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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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Pros
  • Fully customizable systems
  • Compatible with Google Home and Google Nest
  • Useful mobile app
  • Helpful sales reps
Cons
  • Professional install required — no DIY option
  • No trial period
  • Professional monitoring required

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    TechSmart Devices

    Reviewed April 25, 2018

    I am more than happy with the purchase of my Vivint system. Two small technical difficulties but it's ok. I am having issues getting my Amazon Alexa to connect with the system and my Kwikset door locks couldn't be used on the door I have currently. The installer was amazing and friendly even with my 3 year old running around.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Kyle, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed April 25, 2018

    When I moved here, Duke Energy gave me some choices to take care of my house and one of them was to have an alarm system. They recommended Vivint. However, I had some problems at the beginning because Vivint promised me some things like three-months free and then they made a mistake with my contract. They gave me five months off, and they started charging me. I called them back and then we went back and forth.

    Still, I've had Vivint since February and the installation was good. But the guy put the wire on the wall. And he didn’t have the white thing when you put the white wire and he put a lot of stuff on the wall. He said he was coming back in a week and he never did. So I got that white wire on my wall with those black nails on it. I have the front door and back door system and it works really good for me. Vivint is incredible because it’s secure and I haven't had any bad experience with it. I leave the house very secure having an alarm and it’s better. When I close my door and put my alarm on, it works. When I get in, it works from my phone. Others should try Vivint. My experience with them has been good overall and I'm happy with it.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your positive feedback, Maria, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed April 25, 2018

    A salesperson stopped by my house and explained to me the history of Vivint and what they had to offer. It went well and I signed up with Vivint. We have the Alexa and the indoor and outdoor camera. However, whenever we need the services, they don’t work. A camera will take too long to open up so by the time we wanna tell someone that we're not home, the camera is still blinking. Sometimes, it won't set. And if I'm somewhere out of town, I can't open up my app. But we had a good interaction with the installation team and overall, we’re satisfied with the experience.

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    Response from Vivint

    Lora, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss any of your concerns with you. Please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support at any time. Thanks!

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    Reviewed April 25, 2018

    I'm 100% satisfied with Vivint. I have the wireless keypad and the motion sensors. I also have the doorbell where it's actually a camera. Their sales rep was great, friendly and knowledgeable. He told me about all the features and it seemed that he knew the product. He didn’t just try to sell me anything but he talked to me about things that would probably benefit me.

    Overall, it's been a good experience with Vivint. I had others before but I feel a little bit better and safer with Vivint. If I open a door and the alarm goes off, I know that someone is on the other end who would dispatch the police and then someone would come on immediately. Even if I disable the system, they still come and ask if everything's okay. That makes me feel good because it's just my daughter and I in the house. I would recommend Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    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.

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 25, 2018

    My experience with Vivint has been great and having them gives me peace of mind. After someone broke into our house I wanted to have things like motion sensors, glass break detectors, doorbell camera as well as outdoor and indoor cameras. So we opted for all those features to be in our Vivint package. Now, I can see my house at all times. Vivint went over and beyond to get my appointment set up because I was trying to get it as soon as possible when I first inquired about it. And then the technician was also great. He even told us that in our next move he would just come and move it to our new location.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Anjelica, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 25, 2018

    I like Vivint's app. My sister gave me the password to it and all that to set the system up. I use it to make sure all the doors are locked and the windows are closed. Then when I go to bed at night I arm the system. It turns orange when you arm it and it turns green when you disarm it. The only downfall of the whole experience is that my fingers aren't great with my cellphone. I always make a whole bunch of mistakes. When I get on the panel on the wall and when I want to go to a different camera, it always hits it and whatever camera that's on it at that time, it'll make a full-blown picture instead of the camera I really want.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for the feedback Angela! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 24, 2018

    This is a great company. Spencer is a master in his craft. Really excited to play with the system and add on more devices in the future. A+ all around. I have absolutely 0 complaints. Everything looks great and installation was done very well.

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    Response from Vivint

    Andrew, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that Spencer was professional and able to provide excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 24, 2018

    The single worst customer experience I have ever had. After numerous false alarms at 3 AM, and multiple "service calls" that did not resolve the issue, I was forced to remove the system from my home. Vivint had no solution to the continued false alarms that created insecurity for me and my family. It's one thing to have a problem with your product but continued incompetence related to correcting such errors is inexcusable. Three years after removing the failed system, Vivint sent me a bill for $2,500. This is after no communication from the company for three years. I complained with the Better Business Bureau and Vivint denied that the system was faulty. All I can say is, do not use Vivint for security as it will only provide insecurity. I have switched to Monitronics for the past three years and have not had one issue. No stars for anything related to Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    It sounds like you've had a frustrating experience, Tom. 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.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTechReliability

    Reviewed April 24, 2018

    This system has not worked correctly since the day of installation. I have no home phone because the installer disconnect my line and the sensors are not working properly. My thermostat is not working properly either. I requested to cancel this service and my money back.

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    Response from Vivint

    Peggy, sorry, that is definitely something we don;t want to hear. 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.

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringContract & TermsTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 24, 2018

    Absolutely horrible experience from day one!!! Sales guys lied to get contract signed. Installer had obviously never installed system before completely ruin my door after being here 5+hrs. Can’t cancel!!! Have to pay off 5yr contract. Alarm went off Christmas Eve when I wasn’t home and they didn’t contact police... I did when I got the alert of alarm sounding through the app on my phone. Police said never received a notice. They went to my house but this was 45mins after alarm sounding. Vivint so flippant and rude customer service. Any review on here with more than one star is obviously from their employees hoping to boost their score. Recently saw a rerun of their company on Undercover Boss... horrible then too!! All they care about is locking you into that contract. And forget a technician ever showing up for a scheduled appointment. It’s a scam and they need to be shut down.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2018

    Vivint came to my house and the rep was a really nice guy. And he seemed to know what he was doing. Others have come before but he just seemed to be the better sales guy and he sold me the product. I like the features offered by Vivint. But I was under the impression that if the power went out, I would still have the security system. But it seems that whenever the power goes out, which has happened a couple of times, the system turns off and I have to reconnect the Wi-Fi and that takes forever. To me, that almost defeats the purpose. If people knew about that, they only have to go to my panel box, shut the power off and they can break into the house. Also, I don't think the system works when there's no Wi-Fi.

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    Response from Vivint

    Michael, 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.

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    TechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 24, 2018

    We have the video doorbell as well as an outdoor camera from Vivint. We also have a couple of glass break alarms and door sensors. We went with those features because I moved to a new area with my fiance and I am just at home a lot by myself so I just wanted some security. The sales reps have been very nice and informative and helpful. The installer was nice. He walked me through everything and he seemed very knowledgeable. However, I was frustrated with the cameras. The installer came out again when we were having issues with it. He was great but I requested a new technician the third time for a fresh set of eyes and hearing. And that other technician was also very nice, professional and knowledgeable. We were having issues with the cameras. We were walking through the backyard and they were not detecting motion and, sometimes, nothing was going on.

    And then most recently, we were looking at the camera the other night because something triggered the backyard late at night. We pulled it up and although it said that it was a live shot, it definitely was not. This night, it looked like there was movement in the camera but it was just the lens. I felt like there was movement but there certainly was not. One particular area looked like there could have been an animal back there and then it was just a dark spot. Nevertheless, on the third time that the technician came out, they replaced the doorbell camera.

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    Response from Vivint

    Alicia, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services. Please reach out if you have any additional questions or concerns. socialcs@vivint.com Thank you!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed April 24, 2018

    We had Vivint right before we had ADT and ADT didn't have that capability at that time. They got it a month later, but they did before ADT had it. Vivint was associated with Amazon and my husband works for Amazon, so we thought we'll just go with Vivint. It's great. They came that same day and hooked us up and everything went very seamless. Then the customer service has been excellent. After the installation a few months afterwards, the system went offline and something happened. But they were really helpful and very responsive. I've been pleased with the way that they've handled everything.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for sharing, Allison! 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.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed April 24, 2018

    I have an ACN representative and she told me about Vivint. Any questions that I had about installation, follow-up or payment plan, it was explained to me fully by the sales rep from Vivint. Luckily, I don’t live too far from my ACN person so whenever I have any questions, I just call up straight. When I had the security feature installed, the installer got caught up at another job which was fine. He called an hour into our window and said he wasn’t gonna be able to make it, so we rescheduled and he came out. He installed everything in a timely manner, explained how things worked as well as the process when I tried to add on more things like more sensors, motion detectors and cameras. Vivint was great and I'm very satisfied with their services.

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    Response from Vivint

    Amanda, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that everything went well and that you received excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 24, 2018

    I have Vivint's basic package. They have been super good, quick and responsive. And the technicians who came for the installation were very knowledgeable. Call Vivint and they'll wow you.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Aaron, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed April 23, 2018

    Loved the ease of access of service enrollment, your follow-ups and the patience, knowledge and service of the installer, who gave the extra mile. I needed to call him directly to ask him about some details regarding electricity issue/need, and he was always available. He was very nice, professional and thorough.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Jeanellie, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 23, 2018

    Our setup was smooth and easy despite a somewhat strange situation. The representatives were very friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to quickly resolve our complications and did a great job explaining everything. I would definitely recommend this company based on my experience thus far.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for sharing Michelle! 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.

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 23, 2018

    The technician was very kind and courteous. Went beyond his means To satisfy the customer. Was very clean and neat. Everything was done in a professional manner. I would most definitely recommend any family or friends to try out this product. Easy to do use. Services good. I’m good customer support.

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    Response from Vivint

    Brian, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that our representative was kind and professional. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 23, 2018

    I liked what Vivint was offering but so far I've not been so happy. I've been having issues since I installed the system. It's still not working and the lead time for me to get someone on the phone is about 20 to 30 minutes. I was on it at 9:00 in the morning. I had still an issue with my cameras and I had to wait 20 minutes and by then, I just gave up. Now, I am waiting for a technician to come out but the earliest they can give me is May 10th. I've had the service since January and have had three service techs come out so far. I'm paying for a monitoring service but I can't even have monitoring right now. So at this point if this system does not work they could take all their products back.

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    Response from Vivint

    We definitely understand your frustration and want to find a possible resolution to your issue. Please send an email to socialcs@vivint.com with further details, thanks!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 23, 2018

    I'm completely satisfied with Vivint's service so far. I had to add some door alarms and window alarms when I did updates and they were very helpful. Everything was good with the installation too. I've set the alarm off a couple of times and the response time is very quick. I can hear them coming through the panel and their voice is very clear. Everything has been okay as expected.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Ann, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupReliability

    Reviewed April 23, 2018

    Vivint's old system was already installed when I moved in. The process of transferring the account was good. When I took over they installed the system that was available three years ago so it’s a new system with panels. They were very helpful and they took care of everything I needed. However, my panel code does not work. My concern was what about if the alarm goes off and I need to shut it off by the panel and I can’t shut it off because for some reason my code does not wanna work on my panel. I called the reps the other day but it was very difficult for me to get to them. I know I’m not the only customer but I was on the line for about 20 minutes and I never got to anybody so I had to hang up. Still, everything else is fine. Everything is up and running and it's good. I've recommended Vivint to about three people and they all got their alarm system from Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    This is definitely something we would love to get taken care of for you. Please send us an email at socialcs@vivint.com for assistance.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed April 23, 2018

    I was searching online for a security system and Vivint came up. I called a couple of different places and Vivint's customer service was the best. The guy that I talked to on the phone was great and explained everything really well without being too pushy. Someone came out and installed the system, and he was also wonderful. He left his number in case we had any questions. The system works pretty well and we like it. It makes us feel a little bit better when we go out of town so that’s nice. The doorbell camera is awesome and we love it. I’ve recommended Vivint to a couple of people already.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for sharing Ashley! 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.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 23, 2018

    Vivint's sales rep gave me a good rundown of what was going on which what actually sold me with them 'cause the previous system was just alarm. But with Vivint, it was just starting to do the whole management thing and I could time my lights. Then, an installation guy came in a week later. It took him three hours to install the system as he had to replace all the old stuff.

    I now have the upgraded system from the original home system I had. When I would arm the old one, I would have to go through the keypad and get the countdown. Now, I don’t even need the keypad. I just arm it as I walk out the door with my app on the phone. I also could track it from anywhere and do whatever I need with this new system. I'm very satisfied with the service and the features so far. And every time I've had a problem, they've walked me through it or they'd have a tech come in within two days.

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    Response from Vivint

    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.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    I've been satisfied so far with the service received and I've become familiar with the equipment installed in my house. I'm more confident now that I can monitor my house remotely and get alerted in case there's any suspicious activity around it. I feel more peace of mind now that I have my home protected.

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    Response from Vivint

    Erick, 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!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    Customer service was great, Vivint's security system is perfect for our family. It helps me feel more calm knowing my house is safe when I’m away. Our favorite feature would definitely have to be that you can access everything through your phone. The recording camera installed in the doorbell is a plus as well.

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    Response from Vivint

    Jonathan, 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!

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    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    Alex is very knowledgeable of the systems available. He explained all features and is very personable and professional. I can honestly say I would recommend Vivint to everyone because of your available services.

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    Robert, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that Alex was professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    Sales rep was awesome and informative. If he didn’t know an answer to my question, he’d text the lead Tech who had all the answers for all my technical questions. He also connected to the neighborhood cameras with Streety a new neighborhood street watch app that has all my neighbors wanting Vivint as well!!! We already made our neighbors get it lol!!

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    Response from Vivint

    Jacob, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that the representative was professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    The installer that came out was excellent. He explained everything completely and helped my wife and my children set up easily. Great so far!!! I would definitely recommend to family and friends. The value alone of the service and equipment far exceeds my expectations.

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    Response from Vivint

    Ernest, 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!

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    MonitoringTech

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    I’ve only had this system for a couple of weeks but am truly satisfied with the knowledge that the technician has and the system so far is the best I’ve seen or had. I enjoy the way I can monitor the cameras and the control of my A/C&Heat.

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    Response from Vivint

    Russell, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that everything is going well and that you're enjoying your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    4/20: The installer was prompt and thorough, he completed the job and instructions for use were complete for the new system. 4/21: The tech from follow up appointment today arrived on time (which was amazing), completed the job well (fixed our doorbell issue, making sure that the rewiring was as attractive as possible). He was extraordinarily polite and professional!

