently and is causing a lot of distress.
Florence, we will gladly help you with that! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!
Reviewed July 18, 2018
I like the camera for the front door and also the visibility. But when we moved, we realized we had to pay a $300 transfer fee. So, that floored us back and forth a little. But otherwise, as long as I don't have to use it, that's great. I'm very satisfied with Vivint's service.
Michael, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your system and the features it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
The security system I like just fine. Love the doorbell camera and it is very easy to use. That said, it came with the Nest thermostat and I am not too fond of it. It is supposed to learn my habits, and so far isn't doing well at that. And the Vivint App is awful. It gives me incorrect info a lot (says that I am away when I am home, for example) and also seems to change the temperature randomly. And so far Vivint customer service has been no help at all when I have called with questions specific to the App. I really think that the reps could use more training.
Barbara, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Very friendly and supportive staff. They explain the entire operation, features and security system in detail. The plan is very economical with no term contract. The security system is itself very easy to use and the Vivint app is very helpful in monitoring the house remotely.
Thank you for sharing, Jit! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
I would recommend your company. The representative and technician were awesome and I could not ask for better work. Good salesman and good work. My neighbor were happy with the friendly atmosphere from your guys. I'm already enjoying the safety in my home.
Thank you for sharing Debra! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Install was on time, professional & will recommend friends & family. After not having security service for 8 yrs, I choose this company. I would highly encouraged more people to join. The price was reasonable & fair as well. I will make sure to inform all my associated as well to use this service.
Delvin, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Been thinking about getting security for a couple years now, and with the arrival of our first child pulling the trigger on a security system was a no brainier. Couldn't be happier with our Vivint system to this point. Great features and easy to use.
Trevor, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 17, 2018
I generally take great pride in my ability to pick the best product/company/service/etc to meet my needs, as I am more dependent on research rather than sales pressure or commercial lure. This has been a major disappointment and exceptionally frustrating, to put it mildly. It is rare for me to complain, even rarer for me to rebuke- yet I’ve now found myself actively deterring neighbors from taking the same Vivint path. Consider the following:
1. Skipped a weekend trip to stay home for scheduled install- 5 hour window. Came back in house when getting close to end of the window to discover message: Vivint canceled (rain expected during one hour of that 5 hour window). 2. At time of installation: Told them that the [superior hardwired] Vivint cameras would go where my lower quality battery operated Arlo cameras were, and the Arlo cameras need to be moved to less active areas- as discussed with the salesperson. Informed ‘we don’t move your cameras...unless willing to pay them on the side’ - The ONLY reason I looked at going pro [Vivint] was to have a worthy video surveillance. It was no secret that I already had video cameras. I have physical limitations that make climbing a ladder impossible. And if I could do the work myself, no need for Vivint. If Vivint really can't (liability) do what I was wanting- I would have never bought the system in the first place.
3. AC stopped working immediately after smart thermometer installed. We went 48 hours without air in Florida, in July. Helpline informed us that someone would be there July 10- a week later! Another call had my daughter do some stuff, which resulted with the conclusion that nothing is wrong with the equipment- so it must be our AC system! Another call said to call our local HVAC guy; Vivint would put in an insurance claim and IF the claim is paid to Vivint, then I would be reimbursed. Missed a day of work. HVAC found the error. Repayment was swift.
4. Garage door sensor set off alarm immediately when opened. Walked through piercing sound every day after work. Received warning from county that we will start getting ticketed for too many false alarms, with prices increasing for each additional ticket. Vivint call- sensor was set wrong- reset OTA. 5. Cameras would not stay online. Then couldn’t get them online at all. We’ve had a slew of burglaries in our neighborhood- I had to leave town for a week, and my ‘suveillanve upgrade’ was a blackout. Tech came to address. Able to get them online, but needs (?) some other equipment to create a more consistent strong signal... expect a few more weeks. So far, still able to video, however... 6. Unable to set to continuous videotaping. When set, will reset self back to tape only with movement.
The police have been to my house 4 times (excluding false alarm visits)- each time was because of the burglaries nearby and them noticing my cameras. First visit- burglary happened earlier in the day (ironically, before cameras were installed, but after they were scheduled to be installed). Second visit- sorry, cameras are offline and waiting for tech visit. Third visit- sorry, cameras are not turned on (?). Maybe the tech didn’t reset them??? So, I personally set all three cameras for 30 day continuous recording.
The very next day... Fourth visit- 2 more car burglaries in the neighborhood, one was my next door neighbor. Neighbor's car was in direct view of one of my cameras and Camera 2 offline (so no video of pedestrians and cars entering neighborhood). Camera 3 is online, but not doing continuous record as set. Has 2 twenty second clips in the timeframe of burglary... and no video of crime being committed RIGHT IN ITS FOCUS AREA! Would you buy a security system from VIvint if you were my neighbor? My hope is that Vivint (and my own personal security) benefit from the sharing of this information.
Angel, thank you for your feedback. We definitely don't like to hear that you've had a negative experience. We want to work with you to help resolve your concerns. Please email socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Our salesperson was courteous and the system was installed immediately by what appeared to be highly qualified personnel. We have had no need to contact support due to any issues with the system after installation (unlike a previous system we had installed). The system works very well and I'm confident support will be available quickly if I have any issues. My only "complaint" is the salesperson is working far later into the evening than is appropriate - or safe. That should stop.
Thank you for sharing Thomas! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Very efficient and professional employees. I am already enjoying my carefree system and feel very secure. There are some of the features that have not been installed yet, such as keypad for front door and garage because they are on back order.
Norma, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 17, 2018
We asked for front door lock system and garage door opener. That’s what we wanted most out of everything and was told, "No problem. We could have it done." Installation came out and said he couldn’t do the front door lock. Then when came time for the garage he said he couldn’t figure it out and said ours wasn’t compatible.
Allison, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Installer Chris, last name I can't recall was very professional. After install he provided an extremely detailed review of all the functions of our new Vivint security system!! He installed on a Sunday of which he sacrificed be late for a family affair.
John, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 17, 2018
I have been very displeased with your service. From the rude tech (Christopher) to the system not working properly. My sensors have not been communicating with my system since last week and I have yet to get someone out to address this issue. We tried troubleshooting over the phone, but that did not work. Is this how new customers are treated? Had I known that you all would not be able to get techs out timely, I would have stayed with my old system that was working properly and any time I had an issue, I had a tech within 24 hours come out.
In addition, I have never dealt with such rude techs that came to my house to do the install. They were not finished by 10:15pm and I had to ask them to come back the next day. Chris responded that they are sometimes in customers homes until 2:00am. Well, you can't be in my house at that time. We rescheduled for the next day at 6:00pm. After rushing home, I was later informed by Kenny, the sales rep, that the techs would not be by until 8:30pm. When I reached out to customer service, they advised that my appointment was not until the following day from 4:00pm-6:00pm of which I knew nothing about.
While on the phone with CS, the techs arrived. Again,very rude. There was a message on the panel that the 02 cover was loose. Chris was aware of this message and when he was leaving I asked if he cleared the 02 sensor message, he replied "you're good". Well, I wasn't good. I had to call CS and they walked me through how to take the cover off. In addition, Chris refused to use the wiring for my current doorbell and drilled a very ugly hole in my wall and used a staple gun to try and hide the wiring. This is an awful site to look at now. I have sought advice from some other individuals and they advised that Chris could have used the current wiring.
I have some friends that are interested in getting the system but I am advising them against it based on my experience. As I type this note, no one has contacted me about when a tech can come out and fix a brand new system that is not working and had not worked since last week. I do not have an appointment yet even though they tell me they have escalated my issue. Really? If this is escalated, I would have to see how long it would normally take for a non-urgent issue. Please get my system working ASAP or come and uninstall everything. Thanks.
Denise, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Horrible in every way. 200 characters is not near enough to tell you everything wrong. Salesman lied. Tech kept my kids up till midnight. Hold time is 20 minutes everytime I call. You now want to bill me for equipment never installed.
Kit, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you to resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Vivint has the latest and greatest things more than another company I know. There's a camera on the doorbell and it'll go to the cellphone and I can see it that way, communication wise. However, I still got an issue with the doorbell camera and it needs to be reset to the main panel. I've tried all the other steps and that's the last one to go on before I call them up for help. Other than that, it has been good and the reps were okay. I have been with Vivint since June and they are a good company. You ought to check them out.
Thank you for the positive feedback, Francisco, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 17, 2018
We have Vivint's sensors, thermostat, door locks, doorbell camera, dual camera and outdoor camera. Our system was self-served as we're agents for Primerica. Calling in and talking to someone at VIvint is better now that there's a dedicated personnel for Primerica clients. We had difficulty in identifying a problem as far as the thermostat and we had to have three calls out for that, but it was eventually figured out.
I'm generally satisfied with Vivint's service. The accessibility outside of the home is a key factor for us and we like being able to control the thermostat. We have the garage opener, so we also like being able to check and see if the garage was left open or not. If we decide to stay out of town longer, we can leave the thermostat on vacation mode so it lowers the bills. We have the light controls for safety outside of the house when we're not here and we like being able to turn the lights on even though we're not in the home.
Thanks for the feedback Staci! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
We've had Vivint's security system for six years now and their services have been good so far. But the sound that the system makes is scary and wakes me up at night, and I don't like it. We've upgraded our service package to a slightly different system with a new color and the installation of the upgraded system went well. I'm sure we would recommend Vivint to others.
Vera, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 17, 2018
The Vivint people were in the area doing some work and they stopped by, and I hooked up with them. The sales reps were professional and it was really nice dealing with them. I got a new, updated service package because my previous one went kaput. But there are always problems with the new system and I need to call them. It is not as smooth as the old system which worked better. Sometimes, the alarm goes off for no reason, even if the doors are closed. Also, sometimes when I close the door, the system doesn't say that the door is closed.
