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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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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018

    Like the product, did not like the sales rep and his lack of availability to answer questions concerning my account. As a result a cancellation order has been mailed.Upon initial consultation I explained to the sales rep my concerns, I've tried to reach out to him on several occasions with no satisfactory response. To this point it seems he was more interested in selling me the product than addressing my concerns.

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    Charles, 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 & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018

    I did not like the lack of information with the sales guy over the phone. I did very much appreciate the information given by the guy that installed everything. The installation guy really helped me understand the pricing and what would be expected of me and terms of the contract. The guy over the phone who scheduled the installation did not give me any information and it seemed like he would have sold me everything and anything. If it was necessity or not. I would suggest that there be given more information over the phone to determine exactly what might be needed and how the terms of the contract would work. Knowing this might leave people less irritated and more informed about the length of the contract needed.

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    Response from Vivint

    Shaylynn, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that our representative was able to assist you and help resolve your concerns. Thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home to protect your home and family.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTechReliability

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018

    We have had Vivint for over two years now, the first year was great (besides them installing gold locks when we asked for bronze, which in two years of complaints, they have still not been out to switch). No problems, whatsoever. But then we started having issues, cameras were going down and we were unable to watch live stream (if they were even functioning at all). The keypads are constantly going in and out of service. When we did receive tech support it showed our camera had a problem, they sent us a new camera...which stopped working within weeks. Regardless of how many times I call, I receive no service techs.

    I am beyond done dealing with them, especially for such a high cost per month when compared to other companies. I cancelled today and explained all the problems, but they were more concerned with trying to convince me to stay with them. Not only that, but even after explaining that for almost a year my service has been in and out and half my equipment won't work properly, they still refused to cancel my account until I paid them 8 additional months of service. Overall, poor customer service, unreliable equipment, weak tech support, and very costly with less services offered than competitors.

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    Response from Vivint

    Cheyenne, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you and help resolve your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further. Thank you

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018

    The salesperson that I spoke with on the phone, Audrey **, was phenomenal. The first service tech, Vonzavious **), that came out made several errors that had to be corrected. He left about three extra feet of cord under my sofa. The doorbell to the outlet wire was not stapled to the baseboard. He did not fill any of the holes he drilled, leaving a nickel sized hole in my siding and another hole at the doorbell. The backyard camera was sideways and effectively worthless. I attempted to adjust the camera myself, but it was impossible due to the way it was installed. The cord from the backyard camera was loose, sloppy, and extended approximately 15 ft. He attempted to sweep up the drywall from the panel install with my personal equipment and did a lackluster job. He did not attempt to clean up the drywall from the backyard camera wire coming in. He requested that I throw away all of his trash. No yard sign or window cling was given.

    Later in the day, my dog coughed up a piece of the wire used in the install as well as a piece of film. He also did not install the glass break detectors (one of which is in my child's nursery) correctly. Neither was connected to the system. The nursery glass break was loosely installed and could be spun around on the wall. The living room glass detector was broken on install. I was trying to learn what was being installed in my home and Vonzavious put his wireless headphones in so I just felt like a nuisance asking questions. The Operations Manager, Jamison **, performed a miracle cleaning up the mess that Vonzavious made. Jamison took time to see what my concerns were, and consulted with me about what I both wanted and needed.

    I really wish my first experience had just been between Audrey and Jamison, as they provided nothing less than excellent customer service, and integrity. As this is my first home security system, I was not sure what to expect, but when I spoke with the friend that referred me to Vivint, I knew that something was not correct with what my wife and I received.

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    Response from Vivint

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

    Customer ServiceMonitoring

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018

    Yet again Vivint dispatches emergency services when they know they are not needed. This is probably the third time this has happened if not the fourth in the two years that we have been with Vivint. I had put dinner in the oven and left home leaving my adult son at home. I'd only been gone a few minutes when he called me on his cell to tell me that the oven was smoking. I told him to turn the oven off (it was burnt on food smoking), turn on the fan and open the windows. I told him how to turn off the smoke alarm and to wait by the panel because Vivint will be calling through and he needed to give his name, verbal password and tell them it is a false alarm otherwise they'll dispatch the emergency services. I heard the fire alarm go off, he disarm it and then the panel beep and listened while he talked to Vivint and told them it was a false alarm.

    The smoke alarm went off again, obviously as there was still smoke in the house - why Vivint didn't just disarm it once they knew it was a false alarm and the oven was smoking I don't know. I mean common sense would dictate that if your house is on fire the last thing you are going to do is get a chair, climb onto it and turn off the smoke detector - if there's a fire alarm you're gonna get the hell out of the house. My son disarmed the smoke detector again, no other ring through from Vivint from the panel. My son finished talking to me on the phone. I left my car for literally 30 seconds on which Vivint rang through to my cell, I called them back immediately but their not so fantastic system has you ring through a series of options before it puts you on hold, they also rang through to my husband’s cell, same thing - he missed the call but called back immediately.

    After five minutes I got through to someone and the first thing I said was, “There was a false alarm at my house. I'm just calling back to check if everything is okay because you just called me even though you've already spoke to my son on the home panel who told you it was a false alarm.” With no urgency whatsoever she goes through my name, several phone numbers and address. A fire truck comes blazing past me (I was in my car heading back to my community), I say to her, “I really hope that fire truck that just went passed isn't going to my house.” She says, “I'll just check and cancel the dispatch.” She had told me that when she spoke to my son the panel cut out, but I was on the phone and it hadn't cut out at that point, it cut out when the second alarm went off. So as far as I'm aware, no dispatch has been sent because they had spoken to my son through the panel, I was just calling them back as courtesy.

    I now watch as the fire truck turns down my street. A few minutes later my husband calls and tells me he was on the phone with Vivint and they told him that they had sent a fire truck and the reason was that a second alarm had gone off even though they'd already spoken to my son after the first alarm (two different versions) and they couldn’t get through on the home panel obviously because their panel is faulty - their fault. So - even though they had already spoken to my son seconds ago who explained it was a false alarm and just the oven smoking, because the smoke alarm went off again a minute later (due to a smoky kitchen which was already explained) they decided to ignore the communications that they just had with the person in the building because they can't reach him through THEIR faulty panel and dispatch the emergency services.

    So now we have to pay out $300 for their error. And as I say this isn't the first time, we've had two police visits $80 each. Both times Vivint's fault and you call them and speak to someone and they do NOTHING, they are making hand over fist on these security services and when they mess up, guess who'll be paying? Not them. What's really nice is they even email you a transcript of the order of events, although that's not always accurate - the transcript only logs one phone call rather than the two made - what it does show though, is the connection through the panel, the false alarm noted and then the dispatch sent - er, hello?

    You send a dispatch after a false alarm? It's even in black and white and I bet they will deny it still and refuse to waive the $300 fee. Do not sign up with this company - they are a nightmare, their equipment only works half the time, my heating and cooling system has never been the same since we switched and customer service is a joke.

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    Response from Vivint

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

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018

    Have been trying to activate my alarm system for three weeks! The equipment was already installed in the home I purchased and this is the only reason for choosing this company. Our first two appointments nobody showed up & no one even bothered to call. They expressed the activation panel team was out sick for each day, for two days. Then I began to get emails with short notices that workers were heading to my house. Just like before; nobody showed up! The caller hold time is greater than 45min, and then they have to place customers on hold again to speak with the activation panel team in another area. Since this team has a limited staff, try imagining that hold time. Everyone of their agents claimed to be a supervisor so escalating the call is a joke. At this point I would rather have agents that speak limited English because this so called customer service is a joke! Would rate this company a negative 10 if the system would let me.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018

    I love the security and easy of use. However since my system has been installed I have lost use of my ring doorbell and my Amazon fire sticks. Cannot get them working even though they say they are connected.

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    Response from Vivint

    Merlyn, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your system!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringTech

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018

    My daughter was involved with a company and Vivint was one of the products that they had and so we signed up primarily because it would help out my daughter. The installer was very professional and explained everything to us. The installation was not like the old days of running wires. It was all straightforward, and he was in and out in two hours. He showed us how to use everything once it was installed and when he left, we knew how to use everything. But if we had to do it all over again, I would not be putting in a motion sensor since we never use that. We have two dogs and it would not be safe to have them walking around and kicking off the alarm then we’d wake up every night. But it's not anybody’s fault. It was our decision.

    Vivint's service is excellent. We’ve had a couple of instances when we forgot to turn the alarm off and we let the dogs out. Literally two seconds later, we got a call through the panel from Vivint making sure everything was okay. Their system makes my wife feel much more secure especially if I’m traveling for business and she’s alone. She likes that additional security having the remote door lock. The capability to turn lights on and stuff like that when we’re out is also something that we like. Overall, the experience has been very positive and we’re happy with it. I have recommended Vivint to people and it’s certainly something that anyone who has concerns about their home protection would benefit from.