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    Response from Vivint

    Megan, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you've received excellent customer service and that everything is going well so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    I Vivint's doorbell, a couple of cameras inside, motion detector, and the glass-breaking thing in the bathroom. They are safety features so they're good to have particularly when I am alone in the house. In general, Vivint is good, but on and off, I've had problems. Several times, I had to call back because one time, my front camera was not showing up and it had to be taken off the system then put back in. One time they asked the representative to come and fix it at home. And they were very cooperative and they did a great job. The experience with them, either when I have called or with the people who came to fix things at home, has been great.

    But I have to call them again because my front camera doorbell has not been recording clips for quite a while. When somebody comes at the door, I see the guy but it doesn’t record quickly. Otherwise, it still works well. Also, I am looking for some break in the pricing so I need to speak to them. When I signed up for Vivint several years ago, it was a new thing in the area. But now, several companies are coming up with similar services and are quite reasonable. They are even offering me to discontinue this and they would give me the money for the cancellation fee and it would also be cheaper.

    There are a lot of competitors. I have my phone and internet service with Xfinity and they already started this kind of system where they would give me a whole package deal. At times, it gets very tempting. Vivint has to be cost-competitive because of the new competitors in the market. That aside, I have recommended Vivint. My brother in Connecticut is using them and he’s also happy.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for sharing, Abuzar! 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.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    With my job, I’m not at the house on a regular basis. I have to be home for two weeks and then be gone for a few days, a few months and then for a year. It was sporadic. Although we still live in military housing and my wife is very accurate with her gun, I wanted an extra level of protection. My parents have Vivint and they mentioned it to us. We have also gotten Vivint, and we bought the window sensors, glass break monitors, the sensors on all the doors, the doorbell camera, and a camera in the house.

    The gentleman who installed the system was very polite, respectful, and took the time to show us what was what about it. It was a good experience, especially on the customer service side of it. We’ve had a couple of accidents when we armed the system. If there’s a really loud bang anywhere, the glass sensors will sense that and go off or I’ll forget that we’ve armed it and I’ll open the window and the window sensor will go off. They respond within a minute, which is really good. I really enjoy the system. We’ve talked to a couple other people about it and I think one person used our referral and bought Vivint. I get peace of mind knowing that when I’m away, my wife is taken care of and when we're both away, our house is safe and secure.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for the feedback! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    My wife wanted the security system so I let her pick and we went with Vivint. Their service is great. We have the touch panel which we can control the AC with and can lock the door. The installation guy was great as well. He was friendly and he showed us everything that we needed to know.

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    Response from Vivint

    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.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    One of the HOA people was in my neighborhood and came and told me about Vivint. I invited him in and he went and told me about being secure in the neighborhood. He had the pamphlet with him and he showed me all the different bundles we could get and it had the Google Nest in it which we were already planning on getting. We were in the neighborhood and I was shopping for our security to begin with anyway. Compared to ADT, theirs was way too high for a lot less features.

    The installation team was extremely professional, knew what they were doing, they were in and out in no time and then they had it all set up within an hour or two. We have the panel, the garage doors, the glass breaker, and the Google Nest. We got those based off of where we live and that we have property that we wanted to protect. Also, it had the camera features which we really wanted. Of course, it also had a reasonable bundle pack where we can bundle everything together and pay for it that way.

    Everything works so far and I'm satisfied with the services. They pick up immediately when I call in to ask a question. However, the doorbell camera keeps going out. I know we have a booster near it now but I don't know if the signal's strong enough. But I'd tell others about the packages. The biggest thing for most people is what they can get out of the service.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for sharing, Alexis! 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.

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    Service and installation was nice, very helpful and friendly. I am pleased so far with the new service. Thanks again for your help and support. I enjoy the new system and the support and technician that installed my system was very helpful.

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    Response from Vivint

    Rod, 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!

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    Installation & SetupTechEase of Use

    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    Installer did a great job. Very polite and informative. Neat, punctual, demonstrated all the functions of the system and I give him a five star rating. Also Vivint system is a big upgrade from ATT digital. The camera views are perfect, the mobile app is very easy to use and my family feels safe knowing we have full protection. Also the fire alarm and Carbon monoxide detector were a great addition.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Everett, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    I have had another security system in my new home for 3 years but was glad that a Vivint Smart Home security system representative knocked on my door recently. The representative and the installation technician that came after him were great and I couldn't be more satisfied with the decision to switch to Vivint Smart Home security system. The equipment are better and easier to operate, and the price is even better.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Paul, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    Elbert was great at explaining how everything worked. Loved that he put on booties when walking through my new home. Installed everything nearly and left my original doorbell and alarm neatly for me to store. I'm very satisfied and happy with my system.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Adwoa, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Smart Devices

    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    Even though it took a little longer than expected hands down 1 billion percent it's the only way to go. There is no other choice. No other competitor is even close to how excellent you guys are. Everything is as it should be and I've never felt more secure, more connected and more complete of having a smart home. Thank you. I completely recommend Vivint for confidence in keeping your loved one safe.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Greco, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    I have the three cameras from Vivint. I also have those things that are on three big garage doors, two sensors and I have the playback of the things which I need to get but for some reason, it's not working. I just haven't had the time to call them about it. I had them out here so many times that it's just like, "Okay, as long as it arms and alarm goes off, then I'll worry about that later". So, I just kind of put it aside. That's basically the features that I have. And I could watch everything from my app. I had the panel on the wall and it was good.

    Vivint technicians were cool. The first installation was great but the second time wasn’t because I moved from one unit to another unit. That experience wasn't best at all but it's not really the technician's fault. I had a lot of things going on and the electricians and plumbers were here at the time, and it was a bad time to put things together. I would have had him come prior to all of that but I had other things on my mind. I wasn't thinking about security. A matter of fact, at the last minute I was like, "Oh, yeah I got to move the security", and I called them. And they were pretty responsive. They got out here in a decent amount of time.

    I'd definitely recommend Vivint. I love the features, the quality is good and the price is not that bad. Plus I'll never carry the balance to the equipment over two year period and not have to come up with $2,000 cash which lots of companies want. And because my office is big, they installed things that make the signal stronger. I have two of them here so it's been a lot better since then.

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    Christopher, we appreciate your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you at any time. Please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

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    Installation & SetupCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    The installer was a nice guy and professional. However half of my equipment is not working. Glance panel not working, doorbell camera not working, he said my transformer for my doorbell was bad but my doorbell was working before he installed the new doorbell camera, Vivint app not showing live footage of my cameras and system not connecting to Vivint Server. So basically nothing works.

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    How frustrating, Mike! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    When I got Vivint system's basic features, their prices at that time made me decide to go with them. I had a pretty good dealing with their installer when it was installed. But I've been meaning to call them to replace something and I need them to come.

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    Response from Vivint

    Adrian, 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!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsCamera & Video

    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    One of Vivint's sales reps came to my shop. He was really friendly and I really liked the way he can conduct himself. He showed me all the different features that they offer for a home or for businesses. I liked the price and the service they provide and I decided to go with them. I got four cameras and web access through my phone and I, as well as my manager and my assistant manager, have a panel on the shop itself. Vivint threw everything in a 24/7 customer service and the installation team was amazing. Even though they made a mistake, I know how it happened. They gave me outdoor camera for the inside but once we found the problem out, they brought the right camera and changed the wrong one.

    Vivint gave me credit because the indoor cameras were a lot cheaper than the other cameras and they redid the whole contract. They could have put the cameras at the same price but the price dropped quite a bit and then everything was fixed the proper way. Today I had a little glitch with the system so I called. I've waited no more than a minute and then a gentleman came on the line. We tried troubleshooting and he stayed on the phone for 20:12 minutes working with me, telling me what to do. I had to go about things and he was doing things on his end to fix the problem. So, from beginning to end, he was exceptional. Vivint is a great company to go with and I will recommend them. The salesperson who's gonna come to the house is gonna do a great job and so respect them. They're not just trying to get your money and they will work with you and your budget. I earned Vivint's trust as well and they would do everything that they can.

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    Angel, Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that our representative was kind and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    Vivint came around door to door and their sales rep was pretty good, though he was a little on the pushy side and was aggressive. The system is fine and we’re happy with it.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for sharing Kim! 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.

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    Vivint was allowed to be set up in my house and I can do more things with Vivint than I could do with ADT. However, my installation experience was not so good. The installers came out four times in a month to do the install as the system wasn't working correctly. The first time the guy came out for the first set up, he had somebody else come back because he couldn't get my backdoor patio to work with the Vivint system. And then somebody came out a week later and tried fixing that. Everything was all fixed but the next day, everything went back the same. So, four people had to come back and try to fix it. When the guys came out, our interactions were fine.

    Now, the upstairs window is not recognizing Vivint, so it's still not fully fixed. But my window sensor never really worked so I don't know what to do about it. I think I have to pay for somebody else to come back out. Other than that, the functions on my phone and the camera work pretty well. So far, the features are good. It has some good designs and I just use it on my phone for the camera. Vivint is so good as long as it works. In the beginning, it wasn't working at all. Now and for the most part, it's working.

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    David, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you working with our representatives and we're happy to hear that everything was fixed. If you ever have any concerns please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

    Camera & Video

    Reviewed April 20, 2018

    From day one we have had problems. Vivint has sent out numerous people to address the problem and still not resolved. I truly frustrated. People have come to my home and I have no knowledge because the doorbell camera is down or not working. I have never had all 4 cameras working all at the same time and my husband even had the system hardwired. I am livid.

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    Felisa, we appreciate 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.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2018

    I purchased a home that had Vivint. My appointment yesterday was to give me access and show me how to use it. I wish I would’ve had a more knowledgeable tech. I only received information that I asked for. Today I still have questions and feel frustrated.

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    Response from Vivint

    Tracie, please visit support.vivint.com for answers to your troubleshooting and functionality 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!

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    Reviewed April 20, 2018

    I love my Vivint service, I had alarm service for 4 years and I was not pleased the last year at all which made me decide to change. I feel more secure knowing I can keep an eye on my home when I’m away. To have security gives you a great peace of mind.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for sharing Sybil! We love to hear how Vivint has helped to improve your life.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & App

    Reviewed April 20, 2018

    Derick did a great job helping me out and quick timing putting it together! I would recommend this to anybody I know. This is a good because I stay by myself and can access from my phone. Love the panel and the app.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Damon, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & SetupContract & TermsSales & MarketingOnline & App

    Reviewed April 20, 2018

    I needed an alarm system and I looked up the best on the internet. The sales reps knew what I wanted and we worked out a contract with it. When the installation team came to my home, they were professional as they could be. They had it done in an hour and I enjoyed talking to them. I love Vivint and I feel safe at my house with it being on. I like turning it off and on on my phone app, and when I'm gone, I can monitor with my app what doors and windows are opened and closed. I'm extremely satisfied with the service and Vivint would be the only one I would have.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for sharing, Alton! 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.

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 20, 2018

    We had an alarm system and we've been looking to upgrade. Vivint guys came door-to-door and their timing was good. However, we've had a lot of problems with them. The garage door was flashing, like the alarm was going off and we couldn’t shut it off. Moreover, there were about five things not working, like the cameras. I tried doing an online fix. I asked Vivint by phone and by email to send someone out. It took about two weeks at least and it was frustrating. They keep wanting me to continue doing the online fix. I kept saying that I’ve spent hours doing that. The tech who came was great and fixed everything. He had to get a whole new part for the garage door. Then he just rebooted everything and it’s all working now.

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    Alana, 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.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 20, 2018

    Our daughter and son-in-law have Vivint, and we have it as well. The company has changed hands since 15 years ago. Yet they are quite professional and they provide us with the advice and the services that we need. Moreover, the equipment is still going well. We had power outage today due to the ice storm and they quickly notified us by email. They’ve helped us out numerous times. When we were away from home, somebody went in and corrected the stuff. We’re quite pleased with Vivint. We recommend Vivint to others and I have already. I also talk about how good Vivint is and what services they have available compared to others.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Douglas, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 20, 2018

    Vivint is good and I feel safer having the security system. I had a decent interaction with their sales representative and he knew the product. The installation went okay but the installers needed to come back for a second visit.

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    Arthur, if you call our 24/7 customer service line at 1.800.216.5232, they'll gladly set that up for you!

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    Customer ServiceOnline & App

    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    Marcus was fantastic in every way. We ran into some snags due to some communication issues between Vivint, Best Buy, and myself. None of these were his fault, but did cause him to spend the entire day at my house trying to work through the issues. Having resolve the issues, I am extremely please with Marcus as well as the equipment Vivint provides. I’m using the equipment unmonitored. Having purchased all the equipment, I’m not thrilled about the $20 a month to be able to use the app, but having looked at many different alarm systems in many price ranges, it is the best option that I have come across. One app to control all the different pieces and have them talk together is something that I have only found in much more expensive systems with higher monthly fees. I am pleased and I would recommend Vivint.

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    Thank you for your positive feedback, Brian, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    The technician was swift and very good. He explained everything to us and walked us through how to use the system. He was able to install every piece of equipment for us in the locations we requested. I would recommend service to others.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, David, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    Signed up for Vivint in 2017 and I have had nothing but trouble! When the tech came out to install the equipment he did the doorbell, a camera, the panel, and the Nest and of course all the window and door sensors. After he got through installing everything and left we left. We got back to our house late that night and our house was about 90 degrees! I rushed to the thermostat and it was on but was not running the unit outside.

    I called Vivint who could do nothing for me but send someone out sometime in the next two weeks to look at it! It is August, I had two small children, and two puppies living in the house in Alabama heat!!! I had to call Nest to get something done and they walked me through rewiring my old unit and told me that the Nest was not compatible with my A/C unit! Even after I got off the phone with them the unit still would not work and this was a 4 am. I called Vivint the next day and expressed my frustration once again and they said they could have someone out within the next few weeks.

    I called a family friend who came out and fixed my unit and hooked it up to the Nest after he got off work (he's an electrician) and charged me on the side instead of through his company because it would have been a whole lot more. Come to find out I had to pay him $100.00 because the Vivint tech had touched wires installing the Nest the first time and blew a fuse! Called Vivint back to let them know and they said, "Oh good you got it fixed” and that was it! No reimbursement or anything! The next problem came when I moved from the house that the alarm system was originally set up in.

    I called customer service and asked them about moving it and if there were fees for that? They told me that they would be moving it for free and setting it up in the new house for free so we set up a date to have them come out and uninstall the alarm system then set up a date for them to install it in the new house. They came out to uninstall it in the house that I was moving out of and after removing the Nest he hooked the original thermostat back up and the unit would not work once again. He checked everything and called in to customer service who then said that they would have someone call me.