Joanne, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you've received excellent customer service. We're glad everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 16, 2018
The installers were professional, efficient and helpful in the setup and explanations. They provided recommendations on placement to meet the needs of our family and home. We are looking forward to the services provided and are confident we will be satisfied with all that is offered.
Thank you for sharing Tarek! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
Doorbell does not work. Doorbell panel freezes all the time. Back camera never worked. Waiting on someone to come fix. Was told to get highest internet available and I did but still doesnt work. Camera in front works if you pull it up on phone but doorbell doesn't ring and panel stays frozen and if you reset it immediately freezes again.
Anna, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
Eric was helpful, professional, and polite when activating and explaining the services. The equipment was already here from the previous home owner. I look forward to using the service to keep my home safe in the coming months and years.
Adam, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide excellent customer service. We're happy to hear that Eric was professional, friendly, and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 16, 2018
Sales guy: pushy, door to door is aggressive, but good at his job. Install guy: terrible, had to install part of the system with my own tools as he watched, components not all functioning properly. Installed locks backwards. We felt less safe than we had before. Phone / chat support tree: designed to trap than help. Would reach some departments that would just keep pushing me on to the next. Overall more headaches than benefits.
Jon, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
I have had the Vivint Smart Home system for only a few weeks, however, I am very disappointed with the motion detection feature of the doorbell camera. When someone steps onto the porch, it detects their presence only occasionally. I was told by the technician the problem was in the firmware and there was no estimated time for a fix to be implemented.
Timothy, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
I am very happy with my new Vivint alarm system. I love the door lock option. The installer, Brandon did an exceptional job. He showed up at my home exactly when he said he would and he showed me how to operate the system. Now I feel safe and secure.
Thank you for sharing Alfred! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
The salesperson was a very nice but it was way too late to install the system and he explained that he could not have installed the next day which would have been today to get proper credit. Unless the client really is available for that late of an install I would highly suggest that train yourselves men to not inconvenience a client quite that much. Sunday evenings should be off limits in my opinion. Other than that... I think I will be very happy with my system.
Marcia, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
Alarm system was installed and works great. The dog sensor has worked great too. The installer was very knowledgeable and explained the system thoroughly. System is easy to operate and I am able to modify the volume which is great.
Thank you for sharing Jinnifer! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
Both Jordan ** (sales person) and Matthew - last name cannot remember (installation) were very respectful and courteous of my home and my time. Matthew was not originally the installer assigned to me that morning but the other person's car broke down so he came instead. He called to explain this and he let me know he was running a little late. When he was here with my home full of children and dogs he was never rude to anyone of them. I cannot say enough great things about Jordan and Matthew. They represented your company with "superb excellence".
Thank you for sharing Dalila! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
When my family bought our first house we knew we wanted a security system, but did not think we could afford one. Then we were told about Vivint and we made the choice to try it out. The first day having it we discovered that our babysitter that we trusted completely was neglecting our children while we were away. Without this system I would have never known. The guy who sold us the system has been amazing too. He always responds quickly if we have any issues and sends someone out that day to fix it. I recommend this to everyone! Especially if you have children.
Alexis, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 16, 2018
The agent (Mr Afan **), was really great, explain everything and very helpful. Great work! For the system, hardware installation, based on experience - need to improve for safety and lessen the risk of accidental disconnection (e.g. wires connections like spaghetti all over my panel). I request to fix it, and gave me a schedule visit of technician, so we'll see.
Thank you for sharing Ed! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
I needed an alarm system for my security. My mother then referred me to Vivint. I got the doorbell with the monitor, as well as glass breaks and the alarm. The sales rep was very good, personable, knowledgeable and she cut right to the chase. The installers were bright, too. They cleaned up after to the point I wanted to hang to clean my house. The service is good, and I am very satisfied.
Thank you for sharing Cheryl! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
I ordered an alarm system that included a camera for my backyard. One of the main places someone enters into someone's home is through the back door, so why did my camera not work from the time it was installed and the entire time I was on vacation. I was told that it would be fixed the very first time it didn't work, but that never happened. I asked for the garage door opener, but it didn't work either. I'm not going to pay for an alarm system this expensive that doesn't work. Simple and plain as that.
Damon, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you to help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
Our service contact Hector was fast and knowledgeable. We got our account set up and installation done all within a few days. Installation completed by Matt. He was super professional, fast and easy to work with. He also took the time to make sure the installation was completed without affecting the look of our newly remodeled home. The equipment is very user friendly and easy to use.
Thank you for sharing Annette! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
Several months ago, a Vivint sales rep came and it was my birthday at that time. I had a dinner to go to so I told him I was late and I didn’t have time for the sales pitch right then. Instead of considering that, all he wanted to do was make a sale. He was very pushy. So, I signed a contract to get the service to get him out of my house. And right after he left, I called and canceled. But the second time a Vivint sales rep knocked on my door, I've had very good interactions with him. He was very personable. He asked if I had the time then, I said yes, and we were good. Then the installer was wonderful. She not only installed the system but she made sure everything works. She also made sure that I didn’t have any questions.
I have the doorbell camera, which I like when it works, and one other camera. I live alone so the doorbell camera is important but I've had a lot of trouble with it. This last time, it seems to be okay. But I was hoping that someone took the initiative to say, “Oh, you've had a lot of problems with this. Let's see what we can do.” Also, Vivint didn't give me any door locks since I already had a system. The door locks were already in place but I got charged for them. Other than that, the Vivint people are very responsive when I call them and that is absolutely a good thing.
Florence, thank you for your feedback. If you have any concerns that we can assist you with please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support
Reviewed July 16, 2018
I've been with Vivint for a while now and I'm pleased with them. I got everything I need in my service package and overall, their team has been good.
Houston, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 15, 2018
It was a great experience. We loved Nicolette - she was fast and excellent and thoroughly explained everything in great detail. Thank you so much for the incredible service we received. We look forward to a long relationship with Vivint.
Amy, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you received excellent customer service and we're glad everything is going well.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
A Vivint representative came to our door and was able to upgrade our home security system to be exactly what we wanted at the same cost we were already paying another security company. The representative listened to my concerns and was able to address them and make me feel confident with my purchase. We have had it for about a month now, and it has been exactly what we hoped for - now I can rest easy knowing our home is secure!
Kevin, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 15, 2018
We are experiencing problems with the door camera. Doorbell cameras does not connect with panel. It's always takes a long time to reconnect and in my phone it appears to be offline. Also it has a big delay, it just stops working. Not really satisfied. I'm paying for a equipment that does not work.
David, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
I'm sad to say, that this system and customer service has been less than satisfying. First, the salesperson, Keb, hasn't changed my name from Vick to Vic, which he said he would do immediately. Still waiting. Additionally, I called to query him on some questions that my wife and I had, left voice messages and still haven't received a return call. As for the system, the doorbell camera worked for a week then it lost power. It was said that my doorbell transformer was bad. Our house is only 1 1/2 years old, really? They put a dedicated line for the camera to work, now we have a line at our front door. I know we agreed, however, we felt backed into the corner.
Now our house number light doesn't work anymore and the wires were just left hanging in our closet where the transformer is located. Now it's left up to us to figure out where the wires go to get that back to the original configuration. All we're looking for is a little communication in making our house back to a working condition. We didn't think that it would be left completely inoperable. If the emergency services were looking for our address that could mean matters of seconds or minutes which could be life or death. If we could, we would like to completely get out of this contract. Please advise when you could come and get your equipment. We've only been in this contract one month. I'm sure something could be done.
Victor, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
Would like to see a program that would allow you to see all your cameras at one time on your devices instead of looking at one at a time! Otherwise, the system is great and we enjoy the feeling of being safe in your home.
Thank you for sharing David! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
Best installer we have ever had. Cole was courteous, efficient, respectful and knew exactly what he was doing. Very impressive. He got the job done. Explained everything and was very personable. If every worker we have in our house was as good as him, we’d be very happy. Very good.
Thanks for the feedback Michael! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
They were very professional and knowledgeable the entire time. They both answered any questions we had and performed their duties in a clean and timely fashion. They did a truly great job and I would and have recommended them to family and friends.
Thanks for the feedback Rachel! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
I had the basic Vivint home security system for years at my old home (single story, 2100 sqft). 1 indoor camera and alarm system. I was a first time homeowner and first time dealing with an alarm company. The panel would go "offline" quite a bit but over a few years, the home alarm went off maybe 3 times and the company was responsive. Customer service was not knowledgeable on how to fix the "offline" issue. They blamed the internet service but the internet was at full capacity.
1 year ago we moved into a larger home (2 story, 3000 sqft "U" shaped home). Because we were "still in contract" we had them continue service in our new home. The installation staff are very kind and seem to know what they are doing. Because of the larger home, we added 3 indoor cameras, 1 outdoor camera and a doorbell camera. The installers said we should have no problems. It has been 16 months since we have lived here and we are still having the same "offline" issues. The doorbell camera hasn't worked more than a total of 1 week in 16 months, the 1 outdoor camera has ALWAYS worked with no problems, and the 3 indoor camera only work randomly but never consistent.
We call customer service ALL THE TIME and they either blame the internet service (we had all new high end routers installed) or they offer to send a tech out. Every time a tech comes, they say they don't know why the cameras won't work or why the panel keeps going offline. So therefore, we are not protected. We have called the corporate offices multiple times requesting to discontinue our service and to come pick up their equipment but they keep saying "you are in contract". If your product doesn't work or provide the service we are paying for, why do we have to continue with your service? We will be calling a tech out monthly until they remove the system and seek legal advice.