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    Response from Vivint

    Daniel, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018

    The stuff that came with Vivint's package like the door opener and the access from my phone to set up the alarm was what sold me on it. Their customer service was awesome and great too. I'm very satisfied with my experience and I feel much better now having a security system. However, decreasing their monthly rate would be the only thing that would make me happier. But so far, they’ve worked with us and I had an excellent experience, overall.

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    Response from Vivint

    Sherry, 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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    Tech

    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018

    I saw Vivint on Undercover Boss and I would recommend them, too. I got their home security system with the cameras, doorbell, and door lock. The installer did a really good job. Everything works well and it is good for me.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your feedback, Jonathon. We are happy to hear you enjoy the products and services that we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018

    I am homeowner and I don't live there so, I've ordered Vivint about 2 years ago, they didn't come for installation several time and have wasted my time at that time. Well, when they installed they broke my central a/c and heating system and they couldn't fix it. Vivint let me fix with private company and they would reimburse the money and I fix air conditioner only at that time because it was very hot summer. After that Vivint never worked and have called them to fix so many times and they just transfer the phone here and there and I wasted my time.

    They said I cannot cancel because it's been a month after sign the contract! (The installer came to my place almost last min of deadline to cancelation, that means nobody can cancel Vivint). When I contact them to fix Vivint things, all the Vivint staff members were keep changing! So I have to explain again and again. I wrote a letter to CEO promise on and on and on but, assistant never fix the problem and they never want to solve the problem! I have super credit and I don't want to lose my credit to stop payment so they are charging me every month for nothing! I am so sick of doing this kind of complain and Do just fix and charge properly. I spent a lot of money on fixing my central a/c and heating already and Vivint is not working at all and Vivint keep taking money every month. What do I have to do now??? Please let me know!!

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    Response from Vivint

    Ji, thank you for your feedback. We definitely understand your concerns and we want to help reach a resolution. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018

    We purchased our Vivint system in May of 2016. Included was an outdoor camera that we are supposed to be able to review clips or even an entire length of video feed. That worked up until around August of 2017. For some reason we can only look at the live feed now. I understand that things break down, however, I've made at least two calls and gone through an hour long trouble-shooting chat session and the problem has not been fixed. Frankly, for the amount I am spending per month, I am very disappointed with their support. Based on my experience, I would forgo the Vivint "experience" and do my own system.

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    Response from Vivint

    Michael, 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 & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018

    Vivint's reps were great and very professional. They knew their product and exactly what they were doing. And when I asked them questions, they would answer to my satisfaction. We selected the product because we felt that it would do what it said it was going to do, block out the sun and keep the heat and air in. So far, so good. But the batteries gave out on the back lock and I just don't like it. Also, I would like for someone to come out and redirect me on exactly how to work the system. They showed me and my husband during installation but I was busy trying to do other things where I didn’t get it all as far as how to activate it.

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    Response from Vivint

    Mayra, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you've received excellent customer service, and 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 Jan. 14, 2018

    My wife through a business group had met a fellow that worked for Vivint, and so when we had some problems with our old system, we were looking in other options and they came out, talked to us and had a good option, so we went with it. Generally, I'm satisfied with their system. We have had a little trouble a couple times with it but it got resolved. The people I’ve talked to on the phone were helpful and the service people have always done a good job. I tried to set the alarm when they were doing an update which they didn’t notify us about, and it looked like the unit was broken. It locked up and I had to go through an elaborate shutdown and then reprogram after that. I wouldn’t want to do that again. So far, it has been a good experience and I would tell other people that Vivint is an option to look at.

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    Response from Vivint

    William, 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 & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2018

    The service I had previously was available through the phone and it did what I needed it to do but Vivint’s service was a bit cheaper and I like their online service. Vivint’s sales reps were very professional and any time I had a question they were able to answer it. The original installation went as expected and the guy got it taken care of. Also Vivint’s service was prompt. I had one system issue and they got out and repaired it quickly for me.

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    Response from Vivint

    Judon, thank you for the feedback. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your system.

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018

    Summary of Events: Original (3rd party) installer came and was missing several hardware items from what I ordered. A second visit was set up a week later with same installer to finish work. 2nd installation day the installer could not get my existing glass break sensors to work and said a more experienced tech would need to come out. Also, the tech failed to install 2 wall touchpad and a fire detector. Over the week period my cameras had mostly not been working, consistently dropping off line. I was told my internet upload speed needed to be improved. So, I upgraded my internet accordingly and am now getting 30 MBPS upload vice the 6 MBPS I was previously getting. This did not fix my camera issues. All cameras still consistently drop off line and occasionally come back. The tech was very much in a rush to leave and did not receive any explanation on the system. Also, he forgot to install 2 of 3 touchpad.

    On the 3rd visit (Vivint tech) informed me that the only fix for the cameras was to swap them with a different camera that has power over ethernet capability. He said the original 3rd party installer should have never installed the cameras he did with the signal strength as low as it was at the camera locations. He said the 3rd party installer should have just referred the job over to Vivint. I was unaware Vivint even used 3rd party installers as I specifically asked about this when I was considering switching and was specifically told Vivint only uses Vivint installers. Also, on this visit the Vivint tech could not get my glass break sensors to work and I would have to purchase Vivint glass break sensors.

    If I knew there was a possibility Vivint could not take over my glass break sensors and I would have to purchase, I likely would have just upgraded my system with ADT. Now waiting for my 4th visit where the new cameras, glass break sensors and 2 touch pads to be installed. I'm hoping everything will be good at this point but am skeptical based on everything that has happened so far.

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    Response from Vivint

    Charles, 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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    Online & App

    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018

    Vivint's service has been great. I’m able to use my system through the mobile app and I get updates on my phone when I’m away from home like if something’s been opened there. I also get a lot of alerts with the battery sign. It seems like they’re not connecting, but I got to use this because I've had it for a while now. I've also had to replace batteries on all of my sensors recently. All in all, I'm very happy with my experience.

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    Response from Vivint

    Michael, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the service you've been receiving and that everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupEase of Use

    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018

    We have an unattached garage so we've got quite a long walk from the house into the garage. When I set the alarm I'm always afraid that we're going to get caught and the alarm will go off before we get back out there so we've had to use our front door because it's closer. My husband drives around to the front and picks me up after I set the alarm. Maybe we should have the alarm set for a longer time. But the system is easy to use and the girl that installed it was really good and we would recommend Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Laverne, 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.

    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    I talked to a lady over the phone stating that I only free after 7.30 pm every day for technician to come and check at my business. She said that the technician free until 8 pm but why can’t he come at 7.30 pm? And she keeps arguing with me and such... We are having a service with Vivint over 22 months now and have never call them and yeah the first time calling them bam! Bad experience. The representative refused to work things out with us. There are so many company that we can seriously use and have a better customer service. I don’t think I want to recommend Vivint to my others business friends anymore after this terrible conversation with Vivint customer service.

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    Response from Vivint

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

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    Our system went down in July 2017. We tried to get technician out. Every technician that scheduled cancelled or did not show. We stopped trying out of hassle; we couldn't get a response. We received calls multiple times when we stopped paying, were transferred to the service department and the call would either disconnect or the line would ring with no end. Finally, 6 months later I was able to get through to the customer loyalty department. I was told a technician would come out next day and to call when he had completed the job and they would issue a "downtime bill credit." Technician showed, he did a good job, said first technician installed improperly and he rewired things.

    He asked if we would like the second camera installed, however the first technician told us he couldn't install it so it was taken off our account months ago, we told him no. Well I called next day spent over an hour on the phone. Apparently I was lied to and there is no such thing as a downtime credit. The customer service lady laughed at me and told me it was "ironic" how things took so long. I demanded a manager. I was told that there is a contract in place that I have to pay whether or not the service is working, and indeed the customer loyalty department cannot promise downtime credits. This has been the worst experience with a company that I have had and hands down will cancel when my contract is up. Highly do not recommend.

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    Response from Vivint

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

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    I am about to lose everything because of a dramatic change in our financial situation. I called and explained my situation and tried to cancel or see what my other options were. THERE ARE NO OPTIONS!! YOU HAVE TO PAY IN FULL OR HAVE SOMEONE TAKE OVER THE ACCOUNT. I would be worse than Vivint if I convinced someone else to use them.

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    Response from Vivint

    Daniel, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services.

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    The technician was very pleasant and walked me through everything. I am very pleased with the installation, the system and everything in a nutshell. I am really enjoying the system and would recommend to anyone and have told my friends all about it. The best system of this time.

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    Response from Vivint

    Anna, thank you for your feedback. We're happy you're enjoying your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupReliability

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    Bought a home. Had system installed the day I received keys, paid in full including 13 additional window sensors, all stopped working within a few hours. Couldn't get help until I said cancel, 10 days before a tech came back put in new system less than 12 hours not working, alarm went off, no one home. Sheriff dispatched, got home 11 pm. Called. Spent 45 minutes on phone. Tech had me take apart panel twice. Not resolved tamper screen stayed and sensors not active, requested tech again for cancellation/removal, he came to "fix", called customer loyalty and got removed on 1/10/18. Confirmed full refund $864 and still waiting for refund and email!