    The guy packed up all my alarm stuff in a box and told me to take it to the new house to give to the tech when they came out to install it in the new house. After that tech left Vivint called me to let me know that they do NOT have any actual A/C people that they employ. They just teach their guys the basic and that if they broke something I would have to call a tech guy out from a different company and I would have to pay to have it fixed and then I would submit the receipt with Vivint for reimbursement! I told them that I was not okay with that because I was already out $100 from the first time the tech guy installed my stuff for the same thing and Vivint said that was all they could tell me!

    So you install thermostats but once you mess up the A/C unit you don't help the customer with getting the problem you created fixed!!? So I called my family friend back out and he found a different fuse blown and repaired it and charged me another $100!!! So I was out $200 and not happy at all with Vivint! So the day came for the install at the new house (which is older than the house I lived in before) and as soon as the guy got there before I let him touch anything I explained the A/C problems from before and he said that he could take care of anything and that I had nothing to worry about. He was great! The only problem was with the house being older the Nest was not compatible with the older unit so he called customer service and asked them what I should do about the Nest and they said to mail it back to them and they would take it off my bill only charging me for the few months that I used it.

    I told the tech that I would do that and he left with no issues. I called customer service within the next few days and they told me to take the Nest in its original box to a UPS store and just hand it to them that way and they would take care of everything when they received it. This was back in early January because I moved into my new house after Christmas. I had not noticed a change in the bill by February so I called them back and explained the situation and they said, "Oh well no one has updated the account so I guess we haven't received it."

    Well, beginning of March hit almost three months after my install and Vivint called wanting to charge me $120 for the installation of my system at my new house!!! Almost three months later! I argued with customer service for about an hour telling him I did NOT approve of the charges and he could NOT charge the card on file for the installation and that I wanted to speak to someone that could help me. He said that no one could help me. I had no choice but to pay. The next day there was a $120 charge to my account from Vivint.

    So since I never had any luck on the phone I sent an email to customersupport@vivint.com on 3/9/18 explaining all I had gone through and that I wanted my money back for the $120 and that I wanted the Nest to be taken off my account. On 3/14/18 they responded back wanting my info to access the account so I sent it to them immediately and received an immediate response back from them saying that they would offset the fee by making sure that I received April and May for free.

    I asked if they could just give me a refund but they told me no so I agreed to the two free months. Which I am still being charged for the bank financing for the equipment. On 3/19/18 I then emailed the same person back asking them to please update me on the Nest and remove the charges from my account for it and from the financing company so that I am not still being charged for it since I returned it in January 2018 because this is the only thing that they did not take care of when I emailed originally.

    The same day I received a response from them saying that they would have an agent reach out to me. Guess what? I have sent more emails one on 3/23/18, one on 4/2/18, one on 4/11/18, and one today stating that I have not heard from anyone and I still have not received a response! I am beyond sick and frustrated with the customer service I have received. I have had to spend $200 out of my pocket that I cannot get reimbursed for because I don't have a receipt from an electrical company showing the repairs were done by them when Vivint messed up the unit both times and did not have someone that could repair what they broke or even call a company themselves and send them to my house!

    I am an Assistant Store Manager for Lowe's and deal with customer's daily and we do not get away with treating our customers like this! The alarm system is great and being able to control everything from your phone but if you ever have any issues it is not worth the headache that you will have to deal with to get it taken care of!

    Updated on 07/19/2018: I wrote my last review on here April 19th 2018 and even though customer service responded with. "Please contact us at blah blah," no one has helped me!!! I message them constantly with no answers! Then when someone finally gives me an answer and I say, "Ok that’s fine," they come back and tell me, "Oh we can’t do that!!!" The service is awesome but the customer service is the worst I have EVER seen! I would appreciate it if someone real would contact me and not make me contact them and I would love it if it was someone who actually cared about this company's customer service!

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    That's definitely not good, Amber! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    Pending installation on Friday. The handheld camera wasn’t sufficient. Appt was rescheduled for this Friday. Ask me next Friday and you’ll get a true reading. So far the system is perfect. As soon as I get the outside camera I’ll be good.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Ebony, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    Vivint has been a really awesome company and I highly recommend them. Everything has been great in terms of their service and their reps have been treating me perfectly. I've also gotten calls before for potential issues and their response time has been perfect. So far, I've had an upgrade and they've been out twice.

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    Response from Vivint

    Aaron, 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!

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    Monitoring

    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    We've had a pretty good service with Vivint. We have the cameras, smoke detector, and a wireless thermostat included in our package. And when the alarm goes off, they call. I'm more focused on the alarm but they've been fairly prompt in their response.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the feedback, Donte, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    Vivint took over the ADT that we had. The sales rep that I talked to was really good. We have the security features, the CO sensors, environmental alarms and smoke detectors. We phone the Vivint rep here if we have any issues. Then he would stop by and check out things. He would change the batteries for us if he got some extras around. We also have automatic door locks and he would change the batteries for it if we ever needed to. He was also out a couple of times just to help out.

    The installers were good as well. We moved once and we moved the system over to another spot. They were in when they said they would and made sure it was running when they left. The sensors have gone off a couple of times, and they've phoned up and made sure that they went through all the scenarios of who we needed to phone to make sure everything was okay. I have also had the system in a couple of shops. If you're getting a security system, Vivint is good. They're friendly and always there to answer all the calls.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for sharing Alan! 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.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    When we bought a home, we purchased a Vivint system for the extra security measures to have that surveillance in case anything happens. However, they have a lot of dropped signals where there is a lot of rebooting having to go on. Nevertheless, the sales and customer service team that you worked with was very friendly, and they knew what they were doing. For the most part, they do have trainees sometimes come by. Some of them learn as they go. But overall, they are very polite. The installation was completely professional, too. They were quick on the job. I had to have another crew come in and correct a lot of the issues because in the first group they had a trainee. So, the second time with installation was fine. Still, the first time was okay. Aside from the technical issues, everything else is fine. The system works, the quality and the equipment are really good.

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    Response from Vivint

    Alexandria, 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.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTechEase of Use

    Reviewed April 18, 2018

    Awesome customer service and great and friendly install. I would definitely recommend to a friend. Installer was fast and professional. The equipment is easy to use even after a couple of minutes of use. Will continue to purchase equipment from Vivint. My home definitely feels more secure.

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    Response from Vivint

    Juan, 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!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed April 18, 2018

    Robert did a great job installing Vivint and answering my questions. I like the options especially time lock and unlock. The camera is a great addition to my security. I am happy with the fobs and the ability to call emergency services.

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    Sandy, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that Robert was professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

    Monitoring

    Reviewed April 18, 2018

    They want to do it all by phone. I gave them specifics but when I requested an in home appointment as I was having four cameras mounted. They required I give them - at that very moment - one month fee for monitoring ($50) and $145 for some other ridiculous fee. No way. I am a senior that was willing to pay for all the equipment up front once I had someone look at my home - they lost a good customer. I will keep searching.

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    Scott, we appreciate your feedback. We will use your comments to review our services for potential improvements. Thanks again!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 18, 2018

    I work for Sprint and we have Vivint in our store where everything's doing great. I got Vivint's doorbell camera, glass break, two window sensors and two modules. It came down to the system's price. Also, I was trying to get hooked up so it was like, “Why not?” The installers were good and everything was fine during installation.

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    Response from Vivint

    Adam, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that everything is going well and that you're enjoying your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed April 18, 2018

    A family member got Vivint after her home was burglarized and it hasn’t happened ever since. Nick, the sales rep, was awesome. He came over and told us everything we had available, and that we could add things later on by just purchasing the products outright. The installation went really well. Nick was super flexible and was able to get in when we are finished with work. He did it in a very timely manner. We like the front door cameras the most. It's nice knowing who comes and who goes.

    Nick did mention that the cameras have a bit of an AI and so they learn as they go. The front door cam, at first, would pick up some detection like from passing cars on the street, but since our front yard is pretty big, we never had a problem. However, the back cam is picking up the shadow of a tree moving constantly. There's a lot of wind in Liberal, Kansas. When I go back to the clips, there was just so many of them constantly recording. It would be nice if it only records detected motion from animals or humans. Other than that, everything is fine.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Kevin, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoOnline & App

    Reviewed April 18, 2018

    I like how everything's integrated with Vivint. I also like the app and the flexibility it gives me. The reps I've talked to have also been good. When I called the folks on the phone, they were professional and courteous. I've been with Vivint since February and so far, I've been having issues with some of the hardware. There were some installation issues on the camera but we were able to get past that after three visits. There's also an ongoing issue with the Smart Drive and the timestamps. I've got three cameras and if there's motion that's detected with one of them, the Smart Drive sends me a notification and records a timestamp. If the timestamp happened at 11 AM and I go up and view that video clip within that hour, there would be no issue. But if I go look at that clip after a few hours, it'd always be an hour off and I'm not sure what's causing that issue. I was told that I was going to be contacted by the Smart Drive folks but that has yet to happen.

    The other issue that I'm having involves the Smart Lock and how it's not confirming that the lock is in a lock position. If I leave the house, close the door behind me, and hit the lock button from the keypad, I can hear it locking. But it seems like whatever switch it uses to detect the lock and unlock position is not hitting that limit switch to correctly show that the door is locked. So, it'll be locked but it doesn’t register as locked through the app or on the control panel. If I remotely lock it or I use the lock button, I have to force it so that it detects that it's in the lock position. I've spent $2,000 on these hardware and these issues are kind of a pain.

    Other than that, I would also like to be able to completely disable a device remotely. I have a mother-in-law suite that I rent out on Airbnb and VRBO and I have guests that come in and out. So, I want to be able to just turn off all the sensors because I don’t want to get notifications. But the only way for me to do that is to call Vivint Support and have them do it in the background. To me, the user should have the ability to completely disable a sensor so that I no longer get notifications.

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    Albert, thank you for your feedback. If you ever need any assistance please contact us at any time. We can be reached at www.vivint.com/contact-support

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    Reviewed April 17, 2018

    I work with Primerica and I learned about Vivint through them. I purchased the security system, doorbell cam, indoor cam, outdoor cam, and thermostat. I was supposed to get a free smoke detector and I don't know if I did or not. I've been with Vivint since October and I had a few issues early on. Out of nowhere, my channel stopped working. When my husband came home and the panel went off, he could not turn off the alarm. When the police officer came, he told us that we didn't have a permit which the installer didn't tell us about. Then, someone on the phone told us that it was in the fine print. But all the friends of ours said they were told by the installer to make sure they got the permit. So, we could've got a pretty heavy fine for that but I was able to go on and get a permit. They were cheap at only $30 and it was not a big deal.

    Also, that installer wasn't licensed to install the smoke alarm. So, I had to wait for another installer to install the smoke alarm. Then, because we have Wi-Fi, he left the router that Vivint sent to connect all the software in the box. He never set up the router and just connected Vivint to our Wi-Fi which then slowed everything down because all of a sudden, I had an entire security system running to my Wi-Fi which I didn't know about. So, when the tech came to do the smoke alarm she asked why was the router still in the box. And we said we didn't know and we thought that was part of the smoke alarm. That was kind of annoying.

    Then, this last time, I got an upgrade with my internet, so my internet changed and everything had to be unplugged and redone. But the panel would not connect back to the router. Whatever Vivint provided would not connect back to it. I called their customer service tech and he couldn't fix it. They said they had to send another tech which was going to cost X amount of money and I said there was no way I'm paying for a tech to come out when their panels wouldn't connect to their router. That had nothing to do with me.

    So, he got the supervisor to approve the sending of another tech without charge and said that he'd be putting a note that I couldn't have another tech come out without being charged. But I told him I would never pay because it was an issue about their equipment and their company. So, it does not matter how many times they come out. I told him I would call my lawyer before I pay them to have a tech come out to fix their problem.

    After that, Vivint sent someone out three weeks later to work on the panels. In the meantime, I was paying but I was not able to use the security system for a month because I couldn't use it if my husband couldn't walk in the door and turn it off on the panel. I have the app on my phone but he doesn't have it on his phone. So, I had three pretty inconvenient situations with them and they've been able to fix them. Other than that, their service has been good and I still recommend them. In fact, I have a friend who signed up a week ago.

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    Thank you for the feedback, Alishia, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 17, 2018

    We researched online for a security system and we got a Vivint doorbell camera. We can use our mobile devices to control the security of our home. We are able to respond to anyone that is ringing the doorbell and answer the door while we’re away. The sales rep was very professional and the installer was very friendly and knowledgeable. What their rep told me about the package was accurate and it matched up with the website. My experience with this company was totally positive and if my friends ask, I would tell them that they should look into the features and see if it meets their needs.

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    Ken, 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!

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    Reviewed April 17, 2018

    My aunt told me about Vivint. We have had the security system since February and we have tried to switch it over to my girlfriend's name but that never happened. Also, we are looking at other possible security systems because the box is always going offline. We haven't even wasted out time calling since we haven't really had a good experience, and we can't arm the system because it is offline. We just wait for it to go back online. Nevertheless, the guy who came to set it up was really good. But the people on the phone definitely did not know what they were talking about because we have called several times to stop auto pay and to get a paper bill and that still hasn't happened. The customer service was horrible.

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    It sounds like you've had a frustrating experience, Naquan. 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

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    Reviewed April 17, 2018

    I was over another friend's house and the Vivint rep was walking about, coming and trying to get customers when they very first came out in Tennessee. I had another friend who actually got Vivint and she told me that she liked it, which made me go ahead and get it as well. I have the doorbell camera with my package. The quality is fair for the equipment and the cost. he installer was really good. His name was Charles, and he was able to talk about different things and he helped out a whole lot. Plus, he doesn't stay that far from where I stay, and if we had any problems, we would always be able to just give him a call and then he would come out and look at it.

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    Thank you for sharing Leketha! 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.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2018

    We installed the Vivint system a few months ago, probably around 6. The first 2 months it worked great, after that, nothing but glitches, we have had at least 6 service calls in that time to "fix" the issues. They fix it for a day and then it stops working, recordings are weeks old. Cannot see live view most of the time. Not working on mobile devices. Our network is fine, nothing else connected to the network has an issue. Save yourself the frustration and go with an alternate company and product.

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    How frustrating, Rebecca! Please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com at your convenience for further assistance.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2018

    No response to my text and I wasn’t given a sign for my yard. Back door sensor fell off the first two nights. The first night at 3am and set alarm off. My children were scared. My husband had to reposition and glue it back on. Again no reply to my text to technician.