Holly, thank you for your feedback. We want to help reach a resolution. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
The Vivint rep came to my door and explained that their system was easy to use, and we switched from ADT. It's a better system and we use it at night now, which we weren’t doing before. The installers were fast and efficient. Though I would not mind to have a camera on my doorbell, we're satisfied.
Madeleine, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 15, 2018
There was damage to my wall during installation. I was told by the second tech they arm out (because the first tech could not install it) that he would note the damages that the first tech cause and someone would get back to me and it's been a few months. I figured I would've heard something by now. Also since the installation we just notice the back doors doorbell doesn't work and I looked in the box for the doorbell and they twisted wires together during installation. Dont know what they did but the back doorbell doesn't work now.
Travis, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you to help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
I love my security system. It works great and I feel so secure. The support I received getting to know the system was great. The app for my phone is easy to use. The wall unit is also very easy to use and I am truly pleased with the system.
Thank you for sharing, Nora! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
I customized my Vivint package and the service has been good so far. The one guy that showed up was fantastic. He did all the windows and doors on the first floor, the motion sensors and the outdoor cameras. He cleaned up after himself and made sure everything was programmed and adjusted right before he left.
Kurtis, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 15, 2018
A door-to-door Vivint salesman sounded good and got me to agree. He was knowledgeable and very pushy, but I was upset that the installation guy came immediately after the salesman left and was at my house until 12 midnight installing the system. One of the stipulations on the sale was that we had to be acceptable and giving to the installation. I didn’t realize it was gonna happen that night until after I signed the paperwork. Other than that, the installation was okay.
I got two cameras and normal security included in the service package. I have two accounts with them and the service at my home is good, but the one at my business is horrible. We were having a lot of issues with their cameras for a while and the system going down. There was a system update that went through and it messed up the system for a few weeks causing my facility to be unsecured and without cameras multiple times, which for my business was a little concerning because I have a bunch of tools in there that are worth a lot of money. The reason I paid for the service is to have the security.
There were some complications for a little while, but we got everything figured out now and everything seems to be working satisfactorily after several installers came out to move cameras, add cameras, take cameras away, put in repeaters and do whatever they had to do to get the signals in the cameras where they were having issues. After some arguments, they updated a few cameras for us free of charge, which was nice.
It took several phone calls, several hours on the phone with them complaining, and several people coming out from their team installers to assess the situation. Half of the time, they got there and said there was nothing they can do. I had to call back and there was a big runaround until they replaced cameras and got everything working correctly the last time a guy was out. One thing I don’t like about Vivint is every time I call in to talk to someone, they pass me along to the account manager. We don’t have one account manager. Every time I talk to someone there, there's someone different. It's not the same person, which is kind of upsetting. It's a great thing if Vivint can get the system working correctly in your place. All their stuff are Wi-Fi, so you should have Wi-Fi. It also seems to be competitively priced.
Frank, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services. If you have any further concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
Vivint told me they had some good features and I figured I would try them out. The installation team was good, fast and experienced. I got cameras and motion sensors with my service package. But there have been ups and downs. The services were connected and disconnected, offline and online. But other than that, everything has been good. It's a good system and the representatives were all helpful. They were always answering my questions. They couldn't resolve all the problems but they were good.
Rana, we appreciate your feedback. We will use your comments to review our services for potential improvements. Thanks!
Reviewed July 14, 2018
To make it quick after he gave his sales pitch which was unnecessary the alarm sells itself we specifically asked him to give us overnight To think about it. And I know that when you got a fish dangling on the hook you don’t let it fester overnight but he did not respect our wishes. I went into a panic mode and get extremely frustrated and even then they didn’t back off. Please understand they were being Disrespect other than being at our house at 10:30 at night they weren’t rude very polite just extremely pushy. You’re selling alarms not I can’t even think of anything that requires that much effort. I’m 85 years old. I was unable to eat dinner. Other than that I love my unit. It is really easy to operate.
Mary, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services.
Reviewed July 14, 2018
Was so happy to get what I needed without asking. Able to see what is and has happened around the house. Was not able to do this with the old ADT system. The system looks great and now I can see everything in color and in real time. The boys put the system through a test by opening a bedroom window and set off a message to let us know.
Linn, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and the features it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 14, 2018
We were undecided about which company to select for a Home Security System. We chose Vivint because it met our needs with straightforward and effective solutions. And, all of our neighbors who have subsequently installed the system are pleased as well. Our salesperson, Jon **, has been outstanding from installation and troubleshooting. We had some minor issues with connectivity, which Jon personally addressed and followed through diligently with his tech team to assure that our system had been optimized. I can't say enough about the level of responsiveness and support that we've experienced with this company and hope that going forward they maintain their excellent focus on customer service. The system has been up and running now for over a month and we are extremely pleased with the features and ease of use.
Melissa, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us and we're glad everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 14, 2018
Travis, the rep who sold the system to me, was very patient with me and didn't go into a hard sell mode. He explained everything from the needed hardware to protect our home through the payment process. And the technician that installed the system was very thorough. He walked my wife and I through how to use the system.
Chris, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 14, 2018
Salesman rang our doorbell, talked a bit highlighting some things I have been wanting for a while. Took over our current security system products and added some smart home products. We've already been enjoying the upgrades. Good service, fair prices. Can't help but think the system has upgraded not only our security but our home in general as well.
Cody, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 14, 2018
Installation went most very good. Very nice, courteous installer who was willing and patient in helping two "smartphone challenged" people get things set up on their phone. Did have one issue with wires being cut in the wall but Vivint already reached out to pay for repair. My one negative issue is that the cameras are not keeping history and it cannot be corrected until I am back up at my vacation home the end of Aug. My main reason for the installation was not needing an alarm system but being able to see who may be using my house or hot tub without my knowledge.
Karen, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 14, 2018
Vivint came to me. I didn't go to Vivint. A sales representative came to my door about 7pm couple weeks ago. Made his pitch and his main sales point was the Nest thermostats. 45 minutes later I agreed to full package of Nest, ring doorbell video, security cameras, etc. Then he says he has techs coming over to get it installed tonight. Being it's after 8pm at that point. 11:30pm I told them they needed to come back and finish due to I get up at 4 am for work. They said, "No problem. We will be here tomorrow Friday evening." Tech left and then I saw the mass amounts of insulation in my closet, wake up next morning, let my dogs out, let 'em in and realized the techs left a huge box of wire outside and my dogs destroyed it, my yard a complete mess.
Friday afternoon the tech texted me saying they would come out Saturday since they would have more Nest thermostats in stock. I said, No problem," however I am leaving out of town at 10 am so they would need to show up early to finish. He said they'd be there at 7am. 10am Saturday comes around and no one has called or showed up. I'm pretty pissed off at this point. I call corporate then get transferred 3 times before I got any response. They said they could have someone arrive before 11am, I reluctantly agreed. I really needed to leave. Tech didn't show up until after 11am. Was here 5 minutes then decided to tell me my system wasn't compatible for the Nest thermostats, which was one of the main features I decide to switch. So I'm really pissed. Told them to leave. I'm just canceling everything. Call corporate again and again transferred several times.
They shouldn't sell me on services and promises and not deliver on those agreed terms. It took TWO weeks to get them to finish the job and I still don't have the thermostats. The only reason I'm still with them is they had already disconnected all my ADT equipment and wouldn't reconnect. When they send reps out they need to be able to evaluate a home for compatibility prior to selling someone on the full ride of a smart home. But my house was left a huge mess, and got poor service. Only positive to date was the last tech who finished the initial job. He was thorough and communicated everything with me. Rest of the process was painful and frustrating for something that should of been an easy task.
David, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 14, 2018
Installer ** Dallas ** was quick and very professional. He was very experienced and was able to install the main unit where the first installer said it was impossible. The job was very clean and he didn't leave a mess.
Reviewed July 14, 2018
When I bought my house, there was a concierge service and Vivint was recommended through them. The system is easy to operate from my cellphone. I have the occasional accidental alarm where they talk to me remotely and they respond instantly.
Thank you for the positive feedback, Matthew, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 14, 2018
We have had nothing but a great experience with Vivint. I feel safe and secure and my kids love checking out the video to see whose at the door. Any questions we initially had about the system were answered quickly and respectfully.
Thank you for sharing Brandi! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 14, 2018
My husband and I had been thinking about a security system for a while and Vivint's system seemed like a good deal. The sales representative that we spoke with was great. He explained everything and he was patient. We had questions to ask and he seemed to be knowledgeable about the equipment. Likewise, the installer was good and very knowledgeable about the product. The little monitor that goes up on the wall and the little box were included in the package that we purchased. They threw in a monitor for the front door and we also have a monitor on our sliding glass door in the back and on the door going out to the garage. The basic package is the cheapest one, but it gets pretty expensive when you start adding all the different features.
The only problem I have is that the app I put on my phone so I can see whoever comes to our front door doesn’t work, although it worked okay when our system was first installed. Most of the time, when people come up to ring the doorbell, it's supposed to do something on my phone but it doesn’t. It works okay, though, and shows up on the box that we have on the wall inside our house. But I look at that box only to make sure that my system is okay and I don’t go over to it to look and see who has come to my front door as I'd rather do this on my phone. There might be a disconnect between my phone and my computer system. I've tried to have Vivint send somebody out, but they wanna do everything on the phone. I'd rather have somebody come out and look at the equipment than have somebody on the phone try to walk me through the steps. But they said that after the first 30 days, they'd charge us to have somebody come out.