    They didn't leave my old doorbell. Only the old system so I had him call back to confirm leaving doorbell so there wasn't a hole in front of my house like in entry and family room. I haven't heard back from anyone yet! I tried several times by phone and email, disconnected on 2 calls 1/8 and no response from Toni ** since 12/30/17! So please send my refund!! I was within 3 days cancelation period and received verbal confirmations with manager Ariel with tech present Willie **! Terrible experience, terrible system X 2. Brand new systems, the worst service!

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    Response from Vivint

    Kristina, 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.

    Camera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    Purchased Vivint approx. 3 months ago. Camera's offline. Trouble every week sometimes daily with cameras going offline. Techs from Vivint have been at my house at least over 12 times to fix problem. A tech was here 1/9/2018. I thought he fixed it but 3 hours later offline again. Another tech is coming here on Tuesday Jan. 16th 2018 again for same problem. If at that time he cannot solve the problem, then I want the Vivint system removed and my money back! Fair enough!

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    Response from Vivint

    Jo, we will gladly help you with that! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com after that appointment for further assistance. Thank you!

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    Installation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    I've been a Vivint customer for five years. I like their mobile app where you can check on things from the phone, unlock doors, turn off alarms, and all that. The sales reps have been great as well and installation went well.

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    Response from Vivint

    Bradley, thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that your are enjoying your system!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & MarketingSmart Devices

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    We’ve had a couple of other home security companies, but we like Vivint the best due to its smart features. We like the idea that it’s satellite and that nobody can cut off the service. Their sales reps have always been good and we've been very happy with the installation. We lock it up when we leave and my husband has the phone so he can unlock it just as we arrive. Sometimes, we’ve opened the door before we took it off, which we shouldn’t have, but they were right on the job and called immediately. Vivint's system makes us feel safe and that the house is in good hands when we leave. They’ve always called us if the alarm goes off. Overall, our experience with them was excellent.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Camera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    I use Vivint for safety precautions and I'd recommend them. I got their service package that includes the glass break, door opening sensors, the cameras, and the doorbell. The sales representative was really nice and the installer did great. The service has been good so far, but sometimes the camera is offline then comes back on. Other than that, it's neat to be able to look inside my home when I'm not there.

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    Response from Vivint

    Susan, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you're enjoying your experience with us so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

    Customer ServiceMonitoring

    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018

    Faulty garage door sensors caused several false alarms with Police and fines for calls. Vivint’s response was that false alarms are not their responsibility. Spent a lot of time on phone hoping for compensation, but to no avail... Poor customer service!!!

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    Jeff, 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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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018

    I tried ADT for 3 days before Vivint. ADT has promised me so many things before signing up and all of them turned to be a lie once they installed the equipment. Then, I approached Vivint. The trade was fair and transparent. So far, the service has been great.

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    Janame, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your experience with us so far.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018

    Well my experience was good after having been cancelled 2 times. The tech person was a bit arrogant to a friend who was only trying to help me make the right decision about what I want as far as cameras but overall the rest was a great experience.

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    Response from Vivint

    Vanessa, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us.

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringCamera & VideoTechOnline & AppSmart DevicesReliability

    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018

    After much headache in my dealings with Vivint and finding that negative reviews for Vivint were being hidden through website strategies, I decided to provide our experience. Without further ado, since purchasing the system in June 2017 we have had nothing but problems. If you are thinking of getting this system, BEWARE!!! We purchased most of what they offered as I wanted to ensure complete monitoring and safety of my home and family. This included the items to include a carbon monoxide monitor, smoke alarm monitor, door and window sensors, and glass break sensor and installed the phone app to monitor remotely. Immediately, we noticed a problem with the front doorbell camera. When the system would alert us (via the phone app) after someone had rang the Vivint doorbell camera, the alert on the app would pop-up but the app wouldn’t open to the screen to see who was at the front door.

    Ultimately, by the time the app did open the person would be gone. In addition, if the person stayed long enough at the door the system would not allow you to speak with him/her. The indoor ping camera, which has a two-way communication and operates similarly to the doorbell camera, would and still does go offline repeatedly and does not function as described. The cameras in this system continue to sporadically go offline and fail to record repeatedly. I have been up and down my ladder, crawled out of our house windows and been in my attic to correct this unreliable system enough that I should be considered a Vivint technician. I have repeatedly spoken with their technicians and have come to the conclusion that if it’s not written on their troubleshooting checklist or cannot be solved by performing an unplug/re-insert protocol they are unintelligible.

    Their techs have sent in-house repeaters via the mail to correct a problem, attempted to charge me for the item being sent to correct their deficiency, just to have a field technician come later and take it away; saying it’s not needed. I was even told by a Vivint field technician that our home would require a second panel (which he would order) due to the amount of security items we had within our system and the one panel installed by Vivint would not be enough. Ultimately, the panel never came. I have been told by Vivint field techs that my WiFi system was inadequate, to which I had a ping test ran and the routers replaced which made no change.

    This system is beyond faulty, so much so, that I wanted it removed from my home as the cost per month is not worth the headache. After two hours on the phone, being bounced through the Vivint chain of command, I was finally told by a corporate representative we could have Vivint remove their system from our home after I paid them $2500 for the equipment (EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNRELIABLE)!!! If able I would give them no stars; I pray that this information finds you before they do.

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    Greg, 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 & SetupTech

    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018

    The whole process of initiating our alarm sysem took a month, the update of the software took 50 min and by the end of it the technician left for home without telling me that he left. Firstly they did not tell that the appointment was messaging, that took longer because of the typing. They then called me and told that a tech would have to come to my home and we made an appointment, 5 min later they called back and cancelled... They then said we need an appointment to complete the install which I was stood up!! I then called them for another appointment after Christmas and we finally completed the activation.

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    Gordon, 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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    Installation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018

    I got the camera and sensor from Vivint for security, and so far, the video quality and service are good. However, we had an awful experience once the first guy installed the system. They didn’t put all the equipment that was needed and the cameras weren’t working, so Vivint had to send representatives two or three times to redo everything and get the issue corrected. Nonetheless, my overall experience has been good.

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    Ana, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your patience and willing to work with us. We're happy to hear that everything is going well.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018

    From what I saw online I really liked all the stuff that Vivint offered and there were good reviews too. So far I'm loving it. I got their security cameras and little alarms on every window. I’m young and I live alone so it’s really nice to have that peace of mind that I will know immediately if there’s something going on at my house while I’m gone. I also like the fact that I can set other people up through the Vivint app to where they can unlock or lock my house. I’m super satisfied with it. Plus the installer was fantastic, very personable and really easy to talk with. He also offered to help anytime that I had an issue. He gave me his personal phone number and he seemed super knowledgeable about what he was doing. I have recommended them to someone on Facebook the other day.

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    Kelli, 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 & SetupSmart Devices

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018

    The Vivint product is terrific. They were able to integrate with the hardwired system that was existing in my home which made installation easy and all of my windows and doors are covered. Being able to use my Google Home and Nest with Vivint is also a big plus. I will be adding additional connected products in the future such as lighting and another door lock.

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    Response from Vivint

    Sean, 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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    Installation & SetupContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018

    I was excited about getting this system but unfortunately it hasn’t worked once, not even on install day. I always have cameras down or a thermostat dropping or the sky panel screen locking up. I have had 4 techs out since install day which was 12/23/17 plus a 45 min call with Vivint. It’s frustrating have different techs come out each time so you have to reexplain yourself. Then some don’t seem like they want to put in effort to truly resolve because it would be too time consuming to replace the panel etc... (They get paid by jobs completed.)

    Also one tech said, "We are scheduling for your panel to be replaced as well as the doorbell" and the when the next guy came he didn’t do any of that- he just did more of the same as others- I still don’t have a working system. Oh and now I’ve been overcharged waiting on a refund. I will be pulling my contract to see how They are in breach since I have never had a fully functional system for a single day. I think I could charge Vivint for how much time that has been taken from me with techs here.

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    Response from Vivint

    Denise, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns that you have. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringContract & TermsCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018

    I have attempted to find a resolution with Vivint for over a year following a frightening experience with my son during an alarm. In December of 2016, while I was out of town, I received a call in the early morning - between 430-500am notifying me of an alarm at my home and no answer over the panel. Not knowing if the alarm was an actual emergency, I requested the Vivint rep to have the police respond as my 18 year old son was in the home. As she called for the police, I was able to make contact with my son. He was frightened and unsure if there was someone in the home. I told him to stay in the house and to stay safe. The Vivint rep then called me back to inform me police were responding. I informed her I made contact with my son and informed him to stay in a safe place in the home, and wait for police to make contact with him.