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    Let's look into that, Kristine! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2018

    My brother had Vivint and I had a doorbell camera, a camera at the back of the house and I had sensors all over my house that a four-pound dog triggered. Their system may be cool and fancy but it didn’t work. They gave me help but for three months I was fighting with them back and forth. They sent me four different technicians until I finally said that I was done. And if they didn’t bring somebody to take the equipment down, I will keep paying for it but I wanted their equipment out of my house. So, they realized that I wasn’t joking and I really meant that the system was not working. They finally gave in and they took everything out.

    When they installed the Vivint equipment, they took the equipment that I had here from ADT and threw it away. So, when they came and took their Vivint equipment out, I was left with holes and zero sensors. They paid me in order to compensate for the damage but it meant nothing because buying the new equipment was close to $2,000. I’ve had it removed a month ago and it was a terrible experience.

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    How frustrating, Andreina! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2018

    I got a standard home security package with Vivint. My interactions with the sales representative and installation team were good, and the only issue that I had was the reps took all the information for the first payment and I had to give it again when the technician came out. Other than that, I would recommend Vivint.

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    Thank you for your positive feedback, Anthony, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 16, 2018

    We saw Vivint at Best Buy and we got them because of the flexibility of their plans. I could go completely covered with all the stuff that people want -- the fire alarm, panic button, and the 24/7 alarm center especially when you’re not home. And when you are home you can bring it down to a low-cost plan. Our plan includes the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. We also like very much the disaster sensors and we have two of those for the attic and for the basement. It detects high heat and water and gives us early notification when there's a water leak or high heat situation.

    They have a camera system which works really well. I could get a doorbell sensor that will tell me when someone’s coming to my doorbell if it senses motion and when someone rings it, which is really great and exactly the feature I want. Now, the other cameras that they sell records, like the one on the driveway orn the backyard. But it does not have the feature called motion sensing, where if someone comes in front of it, it would send me a text message or it makes a sound like a chime in the house. That would have been nice, however, their software doesn’t do that. I told Vivint about it and they said that they’re working on an update so the cameras can do that. Other than that, everything’s fine.

    Their reps were fantastic. They were all very helpful and they follow through. The installation was mostly good. There was a little bit of a problem with getting a call ahead of time that they would be arriving. One time, the guy called to say he would arrive in an hour. And the poor guy was so overworked that I waited for him for two hours. And then he called and told me that it was just too late and the other job ran so long that he could no longer make it.

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    Thank you for the feedback, Anthony, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 15, 2018

    Luis was great! Made sure the cameras were installed correctly! Quick installation. Showed me how to use all equipment without an issue. Super excited about the different features for my home. Can’t wait to add more features in the future.

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    Angela, thank you for your feedback. We're happy 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!

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    Reviewed April 15, 2018

    Having Vivint is like being home all the time. Tells you everything. I've been in law enforcement for 37 years and still working. This is the best alarm system I've ever seen. And believe me I've seen them all. Keep up the good work.

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    Nelson, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that everything is going well and that you're enjoying your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed April 15, 2018

    Vivint came over door-to-door when they were first starting out and my interaction with their sales representative was good. They were very professional and the installation experience was okay. I didn’t have any problems and I really like the outdoor camera because we see a lot of things that go on.

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    Thanks for the positive feedback, Aiyana, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 15, 2018

    We got Vivint installed a few years back, and the rep who assisted us was great. However, a couple of times, the screen froze up on us, and we had to call, and somehow they did the thing where they walked us through how to get the screen unfrozen. But, other than that, we have enjoyed it. I'm pleased with video quality too. My friends would be happy with one as well.

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    Thank you for sharing Abby! 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.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2018

    I was looking at my house and I wanted to make sure everything that I wanted to cover is covered so I looked at what I need to do. And then I called Vivint. I talked to them and they gave me some suggestions. In the beginning, it was a little bit tough when the pricing thing was happening because when the guys showed up, they came up with a different list. They said that they have a point system and that I could do only this much in the points. Then I showed them the email that I got from Vivint. There was a little bit of negotiation that happened for no reason. After that, they said they would give me some discount because one portion of the house was not going to be covered. However, that took a couple of months for them to fix it. Right now, I have the cameras, Z-Wave locks, garage door opener, and window, door, and glass break sensors. My service package also includes a feature that can detect excessive heat and cold. I will highly recommend Vivint.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Abhay, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 15, 2018

    It has been five or six years ago when Vivint reps were walking in my neighborhood. They took the time out to come to my house to talk about it. I have the door sensors, the glass break thing, smoke detectors and the thermostat. Two months ago, I just upgraded it and added a doorbell. I have the smart home system now, and I love it because I could spy on my family all the time now.

    The installers were very nice, courteous and they didn't make a mess. They were very friendly and knowledgeable. They explained everything to me before they left like how the system works. I have the app on my phone and my iPad which I do use. A couple of times the alarm has gone off and Vivint called me. Like one time, they were calling me because they were about to send a fire truck to my house. I didn't have the number saved in my phone so I thought they were only telemarketers but they were persistent in calling so I answered the call. Now, I put in their number into my phone. For the alarm person, I would recommend Vivint to a friend.

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    Thank you for sharing Alexandria! 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.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2018

    Cannot be repaired for 5 days, totally ridiculous and shows very poor customer service. Also was told something different by everyone I talked with. Promised it was going to be fixed in a day but like I said broke on a Thursday won't be fixed until the following Wednesday.

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    Matthew, 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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    Reviewed April 14, 2018

    Promised that all current equipment could be installed. However. Camera equipment be installed, nor could the garage door equipment could. Needed some type of patch. Also, thought the appearance of technician was not acceptable. Unprofessional as well as not wearing Vivint logo. Someone in neighborhood called police because of appearance and no Vivint logo on car identifying that he was an employee of Vivint.

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    Sherri, 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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    Reviewed April 14, 2018

    Rafael was outstanding and took his time explaining all products. I am very pleased with my choice of Vivint. Your choice in Rafael was a great choice and I know first perception of a company is extremely important. He took us through step by step and also recommended smoke detectors which we didn't think of. Also glass shatter detectors. Great service!

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Stephanie, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 14, 2018

    I am loving my Vivint SmartHome alarm! The service for installation and when I had a question was great! It’s easy to use and works well. I like the flexibility of moving cameras and the panel easily! It has been a great overall experience!

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Callaway, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 14, 2018

    Rodney was excellent!! Went way above and beyond to help us! He spent 8 hours at our house working late to finish the job. Would highly recommend him for any installation. We requested to have only him come back in the future. Very knowledgeable about the services and products!

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Natalie, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 14, 2018

    So far it has taken two visits to install, and still we don't have everything we asked for. They came the first visit and didn't bring all the equipment. Then the second visit they were supposed to bring a lock back because one of the motors were out. That was nearly two weeks ago now and haven't heard back about when they are supposed to install the other lock.

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    Patrick, 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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    Reviewed April 14, 2018

    Our experience with Vivint began when the first house we bought already had their equipment installed. We liked our experience then and so when we bought our second house, we were still under contract, and we decided to renew. We have glass break and garage door sensors, also the direct fire department call if smoke goes off, and same with the carbon monoxide. The guy who came in and installed at our house was really great. He pointed out some things that I wasn’t even aware of like the sign was taller where it’s right down the middle. He’s very knowledgeable and helpful.

    Vivint's services has gone really well so far and other than a couple of run-ins that we had disconnecting our old service, everything else appears good. We actually had a false alarm this weekend. One of the glass break sensors went off in our master, and we had just left the house. And I was like, “It’s likely the dog, right? It’s got to be the dog.” And so we came back but nothing was disrupted. So it’s all, “Well, it had been the dog.” Then we came back later in that night and once we returned for the evening, we noticed that the dog had jumped on the bed, knocked over a lamp which had broken glass on like an intruder. There was broken glass so the system did its job. It just wasn’t from an intruder. And so, we’re happy with our current Vivint plan overall.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Amanda, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 14, 2018

    When Vivint showed up at my door, the sales guy was good but a little too aggressive trying to sell it. Still, I was intrigued by the technology. The technicians who did installations in my first and second house were very knowledgeable and it was a good experience. I’ve had numerous technicians help me but they’ve always been very helpful in explaining things and doing a good job of installing the product. I really like the user interface in my service package. It’s like having an iPad on the wall or having the app on my phone. Overall, Vivint is pretty good and they are a tech-savvy security system.

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    Thank you for the feedback, Alexander, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 14, 2018

    Vivint's sales guy came to my house and he was a cool guy. I was thinking about getting cameras and so he showed me everything. In addition, I thought that the window thing would be cool to use. My package includes a camera in front for the driveway, a camera for the backyard, the doorbell one and a window sensor for when the glass breaks. I've had it for three months now and the service has been excellent so far. I've had the alarm go off and the response time was fast. I was at work and received the notification on my phone. I called my mom there. She forgot the password. I'd tell friends that the system does what it was meant to do.

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    Thanks for the feedback! We love to hear about your Vivint experiences! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2018

    I am very pleased with the Vivint system that was installed in my home. The technician was very pleasant and professional. He was very thorough when explained how to use the system. He was very knowledgeable and had answers to all my questions.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Claire, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 13, 2018

    The tech who set it up was great in setting the equipment and explaing everything. I highly recommend him. Definitely recommend to a friend. He showed me how everything works and what its purpose is. He was on time and set it up in a timely fashion. I'm very happy with your product. Thank you for protecting my family.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Brian, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 13, 2018

    Do not use this company. They entered our home under false pretense and committed fraud. A company salesperson knocked on our door and told my mom that our current alarm monitoring company was no longer in business, and that Vivint took over the existing accounts. This was untrue information. Because the salesperson gave false information to my mom (a senior citizen), she let the person into our home. He proceeded to tell her that we had to "update" our alarm equipment. Long story short, a technician arrived and installed new equipment into our home.

    A month later, we received an early contract termination fee letter from our previous alarm company. That's how we found out that the Vivint sales person had committed fraud under false pretense. Vivint apologized for the behavior of the employee. They offered to pay our early termination fee from the other company. We agreed to their terms, but they failed to mention that we now had two payments a month. One for alarm monitoring and the other for equipment charge. Equipment that we did NOT ask for! On top of that, Vivint is requiring us to fulfill a 5 year contract. I tried to have a "win-win" solution with the company. I agreed to a 2 year contract and no fees charged to us for the equipment. Vivint declined the offer.

    To get out of the contract, I need to send Vivint a letter from my mom's doctor stating that she has "memory" difficulties (dementia, Alzheimer's, etc) and that she is not able to sign contracts. Again, the Vivint salesperson committed fraud; yet, we are the ones having to provide justifiable reasons to get out of the contract. I am now in the process of securing the necessary documents to get out of the contract. For this reason, I would not use Vivint Alarm Company. They are highly unethical.

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    Toni, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you and help reach a resolution. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at any time.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2018

    We started with Vivint in December. We tried another thing the first time we came down but we got rid of that and did Vivint instead. We had a very nice young salesperson and everything seemed to go just fine. We have one camera and two doors with alarms on it. We tried something else but the motion detector was kicking off too much and none of it made any sense. But the features we have now have been working for us.

    The service of Vivint has been very good but we've had some trouble with the billing. Originally when we signed up with the salesperson, he had a promotion. It was supposed to be you pay your first month then you get four months free. He actually gave us five months free but we started getting charged every month. We tried to contact the salesperson we had but he was out of Ohio. He was in a different state and he was supposed to get back to us but those things didn't happen. The last time I was billed, I called in and the person I talked to on the phone did some research and she just reimbursed us for that month. We haven't been charged again but I don't know whether they straightened it out or not.

    That installer was a very nice guy as well but he did one thing wrong. We were supposed to have a delay when we walked in the door. But when we walked in, the alarms went off. A girl on the phone helped us out and that got straightened out. Vivint customer service has been very good. We're happy with Vivint but for the billing part, I'd get it in writing more clearly so that there wouldn't be any problem there.

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    Connie, 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!

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    Reviewed April 13, 2018

    I’ve had Vivint for five years and right now, their service isn’t great. I’m always disconnected half of the time. I have a two-year-old and a one-year-old, so I don’t have time to be calling every three days when I get the notices that the system is disconnected. And I can’t do anything on my app anymore. It stays on the one thing. Also, I can’t control the door anymore. It says that it needs some update but it doesn’t let me update. The last time I called, the rep said I was disconnected. I talked to three different people and they sent a tech out. But when the tech came, he said that I wasn’t disconnected and that there was nothing wrong.

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    How frustrating, Adrianne! Please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com at your convenience for further assistance.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2018

    My sister-in-law had a good experience with Vivint that we decided to jump in with them. The interaction I had with their reps were good. They were very helpful and able to answer all the questions that we asked. When it was installed, the technicians did a good job. But they've had to be back a few times when we had issues with the equipment not working right, but most of the time it's been on their end and they've taken care of it. My wife said they were very helpful in getting things fixed and they tried their best to get everything working. The cost is a little outrageous but there have been lots of perks of having Vivint. When I accidentally got locked out of the house and our garage door opener didn't work, we luckily have a keypad on the front of our door so it was easy to get access.

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    Thank you for sharing Chase! 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.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2018

    Awesome technician removed equipment and was pleasant and polite. Installer was terrible and broke siding to my house. Had a bad attitude and did not listen to what the Home owner was saying. Sales representative was great as well. Still waiting form my siding to get fixed.

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    Marsali, thank you for your feedback! We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear that everything went well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed April 12, 2018

    Brandon was outstanding in every respect: service, clear & patient explanations, excellent installation experience. We are very happy with our initial view and experience with the system. Vivint seems to be a very adequate workable good, good, good. Very good system.

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    Ed, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that Brandon was professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed April 12, 2018

    As the world changes, we need to try to use today's technology to improve the quality of our life! I was pleased with the efficiency and courtesy of the young man who installed my "smart security" system. The young man was knowledgeable about the system and explained the choices to give me the best "security" for my home.

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    Installation & SetupTechOnline & AppSmart Devices

    Reviewed April 12, 2018

    I had a very good experience yesterday during the install of the Smart Home system. The technicians were a team of a new tech and a mentor. They were neat in appearance, polite, very involved with my security plan, discussed the device measurable and did so to improve my layout due to device activity sensors and trigger potential in my location plan. They were professional with everything up to and including ensuring the power cable was level and property staples and the transformer fit with a saddle to keep it plugged in from accidental bump. They cleaned as they worked leaving no mess behind. Training was performed after install that covers everything and allowed me to record it for my wife! All of my questions were answered and practical functions performed.