Teresa, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and the features it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 14, 2018
I got a basic security system from Vivint and their equipment was up-to-date and reliable. However, I got annoyed with their sales department when I initially called them. I was just gathering information at that point and I didn’t even know anything about the equipment including how many cameras I might want but they immediately inundated with calls and emails to schedule an installation. Then when I had a problem and I tried to call and email them, they didn't return my emails. I called them one time and I was put on hold for 27 minutes so I hung up. Other than that, their installation guy was excellent and he answered my questions in a logical manner. He was very knowledgeable about the system, the installation and what he was doing. And so far, I’ve been very pleased with my services with Vivint.
Jeff, thank you for your feedback. We're glad our technician was professional, friendly, and able to provide excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 13, 2018
The only problem I had is that they came at 11:30 at night. They got delayed. I understand that but they didn’t leave until 1:30 am. Otherwise, they did good work. Installers were very courteous. They were working very hard.
Linda, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services.
Reviewed July 13, 2018
Our installer “Tae” was polite & professional. Did the job quick and clean, and trained us well on our new system! He should be involved in training others for Vivint. Awesome job. As a Primerica rep, experiencing this process personally was important to me so I can relate it to my clients and Vivint referrals.
Thank you for sharing Gerald! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 13, 2018
I am very pleased with handling of my account with Vivint. The immediate response and the urgency of my current situation was phenomenal. I couldn’t be happier with the customer service and installation process. Mr. Ryan ** account manager and the installation consultant Michael ** absolutely did the best job. These two men have given me peace of mind in knowing that if it wasn’t for them I still wouldn’t be able to sleep at night in worry of what was next. Keep this men employed with your company. Asset of this magnitude speak volumes for your company. Awesome job, And thank you again.
Thank you for sharing Erica! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 13, 2018
I haven’t had the system very long. The install was pretty fast and the installer was nice. I switched over to Vivint from ADT because the quality of the camera footage was better. My doorbell camera only picks people up half the time. I’ve stood in front of it and waved and it still didn’t pick anything up. That’s my biggest issue. I also had the overhead garage door sensor installed but I wanted the sensor deactivated so I can open the garage when the system is armed. That sensor however never gets deactivated. The installer deactivated the sensor but the alarm still goes off. I went back into the system and turned it off yet the alarm still goes off. I don’t understand. People for Vivint were great and system is just ok. For as much money as it costs I’d prefer to not have and issues with it.
Joshua, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you to help resolve any concerns that you may have. Please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 13, 2018
The salesman was very respectful and kind. He explained all of our choices to us with a lot of patience. He was also very flexible with our requests for the timing of installation. We are very satisfied and now have a peaceful mind knowing our home is safe.
Thanks for the feedback Maria! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 13, 2018
Have had Vivint system for 5 years now. Issues encountered have been: 1. The camera seem to either disconnect from the router, unable to view, or have to reset the whole system for the camera to reconnect. Typically takes 30 min to over an hour to reboot or re-add back camera. 2. Door sensors batteries are difficult to remove and I have accidentally broken one before. Vivint needs to update their sensors, using a butter knife per customer support shouldn't be a requirement in removing batteries of the sensors. Seems outdated. 3. Customer support to come out is pricey. It should be free after spending over an hour with customer support in troubleshooting. 4. Lamp Module has never worked ever since we received it and customer support said they would order it. Five years later, still no lamp Module.
5. Why should customers pay for shipping when the camera has a defect or it's out of date. We recently called Vivint for another video camera issue and they said, "We will send you out a new updated version, but you will have to pay for shipping." Why? Not our responsibility, for something we cannot control. Overall, our experience with Vivint is disappointing. To add on top of it, as we express our dissatisfaction of the service, I would like to remind Kenya, we are your customers, please maintain your professionalism, as we are disgruntled because the same issue arises repeatedly. We did not curse, we did not yell, nor did you, but your expression of, "Excuse me," implies that you couldn't wait to get off the phone with us.
Ryan, thank you for your feedback. We definitely want to work with you to help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 13, 2018
The house already had Vivint. The package I got had a lot of the security system, the temperature reading, and I had two where you can turn off your lamp by remote control. Pretty much, I just stuck with whatever system that was on there. The service has been fantastic. A rep came out because I had to speak with them and I had to change some things. He changed my locks and he was very helpful. I enjoy the system, the perks of being able to check on my property and to be able to get the lock on my door. I recommend Vivint to others.
Floyd, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 13, 2018
Vivint is our third company over 27 years and I like them. I really like the advanced technology that they have. We can turn lights in the house off and on through the phone. We can also unlock and lock the doors through the phone. We also have the ability to give people a code to come in and out. We did that on the door so that we don’t have to hand out keys. So if we're gonna have some workmen do some things in the house, we can just give them a code, put in a temporary code for them, use it for the few days they're here and then take the code out. It's not like giving them a physical key that they can copy. I like that.
But because it's technology, things go a little hooey once in a while. Yesterday, we tried to open the garage door three times and the system said it was the wrong code. No one had been home and no one was in the garage. It wasn't an alarm. It was like a false message. It was a little weird and every once in a while, we get a little glitch like that, but nothing major. Plus they're fast when you ask about something.
The sales representative who had come out in the beginning was also a very friendly, young gentleman. He was nice and had great manners. He wasn’t particularly pushy and he gave us some options to customize the service package. We could decide what we wanted or not wanted so we took a few of the other options. We got an outside camera. The installers were good too. They took their shoes off and took care of the house. They also used some of our existing equipment, like the motion detectors. I chatted with them and they were funny and friendly.
Thank you for sharing, Valerie! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 13, 2018
There was a salesperson from Vivint going around house to house but I already had the Vivint solar system. The guy had some good skills and he sold me the door alarm. And on the day that he showed up, they did the installation and it was quick. But I didn’t like that they used majority of my existing hardware and stuff. If I had to do it over again, I probably wouldn’t have done it because the overall cost of the installation and stuff that they put in and charged me was a lot of money. When I did AT&T, it cost me $49.99 and I got everything. This one cost me $2,000 and I’m still paying on that one even though there was no contract. The alarm system is cool and it looks good but so did AT&T. I really wanted the door camera but in hindsight, I could've gotten that with AT&T. Still, Vivint has a solid system and it works fine. I had some issues off and on for a while but those issues have been resolved.
Pamela, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your experience with us so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 13, 2018
Someone from Vivint came to me at my old house and said I was qualified and probably I should get solar. So, I had the solar panels installed and I was good with that. Somebody then came back and told me about Vivint's home security system. I told them it was not worth to be getting the system because we purchased a new house and we were in the process of selling the old house. They said moving the service should not be a problem and it would not cost me. When I had to call them to have them move it, they were trying to charge me and I told them that I was told I would not be getting charged for that. I argued with them and they finally said they would not charge me, but if I move any time after that, I will have to pay.
So, they came and disconnected the system. I moved in January and I've had numerous issues with the security system once they put it in my new house. The system is great when it works, but I realized that there was something wrong when I had a big truck pull into my backyard that was cutting trees and I couldn't see the truck. The sensor in the camera at the garage when the big dump truck passed didn't go off. How am I supposed to know that this camera is not gonna fail if somebody goes in my backyard now? I had to have my brother-in-law install another router for the camera to work. Recently, since the last technician came, there hasn't been an issue like that, but this time, the cameras will say, "I'm able to record." I've seen two or three error messages or the camera would be blank.
Also, there were plenty of times that I've made appointments for technicians to come out and they never came. They would cancel and not tell me anything, so I'd sit and wait. But when they came out, they said they would come back because they didn't have this and that. On the other hand, there was only one technician that showed up every time he says he was gonna show up and I've never had an issue with him. He understood my problem and my frustration. He came back right away after he got whatever he needed to fix the issue with my system. He gave us his number, but sometimes if he's busy or he's off, I can't expect him to come out to work on the thing. The last technician that came out fixed the issue and he told us that the cameras outside get damaged. So, they're supposed to give us new cameras and I haven't heard anything since.
Lastly, for the last two months, I have not paid anything because my credit card has changed and nobody called me to say I'm not paying the bill. They said that my system will shut down because I'm not paying the bill and I told them nobody ever called me and I had an automatic payment. They wanna call me for non-payment but they don't wanna give me something that works. In addition, my name should be the person on the account because I'm the one who pays the bill. Moreover, I've recommended three friends and two of them got the system and they like it, but I haven't gotten any kind of compensation or any type of credit. My experience with Vivint has been horrible.
Alicia, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 12, 2018
This is a terrific system. It is high-quality and easy to use and highly customizable to your particular situation. The telephone support people were outstanding and the installers were great!?? I would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs a quality alarm system for home or business.
Daniel, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 12, 2018
Tech did a great job, he explained everything and he was really kind. I will recommend his services to another friends. The tech arrived on time and finished the job on right time and he also give us an excellent suggestions for our alarm system. We are highly satisfied with the services.
Maximiliano, thank you for your feedback! We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear you're enjoying your experience with us.
Reviewed July 12, 2018
The service is impeccable, the sales rep and tech reps were very professional. We feel very secure in our home. I appreciate the ease of use and am amazed at all of the latest technological applications available with Vivint. I would recommend Vivint to everyone interested in home security.
Robert, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 12, 2018
Smart home door camera install. He was fast, accurate and explained everything. I'm completely satisfied and would recommend giving to anyone with confidence. The billing process got complicated, but that did not have anything to do with install. I'm glad my home is secure and that I can ensure that from anywhere via the app.
Matthew, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you've received excellent customer service and we're glad everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 12, 2018
Very disappointed in follow up service because nothing is being resolved. Also do not like the unlighted door keypad, tech is not working in our house, don't like that alarm does not sound when entering without disarming, and sick of the sound the panel makes when things are not working which is everyday. I called the 800 # and was disconnected after a long wait, asked my rep to have someone call me and 4 days later no one has.
Casey, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 12, 2018
First I want to point out that the technician, Bruno **, was so knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. He worked hard and cleaned up after himself. He also explained the system to me. The system is easy to use and gives us peace of mind. Thank you.