    After waiting for what seemed like forever and not receiving any more updates from Vivint, I decided to view the driveway from the doorbell camera. At that time, I saw my son on our front steps, being detained in handcuffs. I called his phone which an officer answered. After verifying my son's identity and having him unhandcuffed, the police officer was noticeably upset. The police had not been informed during the call to respond that someone was in the home and they were on heightened alert because it appeared my door had been damaged from the outside. During this time, I received a call from the same Vivint rep, informing me a male suspect was in custody. I reminded her that my son had been in the home, and he was the one being detained. She apologized for the 'inconvenience'. Upon arriving home that evening, my son went over the details of what occurred.

    He said he watched the police activity from our living room, leaving the lights off because he wasn't sure exactly what was happening, but at that point felt it was likely no one was IN the home. When police never made contact with him, he decided to open the side door. Immediately upon opening the door, police came around the corner, guns drawn, and detained him with handcuffs. Of course, I called customer service that evening to voice my concerns with how the situation was handled and to determine what went wrong. Within two days, I received an email back from a Customer resolutions rep, stating the tapes had been reviewed and she provided a brief summary of the calls, with important details being omitted. She also acknowledged standard policy had NOT been followed and that the person handling the alarm call was 're-trained'.

    Since that time, I've made numerous attempts, both via phone and email, to have my contract ended. Each time, I'm given empty promises of having the complaint reviewed by the proper personnel and would receive return calls. Recently, I was prepared to file a complaint with the BBB, but read a paragraph requesting an email be sent to the legal dept of Vivint prior to filing a complaint. I figured one last ditch effort to resolve the issue between myself and Vivint without outside involvement would be of benefit to all parties. I emailed the legal department with a recap of the event and copies of all previous emails. The response I received? Please contact a customer resolution specialist regarding your complaint. I informed him in response that I had attempted that numerous times. Have not yet received an email in return.

    Long story short - my son was placed in a stressful and potentially dangerous situation because vital information was not provided to responding officers. All I've asked is to be free and clear from the contract with no financial burden placed on me. I was at one point told that I didn't have a basis for my complaint because essentially the company did what it's intended to do, and initiated police response. My counter argument that the company did not perform services expected by a consumer of a security/alarm company when critical and vital information wasn't even relayed to responders was ignored. And I won't even begin to start the complaint on the install process and incompetent technicians who were at my house for 5 hours (almost until 1am) installing the equipment.

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    Grace, 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 & SetupTech

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018

    Installer was professional and did a great job. We love the system and the easy phone application to check on our house. The initial set up phone call was very helpful with making the decision to install the system. All of my questions were answered by the person on the phone.

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    Response from Vivint

    Tomas, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018

    The Vivint rep was that came to my house was good, friendly and answered our questions. He had met my wife earlier the day so by the time I got home from work, my wife was gung-ho about the system. All of a sudden, the rep was at the door. Then, the installation team came 15 minutes later. They were fast and it was all done in short order. The doorbell camera, camera for the backyard, window breakage and smoke detectors were included in the service package that we purchased and the video quality of the cameras' good. The camera in the backyard picks up everything all the time.

    However, I noticed that when someone rings the doorbell, the front camera couldn't pick up the motion. I wasn’t sure who to call about that because the the most recent time, they said, “Well, I was at your door. I knocked on your door.” But when I checked the camera, there was no video footage for that. But other than that, Vivint has been good. If anyone's looking to have something more package-y than just a monitoring system, then that's what VIvint has.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your feedback, Chad. We are happy to hear you enjoy the products and services that we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018

    When I first had a security system installed, I was with a different company at that time. And when I wanted to have the alarm active with the paid response and everything set up, I did a little internet search to see who had the most current system alarm out there. At that time, Vivint had the most up-to-date tech that they were installing on their alarm systems. I called in and spoke with somebody over the phone and we scheduled the installation. I researched online and checked out Vivint's site so I already knew what I wanted and the expected amount to pay them. I have the main control pad at the door with the audio feature and then I have the door sensors on all my exterior doors and the garage door. And then I have a motion sensor in the front entry. Those were basically what I had with my old alarm system. We just replaced them with Vivint’s equipment. The system has been fine for what we’ve needed to be done.

    During installation, two guys come out and they were done in an afternoon. One of them, after they had it all installed, explained where everything was located, and then walked me through activating the system, how to arm it and disarm it and changing the settings. Then they left the package. The instruction book came with an instructional DVD and there was also the online tutorial. Since then, I had to upgrade the cell card in the unit which they may hold out to me with the instructions on how to do that myself. It did take a couple of tries though. For some reason, I didn’t get it pushed all the way onto the pins. I had to take a couple of steps out of it to get it in there but eventually, we did get it working.

    I’ve been pretty happy with the service and I haven’t had anybody attempt to break in. As a matter of fact, we did have a stretch where my wife and I were both unemployed. And when I called in to drop the service to save some money, they offered to forego any payments until we had located new employment so, I appreciated that. I recently renewed for two years. I’m paying $58 a month at this point for the service and I would always be interested in saving some money.

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

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    TechReliability

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018

    A couple of people in the neighborhood had Vivint and they were satisfied, so I decided to take them on. I like all the features, but I had a problem with my system. I had a doorbell installed and they asked what they could offer me. I told them I needed a shed alarm put on and they had the jump sensor that relays the message. After they left with the alarm put in, my system didn't work right and I couldn't program my thermostat. I couldn't keep it on heat or cold and it was horrible. It took four visits of people coming here trying to fix the situation, but they did the wrong thing that it was so frustrating. There was a technician that instructs the other guys and I told him that they need a regional office in the area where people can go every four months and get trained on new things.

    Vivint’s people are ill-trained. I was talking to a friend who got Vivint and together, we said the same exact thing with minor differences. The people from Vivint are nice and courteous but they have got to be trained better. One girl came here and the reason why they kept her on is that she was working for the summer. She knew more than the last two technicians and she was only on the job for six months. With a little more training, she might have been top-notch. I know how a business should run. You've got to spend on what you've got to do to have a successful business that works on both ends, with both people and products. I will recommend Vivint as a product, but as far as people, they have to spend the money to make sure they're up in their trade.

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    Response from Vivint

    Charles, thank you for your feedback, we can use this to better improve our products and services.

    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018

    Purchased entire home system prior to Christmas. Idea was to take over existing fire/security system with upgrades to cameras and doorbell. First install date was canceled last minute so day wasted at home. Second installation date the tech confirms hardware order. Found the device to integrate or take over my existing system is not on the order. Then found that they are not allowed to take over existing fire/smoke detectors. Their smoke heads are not on my equipment list and I would need 4. Then learned that they can not run wire for doorbell system as they just replace one that is there. I do not have wiring to my current doorbell. This was explained to the sales guys. I was promised these guys are the best and would be able to run a wire for this.

    Lastly I was told they would not be able to install the remote control deadbolts as my doors would require drilling. Drilling a door appears to be an installation task they can't do and I would need to find another contractor for that. So wanted this to work out, but clearly I was sold a package they were not able to deliver on... Two days wasted.

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    Craig, 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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    Installation & SetupTechOnline & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018

    The Vivint security system is a very high technology system. The installation only took a couple of hours, the technician was very professional, he explained all of the features on the sky control panel. I have the app on my phone which is very convenient. Super easy to use.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018

    We were overcharged for equipment that isn't needed, but was added without our knowledge. The invoice was not given to us until after the contract was signed. Also, the invoice was not handed to us at the time of signing. It was sent through email after installation. We told the salesman that our internet wasn't very strong, but the system was set up and we haven't been able to use it because the internet is not strong enough for the security system. We are now stuck paying for equipment that cant be used and an early cancellation fee for our old security system. We were told that installation would take no longer than 2 hours, but some of us ended up missing a family Christmas party because installation took almost six hours.

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    Michael, 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. Thanks!

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    Camera & Video

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018

    I like it. It help me to control the heat when they forget to turn it off... Also I like how I can speak thru the cameras... Camera is very clear... The zoom in and out... is a good feature as well... The motion detectors works good too. I'm satisfied with it.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Smart Devices

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018

    Want to feel safe and secure in your home and while away? GET THIS SYSTEM. The entire staff are all wonderful people and you can fix anything that goes wrong. So easy with the excellent support staff even if it's your Wifi's fault. I love it.

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    Response from Vivint

    Debra, thank you for your feedback. We're glad our system is working well and offering some peace of mind. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018

    We had a new development going behind our house and the Vivint sales rep said, "We can have this done within the hour." And sure enough, he called his guy and they were over there about 10 minutes later. Within an hour, I had signed up and had the whole system installed. It was really quick. The sales rep was a young kid, excellent and very personable. The service I’ve been getting has been excellent and I've been really pleased overall. I like the capability of being able to turn the alarm on and off with my phone, the garage door opener, and seeing the cameras.