    Overall, on day 1 after install date, everything seems “happy”. That, in turn, keeps me happy. I do expect some growing pains, but, I don’t believe it will be long before we adjust to the Vivint system. Easy to understand and simple to program, or operate. We’ve got cameras and a thermostat that are all controlled by the main panel. And, everything plus can be done from the app! That is an outstanding feature.

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    Thanks for the positive feedback, Gary, and thanks for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed April 12, 2018

    The system install was great. But the cameras keep going offline, and there is a long delay in the door bell. After the company reduced the video quality it helped but there is still a lot of camera drops.

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    John, 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 April 12, 2018

    I absolutely love this company. The whole experience has been wonderful. Everyone has been super helpful & nice, not to mention professional. I am sooo happy I found this company. I'm looking forward to many years of doing business with them. The alarm system is top of the line and incredible. The options are unlimited!

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Robin, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed April 12, 2018

    I called Vivint to consider adding outside cameras to my current set up. After getting an initial quote of over $500+ to add only 2 outdoor cameras with a 5 year contract which seemed excessive, I decided to cancel the upgrade. After I called, Vivint still charged me. During the call, I was assured that I would be reimbursed. No. Hasn't happened. Yet. Also, I asked them to upgrade the panel software. The tech claimed that the reason I was three versions behind was due to my wi-fi not working or whatever. My wi-fi is almost never down. This claim was to cover their negligence. I don't think they've ever updated the software without my having to call them first. Don't use this company.

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    Jacqueline, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & VideoTechSales & MarketingOnline & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed April 12, 2018

    We have are the smart lock, which is a feature where we just pull our phone out and lock the door that way, the automated smart air system, which is an in-house pit which allows us to control the temperature of the house reasonable when we're here or when we go out, we save energy and then just warm or cool the house when we get within a mile on the house. We also have an in-house camera, which helps us monitor the newborn baby, and an outside camera. The whole system is very simple to use. However, sometimes the in-house camera doesn't show when we try to view it on the app. It's not responding and I have to reset it.

    Our sales rep was well-mannered, very down to earth, cool, and knows a lot about what they're selling. He gave us a whole rundown to describe the different packages that they have. Then, the installation team really went out of their way to help. During the first installation, we had an issue. The guy cut the wire to my air unit and while the security system hosed in my air system. When we have the system, it's cold and here in Mississippi, we have cold weather. So I called them and they sent out a tech the next day. He traced what the problem was and within five minutes he knew what it was. He rewired the security system and I rewired the air system myself. Then, I had a certified HVAC installation technician out to check and they paid for it. I finally had the system back in January.

    The customer service, online or over the phone go out of their way. It doesn't matter if it's early in the morning or late in the evening, they will come out and support you. I've talked to two managers, the claims manager, who I liked, and the installation manager, who was very helpful and reassuring of the situation. If you want to get everything in one package, Vivint offers great options for a great value. I've told a lot of my colleagues about Vivint.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Aaron, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 12, 2018

    I was looking for solar and saw Vivint on a Facebook page. Someone in the area was a salesperson from Vivint so I reached out and set up an appointment. Everything has been positive with my interactions with their sales rep and we did solar with them first. After that, I decided to contact them and also do the home security. I researched the features that I wanted and we customized the security package. We have it for a few months now and it has been great so far. I've recommended Vivint before and will recommend them all the time.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    Brady did a great job with the install. He was thorough in explaining the products and gave great advice when it came to camera placement. He was professional, arrived on time, and offered a great solution during a complicated installation of the doorbell camera. I would recommend Vivint to friends and colleagues.

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    Matt, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    Very professional, respectful, and friendly. I believe everything was installed properly. He showed me how to operate everything and answered all my questions. Gave me options on where I wanted equipment. He also had me purchase an extra item so the system would work the way I wanted. Extremely pleased.

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    Thanks for the positive feedback, Robert, and thanks for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsReliability

    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    I originally signed up with Vivint at Best Buy in Nov. 2017. I got a full package deal doorbell and 2 outdoor cameras and one inside cameras. They charged me $2200 for everything. I asked several different questions about the service the company etc. and made sure they was a legit company. I asked the sales rep about cancellation. He told me I could cancel at any time! Everything seem ok so I purchase the system. My installation appointment wasn't until the following weekend so I did some research on the cameras prices just to make sure I was getting the best deal possible because I felt that was a little pricey. I called Vivint on the phone to get a free quote and make sure the prices match what I already paid for and it $500 cheaper so the sales rep up charged me. I was furious. I explained to them what was going on and they canceled my contract with Vivint I bought at Best Buy.

    Right then and there I should've stopped their service because of the extremely high price difference but I got the better deal and went with the cheaper price. The lady I spoke with over the phone was very nice and kept apologizing for what had happen to me and told me if I need anything call her. She gave me this number **, got off the phone and received a text message from the phone number she gave saying "Congratulation. Thanks for signing up with Vivint!" A few days went by and I had a question about a payment so I text the number for an answer in the A.M. No one respond. I called later that day and no one picked up. It didn't even have a voicemail for me to ask my questions.

    I thought that was a little strange but not a big deal. Just didn't know why she would give me a phone number that I couldn't use. Finally got my cameras installed and it was great starting off. Everything was working fine. Had a few connection problems for live feed here and there but nothing major until my doorbell started saying "talk is currently unavailable" on the Vivint app so I kept calling them to troubleshoot the problem. They would fix it and then a few weeks later it would go out again... during the 5 months with the service been a nightmare for me. March 12th I set up an appointment to move my equipment to a new house and I set it up for Sunday April 8th from 8 am-12 pm to uninstall my service and from 12 pm-4 pm to install the cameras to the new house now.

    Sunday was my only free day for a while and I made it very clear to the rep when setting up my appointment that everything has to be done on that day. The guy came to my house to uninstall my equipment around 11:30 am and got done in about 30 mins which was noon. He told me someone else was coming out to install the equipment to the new house. I thought that was odd when he was already at my house taking everything down he could've just install everything right then in there to the new house which was couple houses down. He told me he only uninstall the equipment and left so I waited till about 3:30 pm. No one showed. I called Vivint and they told me that my 12 pm - 4 pm appointment got cancel. I had no idea. No one called me, gave me any update on what was going on. I spend the whole day waiting for nothing.

    Called Monday morning to cancel my service because of the extremely poor service I have been getting and it was a battle just to get my point across to the loyalty department. Spoke with the manager for over a hour. They said I can't cancel even though they agreed the service was extremely poor. All he wanted to do is reschedule me another appointment and give me a credit for a free month. I explained to him that I'm not happy with the service. I just want to cancel. I gave Vivint at-least 5 times to make things right and everything. It's been a headache. I just want to cancel and return the equipment back to them and cut ties. He was very rude to me and the only thing he was doing was making examples to make me feel stupid on why I can't cancel.

    I explained to him that the original guy from Best Buy said I could cancel at any time. He told me the only way I could cancel is if my situation falling into one of the cancellation category that they feel like it's a reason to cancel which was Death, Military, Alzheimer, Bankruptcy. Poor service isn't good enough to cancel now. So BEWARE when you sign up with Vivint. You're STUCK INTO A CONTRACT. You can't break it unless one of those things apply to you. They don't have a early termination fee for poor service. You have to pay the full balance of whatever you order!

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    Glenn, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your frustration and we would be happy to assist you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    Misleading Vulnerable Single Working Mom - Highly disappointed in Vivint! Tried to make an appointment to reset up security system after I moved but they canceled it without any notification. After doing some more research, I feel mislead by this company especially after reading the multiple articles about the misrepresentation of their product and service. I had a choice between ADT and Vivint and I guess I made the wrong one. Please DON’T trust Vivint!

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    Sonja, we would be happy to discuss your concerns with you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further. Thank you!

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    So my installer was awesome. Can’t say enough about him, he was knowledgeable and very good and teaching. However the technical system downtime was a pain. The system was down and unable to update the order package for 1 hour. My installer had to wait around and take up time as well. For sure Vivint needs to update their system downtime and keep it up to date and ready for install at all times.

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    Response from Vivint

    John, 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!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    Bryan ** did a fantastic job of installation, troubleshooting a few minor issues that were encountered and explaining how to use the new system properly. I highly recommended him and Vivint to anyone in the N.E. Texas area. Extremely pleased!

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    Response from Vivint

    Daniel, thank you for your feedback. We're so 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!

    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    Never asked about this piece of ** company nor had any interest in anything it does... but every ** day, twice a day I get emails from this degenerate company. I've asked them more than once to take me off their mailing list, even went as far as blocking their nasty **... they just use another email address to send from... but I do know this, even if I had interest in what they sell I wouldn't buy from these pushy **.

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    Robert, let's look into that. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    I like Vivnt's customer service. Everybody was so helpful when the installers came to our house. I have four businesses where I use Vivint as a security system and I like all of its features. A guy, who's a local here, came last time since we had some addition in the house and we wanted some work done there. Overall, I'm having an awesome experience with Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Aman, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us, and the service you've been receiving. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    My daughter had Vivint in her house for a long time and she asked me to put an alarm as well. The alarm outside makes noise and they're moving to Seattle so they disconnected the alarm in her house. I said I'll have it for myself and I'll pay for it. I like the alarm because if I'm staying in my room and there's somebody coming to the house, I could see them and I would know when somebody opened the door. Only my brother and my nephew have the keys to the front door and my brother has the control for the garage.

    I'm putting the camera right now but I only see when somebody comes through the door or somebody is in the driveway. And there's nothing in automatic when somebody comes in. A while ago, somebody came at the door. There's only the monitor that's on and I didn't see anything. I don't know who's coming because the panels only say "coming" but I don't know who's coming at the door. It's really bad. I work inside my home so I stay here. I've had this alarm system for almost ten months. I check it and everything is okay. My experience with Vivint is good and I'd recommend it to somebody.

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    Response from Vivint

    Hortencia, thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear you're enjoying your system and that everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    We had a Vivint representative come by and although the interaction I had with him was good and he knew about the equipment, he was a little too pushy for the sale and he asked if he could walk me in that day. I told him at first that I was all down to have the security system, but I wanted to make sure that my wife was going to be supportive of it as well. Then two more reps came by and they were less pushy, so we finally decided to get the security system going. This is our first year with Vivint. The installer was really professional and we had good interactions with him. The installation was done the very same day in a timely manner. We had some issues with our connectivity over the network, but it jumped on all fine and well. I really like the service. With me, the man of the household, not necessarily being home often, it made more sense to have something like the Vivint system for protection.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for the feedback, Anton, and thanks for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & SetupSmart Devices

    Reviewed April 10, 2018

    Santiago and David were phenomenal! They were very professional, explained and the product before installation, and showed us how everything worked. I would not hesitate to recommend Vivint at this time, and look forward to adding more components to my smart home in the future.

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    Response from Vivint

    Brian, 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!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 10, 2018

    Technician was friendly and knowledgeable. Professional and quick. I really liked him. I spent most of the time he was installing everything on my computer taking quizzes for my upcoming series 63 exam, the material is really dry but I'm getting there.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Cristal, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 10, 2018

    I purchased a home with the Vivint equipment already installed. Called Vivint to see how I could start using the system and got an account. A Vivint rep was supposed to call me to walk me thru the system the following Saturday - that did not happen. I was also told that I would not be charged until after the account was fully set up (with the walk thru). I have since called multiple times and each time someone was supposed to call me back and it never occurred. Then I noticed that Vivint began charging me for the service as soon as I called just before closing on my home.

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    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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    Customer ServiceMonitoringTech

    Reviewed April 10, 2018

    My experience with Vivint has been good. When we moved in, Vivint was there already. The panel was old so all they had to do was that they brought me a new panel and then I added a couple of devices. I have kids in the two other bedrooms and I didn’t have any coverage in those two rooms so I added a glass break in both of those rooms. The only thing that was frustrating was the billing 'cause they were confusing. I got one free month basically. So, I paid for the install and the first month, which was February. I didn’t have to pay again until April the 8th. But then, I got a call saying that I didn’t pay in March and I told them that I didn’t have to pay in March.

    I had to pay $35 to Vivint and then $12.95 to somebody else for the equipment fee. The equipment is Vivint but for the monitoring, it goes to another company and that wasn’t explained, so it has been crazy. I finally got it straightened and it ended up being $6 more than what I originally was told and that part of it has been a hassle. But as far as it working and equipment, it was fine. The installer showed me the panel and everything was good. I just wished that it was explained a bit more about the billing portion of it. And when they gave me the price, it was $43, but it's really $47.95 when I added taxes. So, I wish that the taxes were included since that would be good to know. Nevertheless, I'm satisfied with the experience with Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Adam, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services. If you would like a break down of the Equipment Financing we would be happy to assist you. Please send us an email at socialcs@vivint.com

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    TechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 10, 2018

    We've been having problems in our neighborhood and the technology of the old-model security system that we had was on the lower end of the spectrum. Vivint was doing door-to-door sales and the rep was informative and to the point. We selected a service package from them that included the panel, two cameras, and an upgraded door lock. The installers were really good. They worked productively and effectively, and they got the job done within a few hours. So far, I've had great satisfaction with Vivint's service and I'd recommend them for sure.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Hanley, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 9, 2018

    The tech was very knowledgeable & professional. He arrived on time and completed my order in a timely manner. He went over my order & explained everything to me. He addressed all of my concerns. He did a great job!

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for sharing! We're thrilled you are satisfied with your system!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 9, 2018

    The technician John was very helpful and knowledgeable and walked me right through the setup and how to use the system. He even remained in the phone with customer service to ensure that I was given the rates that were quoted to me.

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    Response from Vivint

    Sharonda, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear that John was professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 9, 2018

    I was pleased with the product knowledge that the technicians had and their work was clean and pretty quick considering what all we ordered for installation. Great job and the product is awesome. I would recommend to all of my friends and even strangers.

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    Response from Vivint

    Loel, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you received excellent customer service and that everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupCamera & VideoSmart Devices

    Reviewed April 9, 2018

    The locks, sensors and motion detectors work flawlessly. Our issue is that the sky control panel itself will not stay connected to our WIFI and the cameras will not stay connected to the panel. We replaced the sky control panel, replaced our WiFi router, and installed repeaters for the cameras, but nothing has worked. Hopefully after we get the wired system installed today our experience will be better, but right now we cannot recommend this camera system.