Jutta, thank you for your feedback. We're glad Bruno was professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 12, 2018
I was not satisfied with the service. The installation was never complete. And when I went to cancel, the customer service rep accused me of stealing a thermostat which was what was never installed because they were out at the time. When they came in to remove the products they left big holes in the walls, and destroyed the locks when they put them back on.
That's not good, Joshua! Please chat in at www.vivint.com at your convenience so we can assist you. Thanks!
Reviewed July 12, 2018
Sales rep Brandon walked up to my home and offered me a great deal. Installation was easy going and the service is running good. We really enjoy the vast capabilities of product. My family and I are very happy with Vivint services.
Richard, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your experience with us so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 12, 2018
Setup was straightforward and easy. Manny the tech was great! The sales rep was fantastic as well. Thanks Vivint! I would recommend the service to anyone who asked about having a home security system. I was able to get an affordable system with all the bells and whistles.
Jonathan, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us and that everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 12, 2018
The gentleman that installed our system was very courteous, professional. He did a great job in all aspects of the job. He explained the way to use the system in great detail where we were able use the system with no problem.
Denise, thank you for your feedback. We're glad our representatives were kind, professional, and able to assist you.
Reviewed July 12, 2018
There has been a lot of break-ins nearby. My neighbors have Vivint and I've had it too for a couple of months now. The sales representatives were good, friendly, and helpful. The installation went perfect and I also got the mobile apps. Vivint has been good.
Thank you for the positive feedback, Scott, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 12, 2018
I was told this system would be "all that, and more"... I switched from ADT $49.00 to Vivint $59.00 a month. My alarm system was monitored by ADT right in my city and Vivint is monitored very far away, possibly in another country. My old system was hooked up to my fire and Co detectors as well as my flood detector. This Vivint system is not now. Really not happy how I'm paying more for less and I wasn't even on a contract with ADT and now I am with Vivint for 5 years!. I paid for a motion detection, smart drive, and a Google home mini which did not get installed.
I have since called and spoke to someone at Vivint customer service 3 times as well as the salesman 3 times and the technician who installed it 2 times... I even told the technician he left tools of his at my house and to collect them. But he never got back to me nor did he install/deliver my equipment. I'm not sure what to do at this point as I have not received everything I have paid for and it's been nearly 4 weeks. I talked to customer service, a loyalty department, a technical department, the sales team, and the technicians but obviously no one cares.
Reviewed July 12, 2018
My friend was so satisfied with Vivint and told me about them, so I went with them as well. I have two outside cameras and a doorbell camera in the service package I purchased from them which they customized for me. The sales reps that I worked with were fantastic. They were very friendly, outgoing and understanding. They knew their job, what they were doing, and what I needed. They checked things without my having to ask them and they knew what the problem was and corrected it before I did. They customized a couple of things that I wasn’t sure of and wasn’t too comfortable with, and they made me happy. It took a while for the installers to do the installation, but they were hilarious and entertained us while they were here, and it made the time go by so that was okay.
So far, I feel good about the service. Anytime somebody talks to me about my security system, I tell them about the service, the people, and the price. I tell them that the Vivint people have been good and I've been very satisfied with them. Every time I have a problem, they come out and try to make sure that I'm happy. They're also very prompt and I don’t have to wait weeks on end. They're out here within a couple of days and they make me feel like they're family coming out here to see me.
Thank you for sharing Flo! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 12, 2018
I have been using Vivint's system for 4 months. We just bought a new home and I wanted an alarm system, but I also wanted several components to it to make it a smart home-type component. It had to be able to have a camera, the doorbell, the alarm monitoring, all of that on one system. So, when I searched, Vivint came up as one of the few that was able to offer all the components. Everyone that I’ve spoken to was very friendly and helpful and interested in making sure that all of my needs were met and that I’m satisfied with the service. However, there have been times where I’ve had to wait long periods of time to get something done. They were very polite about it, but I’ve had work that I needed to be done that I had to wait weeks and weeks to get done.
The technicians who came to my home made it a point to ask if there was anything else I needed. They also made sure they explained things. But when I needed the smoke detectors installed, I had to call several times because each time I called, they simply told me that they don't have any openings available. Then it took a few weeks of calling repeatedly to where I can get them to schedule an appointment. And while Vivint's technology offers a lot, it's not a very robust system. There are often glitches in the system like when I had it hooked up to my thermostat and almost every time I log onto the system, at least one of the thermostats is offline. I had it hooked up to my garage door as well, to open and close it, and about half the time it won’t work. When I mentioned this to a technician who came out after a month of trying to get him out, all I got was "sometimes, that happens" sort of answer.
Ronald, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you've received excellent customer service so far. We are actively working on lowering our queues and wait times. Thank you!
Reviewed July 11, 2018
I’m am deeply grateful towards Trevor and Vivint for their stellar customer service and patience in elaborating on the product and services that Vivint has to offer. Both team members worked diligently to make sure our needs were met, but also insured that our time was valued. I feel as if I completely understand what Vivint has to offer and feel as though my concerns were taken into consideration when uncovering the products needed for my home. Vivint’s security team exceeded my expectations and I’m proud to promote this service.
Michelle, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us and that you've received excellent customer service.
Reviewed July 11, 2018
I was very excited to have the system installed as they had several promotions and what seemed to be the most up to date equipment. My technician came to my house, damaged my wall, did not review my order and therefore missed 3 pieces of equipment, came late, and shared information regarding a famous and high end customer that they installed equipment for. The young man made a second appointment to come back and did not show up. Both times, he labeled himself as in route when he was certainly not in route to my home.
Following that day, I requested another technician. The previous gentleman sent me a text message which is highly unprofessional as I am the customer, not a friend. The second tech came and did a great job installing. The lapse in coverage from the incomplete install left me to go out of town without a security system. I contacted customer service who ordered me window stickers, a yard sign, and a stand for the panel (since the tech would not install it where I asked). They sent me a new door lock, stickers, and no sign. I still do not have a sign and they have no record of sending me a door lock. However, I received notification yesterday that I must send the lock back or in 30 days I will be charged.
The customer service lines are always busy. The salesman (Chance or Chase) and customer service rep (Kami) never return any of my messages or calls. Vivint has given me the following: 3 free sensors (after declining to order me a free transducer), approximately 2 months of free service. On top of all of this, the equipment never connects to wifi. Please, whatever you do, save yourself the hassle and do not buy a Vivint home security system. This is supposed to give you piece of mind, not a headache.
Reviewed July 11, 2018
Not 5 star because the technician could have done better by cleaning up after themselves. They didnt sweep up their dust from their drilling...and they left my window blinds and curtain all eschew and didnt put back my wood I to ge window frame. So yeah...technician are all technically 5 but didnt take better care of my property so overall just a 3.
Reviewed July 11, 2018
Been with Vivint Home Security for 43 months (November 2016), the cameras have been offline consistently for 42 months. I call weekly to get some type of resolution and the customer service is worse than I've ever experienced in life. They will not take responsibility for the equipment failure. They will not give me any credits. Upon installation, a rep named Roquie installed equipment then pulled a shady stunt when he asked me to sign off on the work order and contract located on his tablet. Roquie changed my responses to an evaluation about him. And, he marked the job as complete when he still had a considerable amount of work to do 2 days in a row.
Thereafter, a rep named Stephen/David (uses both names) started off incredibly nice and attentive. Then became a complete abrasive donkey once he returned after a 6th visit. Most recently, on Friday July 6th, 2018 I called for tech support and a replacement battery since it's covered under my customer loyalty plan. Today, a rep named Matt was scheduled to come between 12pm to 4pm. I called at 3:15pm to follow-up and was told Matt was finishing up a job and would be coming to my house by 4pm. At 430pm, Matt never called, never showed up. At 530pm, Johnathan called to reschedule a tech visit for Friday, July 13th, 2018. I have cameras as a medical necessity to monitor my mom who is a disabled senior citizen with Alzheimer's who suffers from seizures. What does a customer do when the service is less than substandard yet there are holes and equipment all over my darn house?
Sandi, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you to help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 11, 2018
I really enjoy the service but my control panel disconnects from my WiFi sometimes and doesn’t reconnect. I also was supposed to receive 2 google home minis and also an Apple Watch. I have received either or and confirmation that I am receiving them.
Matthew, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with any of your concerns. Please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support
Reviewed July 11, 2018
Install done the very next day. No mess. No fuss. Tech explained the system and answered all questions professionally. 1st experience with Vivint was awesome. Kyle the sales associate was very accommodating and friend as well as professional. He explained the sales and installation process and answered all questions. I would definitely recommend Vivint to all my family and friends.
Reviewed July 11, 2018
I travel for work and I like to see my home while I'm gone. But the cameras from Vivint were always offline and I couldn’t fix them unless I was home. When I got home and reboot my whole system, it still wasn’t working and I was told by Vivint that they do not have any technicians available and it would be a week before they could get somebody. But if I need a day at home, I have to take the whole week off from work. I’m paying for the system and I already haven’t been able to monitor my house for a week, but they’re not deducting two weeks off. Thankfully, a Vivint Technician, Martin, lives right down the street. I called him instead and he came up the next day and fixed it. Also, my doorbell still doesn’t work. The door alarm fell off and Vivint said that they would charge a service fee to come back out. It is literally butted up against my bolt lock, so when the battery dies, it’s probably a 45-minute ordeal to get it off.