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    Response from Vivint

    James, thank you for the feedback. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your system!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018

    Our contract with our other home security provider was expiring and we decided to go with a different provider and a friend told us about Vivint. Their sales representatives were very helpful and explained things very well. I got the basic package where I have the alarms. The installers came and they were very efficient and friendly. One of the sensors went off down in the basement, telling us the temperature was cold. We got a call from them within minutes when the alarm went off. They asked what was wrong. Everything’s been going well so far. I'm satisfied with the service.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your feedback, Troy. We are happy to hear you enjoy the products and services that we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018

    I am writing in regards to my Mother's VIVINT system. She has had to endure eight days of the alarm going off. She has called several times and received no help. The tech was on vacation and there was no one filling in for him. He came by yesterday and stopped the alarm from going off. He is a good employee and has been the only help she has received from your company. My Mother is 94 years old and is legally blind. She cannot see to do anything with the panel. She cannot see to send you emails. This is not the first time she has had trouble with your system. After what she has gone through, she wants to be rid of VIVINT.

    I talked to Kasandra today and received a case number. She stated she is under contract and must pay it off. Mother has had this system for many years but you claim she renewed via phone. She says she did not. I feel you have not lived up to your contract. Mother should be released from the contract and receive a refund of her last payment. She no longer wants the system in her house. Mother is extremely upset.

    Updated on 02/05/2018: On January 8, 2018 I reviewed Vivint terrible treatment of my 94 year old, legally blind, Mother. The alarm went off with a freeze warning. She called Vivint two or three times and they wanted her to work on the panel, she explained that she could not see the well enough to do anything to it. She was told they could Not do anything from their end. She finally got a girl that said she could turn it off at night. This went on for 8 days until her local Tech returned from vacation and turned the alarm off. Her account has "Premium Service" added for Technician to come out, free of charge. HA!

    Her original contract was signed in April 2011 for 42 months with an annual renewal after that. When I called Vivint to stop service, I was told the payoff was $1,395 as she had agreed to a 5 year contract in August 2015 via the phone. Why would she? No new equipment or anything. Why would Vivint ask for a five year contract when her original contract with annual renewals would not be up until October of that year. After my first review of Vivint on January 8, 2018, I got a response from on the 12th. "Thank you... we understand... will assist... email us". I did and never heard ANYTHING! Yet the review shows RESOLUTION IN PROGRESS, as does all negative reviews. I would like to know anyone resolved anything with Vivint.

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    Gary, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concerns, and we would be happy to assist you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at any time.

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    Installation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018

    Great customer service; great staff who came out and installed equipment. One minor issue: I was not told by sales rep that I would purchase my equipment in one payment. Sales rep left out pertinent information regarding the length of contract if I chose to "finance" the equipment.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringCamera & VideoSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018

    Install tech did good job of setting up and explaining system. Equipment works pretty much as advertised. The biggest problem is outside cameras continue to go offline for long periods of time and customer service said this was just something we have to live with. Since remote monitoring of property was primary reason for getting system this is a disappointment. Customer service response both by calling and by chat is slow with waits of over 15 minutes experienced.

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    Response from Vivint

    Ronnie, 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

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    Installation & SetupContract & TermsCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018

    Within 48 hours of having this system installed we began having multiple issues with our system. Our front door would randomly unlock itself (connected to alarm system) and therefore disarming system. We had to PAY an HVAC company on Christmas Day to repair our thermostat so that we could have heat, because the installer had ONLY setup our system for a/c (that week our lows were in the 20’s). We also had multiple other issues with the system. From 12/26/17 until 1/6/18 we relentlessly fought to get our system cancelled and the equipment removed, even though we had a 30 DAY CANCELLATION AGREEMENT!!

    When the technician came to remove the equipment from our home, our original front door bolt-lock (brand new) was damaged and not able to be reinstalled. The outdoor camera installation caused severe damage to our metal eaves to our home that is not repairable. Lastly we had to have the HVAC repairman spend an additional hour and half trying to get our unit working properly with our old thermostat (which is very advanced) and a another service call will be needed to determine if PERMANENT DAMAGE has been done to our unit, as our system is still not completely functioning correctly and our heat pump and emergency heat strips may have been damaged. This entire process was a horrible experience and we will NEVER do business with company again.

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    James, 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

    Contract & TermsSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018

    They came to our house pretending to have a “special deal” that “gives you the system for free” but really you end up paying thousands over the time of your contract. And if you have technical difficulties, the customer support is atrocious! They act like you are a complete moron! They will NOT come out to fix any of the hardware!!! This company is worthless. Do not waste your time or money. Do not fall for their scam!

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    Candice, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com at any time.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018

    I love Vivint and I have recommended them to friends. I like the console and that it was sold as they spoke through it. Plus I like that I could use it on my telephone. I also like the garage door opener, but we got a new garage door opener and it does not work with my Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018

    We have a camera, automatic door locks, remote door locks, glass breakage features around and motion detectors from Vivint and so far, I'm happy with their services. For awhile I wasn't, but they’ve made good on everything they said they would. When there's something wrong and I'd get them to fix them, sometimes they charge one. They work out of a metroplex and are scattered out. One time, it took us three weeks to get it done so that was not really fast because there's just too few of them to go around. But they keep their word so I'm satisfied with them.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018

    I've been with Vivint for a year and a half now. Their sales reps were really friendly and knowledgeable. The installers treated us good, and they were friendly and helpful too. However, none of their features work most of the time. We have to call them all the time and then they'll make service calls to the house. The features will work for a few days, and then it will stop working again. I'm stuck on the five-year contract, so I can't get out of it. I would never recommend them.

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    Response from Vivint

    Laura, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concerns. We would be happy to assist you, please email socialcs@vivint.com so we can look at your account.

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018

    We were fine with the basic Vivint package, but when we upgraded in May, we've had a lot of problems with our system. The computer is always telling us it's offline and we were not that happy with it. Reporting it was complicated, but their representative seemed to be able to handle it. The control panel says everything was cleared and that our home is ready to arm. But normally, it'll have a message on here and it'll beep at me, saying that there's no connection. It's working today, so I’m not too worried. Plus, we get a discount and I really like that.

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    Charlene, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with any concerns that you may have. Please reach out to us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoSmart Devices

    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018

    I’ve had Vivint for about 1 month now. The security is amazing. The alarm went off. It was a false alarm. I opened the door since I forgot it was on and they called immediately! All the devices I purchased work amazing great quality videos. The nest a/c controller is also amazing. I’m a very tech savvy person and I thought this was awesome! I have recommended Vivint smart home services to everyone I know!

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    Jayimi, thank you for your feedback. We're glad our representatives provided excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018

    Vivint's doorbell cam got me and also, I can click on my at any time. The sales rep was fantastic and went above and beyond the call. We just bought a home and then Harvey hit. We were not going to be able to take on any debt because we were going to have temporary repairs to be made whole. I was in the pit due to the price, but he and his boss worked with us to where it would be possible for us to have it. The installers were from out of state and they were fantastic. I respect somebody who's willing to step outside of their comfort zone to make it happen for their family. Also, they were extremely courteous, professional, and knowledgeable individuals. Getting Vivint was one of the best decisions I've made and we've been loving it ever since we got our security system. I would highly recommend people to get them.

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    Lionnel, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your experience with us so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018

    We got all new equipment from Vivint installed in July and I'm pleased with it. Their sales reps answered all my questions and everything seemed upfront. We had a guy come out once for some adjustments of a motion detector. They were very responsive and every time I contacted support, it was a good experience. I like the ability to manage the system through our phones and I also like its portability. So far, it's going just as I hoped it would.

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    Alan, thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018

    Vivint is the WORST company! They have the worst service I have ever dealt with - provided you can even reach someone. I have repetitively emailed, called, submitted website forms etc trying to get vivint to STOP emailing me. They will not stop.

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    Doug, 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 & SetupTechSales & MarketingSmart DevicesDelivery & Shipping

    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018

    I was sold on products that Vivint doesn’t even carry anymore. Once technician installed products the batteries went dead 3-4 times with two weeks on two of my door locks. Technician did not have a repeater with him and missed three scheduled appointments to come back and try to repair the product. I still have never received all of the products delivered and no one has returned my emails or can give me a timeline.

    Extremely disappointed in the whole process and that your sales team is selling products that no longer exist, offering Alexa for free which they don’t have in and the first night it was installed having a technician in my house until after midnight telling me that he had to complete within that day. Finally got him to come back the next day which he showed up over an hour late. I think product is good but sales and service need to be aligned and you need to be able to offer what is being sold. Overall I would not recommend the product based on these experiences and communication.

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    Kelly, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concerns and we would be happy to assist you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018

    It started out rocky. But ended up being a good experience from Installation to checking on my account. I have had a good experience. I was called when thought to be something going on at my home. When I needed information or adjustments I have had no problems.

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    Cynthia, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you working with us to help resolve your concerns. We're glad you're enjoying your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringTech

    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018

    There was a group of guys coming around through the neighborhood selling the system and setting up installations, and even before that, my sister was already using Vivint's system. The sales reps were good, but I could tell that the installation people were really in a hurry to get going and to go back home. They weren’t from here. They were doing the camera and doorbell installation really fast and my transformer was there on the top, so they said they'll set it up in the attic. They said all I had to do was connect the wires when I got that fixed, but it didn’t work. I had to get my son in law to take care of hooking it up and figuring it out. The system was not ringing and we finally figured out that the wires on there were backward. The installers hooked up the door inside my garage for storage, which I don’t even go in and out of.