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    Response from Vivint

    Judith, 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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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsTechOnline & AppSmart Devices

    Reviewed April 9, 2018

    I started looking for another alarm company when I started to have communication issues from my main panel to the central monitoring station. That company wanted me to upgrade to a cellular based system but was going to charge me even though I have been with them for 11 years. I decided to go to Vivint because their whole system is based on cellular service. I spoke to their sales department which gave me a quote of what it would cost to put in their system but stated that once the installer arrives at the house I can tailor the system any way I wish.

    The installer arrived and was very professional and courteous. I adjusted my system to meet my needs. I originally had a camera on the contract which I deleted but I added more fire alarm sensors. I was given an updated price. The installation went off without a hitch until... it came time to sign the new contract and the number quoted me from the installer after customizing my system was different from the contract that was handed to me to sign. You can imagine how a customer must feel. I thought I was being hoodwinked. The installer called Vivint in my presence and discussed what had happened and eventually the person on the other end of the line did whatever was necessary to bring that price back down to very near what the installer quoted me. It wasted a lot of time both for me and the installer who had two more jobs to do that day.

    The alarm system works great. I love the app and have not had any issues with it. The system works on your home's wifi but shoud the wifi go out it drops to using the cellular network. A few hours ago I happen to have my internet service interrupted. I had no internet, phone service, or cable TV service but my alarm system worked seamlessly. I'm very happy with the alarm system. I wish Vivint would develop a carbon monoxide detector that works with their system.

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    Response from Vivint

    Mauricio, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you being a loyal customer and we're happy our representatives have been able to assist you. If you ever have any concerns, please reach out to us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 9, 2018

    Vivint's service has been good. And the installer was good, too. I’m satisfied with Vivint and I would recommend them.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, George, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 9, 2018

    Getting used to the Vivint Security System took me a long time. I kept hitting the wrong numbers to make it work, but I finally got into it. I've had the system for quite a long time and I have every feature of the security package that’s available. I have the glass break and two smoke detectors, and I have every window and door secured. Also, their reps have been courteous and have done their job. I'm happy with Vivint and I have recommended them to several people. Anyone thinking of securing their property should look into them.

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    Response from Vivint

    Marion, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that everything is going well and that you're enjoying your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTechOnline & App

    Reviewed April 9, 2018

    I just purchased my house and when Vivint came to the door I went, “Wow.” So the sales person and I sat down and talked about the system. We settled everything up with the paperwork. Then, the installer was here an hour later. They were doing the whole neighborhood and decided to go house-to-house. The sales person had the installers come right behind them so it was a no-brainer. They installed the camera within hours.

    Vivint’s service has been great. There were a couple hiccups with the equipment but the technicians came out and solved the problem. Once I had a problem with my camera that wasn’t working. The guy fixed the problem right away and it was great. But, when the guy came to the door, he had no identification even though he was wearing one of the lanyards. He also showed up with the tablet but he wasn’t in a uniform and didn’t have Vivint’s name on him. It was me trusting that he was who he said he was. It would have been nice if he had something that I could recognize who it was or be assured who it was.

    I have recommended Vivint often and I tell anybody who is looking for a system. Even when I was getting my nails done, my phone was on so when somebody rang the doorbell, my phone rang too. The lady doing my nails looked at me and asked what it was. I told her it was my doorbell at home and I explained it all and she was impressed.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Linda, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 8, 2018

    Installer Fernando - This young man was knowledgeable, thorough and polite. He did not leave until he was convinced I know the system very well. I am very happy with this system and see no reason that I won’t continue to be pleased.

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    Response from Vivint

    Patricia, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear that Fernando was professional and able to assist you.

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 8, 2018

    Michael is awesome is all I can say right now. Installation wasn't completed on Friday, materials were missing, so we are 1/3 protected. The tech had to have someone bring him staples, key lock not done, glass break he didn't have, front door sensor wouldn't work, camera placed at a no security value visual. I hope to write a better review tomorrow! Again your salesman Michael is awesome!!!

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    Response from Vivint

    Tina, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you at any time. Please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTechReliability

    Reviewed April 8, 2018

    Day 2 of my alarm system was a bad experience. Both of my cameras are out and I tried all troubleshooting solutions to no avail. I even called support to attempt to resolve the issue over the phone and could not. They have to send out a technician which will take 4 days. My personal opinion is that their equipment is cheap and overpriced. I sent in my notice of cancelation this morning on my 3 day right of rescission and will be looking for another alarm company for my service.

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    John, thank you for your feedback. We definitely want to make sure your system is working properly. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 8, 2018

    My overall experience with Vivint Smarthome Installation was great. Mathieu was very helpful and clear on his explanation and walk thru of how the system works. I have no complaints and I'm glad I decided to go with Vivint to protect my home.

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    Response from Vivint

    Antonese, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that Mathieu was professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed April 8, 2018

    The agent was very knowledgeable and he explained everything. Took the time and had patience while I tried to decide what I wanted. I would recommend Vivint to anyone. My brother Omar recommended it to me and he speaks highly of you guys so I hope I get to enjoy my new system.

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    Response from Vivint

    Rasheeda, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you've received excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 8, 2018

    Mr. ** did a fantastic job of answering questions, addressing concerns, and working with us to understand how to best utilize our new system. The overall value that Vivint offers with their system is second to none and I can't imagine anyone regretting their decision to go with this service.

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    Response from Vivint

    Evan, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience and that you've received excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 8, 2018

    I've been with Vivint since last year and I'm 50-50 about the features that I have included in my system. I keep resetting and rebooting my main panel. I can go outside and come back in and it'll be rebooting. It's a major delay when somebody comes to my front door. I've called and made a complaint, and all they've done was reset it. It keeps doing the same thing since I've had it and they talked about replacing the box but that was it, and I'm pretty unhappy about that situation. Other than that, their reps were fairly okay. I'd tell my friends to make sure their equipment is working properly if they're going to get Vivint's service.

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    Adrian, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you at any time. Please reach out to us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoring

    Reviewed April 8, 2018

    The panel on the wall of the security system that I had before broke down and they couldn't fix or change it. I told the other company that if they cannot do it I have to find somebody else and to let me go without any consequences. I found Vivint online. I called and they said that they will provide things if it was needed. They also offered a discount and everything was free to put in. I already had half of the stuff in and they installed some more stuff that I didn’t have. They put in a camera, garage door opener, and a touchscreen panel. However, sometimes, the garage door opener does not work because of something happening but I didn't have to call. The system resolved itself or Vivint resolved it.

    I called Vivint a few times about alarms and everything was taken care of. I had a problem with a false alarm and it was complicated but we resolved the problem. I'm a nurse and work on the floor, where I cannot use my phone. Moreover, if I'm driving, I cannot answer. I was driving on a highway and by the time I pulled on the side where I could answer, Vivint already called the police. It was a false alarm. I received a message from the police saying that if they answer another false alarm, they will charge me, which I didn’t want. Vivint sent something to police saying that this false alarm wasn’t my fault. They sent an unreasonable email but I just let it go. I told Vivint that if the alarm is triggered, they need to call me a minimum of three times before they call the police because sometimes I cannot press and answer the phone. All in all, I recommend Vivint.

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    Thank you for sharing Alevtyna! 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.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 8, 2018

    Our experience with Vivint has been okay. We had a sensor put on a garage door so we can open and close it from away. And sometimes, we'd gotten a feedback on the phone that the door was open, but it really wasn’t open. It wasn’t working correctly, so we had that feature disconnected. Other than that, we're happy with Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the feedback, Kenneth, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & SetupCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed April 7, 2018

    The installation was a difficult one for the technician however he was a pro. The thing I continue to be puzzled about is why the cameras are constantly going offline. I need better explanation. A reboot seems to help but this is not satisfactory.

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    John, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that the technician was able to assist you and get everything working. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCamera & Video

    Reviewed April 7, 2018

    I am a current customer. The products work great for the first couple of months. I thought I had the best system. Then cameras go out and you have to reboot all the time, or the garage door you have to reboot or the panel you have to reboot. It’s a constant reboot process. The camera will only pick up certain things and those things change daily... It’s expensive to get out of contract when the products do not work the way you are told they would. Not sure I even trust the system to protect my house with all the issues and rebooting. Call the support and they will help you reboot... After a couple times you have that process down so what good is that. I do not recommend to anyone unless you like throwing money away.

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    Heather, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We would be happy to assist you at any time. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com

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    Installation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed April 7, 2018

    The installation was very smooth and very time efficient. Jesse ** was very knowledgeable and patient. He explained everything very thoroughly and helped guided me through my new system. I will highly recommend the system, the only con was the length of the agreement. Overall, I'm very pleased.

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    Luis, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you've received excellent customer service and that everything is going well so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect you rhome and family!

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    Reviewed April 7, 2018

    Melvin was very professional and knowledgeable of the product Vivint was selling. His workmanship was organized and clean. Melvin's explanation of how the security system works and features was easy to understand. I feel confident that my family is safe at home at night while I am work.

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    Terry, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that Melvin was professional and able to provide excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 7, 2018

    The install guy was pretty cool. He helped, was knowledgeable and fast. If I would recommend him, and hire him again. I am happy things work now. I just wish my battery would connect to the panel. I like the camera, being able to see who comes to my house. I like controlling my front door lock remotely. Install guy had extra screws that I needed, put fresh batteries in, and gave me an extra.

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    Response from Vivint

    Casey, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us and that you have received excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupMonitoring

    Reviewed April 7, 2018

    Vivint was recommended by multiple people. I first got them in my old place which was an apartment and I loved their service. The only drawback was I wish they knew that I couldn't use the metal garage door that I had. They said that they couldn't put a sensor on that door and prior to me sending them that, my garage had been broken into. So, that made me a little sad because after it was broken into, I wanted it to be part of my alarm. When it came to moving, the guy who came out to uninstall the alarm was straight business. He did what he needed to do and left. He incidentally forgot a few sensors in my windows and when he removed the panel, I gave him a box and he put everything in it.

    Unfortunately, he wasn’t the person assigned to do the install in my new home. It was a different person who came at 5:30 on Valentine's. He told me he had about 45 minutes only and he rushed through the job. Also, at the time, I just had all my windows cleaned and when they were cleaned, they were also locked with all the window locks and a break-in lock. At 5:30 in February, it was dark. He had all my blinds moved in my entire house and left all the windows open. He didn’t close the blinds the way they were supposed to be closed. They were all facing different ways and I had to go through all of them in my house and redo the break-in lock because he didn’t put any of those back on. He also didn’t put the working sensor in and didn’t hook the panel to my Wi-Fi or walk me through that. He was horrible.

    He pushed me out of buying upgrades, too. I needed the doorbell and wanted the door lock, garage door, and thermostat. But the only thing I ended up getting was the thermostat. He told me that I shouldn't get the garage door and that since my front door has a screen on the front and only has a knob handle, it doesn’t have a dead bolt, he couldn't get the door locked until I got a different door and had it carved out in the same part. Then, he said the doorbell would be useless because people would ring it but they were learning to back away from the camera.

    Vivint had to send somebody out to my house to do what he didn’t finish and the next guy who showed up was very professional. He walked me through the panel and showed me how to hook it up and well as how to disconnect it. He set my camera to motion detection, showed me all kinds of other features I didn’t even know about, and was fabulous. He made sure all the locks were in use when he was done and he did a great job.

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    Alyson, we appreciate your feedback. We're happy to hear you're enjoying your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    TechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 7, 2018

    Vivint sent me a mail in the and we talked to a guy who was really good. But the thing is the guy you talk to gives you the information. But it’s not always the information that sold. The guy that actually sold us the system and told us what to put and what to get was the tech. Vivint has to have better training to better their salespeople. The salespeople try to sell you the product but often, they don’t even know what they’re talking about. The techs are the ones who really know. I was disappointed.

    But their guy was good. Maybe he was new at it. That kind of got me a little bit bummed over that because he gave some input that wasn’t like so. And then the price was off. We were okay with the price though because of the system we ended up getting. We all make mistakes and that’s understandable. But I just feel like when you say something, it has to be so and it has to be correct. It’s a business. Other than that, I’m happy with the system. We’re paying good money but, in our time and day, you got to have an alarm system. There’s been a lot of break-ins now. I’m moving I’m coming from Salinas, California which is worse. We live in the outskirts of Madera and even outskirts are getting kind of bad.

    We got the camera from Vivint and it calls you right away if the alarm just tripped even if you’re in there. You got to put the right code in. Everything, in general, has been really good. The tech knew what he was talking about and he was trained. A lot of times I think if their salespersons had been out there in the field, then they would probably know a lot. But the tech, he’s been doing the job for a while. He advised me this and that and there were a couple of changes. The techs are the ones that know what’s best because they know what’s on in the system. They’re the ones that put that up.

    The thing I like about Vivint is it lets you know if you got something unlocked. All alarms do but I just realized Vivint is honest. Also, my daughter was staying out there by herself for three months and she’s kind of a scaredy-cat. But there was security for your daughter. I would recommend Vivint. I told other people about it. I have MONI with my other house and I was disappointed. It was a bad experience. But Vivint is fine.

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    Fernando, we appreciate 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!

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 7, 2018

    My in-laws have Vivint which they had for a couple of years now. Them being customers was the first time I'd ever heard of Vivint then we ended up going with them as their system was already in the house. A rep came by and so he just connected the service for us. I was really standoffish and told him we were not going to buy it but he convinced us. He was great and he did a good job.

    The installers were awesome. They gave us a new panel because ours was a little outdated. Then they added a new lock. Our front door didn’t have the camera so they did that. They cleaned up everything. It's just that we have really poor internet in our community. Sometimes, I would go to check a camera and it would tell me that I couldn't which happens 15% of the time. For the most part, I'm actually surprised I could connect. Other than that, I'm really happy with it, unlike before when I would say it was ridiculous. It is really comforting to be able to look at my front door and Vivint is worth the money.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Aimee, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed April 6, 2018

    This is my family's first security system and we have been impressed. Being a Primerica rep. this is an amazing product to have in everybody’s home. Keep up the good work and I’ll send them all y'all way. My wife and I love that we can see our home inside and out and can know what is going on almost instantaneously. Controls are super easy to use too.

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    Thank you for the feedback! We are glad you are enjoying the system. We love to hear about your Vivint experience!