Jennifer, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 11, 2018
We've got the automatic locks, the camera, and the smoke detector included in our service package with Vivint. Sometimes, though, the equipment wasn't working as it should have, but it was still an alarm system and our overall experience with Vivint has been pretty good. Generally, it was good dealing with the sales team. The installers were fine and they knew exactly where to put everything, and they helped us out a lot. But we're not too happy with Vivint right now. Our camera hasn’t worked for a while but every time we phoned them, we had to wait two hours before we could get through. We'd like to have our camera working but the wait time was horrible in getting help for technical problems. We also had a big problem with the prices and we were gonna cancel our service with them at one point after talking with one of the customer service reps over the phone, but we got to talk to the right person and that problem was straightened out.
Debbie, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you to help resolve your concerns. Please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support
Reviewed July 11, 2018
Vivint's door-to-door salesman was very pushy and a little over the top. So I didn't buy the system because of him, I bought it because of the technology itself. But the installer was good. He told us everything that we had to know and set it all up for us. But it was a little late in the day, which was surprising. It went until like 10:00 PM. But they did push a lot apparently to finish during the same day, which doesn't seem fair.
I'm not sure if it was the installer's fault or the house in general, but just the way that the hardware itself is installed is a brute force. You have to take out the socket plate loop through the wall and then plug it back into the socket, which is doesn't seemed right. I initially thought all of the plugs would be hidden and wouldn't have to be plugged into the wall at all, and that it would just loop into the current electrical system in the house. But it has to be plugged into an outlet.
We live in a neighborhood where a security system isn't necessarily needed. But we knew a Vivint system would add value to the house. It was a smart system so we're gonna link other smart devices to it but this kinda helped out because we already had one of the Alexa things. We did the doorbell, three door sensors and one of the fire sensors and the alarm -- the whole main thing. We tried to do the garage door opener but the current garage door opener we have didn't work with the system so we had to refund that. But so far the features I selected were good.
Benjamin, thank you for the feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 11, 2018
I like Vivint's video camera and the doorbell. So far, I'm very satisfied with my experience with them. The equipment was quick to install and their customer support has been fantastic. I've had a couple issues, but nothing major, and they can usually walk me through whatever issue I'm having. The reps are always very pleasant and nice to deal with.
I have recommended Vivint and have told people how much I love the system. I usually show them the camera and most people like it, too. I have a friend who had Vivint Solar and when she saw my doorbell and video camera, she waited until her time came and got the same things. Then, when I was at a retreat and the girl who got the camera after me wanted to check on her cat though the camera, she looked at her phone, saw her front door, and said, "Oh, my God! They just delivered a package. They weren't supposed to deliver a package today." So she was able to go home and get that off from her front door so that it wouldn't sit there for the weekend. And that was good.
Thelia, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
Overall, I like the Vivint SmartHome System. I like that I can talk to and see people through the doorbell and indoor cameras. I love the app. It's easy to use and convenient, and gives all the abilities of the Sky panel.
Jetandra, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you to help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 10, 2018
Our salesperson was very nice. Our installer seemed to do a pretty good job. However, two days after initial install we had no video clips and no doorbell sound inside the house. Another technician came and worked on the doorbell. Another two days goes by and again no working doorbell in our house. I texted our salesperson to see if he could get action done on this. Now it's been 2 days and no word from your company. Not very good advertisement for Vivint when I have a taped sign by the doorbell saying it doesn't work. If we don't get this issue resolved soon, we'll be ready to cancel Vivint!
Pat, thank you for your feedback. We definitely want to help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 10, 2018
The product that they offer, with all the options that you can customize to your own home needs, along with the incredibly fair pricing and outstanding customer service makes this a no-brainer choice for anyone looking for a home security service. Fantastic product, price, and service.
Reviewed July 10, 2018
When the system works it is great. When you have a problem, you are on your own. I had a lock fail 10 days ago. I have been on the phone 5 times getting the same answer every time. "It is approved for shipping." It has yet to ship but they are demanding the old one back or they will charge me for it.
Let's check that out, Andy! Please contact us via chat at www.vivint.com for further assistance. Thanks!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
I am pleased with the service so far and especially like the camera at the front door and the ability to set or disarm the system thru your cell phone☝. The feature that I also like is the light on the alarm box and that it announces when the door to the garage is open!
Faye, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you've received excellent customer service and that everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
Fantastic experience getting our new security system. Dale walked us through the entire process and helped us build the system that was best for our family. I would recommend Vivint to my family and friends. We felt like a priority during our interactions with Dale, and we are very pleased with where we stand now.
Jonah, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you're enjoying your system and your experience with us so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
Your installer was courteous and on time for the weather installed everything explained everything he was doing. Didn't mind us asking all sorts of questions and he was very knowledgeable about how everything worked. He was also very helpful in helping us Learn how to set up everything.
Jan, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you've received excellent customer service and that you're enjoying your experience with us so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
The tech left my garage door & light on- I didn't know it was open until the next morning when I was leaving that it was left open all night. I cannot get the google to connect. I don't know how to make the system alarm automatically at 10 pm & disarm at 6 am like I was told when the sales rep was at my house.
Kisa, thank you for your feedback. We'd be happy to work with you to help resolve any concerns that you may have. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.
Reviewed July 10, 2018
Riley and Joseph both demonstrated professionalism. Both are extremely knowledgeable of product functionality and performance and were able to offer recommendations to best suit my needs. I am extremely satisfied with what I have chosen to keep safe in my home and give me the peace of mind when I am away from my home. Thank you.
Patricia, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear that our representatives were professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
When the installation was half done there was a lot of mess left and he tripped my ac fuse several times now my air blows hot the nest is wired wrong I reported it on the 6 th and my house has been with out air sense I’m still not able to be there I’m not a happy customer as it will be 6 days sense you know the tech wired me wrong all I see is you want money and don’t care for my health nor my house
This is definitely something we don't want to hear! We would love to get this taken care of for you. Please send us an email (socialcs@vivint.com) for further assistance. Thank you!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
The monitor froze after one day, and have had conflicting advice and scheduling to fix problem with system, so it is currently not working?! I am considering stopping payment on this device, so please provide me with a remedy as soon as possible.
We would love to get this taken care of for you Blair. Please send us a email at socailcs@vivint.com or contact us through www.vivint.com. We look forward to hearing from you and getting these issues resolved. Thank you!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
So if my front door opens my Google minis would all say "front door open" like my panel does.
Thank you for sharing Shane! We love to hear how Vivint has helped you out in your home. We can use this feedback to better improve our products and services. Please reach out if you have any additional questions or concerns. socialcs@vivint.com Thank you!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
Customer service is full of over promising and under delivery straight to the top, meaning upper management Jody **. I was promised a resolution to my issues with Vivint for four weeks now and to this day nothing is resolved except for being put on permanent ignore. Thank you, Vivint.
Paul, we will gladly help you with that! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
We just had a salesperson come to our house. One my stupid husband let her in which is very unsafe. Also this person is coming at 9 at night. Honestly they need a life and go be with their own family. It’s sad that this company lets their employees do that. It’s unsafe for everyone. I will never buy for them. Also don’t ever knock on someone’s door that late at night just to make sure you hit your quota for the day.
Katelyn, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.
Reviewed July 10, 2018
When Vivint came to the door, they seemed to know what they were talking about and I was looking for something like what they have. And then I picked and chose what I wanted for the package. In addition, their customer service reps have been good. I had a few problems and they've managed to fix them. Eventhough I could get that system a lot cheaper, I had a good experience with Vivint overall.
Thanks for the feedback Gordon! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 10, 2018
My insurance guy said that I’d get discounts on certain packages with fire and monitoring, so I followed through with that on our service package with Vivint. Their representatives were knowledgeable and they did a great job. And the installation process was quick, easy and painless. Every time I’ve had something happen, it’s taken care of in a timely manner. The Vivint service is going fine and I’ve referred them to my friends.
Brad, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 10, 2018
Vivint's sales representative was very polite and he had his ID on. He talked to us and our dogs fell in love with him. I knew he wasn't a trap because of the reaction of the dogs. We put the dogs outside and let him come in and he explained everything. He showed us what having Vivint was gonna be like and gave us the cost. My husband and I talked about it and then we decided to get their service. Thereafter, they had somebody come out the same day who installed the system for us.
The installation team was really good. However, they were having a little bit of a problem trying to get it to set up properly. The young man who came was a bit newer to their team. He called one of his other installers who was more experienced and that guy showed him what he had to do to get Vivint's system set up. Since then, we've had the thermostat and the doorbell from their company. We also have the lock, garage door opener and two cameras. We have security at night so we can set our alarm and that's secure to keep anybody from entering.
However I had an issue with them this past week or over the holiday. Our doorbell was working properly and it wasn't letting me answer the door through the remote. So, I called Vivint and one person told me that she couldn't help me so she switched me to another rep. But, I was on hold for 15 minutes and I'm not good at holding. So, after 15 minutes, I went to their customer email address and I explained to them why I was upset because I was trying to get the problem resolved.
Vivint didn't call me back but they helped me. They have a remote control with which they can correct the problem through the system and they were able to do that. It was done within 5 minutes. Also, it kept me from holding. After three people, I was over trying to figure out what they were going to do. Still, I'm happy with what I have from Vivint. Their system works with Google so they installed their system with that and there was no extra charge. We've had a very good experience with Vivint. They've been very helpful.
Thank you for sharing Janet! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 9, 2018
Our salesman was knowledgeable and kind. The installer was prompt, knowledgeable and tidy!! So far I love the system. Worst part is now I want more apps! I feel much safer at night. I've also learned the little medical button should not go through the washing machine. We received a call from medical we weren't expecting, and learned the button was in the washer!!! Still works.
Thank you for sharing Kathie! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Your equipment is covered under the warranty so just send us an email (socialcs@vivint.com) if your medical pendant stops working and we can send you a new one! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 9, 2018
Far more than what I expected. Very user friendly system. As for the sales person and the installer, very professional. The only issue I would have was the time that the system was being installed. With the salesman coming late in the afternoon and going through his pitch and then calling the installer, the poor guy didn't get through until about 12:30 am.