    On two or three occasions, I tried to get the door locked with the keypad and I was told that somebody would call me in the next day or two to set up the time, but I never got a call for that. It was a big mess, and then they came out and said it was not a doorknob, that it was a deadbolt that had a code, so I had to get the deadbolt holes drilled in my door and get them to come back again. Since the system wasn’t working, they said to call customer my service back and maybe I could get a credit on that year and a half wherein I did not get the service I paid for. One time, the doorbell was not working again and I already tried to reboot it. I had a rough time, but the person who came out finally and helped get my door issue fixed looked at the doorbell and got it working. He was very helpful and I had a good experience with him.

    I like what the system does now that it’s working right, but if it kicks off, my internet blanks then it has to be reset. There was one time when the storms came through here, the power went out for a bit and when it came back on, the system didn’t reboot right. When I opened the doors, they were supposed to give me those alerts or it wouldn’t tell me to turn off the alarm. It was not giving me my sounds and I tried to fix that but my power went out again. When the hurricane came through and when it came back on and everything rebooted, it started working right. When I don’t have power, my alarm system doesn’t work and everything goes offline. It will work for a couple of hours until the power’s restored. Last time, it was over a day before the power was restored and we were vulnerable again.

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    Pamela, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss any concerns that you may have. Please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018

    This house got broken into twice so I got a basic security service. Vivint is a pretty decent company and I've been using them for more than a couple of years. When I lost my key fob, which I eventually found, they came out and gave me two new ones. The only thing I don’t understand is why they won’t come out and service. They don’t want to take care of their equipment and they want you to do it instead. If you have to have something replaced or if you upgrade something, they want you to do it even if you don’t know how to install such stuff. I had a bad sensor on a backdoor and they wanted to send it out and have me install it. But a guy came out here to install it and he was here for about an hour.

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    Frederick, 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 & SetupTechSmart Devices

    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018

    We had been thinking about a security system and had heard Vivint’s name because my son-in-law's parents have them but I didn’t really know much about any of it. When Vivint reps were in the neighborhood, they came to our door and introduced themselves and then, we went with them. We've had Vivint for a few years now and we like it. We have the lifeline in five or six different locations. I'm on a wheelchair and disabled so we got that just in case my husband is outside. The installation of the system was very easy and was done on the same day. One guy was ahead of the installer and then about an hour later, the installer came right behind him and put it in.

    The only thing that we noticed is that every once in a while, which usually happens at night, we get a notification that the internet connection is lost but it's still on and it still works. I have contacted customer service before and they said it was just a surge. Nonetheless, I've recommended them before. And we were thinking about calling Vivint. It’s been quite a while since we've installed the system and I know they have new features now like a doorbell camera and I was wondering if there were any deals that they had on that since we've been looking for quite a while.

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    Donna, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and the features that it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018

    I have the basic security package from Vivint, with the cameras being the main thing we got the alarm for. One of the sales rep I spoke to kept repeating the same thing over and if it wasn’t for the other guy, I would’ve have cancelled on them and just paid the cancellation fee. But they have great service overall.

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    Felix, 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 ServiceCamera & Video

    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018

    Five years ago, a Vivint salesman came by the door and he was really nice and knowledgeable. He said I could put everything on a cellphone system instead of the home phone system. I thought that was great that I could move it all off my home phone system so nobody could cut any wires up outside and everything will be wireless. One of the techs, Mark, came over and installed the cameras that see at night, a doorbell camera, and different control panels. I’ve also upgraded the system since then.

    I’m also going to call to add the window glass sensor and then I’ll be able to let go of my house completely at home because I've got a flat roof. Plus, I got cameras all over so I can watch my mother when I’m not here. I am really happy with Vivint. Mark knew what was going on, and their team has been good. However, I had a problem when they upgraded the control panel to another software version. Also, the doorbell camera had a problem where it kept making everything beep so Mark reset the motion detector back down to what it should be, and it quit beeping.

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

    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    Vivint expects you to pay without the service. I am moving for my job. All other companies have cancelled their services with no issue (AT&T, DirecTV, etc). Vivint wants me to complete the contract with no way to use their services. They tell me the only way to get out of contract is to sell to the next homeowner? The account rep was nice but the company's policies are terrible. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY!!!

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

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    I STILL can not unlock the door from the keypad after FOUR trips. Very very frustrating. If I have this many problems when it is new, how problematic is this system going to be when it is one or two years old. I am not sure what the best action for me to take at this point.

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    John, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to take a look at your account. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    They have the worst customer service EVER. They suckered us in with the $99.00 install promise yet we ended up paying $1400.00 total for the install. They've double billed us and refused to let us out of our contract (which we didn't know about until installation day) which they've birched in more ways than one. Our system was mis-installed and always says my window in open when it's closed and closed when it's open. This is a HORRIBLE company. Save your money and your time.

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    Ashley, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you. Please email socialcs@vivint.com at any time.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    We have had to take off 3 times and I have been on the phone for over an hour and our system still has issues. The 2nd tech that came out to complete and fix what the 1st tech did said she could not take a camera. She did not install at our request. She said we had to call and schedule for them to pick up. I was told you all will not deduct camera cost from my bill until it is picked. This will require us to take more time from work to be home for the pick up. I called to express my dissatisfaction with your service and pick up camera. I was told a work order was set up for some to call and come out to pick up a camera on January 2, 2018. We told them we would be home all day. I called and December 31 and Jan 1, 2018 to confirm. On Dec 31 was told no one working, call back on Jan 1, 2018. As of Jan 5, 2018 no one has called or come out to pick up camera or fix our problems

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

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    Vivint alarm system - The sales person did my contract for 42 months but in the contract that they have it says 60 months. When I look at their contract online they change it to 60 months when on my contract it clearly says 42 months. I was not aware of this until I contact them to cancel my alarm thinking I was out of contract already and also emailing the copy I have to them. The first time I call to cancel the representative made me aware of this but I send copy of the contract I had and after talking to a supervisor he assure me they were wrong and my contract was over. I send cancellation notice and it seem the process was over, but after a month they charge me again so I called to see what was going on and ever since then they just tell me my contract is not over is for 60 months and there is nothing I can do if I want to cancel before.

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    Miguel, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & VideoTechOnline & App

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    This system has not worked since it was installed months ago. The cameras are useless as is the app where the video clips do not load and they do not stay current. We have had 4 technicians already come and customer service cannot answer the question of why I should be paying for equipment that has not worked since installation. Once again customer service insists a technician come out (and we wait another week) and meanwhile the equipment is still not working and they are still charging me. I do not recommend this service.

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    Kalpana, thank you for 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 ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    I could almost fill out the tape recorder with my opinions on Vivint and it would be on the negative side of the attitude scale. I was on a 90 day trial period and they bought my first month. The installers were really nice and were explaining everything to us on what they were doing and setting up all the Wi-Fi stuff. One guy said that he was the manager, and one guy had come to help, and then he had to leave to do another ticket. They wired everything up. I had the keypad in the laundry room, and the Nest thermostat installed, and then the camera on the outside, and the lamp module or the motion sensor inside.

    During the summertime shortly after the install, my brand-new AC started to act really weird and I couldn't figure out what was going on with it. We called the AC guys that installed it, they went out and looked at it, and said that the compressor on the outside unit had blown through the bottom of it. When they got to look in at the wiring, they found out the way the tech of Vivint installed the wiring unit had some sort of setting. It was wired in such a way that at a certain degree, both the heat pump inside and the outside would kick on so, they built so much pressure whicch has blown the compressor out.

    After everything was set and done, the lady that I talked to was a nightmare. She said she would not pay anything until she gets the paperwork. She was going to leave my family in the house with no AC for a week and a half so she can simply review all the paperwork. I told her that once the AC is fixed, I want the service canceled.

    I canceled with them before my trial period was up but they never lifted the trial. They've been trying to stick me with the money ever since. It's been month after month, phone call after phone call trying to get it canceled. I've asked where to turn everything back in and I've talked to their little bank that they use. Nobody would give me an address to send the stuff to and I cannot get anybody to cancel. I'd sent letters and emails to the Contact Us tab and to whoever the bigwigs were, but none of them would tell me nothing. They were trying to bill me the whole thing. Don't do it with Vivint.

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

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    I'm very satisfied with the service I have from Vivint. Their sales reps have all come up with very positive responses. They solved our problem and helped us when we needed it. Also, their escalation people were very professional and knowledgeable. They knew ahead of time what they had to do. We've added a few features over the years and so far, the system's doing very well and the response time's very good. We've had one recent experience where our brother-in-law opened the door. It alarmed and Vivint responded right away.