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 6, 2018

    Karrie, who sold me the SmartHome was so great. I talked to her several times before the SmartHome was even installed. Billy, the tech was really great, very patient with my questions and showed me how to work everything. So far, I am very happy with this as a single woman who lives alone.

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    Thank you for the feedback! We are glad you are enjoying the system. We love to hear about your Vivint experience!

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    Reviewed April 6, 2018

    There was a small hiccup whether or not I was able to finance or not. Overall the product is cheaper than the new three major security companies and still as technological advanced for the price. Cool set up. I could recommend this company to my friends and family in the future.

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    Thank you for the feedback! We are glad you are enjoying the system. We love to hear about your Vivint experience!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 6, 2018

    Our salesman, Taylor **, did a great job giving us the information we needed to make informed decisions. James was a wonderful installer. He took the time to instruct me on my new system. His installation was done quickly and quietly.

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    Thank you for the feedback! We love to hear about your Vivint experience!

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    Installation & SetupSmart Devices

    Reviewed April 6, 2018

    The Vivint rep who knocked at our door was a very nice gentleman. We had been talking about having a security system installed and Vivint's system looked really good, so we had it put in. But we’ve been having problems with the system. The biggest problem was that it wasn't working when I was remote. I tried to look at who was coming to the front door and I’d check in the house, and the cameras were offline. When I went home, I was supposed to go to the pad and rehook it up to the WiFi, but the system was down again and our cameras were offline. It wouldn’t do me any good if I’m out of town and I can’t adjust the temperature or see who’s at the front door. The reps told us how to reset the pad on the wall that’s inside the house, but we found that it gets really old when we do that once a week. So far, we’ve not been happy. I’ve been thinking about having Vivint pull their system out and our doing something else.

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    Stephen, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your frustration and we would be happy to assist you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2018

    Upon ordering my alarm devices, I was told a installer would arrive at 9 am. I met Maurice ** my installer at exactly 9 am at my front door. We then discussed what sort of system I would like and he then proceeded to install it. After that was done he explained everything to my satisfaction so I knew how to work it. I have had it for a week now and have already had someone else who wants to see about ordering one on the same lines as mine. He said he has already been robbed once and doesn't want it to happen again.

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    Thank you for your feedback! We love to hear about your Vivint experience !

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed April 6, 2018

    We've had Vivint for at least six years. We have the front door and the back door sensors and if somebody opens it, the door with the alarm sounds. The sales representatives who came out were nice people and our interaction was enjoyable. The installation team was also nice. However, when the system went down, we called Vivint and it took them 30 days to get out and fix it. I got so mad that they weren't giving me any kind of service and that was horrible. I called them and said that we were gonna cut it out and do away with it. The first guy I was talking to said that if I do it, they’ll sue me. That burned me up more than anything, so I was bound and determined that when the contract was up, I was getting out of Vivint. I wouldn't recommend Vivint to anybody.

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    This is definitely something we don't want to hear Earl! We would love to get this taken care of for you and see what we can do for your account. Please send us an email at socialcs@vivint.com for assistance.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed April 6, 2018

    I'm very satisfied with Vivint's service. I have been with them for over nine months. The only one thing I don't like is when I ask people to do something, I expect it done. I want a paper bill, but they are still to send me a paper bill in over five months. At the initial stage setup, it was a credit card automatic withdrawal and I had no problem with that. But because I like to see things and I like to monitor usage, I wanted the paper bill. And I told them, going forward, I don’t want to do this anymore. I gave them a month or two advance notice. And when I realized it wasn’t done, I went ahead and canceled the credit card which was registered with them and I told them it's been canceled. And for that reason, they piled up the bill for three months. After three months, it got to a point when I get into my house, the Vivint notification system was so loud and told me to call Vivint.

    So I called them and the problem was about money. I gave them the credit card again. I told them that this was just for now. I want a paper bill and if they don’t send me one, I would not pay again. They promised they're going to send me a paper bill but unfortunately until today, I see no bill and I will not pay until I see one. Aside from that, I'm very much satisfied with what I got. Also, the installation team was wonderful. I would recommend Vivint to others as well.

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    Babtunde, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that everything is going well and we appreciate you working with us to help resolve your concerns. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    TechEase of Use

    Reviewed April 5, 2018

    We just had our Vivint smart home device installed. Overall it was a very seamless process. Dave our installer was informative and thorough. The system monitor is very sleek and easy to use. We look forward to adding other features to the system too. Everything is right at your fingertips on the phone app.

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    Thank you for the feedback, Diane, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 5, 2018

    Installation was efficient. Technicians were courteous. System appears to work as expected. Meets our needs. We now feel safe and secure at home. However, I do not appreciate constant aftermarket emails from your company. Would appreciate if they stopped!!

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    Dennis, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 5, 2018

    Excellent service. Allen was great with explaining everything. From the items you choose, he explains each item and what they do. He also explains your plan in full detail and breakdowns of your plans. I would recommend Allen for future Vivint transactions.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2018

    We had Vivint installed in our home yesterday by Justin. He was very thorough and explained everything. He cleaned up after he was done and even vacuumed the floor. Was very pleasant and friendly. I am already excited about Vivint!

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    Customer ServiceTechSmart Devices

    Reviewed April 5, 2018

    The installers were amazing and answered my question. Did have a little problem with the wifi staying connected but they answered my call and help me fix it. The system works amazing and glad to have something that will protect our family.

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    Tavon, thank you for the feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 5, 2018

    With Vivint I was able to use my existing system. The installer was one of the best guys I've met. And when I talked with the reps when the control panel wasn't connecting to the internet they ended up sending me a different router because I didn't have one. They got that router connected and they upgraded my control panel to the latest upgrade and everything has been working fine. The alarm has gone off a couple of times-- once by accident and once in the middle of the night. A window came open so it may not have been by accident. But the Vivint team stayed with me and communicated with me through the control panel, which was absolutely wonderful. It has been a great experience with Vivint. It works really well, I enjoy it and I'm really satisfied with it. I'm trying to get my company to switch, too. Vivint is definitely the way to go.

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    Response from Vivint

    Aaron, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're glad you're enjoying your experience with us. Thank you for working with us at all times to help resolve your concerns.

    Customer ServiceCamera & Video

    Reviewed April 5, 2018

    Horrible customer service. We had our equipment installed yesterday. We found out upon their arrival that our sales rep had lied about the cancellation timeframe. He told us 2 weeks and it's actually 3 days. So here we are on day 2. We've been calling all day trying to cancel as the doorbell camera is not what they said it was AND we can't access the cameras from outside the home. What's the point of having cameras if we can't see them while we are not home? They've been giving us the run around for HOURS. Now we find out that it’s after 9pm and we can't cancel until tomorrow. So you mean to tell me you advertise 24/7 customer service but have a timeframe to cancel this piece of crap? You’re kidding. This company is a joke. DO NOT DO IT TO YOURSELF. There are so many more options. Think smart.

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    Verdi, that would be frustrating! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & VideoEase of Use

    Reviewed April 5, 2018

    We have solar panels and the person who did the solar installation talked to us about the Vivint smart home system. Our interaction was good, but we're having a lot of situations with the system. At first, everything was working perfectly, but they did a software upgrade and since doing that, we started having a lot of issues.

    The first time I called customer service, I had a really bad experience because their assistant needed to come and check what was going on, but they didn’t say anything. And in the next bill, they charged us the technician visit. I called and I asked why they charged me. I told them that it is their equipment and their service. If something is wrong, it's their fault, not mine. I also asked why they needed to charge me for technical difficulty. He gave me a credit then after that, the person needed to come every two or three weeks. He came and said everything was working fine. But after a week, the front door camera was not working anymore.

    The doorbell camera was not working at all and the last time that I called was when I opened the door and the door said, “backdoor open.” But when I opened the door, the panel started making sounds. Something was wrong. We tried to put the alarm, but it didn’t go. Then when we called again, one lady gave us instructions. We followed the instructions and she put the system to work. She was concerned because we explained to her all the problems we had. She said that they were going to put a note and when she hung up with me, she called the technician and she explained to me what was going on. Then she called me to make an appointment to let him come in again. He came a week ago and left, and everything was okay. But two days ago, I needed to call him and left him a message that the system is not working again.

    My husband is really mad. He said he’s going to take out the system and if they charge him because he’s taking it out before the time that they specified, he’s going to go to court because this is ridiculous. He paid for something that was working and as soon as they did a software upgrade, everything started messing up. But the people in Vivint are always kind and very helpful. Every time they called, they tried to help me. The guy came here and he was polite. He tries to help when I call him, and I leave him a message and he calls me right back. He called the company to escalate my appointment so he can come here to check what's going on. The customer service is excellent and the system was working excellent, but if every time they do a software upgrade and that is going to happen, I would not recommend them to anybody.

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    Erika, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupReliability

    Reviewed April 5, 2018

    I've been with Vivint for eight months. During the installation, the guy, Fritz, was great. He was an old-school and he knew his stuff. He told me what I needed, what he would do and I went with it. I use their camera for security around the office. I liked to be able to log in and get on the camera. It works mostly but it went sour for a little while. Two weeks ago, it just made me log in, and then it wouldn’t take my password. I don’t want to have to log in every time I get on to arm or disarm the phone. When I talked to the people at the customer service, nobody could figure it out and they set me up with some ticket item that they were gonna send somebody.

    But nobody got a hold of me and it somehow fixed itself for a while then it went haywire again. And when I called back, they said, “Oh, yeah. Nobody got a hold of you for that? Gee-whiz, sorry.” That was when I said, “Put me with a manager.” I was ready to be done and just dump the whole system especially after that disconnect and the no return call. In random moments, it seems like my phone app doesn’t work and the Vivint app doesn’t recognize my password. I had to go to the office and manually set my alarm. This has happened five times and I’ve had to call anywhere from half an hour to an hour with people who eventually figured it out. They were very nice, calm, helpful and polite. The Vivint app recognizes my password now.

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    Bob, thank you for your feedback. We're glad Fritz was able to provide excellent customer service. If you ever have any concerns please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

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    Installation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed April 4, 2018

    The representative was very friendly and knowledgeable with all the products. Majority of the equipment was installed the same day we signed up with the Rep and working. Easy access to view security cameras and effortless to arm and disarm the alarm. Would definitely recommend to family and friends. Security is a must to keep family safe!

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    Ana, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that our representative was professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupOnline & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed April 4, 2018

    So far I love the system. It far exceeds my expectations. From walking into Best Buy in Mentor, Ohio to installation I have had nothing but positive experiences. The app is easy to use and the online experience is just as good. I know have a peace of mind when my kids have a snow day and I have to work.

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    Response from Vivint

    Diane, thank you for your feedback. It's great 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!

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 4, 2018

    My installer was very professional. I asked multiple question and feel I was well informed of how to operate my system. I do feel the prices could be better, but I am happy with my system. Overall for now my experiences with Vivint has been great. I have no complaints and hope that this continues. I would recommend the system to others.

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    Response from Vivint

    John, thank you for your feedback. We're so happy to hear that your installation went well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 4, 2018

    Overall very happy with the product, the installation and the technician's service. A few minor kinks have to be worked out but I would strongly recommend this family and friends. Service was very fast. The install was only 2 days later. My camera is a little crooked which can be fixed and it looses its connection but the technician stated he would be back sometime this week to fix it. Just need some type of part.

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    Korey, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 4, 2018

    Vivint was recommended to me by my cousin, so I decided to try them out. I have always gone with ADT for an alarm company, so I was stepping out of my comfort zone. I was impressed with their customer service on the phone and in person. They listened to my needs for our new home and worked with me closely to ensure my satisfaction. I am very happy with our new system and look forward to adding more cameras and such in the future.

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    Response from Vivint

    Adaria, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 4, 2018

    Not a very good experience. It took all day and the system is incomplete. Cannot use, I’m glad we didn’t terminate our ADT account. We are pleased with the outcome. Some need to contact us to terminate our services that we’re not getting.

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    Response from Vivint

    Michael, we will gladly help you with that! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!

    Reviewed April 4, 2018

    Credit Karma sent me an email about my credit score that went down. I check my credit and there is a account in collections called Perfection Collection for $4000 that I never bought. So they either sell the info to other people or give it away. I have never used Vivint or heard of them in my life. Beware of this company.

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    Matt, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss this with you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 4, 2018

    A friend of mine got the system from Vivint. I've had looked at other systems before and now is the best timing for me to get one for myself. The interaction with the salesperson was perfect. What Vivint has to offer was everything I wanted. With the doorbell, the motion detector and everything. The installation guy, Vinny, was great as well. I liked him. He answered all of my questions. We went over everything and he was really pleasant. I've referred already a few people. I told them about my system and I told them to look at it.

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    Response from Vivint

    Alice, 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!

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    TechOnline & App

    Reviewed April 4, 2018

    Our service package from Vivint includes the alarm, the glass break alarm, a basement monitor, doorbell camera, side camera, back camera, and a fire detector and we’re very satisfied with the service. With the app, I arm the house after I pull out of the driveway and turn on the lights if we’re gonna be late, but sometimes the app is glitchy.

    The Vivint reps were very nice and helpful and their installers were friendly. Then the gentleman who replaced the panel and the other person who came out when we had some issues after we had that panel replaced were very friendly as well. Overall, the Vivint security system is not too high-tech and very convenient, and it provides that peace of mind you sometimes need.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Affton, and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 3, 2018

    A Vivint rep came knocking at my door and he was a very nice guy. The equipment got installed the same day and their reps gave me a demonstration. I got the doorbell where I can see from it and I can get it on my phone. I like that I can see who comes to my door when I am at home. I’m satisfied with Vivint. I wish the price would come down but other than that, it's good.

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    Response from Vivint

    Adria, thank you for your feedback. It's great 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!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 2, 2018

    No pressure to buy. Excellent customer service, especially when first learning the system. Excellent price for high quality products. Representatives are thorough and responsive to your needs. Selling representative made sure to keep in contact after purchase to answer any further questions.

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    Response from Vivint

    Sharon, 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!

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 2, 2018

    Like similar systems available from a wide variety of vendors, Vivint offers a home security system based on wireless transmitters for motion detection, doors and windows opening and other household functions like the thermostat. Everything is controlled from a phone app. The monthly monitoring fee is $50. If you don't mind being your own monitor, you can save a lot of money with Smart Things which has identical functions but only sends you alerts.