Thanks for sharing Daniel! We love to hear how Vivint has helped to improve your life.
Reviewed July 9, 2018
Hi, You guys doing good job, the customer service was good to me, installation guy was awesome. I still need to put my brother phone set up on the system. It was good experience with you guys, I will wait and see, how your services going to be. Best Regards.
Thank you for sharing Imam! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 9, 2018
Lawrence arrived on time and setup system efficiently. He removed our old panel and replaced it with the new one. He was able to use many of our old sensors so we have more coverage including motion detection and windows.
Thank you for the positive feedback, Ritch, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 9, 2018
Very professional and quick - fully explained and showed how to use - very satisfied and content. My second system and would do it again - very adjustable to my specific needs - thank you for making this the easiest part of my move.
Thank you for sharing Luis! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 9, 2018
Thus far the experience has been great. There were some problems in the beginning with miscommunications between the sales person and myself. Those have been halfway resolved. If those are totally resolved and the service continues as is then I will be happy. At first there were a few problems with the service but the repair man was here in a few days. The real problem is this. The main contact is the salesman. I tried to get in touch with the company to ask a question and it took 30 minutes.
David, we appreciate your feedback. We will use your comments to review our services for potential improvements. Thanks!
Reviewed July 9, 2018
When Vivint's reps were going around the neighborhood door-to-door, the rep that I dealt with was good and knowledgeable. I got a service package from them that has a doorbell camera and a remote that opens and unlocks the front door and the garage door. Their installation team provided good service and they did everything within a few hours. I like the features included in the service package. They are very convenient.
Chris, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you've received excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 9, 2018
Everything in Vivint just seemed more up to date, like their equipment and I thought they were something I would need. I got the system and they're very responsive. And although the price part could have been a little bit more reasonable, for the most part everything was pretty decent. The sales person was fast and efficient. I had a little issue outside and it got resolved on that time. The installation went very well as well.
Rueben, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 9, 2018
Some young sales reps came by the house and talked us into buying Vivint's security system. We got the basic system which included the window breakage sensor. So far, our satisfaction with the service has been excellent. One time, I had to replace the rear door of the house but I couldn't get the sensor out of the old door. So, when I got the new door, I called Vivint and they sent a repair tech who fixed the sensor for me.
Franklin, thank you for your feedback. We're so glad you're enjoying your system and the features that it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 8, 2018
Our installation experience was fantastic,except before our technician left our house he left all of the empty equipment boxes for us to dispose. I felt he should have taken all of either taken it with him or disposed of it once complete
Doug, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 8, 2018
Our salesman was great and explained everything to us. Our installation tech arrived as promised and installed the equipment with no problem. Thank you both Ryan and David. Was very impressed with same day install when signing paperwork. Went to bed feeling safe and secure.
Jacqui, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're glad our representative's were professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 8, 2018
Jazmine was awesome! Colin ** was very professional and answered any all questions I had. He was very efficient and had the system installed in a very short time. He cleaned everything up. You can't even tell there was any work done at all.
Kathy, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you've received excellent customer service and that everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 8, 2018
So far having a good experience with Vivint. Knowledgeable reps with straightforward results. This is something new for me so trying this out with so much guidance is super helpful. Would recommend to a friend or family. Easy to use and cohesive for my lifestyle.
Sean, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us so far and that everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 8, 2018
I Love my Vivint system. I really leave my doorbell ring. I don't have to get up and answer the door without seeing who it is. Thank you so much. I would recommend your services to friends and coworkers. Love it.
Cynthia, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 8, 2018
I am always impressed with Vivint. Their customer service and professionalism are way above the competition. I feel that Vivint actually listen to customer concerns and want to ensure my safety and well-being. I appreciate all the genuine and caring people that work there.
Roderic, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!
Reviewed July 8, 2018
Great customer service and friendly employees. I am planning on recommending this service to my co workers and friends. The installation was very quick and nonintrusive, they were very professional at all times and explained everything to me very clearly.
Joseph, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 8, 2018
Since the beginning of my service, I was not satisfied. When I first placed my order, I had requested a backyard camera. However, even before I had service, my technician called me several times, indicating he did not have my panel in his truck and wanted to reschedule,which I scheduled way in advance (don't your technicians know how many customers they are servicing that day and what equipment is needed upon request of customer).
After my husband and I said we are not rescheduling, technician came and said he did not the tools to install my backyard camera and I had to call and make another appointment. When I asked about the Google minis, he did not have anymore and said he placed a call and will have them delivered to me. He also mentioned Vivint router cannot be connected to my Verizon router - NOTE THIS. My technician also said I got an outdated panel (hence the reason he wanted to reschedule but he should of been honest why) and new customers (me) should of received a new panel 5.0. Not 2.4. After he knew about new customers getting a new panel, he still gave me an outdated one.
I called a few days later and scheduled service for my backyard camera and a new panel. When I asked about the minis, customer service rep said there is no order placed from my first visit. When my technician came, he gave me a new panel and a backyard camera. Though things were solved - NOT. Well not only did he screw up, again, don't your technicians know what equipment to bring depending on the services/ equipment rendered! After installation, I thought I was all set. Only to find my backyard camera is not working and soon discovered he screwed up my Verizon router.
He installed Vivint into my router - now I have very limited internet and after my husband called it in and after being on hold for an hour, it was discovered my technician had to change the Vivint router to a 5.0... Now, I have to wait 5 - 10 business days to get my router and hope there is no additional screw up. The only thing Vivint can do is give me 10.00 credit. I do not need a credit, I need technicians provide services they are supposed to render and install accurately and honesty. After my first issue, I should have cancelled my services and gone somewhere else.
My neighbors ask me about Vivint and I tell them to go to another provider. Now, I am stuck with services with incompetent workers. Once everything is completed, I just hope my system works. If not, I will chock up the cost and return all equipment. Also, I do not like how I had to provide a survey of their services right in front of me. How is a customer supposed to know if they are truly satisfied when in their end, they want to leave and not fix potential issues? Surveys should be conducted after they leave. Very unhappy. I would rate 0 stars - 1 star should be considered 0.
It sounds like you've had a frustrating experience, Grace. If you email us with more details about the situation at socialcs@vivint.com, we'll gladly take care of you. Thanks for choosing Vivint Smart Home
Reviewed July 8, 2018
Still trying to figure out. Disappointed that I cannot use the wifi on my phone that I have to have a separate wifi. I have a iPhone and pad because it has a personal wifi. Got rid of my other one. Cannot use the device you sent me because of this also. Guess I would have thought twice before accepting offer if I had known this.
Carol, thank you for your feedback. If you need any assistance with your system please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support
Reviewed July 8, 2018
I was sitting outside and two young men were going through the neighborhood trying to promote Vivint. I liked what their system was because their telephone thing was inside. Currently it's outside and someone could come and turn that off immediately. I have the basic package from them but I still feel comfortable with it. I have their equipment in several places all over the house in case someone would come in. I feel safe with it and if anything goes wrong I know I can get a hold of Vivint.
One time, I set the system off and he police were here in a few minutes. I apologized to them because I thought they didn't need to go to any place that they're not needed as they have a lot to do. Still, the system is very good and they're on immediately as soon as something goes off. Now, all my friends know about Vivint. One of them asked what would I do if I wanted to get out because there was a fire. I told that friend that I would go down, unlock the door, go out and let my Vivint System go off.
Mary Ann, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 8, 2018
Vivint was brought up at one of the meetings in the community affairs that I’m involved with and I showed interest in it because of my home entrepreneurial businesses. Then we were experiencing an influx of break-ins and burglaries and I decided to put the Vivint security system in. The installation team showed up and got it done, and then they showed me how to run it. Also, their workforce is very knowledgeable and prompt with not only giving me service but also information on what I need to know. All I gotta do is call them. And they immediately know what I'm asking about and needing help with.
I was able to select the features I wanted, the usage that I would be needing and the different programs for my service package. We’ve had several severe storm warnings this spring, and I was very pleased that I was getting a full warning in that aspect. I would recommend Vivint as something my friends might want to look into. And now, some of the people that I do business with have Vivint as well.
Gwen, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 8, 2018
My neighbors had Vivint and I got their security service too, and it has been okay so far. I just have cameras in my service package. The sales team has been really helpful. The installers came and cleaned up whatever mess they made, and they were fine. It has been a good experience and everything's working fine.
Flora, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 7, 2018
The installer did a very good job and explain the system very well within a reasonable amount of time. Customer service could explain different packages a little better now. It's just up me to get used to this new system.
David, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 7, 2018
Installation was quick and easy with an installer that answered all our questions and made sure everything was in working order. The service is highly accessible with the app and integrates with several other platforms which has made us use the services significantly more.
Thank you for sharing Patrick! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 7, 2018
Romney did a great job. We was willing to go the extra mile for the sale. He was polished and professional. The tech that did our installation also did a great job. Quick and efficient. Good job teaching us how to operate the system as well.
Thank you for sharing Meg! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 7, 2018
I been having issues with my systems, that's right, systems as in multiple accounts. All of them have glitching. And Sean refused to help figure it out. So now that he ran out my week time I have one system that isn't even working. Didn't even finish getting installed but we paid for it all. Then the other two systems that wouldn't go back online and once again, no customer service there.
Jomarie, please visit support.vivint.com for answers to your troubleshooting questions. If the issues persist, feel free to chat in at www.vivint.com or call our 24/7 number at 1.800.216.5232. Thanks!