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    Laydon, thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Camera & Video

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    My in-law had Vivint and I saw how it works. The rep I had was the same representative that sold my in-law her system, so he was friendly and he knew what he was doing. I got the doorbell, the main camera, the glass sensors and the door sensor. The doorbell camera is not perfect quality like HD, but you can see the face which is good to know. The installers showed me how to download the app, synced the email address and set up my cameras. They broke everything down perfectly. It's the best home security system.

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

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTechOnline & App

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    I have a service package from Vivint that includes a panel, two cameras, motion detectors, and something for the window. I also have the app on my phone, and it allows me to control things. I also like the ability to see what’s going through the phone. However, it goes out every once in a while. It would go out of service and say that the cameras are not linked. It happened a lot when we first got it. But they sent a tech out and they installed a routing over the runner. I haven’t had any issues since until recently, where it started to happen again. So, I had to call them about it yesterday, and they fixed it. Their representatives are always friendly and helpful every time I call, and they did a phenomenal job. I strongly recommend them.

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    Mervyn, thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your system! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    We had a Vivint rep who was good at first but he made some promises that were not fulfilled. We're not able to get a hold of him because we think he blocked our number. We have been trying to get our contract back to our contracted amount because our loan amount for our equipment is currently much higher than what we signed up for. And it's not like 20 bucks, it's a major difference. And we've been fighting since June to try and get that knocked out. I had been dealing with customer care for the longest time then I got directed to another department that said we would hear back from them in a week or two. But we have not heard a thing for two months so we are extremely aggravated at this point.

    They kept putting us in an internal runaround back and forth between the bank and themselves. I've talked with several senior members of the bank who have said that they could not fix the problem. And every time we went back to Vivint, they said the bank had to fix it. The bank had been online with Vivint at least twice and I told them that, "We can't do this. You all have to." So far, my longest conversation with Vivint was four and a half hours. I've been on the phone for almost 48 hours total just trying to get this resolved.

    Vivint has been great with their responsiveness whenever we had an alarm trip though. They immediately were on that box asking if everything was okay. I feel pretty satisfied with that. But in terms of taking care of our account, I have no idea why Vivint has such high customer satisfaction ratings. Our salesperson was so unprofessional. Most of the people I've talked to have been pretty nice but I get that it's a corporation and the people with customer loyalty are there to keep us and the people at the higher up points are there to make more money. I've been in this loop for six months and it doesn't make me happy.

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    Haydon, 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 & SetupMonitoringTech

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    We were going on vacation and I was leaving my 18-year-old son alone at the time. We got a decent size house with him being there by himself which might be a little scary and intimidating for him so I thought of getting Vivint. We decided to walk into Best Buy and the rep told me about it which sounded good. When I went back the second time, they told me something and when it was installed, the guy told me something even more different. They told me that it had its own internet system, which was not true. It had to go through mine. The first guy said it worked with AT&T system that goes separately. But then the second guy said it doesn’t do that. But by that time, we were already committed to getting it.

    The first time the installers came, they switched out the control panel and it worked well. I could see my son and my living room. I could also see the outside of my house when somebody rang the doorbell. But the system broke within a month. I called them and they came in and switch up the control panel. Then they had to redo all three cameras so they stayed at my house for eight trying to repair it. I had to take a day off for it. The last time they called me, they said that the battery was running out and that was the end of that. It was too much pain when there are systems that I could buy for a lot less that does exactly what this is doing.

    For the last four months, it didn’t work at all. I left it alone after calling them three times to come fix my system. A year went by and I got a $1,800 system that is sitting on my wall that doesn't work at all. And it seemed like I was bothering them because when I call Vivint, they tell me to go to Best Buy. So I went to Best Buy, called Vivint, and it just went back and forth.

    They explained to me, that I didn't need the monitoring system for them to come and check. But that's how it ended up being. If I have the monitoring system, then they would come out and fix it. If I didn't have the monitoring system, then they would be charging me for something that wasn't explained to me initially. I don’t have the money to throw away. I didn't like the product and I didn't like what happened. However, this doesn't mean that I didn't play a role in the whole outcome as well. I believed what the guy said, rather than going with my natural instinct. But still, I wouldn’t recommend their product.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupEase of Use

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018

    I really like this security alarm and cameras makes me leave my house happy that nothing bad is going to happen. Good service, happy with installation and great customer service. I really like how the panel tells me that if I leave a door open it tells me your garage door is open for example.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018

    Install Tech came and did nothing for 3 hours because he could not handle the change over from ADT. Next Day different Tech showed up, but he was pulled off the job after only a couple of hours to install a different customer's system. He no showed, no called until Sunday at 06:30 AM, upsetting neighbor. System failed while we were 350 + miles for 8 days. Lots of apologies, sorry for inconvenience, etc. You decide.

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    Response from Vivint

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

    Installation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018

    I purchased this system 6 months ago. I have the full security system with 3 cameras. Since the system was installed, I had to have someone come out 7 times to try to fix it. The system will work for about 1 week then will stop working again. Which at that time, we schedule another appointment 3 weeks later to try to have it fixed which will be fixed for about 1 week and break again. I have spoken to multiple different managers here and the only thing they will do is either let me buy out of the contract for thousands of dollars or they can send someone out again and attempt to fix it. I have no problem paying for services that work but this service has not work since day one. I recommend anyone thinking of choosing Vivint runs away as fast as they can.

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    Thomas, 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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    Installation & SetupCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018

    I had a lot of activity in and out of the house. Then, my daughter decided to move to Houston and I'm hardly home. I was starting to activate the other company that I had but a Vivint rep got me before doing it. I liked him and his presentation. However, I didn't realize at the time that they were going to do it right then and there. I was very impressed with the young people because I was talking to the rep inside my house trying to finalize when someone knocked on my door and it was the installer. They were here until almost 12:00 at night until they got the system up and running. They were really nice and they showed me how to use everything. I had three cameras and the doorbell camera installed and it has been fantastic. I really enjoyed it. The only thing I regret was not getting a camera for inside my house because there is a section there where I have some important papers and I would have liked to have a camera pointed in that area.

    I was in Houston one time and I saw the surroundings of my house. I locked it down and I could still look. When someone rings the doorbell, it brings it to my phone. I've been receiving packages so I've been able to route a sister over there to pick them up. Also, my grandson set off the alarm once or twice while I was in the bedroom and I was able to shut it off before it got out of hand. And when one of my workers was in here to feed my dogs, he set off the alarm and he couldn't figure out how to work it. The police came then. I'm really glad that I got it. I recommend Vivint. The system is fantastic and I don't understand why everybody doesn't have one.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018

    I got an alarm and a camera, fire alarms, smoke and CO detectors from Vivint. When they installed it, they tried to bait and switch me and gave me something different from the iPad-like interface that I asked for. I then got into an argument with their installer and I had to call a supervisor thrice. I didn’t feel good about what happened but everything worked out in the end.

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    Gregory, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with any concerns that you have. Please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018

    We had the Vivint alarm system about five years before and we got the cameras earlier this year. I have a camera on my front door and I have the night light on out there, but I don’t have much light at the back door. I like the doorbell but I wish the pictures from the cameras could be a little clearer at night. I like when someone rings the doorbell, my phone will ring and then I go to Vivint, and I could see them no matter where I am. I'm satisfied for what I have. However, I had a horrible experience during the installation. They had to come back out three or four times to adjust the cameras or show us how to use the product. I also had two different representatives who came out twice, and a third one came to fix and whatever he did was working ever since. Other than that, I would still tell friends that Vivint is a good service to have with the cameras and the protection for the home. One of my neighbors down the street got Vivint and he loves it.

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

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018

    I already had a security system but the features that Vivint offered was better. The one that I had was a wired system and Vivint offered a wireless one. They explained to me that if someone cut the wires, their system would still work. The installation team is wonderful. They're very helpful and they take their time. They try to explain and make sure that you understand how to use the system before they leave.

    I've had a few issues with them though. I upgraded after two years that I have had the system. I got all the equipment and the person who came in installed my thermostat incorrectly. I didn't know until we tried to switch from air to heat and we didn't have any heat. They reimbursed me for the expense that I had from the service person coming out and that took a while though.

    I also referred my mother and they installed her equipment. Her equipment was better than mine. So I called to ask if I could get an upgrade because my contract was nearing an end. I had never paid for equipment before. I had never paid any type of installation fees. And they now charge fees for that. Originally they cost me $700 and something and I refused. So the closer it got to my date where my contract was ending, they reduced the price when they could have reduced it anyway because I was a loyal customer. I've been with them for at least five years. They could do better with their pricing. Also, some of their equipment that we've had over the years had been faulty and they needed to replace it. But they replaced it in a timely manner. Vivint's response time was very good. I've accidentally set the alarm off but when they called and I gave them the pass code, the police was never dispatched.

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    Kesha, thank you for your feedback. We're glad our representatives were professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018

    Vivint was already in the house when I bought it and I have them for a little more than a year and a half now. I like the system and that I can do stuff from my phone remotely. I also like that the system is modular or it's easy to add and subtract the sensors. So far, my experience with Vivint has been what I would expect. The system works and it makes me feel safer in my home.