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    Response from Vivint

    Galen, thank you for your feedback. If you have any concerns we would be happy to help you. Please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

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    Installation & SetupOnline & AppReliability

    Reviewed April 2, 2018

    The app keeps crashing on my husband's phone. We had to adjust back camera as it was picking up too much of the car movement. Now it shows the back step better. Mark was excellent with installation. Megan was great at explaining things to us. Is there an app for an older iPad without iOS 10.

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    Response from Vivint

    David, thank you for your feedback. We're so happy to hear that Mark and Megan were able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 2, 2018

    I signed up with APX alarms and they changed their name to Vivint. They most likely scammed too many people and had to change names. I had them for around 4 years and cancelled in good standing. A couple years later I got a call from a collection company saying I owed money in regards to Vivint. I called Vivint and they said I didn't owe money and they would look into it. I didn't hear anything for around a year.

    Then last week I checked my credit and there was something on there from a place called Perfection Collection in regards to Vivint saying I owed over $700. I called Vivint and they were rude saying they can't talk about out since my information had been sold to a collection company. I called the collection company and they told me they owned the debt now and to not even try to call Vivint cause they hear the same story all the time. As far as I'm concerned they are selling people's information and saying they owe money when they don't. Total scam.

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    Joshua, we appreciate your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you at any time. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2018

    My experience with this organization has been nothing less than exceptional. I have been able to truly understand the importance of making sure your home is SMART and you are able to keep it secure that the same time. Being in charge of the security of my home is no longer a question or a guess. I know for sure what is going on at all times. I’m so thankful for this product.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thelma, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed April 2, 2018

    When we first moved to Reno, we bought the Vivint system because I was working away from home and my wife wanted to know when the kids would open the door and if somebody was coming in that wasn't expected. We were referred to them by my uncle who has security through them and we had the door sensors with our service package. We've moved since then and we're in a rental now that was already set with the Vivint system. The previous renters had the motion sensors and the window detectors so we picked up where they left off. Right now, we have the indoor sensors as well and I like them but we could't really use them because we have animals that stay in the house.

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    Response from Vivint

    Eric, thank you for the feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 2, 2018

    We had Vector Security and we switched to over to Vivint. The Vivint rep was a nice kid and the installation of the system was quick. The standard package we got had the motion detectors, doors, pad, and the smartphone app. The service has been good so far, though the pad occasionally freezes up on us. Other than that, Vivint is a good value as compared to Vector and the other security companies I looked at.

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    Response from Vivint

    Aaron, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed April 1, 2018

    Great product but they do not have properly trained technicians installing their equipment. The first guy installed the thermostat unlevel and left 10 feet of wire rolled up on my wall with no attempt to tuck or run the wire in a professional manner. The 2nd guy came and they supposedly were sending me their beat technician. He reset the thermostat but did not hide a previous hole in my wall so I had to do it myself the right way. He also started to drill a whole in my garage ceiling to run the wires to a wall outlet in the rafters. After 2 holes in my ceiling he ran a 16" flex bit right through my roof. He knew what he did and did not inform us.

    I found the hole 5 days later when I started to run and hide the cables the way I wanted it done in the first place. This guy was very nervous and forgot 4 different items that he brought in and I kept having to go to the truck to give them to him. Their product is great and reasonably priced. I think the company needs to invest more into training their employees because I did not have one issue with ADT when they installed their equipment and all of ADTs wiring was done in the walls and up in the attic. Also there is no accountability when you try to cancel this service you keep getting the run around from customer service reps. Now I am stuck with multiple holes in my walls, I am very unpleased with their installers.

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    Response from Vivint

    Daniel, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss this with you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com

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    Customer ServiceReliability

    Reviewed April 1, 2018

    My mom had Vivint and for safety reasons, I also got them. I have doorbell cameras, motion sensors, and two cameras inside the house. For the most part, I'm happy with the security system. But its features are a hit-or-miss sometimes. When one of the equipment do not work and I call to get that fixed, I'd be on the phone forever. They would be so tedious that sometimes it's not worth calling and so frustrating. Also, they never send anyone until I troubleshoot everything with them. They're great in the sense that they do help and they'd send back equipment or send me one. But nobody has the time to sit there and troubleshoot.

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    Response from Vivint

    Andrea, thank you for the feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 31, 2018

    Honestly my experience w/ sales and phone customer service was not the best. Grant came to my house to install & took care of everything. He was extremely professional, took the time to make sure that I was taken care of, and ultimately helped me feel better about what I had experienced on the phone before he came around.

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    Response from Vivint

    Brent, thank you for your feedback. We're so happy 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!

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoOnline & App

    Reviewed March 31, 2018

    Great system and service. I left ADT and I'm glad we did. I love the App and camera system on the doorbell. The access to system by phone is great. I refer to my friend who has an appointment on Tuesday for installation.

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    Response from Vivint

    Ramirez, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

    Installation & SetupMonitoringContract & Terms

    Reviewed March 31, 2018

    Vivint seems to be a great option, rather expensive comparatively but their sales approach works. I’ve had their service for nearly a year and it took 2 months to just get the system to work. At this point I was being held to the fire by my contract so there was no turning back. After replacing every piece of equipment they installed it finally worked, until I was out of town for an extended period of time. Over and over the cameras wouldn’t work, enough was enough so I request to cancel my service. At this point I’m told I have to pay off my equipment and they will forgive the contract. The equipment balance was more than what it cost originally after paying on the balance for a year. I’m convinced this company is a racket and suggest anyone looking for a home monitoring system to move beyond Vivint. On another review site I’ve found 1,700 people have rated this company a 1.9 out of 10. That’s horrible.

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    Response from Vivint

    JP thank you for your feedback. We definitely want to help resolve your concern as soon as possible. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    TechReliability

    Reviewed March 31, 2018

    Techs were very courteous and knowledgeable. Took a little longer than they wanted but they had a lot of troubleshooting to do. A tech does need to come back a fix a issue we encountered last night. Our system went off twice in the middle of the night for a glass break sensor for no reason so we’re not pleased about that.

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    Response from Vivint

    Jesse, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you've received excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceTechSmart Devices

    Reviewed March 31, 2018

    Vivint was a recommendation from our neighbor. Our package includes a camera, a doorbell camera, and motion detector which we've been wanting for a while. However, the camera system is not as real-time as I expected it to be. If somebody is ringing the doorbell, I want to be at work and be able to answer them right then. It seems that the system goes down due to the internet connection, but the thing is--we have very good internet. It could be a hardware issue, though. One time we had to call because the system wasn't working. It wasn’t letting me set an alarm. We did a soft reboot, but because that didn’t work, we did a hard reboot which was taking out the screwdriver and taking the screws down and wires. Vivint said it's the only way it can be done and my concern is if we have someone house-sitting for us, they wouldn’t even know where our screwdrivers at. We do travel and I want to make sure that it's working properly.

    And while their salesperson and the installers were great, the hold times are long for customer service. The very first time I called with an issue, I was on hold for 42 minutes. That has been the longest I've ever been on hold with them. Other than that, they have always responded and have called immediately when there's an alarm.

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    Response from Vivint

    April, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system. If you ever have any questions please reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed March 31, 2018

    I have Vivint's motions detectors on both doors, the doorbell camera, a glass-breaking sensor downstairs and then the app. I can also change my thermostat. The interaction with the sales rep and installation team were good as well. Last summer, another guy was going around doing a quality control type thing, checking in on the systems and he was really friendly too.

    Some time ago, all of my sensors were out of batteries, so everything wasn't working properly and it kept sending notifications to my phone. And I had a tech come out and do a service call and he was awesome. He replaced the batteries and did everything. I have the front door set up so it locks automatically at 11 at night. However, it wouldn't fully lock. It kept going and going and trying to lock, and he even fixed that for me. It was a lot of help.

    My only complaint with it was the update recently. There is a panel volume that I can turn the volume up and down on the front door and back door. But for some reason, I can't change the volume on when I'd clicked arm. So, it's really loud and my dog will bark at it and wakes my son up sometimes. I've not alarmed it very much since then because my dog usually has to go back out in the middle of the night and I've tried panel volume but nothing turns up one voice down. Nevertheless, it's a good system and I'd tell others that Vivint is worth it.

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed March 30, 2018

    The technician that came to our home was very thorough with the installation and also asking what our needs were to determine if we need any additional equipment. He also did a great job of hiding the camera wires. So very nice. Great experience so far.

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    Response from Vivint

    DeVonne, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 30, 2018

    Excellent customer service. So am so glad you provided my security service!!! Your company was highly recommended to me and deciding to go with your company was an excellent decision. Our VIVINT tec was very informative. We feel comfortable with our new system.

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    Response from Vivint

    Jeffrey, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed March 30, 2018

    Tech was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about products and helped me decide exactly what products I wanted/needed! I would definitely recommend the company and tech to everyone! Install was less time than estimated and I feel properly trained on how to use my new system!

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    Response from Vivint

    Kelly, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceTechReliability

    Reviewed March 30, 2018

    Khalid was very knowledgeable about the product and took time to answer all my questions and any concerns I may have had initially. The installers were professional and friendly and made sure we understood the system completely before leaving and the peace of mind that comes from having a reliable and secure alarm system is priceless.

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    Response from Vivint

    Eve, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & SetupTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 30, 2018

    The team did a great job in both sales and explaining the product and services of Vivint. I was greatly appreciative of how fast the install was and the courtesy of the installer. So far the system is working like a charm...

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    Response from Vivint

    Lawrence, 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!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed March 30, 2018

    The best service in my opinion. If you want the best on the market you get VIVINT. They came and installed their product with a highly knowledgeable person that explained in detail about each item and its function. Every question I asked was answer professionally and in detail. In the end I was completely satisfied with the the result. Thanks, Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Jorge, thank you for your feedback. We're so glad you're enjoying your system and the feature it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed March 30, 2018

    Got this installed and ever since then I feel safer. It’s great having it right on my phone. Even my kids love having it on their phones. The service is great, it’s definitely worth it and I would recommend to a friend.

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    Response from Vivint

    Martha, thank you for your feedback. We're so 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!

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    Reviewed March 30, 2018

    A couple of years ago, I was over at my son's house and the guy from Vivint was out and was checking on one of the neighbors. He then came over and he was good. I have the basic service package from Vivint that includes the main door secure feature. However, they got the machine in the wrong area because when I'm in the bedroom and it goes off, I can't hear it. But I have a cure for that. I do something where I can hear it and that's a lot easier for me than to have somebody else come in and do it. Still, I am satisfied with Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Abel, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceMonitoringContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed March 29, 2018

    Our home was burglarized on Thanksgiving eve day. We went to Best Buy to look at home security systems on Black Friday. While looking at their selection we were steered to the Vivint demonstration area and shown the Vivint/Best Buy system. We were told the system would cost $1100 for the equipment and the monitoring would be $19.95 a month, with free install and free financing with a new Best Buy credit card. Also, this was the first sale for the rep at Best Buy/Vivint, she informed us after we were done, and her mentor on the floor claimed he had been up for 24 hrs straight during Black Friday and was fading in and out of the conversations.

    A week later the system was installed and the tech went over the system including what would happen if the alarm was tripped and how we would have to give the "passcode" to stop them from sending the police. Tests were done with the monitoring service and all looked great. 2 weeks later the thermostat stopped working. They tried to walk me through the fix but they ended up sending a tech out who was able to fix it. 3 months later we went on a long vacation and the main panel failed and went dark. I called to get service and they refused unless I paid them $199 for the tech visit. I explained the system was almost new and they said that since I didn't have the premium monitoring package that I would have to pay for the service call.

    After many phone calls and many different explanations, like "you need to have the $49 a month package for service, you are self monitoring, you really have 120 days for full service so we should send a tech out", they finally agreed to put me on the schedule when I returned from vacation. There was no sense of urgency at all from Vivint, spent 1/2 hr on hold once just waiting for possible times the tech could come out...hung up. All in all about 6 calls to Vivint, with only a take it or leave it attitude.

    They spent a week finding out from the salesperson if they had promised monitoring of our home. After the week the salesperson apparently said they didn't promise that. It was clear as day to my wife and I during the sales pitch. In fact the contract says $19.95 per month service, nothing about self monitoring, or monitoring. We didn't even know there were choices. So while we thought Vivint was watching our home, in fact we were watching our own home for $19.95 a month. Who would pay someone so that you could do all the work? Worst part is they never informed us we were the only monitoring service, we truly thought they were handling it.

    I called another security company and they could not use the equipment I bought 4 months ago and Vivint refuses to take it back. Also looked at my bill from Vivint and they had mistakenly charged us for the broken thermostat ($159). They said they would refund the money, and they didn't know why they did that. Since I bought this at a Best Buy location I will be visiting them with a box of security components next week. Beware of Vivint, run fast the other way! Also disappointed with Best Buy for endorsing this company, I will be rethinking my patronage of them after this.

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    Response from Vivint

    Scott, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you at any time. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & Video

    Reviewed March 29, 2018

    Great company and great products. Advance technology and great people. Had difficulties with their service. Called few times but they couldn’t accommodate and work with our schedule. We tried to even set it up for weekend and they had problem not be able to confirm. Their indoor camera didn’t work well and we needed to correct it since we had my mom that had an Alzheimer/dementia living with us and requested too many times to help us and they didn’t understand our needs. They tried to help us online but it wouldn’t work and they keep referencing us to online solution. We love their system and their responses. Will recommend them to anyone and hope they resolve their service problem.

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    Response from Vivint

    Amad, we appreciate your feedback. We will use your comments to review our services for potential improvements. Thanks again!

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCamera & Video

    Reviewed March 29, 2018

    Sky Panel stays froze and doorbell camera don't record clips. Customer service just told me they do not have an updated program for this system yet. They want to take ten dollars off a month on my bill. I feel that since their equipment is not working that I don't have to stay true to my contract. The main reason I got this system was for the camera. It worked good until these past four months nothing.

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    Response from Vivint

    Ronnie, thank you for providing your feedback. We definitely want to make sure everything is working. Please email us t socialcs@vivint.com so we can discuss this further.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed March 29, 2018

    Excellent technician. When he arrived and he called me before he came to the house and I was very happy that he did. When he got here he went through the house and surveyed what he needed to do. Then after that he asked me if I had any questions and I did not since he did such a good job. Then he reviewed the equipment when he got it installed and made sure that I knew how everything worked and I was very happy and would recommend him to any of my friends for this service of an alarm system by this company.

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    Response from Vivint

    Terry, thank you for the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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