Reviewed July 7, 2018
Installer was here in 15 minutes after we decided to have the system installed. He did a good job getting everything in where it need to go. He stayed and explained how everything worked and made sure we were satisfied and did not have any more questions.
Kevin, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 7, 2018
Within two hours we purchased a plan that fit us and had it installed and running. Very friendly employees that took the time to go through the products and explain how they work. They installed it all very fast.
Tyler, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 7, 2018
Everything was taken with great care and understanding on how the unit works. It is so easy to work. Now we feel safe. Jim likes the ease of using his phone to turn off the alarm when coming home from our errands.
Susan, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 7, 2018
I've been with Vivint for several years and there's a reason we aren't with anyone else. We had to upgrade to the newer panel because the first system I had installed is no longer supported, so they came out and replaced the panel and the cell chip. They're usually really good at doing what needs to be done.
Heather, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 7, 2018
I've had Vivint for 10 years and for all the negative they do, they still at the end of the day will make it right and it's a really easy system to use. I've gotten all of the equipment given to me or I've paid very, very little for it. And then when you look at the other companies that are out there, nobody can redo Vivint's stuff or Alarm.com's stuff. We just moved in February and we were looking at all the other companies and again, Vivint was still the one that had the best overall price. I worked in electronic and communications so I know their equipment's good. They just suck at customer service. When you actually have to speak to a person on the phone, it's just horrible.
Yesterday, I spent 37 minutes on the phone with them. I spoke to one person. All I wanted to do is buy another camera and get an appointment set up. I couldn't even get that done. I couldn't even figure out who I answered to. I worked retail before joining the military and so retail of the old is not the retail of the new. They don't get the whole concept of "Look, your customer is pissed off. You just need to shut your mouth and let them vent and then you move on and it will be good." For them it was, "How dare you tell me I didn't do my job." Well, they didn't do their job.
When we had our system installed at our new house it took four appointments for them to come out and do it. One time they called me to say, "Hey, our technician got hurt. He's not gonna be able to come out. This is the best we can do for another appointment." It was not a problem. I appreciate them calling me the day before the appointment so I'm not sitting at home all day waiting. Then that appointment, that guy never showed up. Then the next two appointments, still no one showed up. And then finally, I was able to get through and they got someone out there.
When you're speaking to them on the phone, you're like, "Who in this line of communication is responsible for this and why are you continuing to let it happen?" "We'll look into that." "Okay. Great. I'll expect the call back in 72 hours." "Oh, we don't call customers back." Right. So you're not going to look into it, I got it. Just don't lie to me, just tell me. I've been in the military now 20 years. If I were to talk to my customers or people that I have to report to the way they do, you'd be done.
I got locked in our old house. The alarm would not disarm so I'm on the phone with Vivint and they kept telling me, "You need to calm down. If you continue to yell at me, I'll just disconnect the call." So I started cussing at that. And that person on the phone started crying because of the things I've said and called them. Then when I got the supervisor on the phone, I said, "You don't speak until I'm done speaking. And this is what's going to go on. Don't you ever tell a customer who's trapped in their house by their alarm that they need to calm down and if they don't, the call will be disconnected. That's not a good thing to say or do to your customers. It doesn't work that way."
The manager or the supervisor or whoever, I told them, "Go pull that call back up. And I will wait on hold while you listen to it." So I actually got this manager to call me back after they listened to the call. And they were kind of, "I can't believe that happened. I can't believe someone told you to calm down when you were locked in your house by our system." When I call and deal with stupid people, I'm gonna tell you you're being stupid and you need to knock it off. People get offended by that and I'm like, "Well, maybe you shouldn't suck at your job and we'd be fine."
At the end of the day, their equipment and the monitoring are the reasons why I go back. Now, whenever I try to deal with them, I just do it through their online chat program because if somebody gets annoying, I could just end the chat and start a new one. We have two little kids and two thermostat. I love the cameras. I love the thermostat. Now on our new house, we actually bought the deadbolt that works off the phone. We bought the lamp control modules. Especially for me, I'm in military. I'm gonna be deploying here very soon. My wife can control a lot of things from the phone and make things appear completely differently.
I had some issues with some of the equipment but whenever they came out, they would always test it. And then a couple of the technicians have the mentality of "I'm not coming back out here for faulty equipment. We're just gonna give you new stuff." When I moved from my old house, they sent a technician to take all the old system down. He took a screwdriver to a metal door to pry sensors off. And then he cut the wires of the camera to take them down. So I kicked him out of my house. I said, "Get out of my house. Just get out." Then the dude literally peeled off down the street.
So it was a phone call with Vivint where I actually got a decent manager on the phone right away. The problem with most companies today, and Vivint's really bad about this, is that they will not give you a manager unless you spend 30 minutes telling the first person on the phone what's wrong only to then have to repeat it to the manager. They don't give their first line employees enough authority to take care of customers. That's one of the those things that I've noticed. With some companies, they do a great job out off, "Hey! No, don't piss off the customer, just do it."
At the end of the day, they've given me a permanent discount on my monthly bill now. They've given me several pieces of equipment for free. They're trying to be like, "Hey, we can't do money but we can give you equipment and we'll see if it makes it better." So all the equipment I have is actually all mine. I own every bit of it. They've gone out of their way to try and make sure everything's working and done right because you get a bad technician, then you get a good technician, then you get a technician who doesn't even know how to spell the word technician and you're just like, "I got to figure this out." But once you get through the management or to a supervisor of any kind, it just seems like a complete night and day transformation of the company.
Thank you for the feedback, Shane, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!
Reviewed July 7, 2018
When the Vivint sales people came to my home I already got cameras going but I didn’t have an alarm system. They sold me on the whole camera thing and I ended up taking the services. But the whole idea of how it works, with the Nest and all that just hasn’t been working for me. At least Vivint hasn’t. And the cameras they gave me were worse than the ones I already had. They told me they would work better so that was a disappointment. When I saw it, as far as the graphics go, they were worse. They're so focused in trying to make a sale that they just neglect the customer service part of it. The whole Vivint experience has been really awful for me.
Felipe, we will gladly help you with that! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!
Reviewed July 6, 2018
I've had Vivint for around a year now and I am very aggravated with this company. My car was broken into a few month ago right under the main camera but I got no video of it. The video feed only works on my phone part of the time. My doorbell camera went out and when I contacted them I was told I had to pay a technician $49 to replace the free of charge part. Now I feel like I'm only getting part of what I'm paying for but I can't get out of the contract.
It sounds like you've had a frustrating experience, Keith. If you email us with more details about the situation at socialcs@vivint.com, we'll gladly take care of you. Thanks for choosing Vivint Smart Home
Reviewed July 6, 2018
Smart Hub is not working. It took forever to get installed. The Smart Hub is not working for more than 2 weeks. We made an appointment to get it fix. The soonest was like almost a week to get technician. We have an appointment today from 0900-1200. We waited all day but NO SHOW. We called to see whats going and they told us to wait a call within 24 hours to get another appointment. I just want to cancel. Such a waste of money.
Stephanie, please visit support.vivint.com for answers to your troubleshooting questions. If the issues persist, feel free to chat in at www.vivint.com or call our 24/7 number at 1.800.216.5232. Thanks!
Reviewed July 6, 2018
Associate was very informative and punctual as well as very well mannered. Overall It was a pleasant experience to have such high tech devices installed in my home. The young man who installed the home security explained everything and took the time to reteach whatever I was having questions on. Great job J ** for installing all the equipment and answering all my questions.
Thank you for sharing, Palmira! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 6, 2018
I was promised a free year of LifeLock when I signed up and now conveniently no one seems to have my promo code. I’m feeling a bit ripped off, bait and switched and I don’t appreciate dirty business! I am however satisfied with the actual equipment
Molly, we will gladly help you with that! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!
Reviewed July 6, 2018
Your sale and install people were in a big hurry to sell us but didn't have all the necessary parts to complete the job. We were told the rest would be installed this past Monday. Haven't been able to speak with anyone. Tried calling the sales rep with no results. We did sign a document that was for everything installed as of 10:30 PM June 28 but are missing door locks, lamp control modules and I don't know what else because we never did see all that was installed. Your people claimed to be gentlemen but I doubt very much they are so. If we don't have an answer by July 11, you can just come and pick up all your stuff that was installed and we shall go to another vendor. We're very dissatisfied!
Lauri, we will gladly help you with that! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!
Reviewed July 6, 2018
Since installation I have problem with the Vivint system. The doorbell went out, the camera went offline, the WiFi continuously goes offline, the panel was inoperative several times. I have had the system 6 months. Every month has been a challenge.
Cyril, please visit support.vivint.com for answers to your troubleshooting questions. If the issues persist, feel free to chat in at www.vivint.com or call our 24/7 number at 1.800.216.5232. Thanks!
Reviewed July 6, 2018
It was really easy to understand how to use the system. The tech was really knowledgeable and installed it in a really decent time. So far I am satisfied with the system and I would definitely recommended it to a friend/family member.
Thank you for sharing! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 6, 2018
Starting with the sales rep to the technician, we were pleased with the work. Although there were some complications to begin, the technician was patient and did everything to make sure everything was working properly and functioning. Looking forward to a great service as well.
Thank you for sharing, Rosaly! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 6, 2018
The salesman was friendly when calling, but not all information was truly accurate about system. Chris (installer) was very knowledgeable, friendly, and truthful when installing our home security system. We couldn't be happier. Overall great experience. Would recommend to friends and family.
Thank you for sharing Hayley! We are thrilled you love your Vivint Smart Home System and experienced great customer service! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.
Reviewed July 6, 2018
I'm having on going issues with my equipment. When I call the support number always on hold for long period of time. The installation was done in a way the cords looked ugly and stapled to my wall. The holes placed in my wall are bad looking.
Allan, we will gladly help you with that! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!
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