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    Thomas, 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 Smart Home to protect your home and family!

    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018

    I was hung up on and transferred twice attempting to cancel.The third time finally connected to a supervisor. She tried a hard sales pitch offering the equipment at 1/2 price. When I insisted I did not want the service due to poor Customer Service she relented and said I'd receive a refund. My credit card was charged the same day instead of a refund. My bank is now involved!

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    Cynthia, 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 & SetupMonitoring

    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018

    My house previously had a security system, so Vivint used some of the features in that. The door sensors were all there, but they added the window sensors. I got the main control and the front door automatic lock. The guy that did the installation knew what he was doing and went on about it in a timely manner. He got it done without a lot of hassle so he was obviously well-trained. My wife has Alzheimer’s and I liked the idea of security if she goes out the door, especially in the middle of the night. Every time the front door is opened, I'm alerted on my cellphone. And she has tried to get out twice and set off the alarm in the middle of the night, which was a real rude awakening. And when we got an alarm or I have a question, Vivint has always been prompt to get it resolved.

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    David, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you're enjoying your system and the features that it has to offer.

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    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018

    We got Vivint four years ago. The installers were good and professional. I like the main unit and it does a lot of stuff like customizing things. It always works appropriately and it's also easier to use. On the other hand, I had mostly false alarms and they are a little more expensive, but better in quality. They are twice as much as the cheapest out there but the cheapest isn't always the best.

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    Jacob, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you've received excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home to protect your home and family.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018

    I had a positive experience with Vivint's salesman that's why I ended up buying the service. He had a thorough knowledge of all the equipment and a good sales pitch. At that time, I didn't have anything and felt that I should at least have my windows and doors protected. I also have the motion detector feature included. I had two installation teams since I had the system when I lived in another place. And then when I moved, they came out and did the installation again.

    The guys were thorough and friendly in both times. They worked pretty quickly and told me exactly what they were going to do. And if I have any problems, I don't hesitate to call them. But the latest guy who came was the best of them all because he has been with the company for a while and was very knowledgeable. He gave me his personal number and told me that I could call him directly if I had an issue. They have a good product which I renewed for two years. And for that, they gave me a couple of different items I could add to my system. They're also good with the pricing. I've called a couple of times and got my bill lowered because of competition in the area offering similar services with cheaper prices.

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    Dwain, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide the best service we can and we are happy to hear that you received that. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018

    I have two outside cameras from Vivint. The inside of the house has some shatterproof feature and a motion detector. I also have a thermostat so I can control my heat and a lamp that turns on and off the lights. I like the system because we have two houses. One in the mountains and one here, so when I’m in the mountains, I can regulate things. All the maintenance guys were good people to work with. The only problem is that I always have a camera going offline and the motion sensors in my living room keep disconnecting. I can’t get it back on and my kids can’t either.

    The worst part is getting a hold of somebody from Vivint’s customer service. If I call any of their phone numbers, they’re disconnected. I also sent a text message through an app but I never received a callback. I had to go through a sales rep I knew to get a hold of somebody from service. That’s how I got my issues rectified. Other than that, this company is great. When everything works, it’s the best thing out there and I’d recommend Vivint.

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    Anthony, 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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    Tech

    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018

    Vivint supplied the hard drive of Space Monkey that I had to send in almost a year ago and I still don't have it back. They keep saying that they're working on it, and I'm not happy about that. But the installers were great and I'm very satisfied with Vivint overall.

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

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    Customer ServiceMonitoringTech

    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018

    Vivint is better than my previous home security system. The camera options that Vivint offered was more than what I had. If I'm not home, I can check through my phone, see who it is, and respond. The service is very good. There was a power outage that I was not aware of and it tried to alert me before they got triggered. That was awesome. Also, I have had them come out once and they said they'd be there at a certain time and they were there. I had a shortage in my house and I didn't know it was that. The technician was kind enough to tell me what the problem was. He was on point. At the same time he was there, he changed the batteries that needed to be changed. So it was good. And when I speak to them on the phone, they ask what I need, I tell them, and it's taken care of. It's either on their end or they'll send somebody out.

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

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018

    I like what I see that was installed but one thing I didn't like is the eye sore camera in the front well. I wasn't given much option to ask for what I wanted. I would like to have a door bell camera in my front area. This would be great view from side to side. I would like very much to have that done providing that it doesn't cost me an arm and a leg for the device. Can you help me there? If something can be done please let me know. Thank you.

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    John, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear 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 ServiceMonitoringContract & TermsCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018

    I get it, no service is perfect. But Vivint??? Wow... Honestly, their customer service is good. I am hearing impaired, so I prefer chat to the phone, but chat is only available set hours. Other than that, their products are garbage!!! I have two panels, 3 cameras, a custom deadbolt, a video doorbell, and numerous sensors. My wife's car was broken into, hence the need for surveillance. I cannot get the damn system to work 100% for the life of me. All three cameras will work for a few hours after the technician leaves, but then, poof... one goes offline. Then two. I've only had the system for a few months, and I have already logged a bit of time With Emails, chat, phone calls, and technicians. What's ridiculous is that I have this RING wannabe doorbell that works half the time. I actually have to tape a note to my door when it goes offline, because the damn doorbell stops working.

    The frigging panel??? The main panel keeps freezing. Can't arm the system. Can't use the system. Nothing. The technician was out 4 days ago, and now I'm back to square one. What's the point of a security system if you can't protect your home and family? Here's another thing... Vivint straps you with kid gloves. You aren't allowed access to the system to delete or re-add non functioning cameras. You have to call them, get the installer access turned on, given a code, and then instructions on what to do. Trust me, the "unplug your camera and the plug it back in" jack doesn't work. Not to mention having to climb 12 feet into the air to reset the outdoor camera.

    Yes, I've been advised to do that too. I get that I signed a contract... but I never thought I would wish that I could go back to ADT. Their customer service was ATROCIOUS... but at least their system works. Even at that, I am paying 3 GRAND for their non functioning product... Irregardless, I am going to keep trying, as I have no choice. I do know, is that I would forewarn anyone considering their system to go as light as possible. I'd probably be fine if I didn't need the surveillance and all the fancy stuff. I am hoping they can get the bugs smoothed out, so that I can enjoy the rest of the contract trouble free. If not, I will definitely consider a consumer attorney as I am definitely not getting what I was promised. Even contractually.

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    Elijah, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concerns and we would be happy to assist you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com.

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018

    I purchased Vivint from a rep at Best Buy on 11/27 where a installation appointment was set up for 12/8, however no one showed, when I called Vivint, I was told my appointment was cancel, as there was no one available, to install that day (I was never called or informed of the cancellation). On 12/13 the security system was installed, within hours, my internet was not working right, nor was the security system. I called Vivint, and on 12/19 a tech came out to fix it, by the next day it was acting up again. On 12/22 my internet was completely down and not able to get to my server. I called Vivint and was assured that I would be getting a call from a tech within 24 hours, 24 hours later and no call I called Vivint again (12/23).

    And assured once again I’d be getting a call. Still no callback. Due to the Holiday I would be out of town from the 12/24-12/27, I called Vivint again in 12/28 as I still hadn't heard, was told again that a tech would be calling, so on 12/29. I called again and told Vivint’s associate that I wasn’t hanging up until I had an appointment set up for that day. After 45 min the associated told me that I was being escalated to a supervisor and that I would get a call by the end of the day. Guess what? NO CALL! Today is January 1st, (3 days later) and my Vivint still is working, and No call from a supervisor, no email, no nothing... I will be calling Best Buy tomorrow to report this, if I have to call Vivint again it will be to have them pick up their equipment...

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018

    A family member told me about Vivint. I also called around and they stood out in terms of their product, service, and pricing. I have some of the basic features and since I'm going to be moving soon, they told me that I could transfer and upgrade the package. Their sales rep was knowledgeable and explained everything to me. Their installation guy was also very helpful, walked me through every product, and showed me how to work or use it. So far, everything's good. I would tell others that Vivint's service is great, their products are good, and they offer various things like cameras and doorbells.

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

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018

    I am a single mom working at home by myself. My friends have Vivint so I got one as well. I got their doorbell and outside camera, and I am very satisfied with it so far. Their customer service has been helpful and anytime I need something, their reps either walk me through the process or they send somebody out. Also, the technicians are very easy to work with.

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    Lori, 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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    Installation & SetupCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018

    I got a camera and a doorbell camera from Vivint, and I’ve had good experiences with the people that have come out. The installers are typically prompt. They communicate well with me when they’re coming for appointments and they clean up after themselves. I’ve never had a negative experience with them coming to install products or do repairs. If and when I’ve had issues with any equipment, they’ve come out and quickly taken care of things and they seem knowledgeable. I would recommend Vivint to a friend.

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

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    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018

    Where I live, I have to have a security system because people would break in our house. I've always had one in the house but I didn't like the ones I had and my services with the company I was with was just coming out. I saw a guy walking around the street. I asked what he was selling and he said Vivint and I signed up. They're very helpful and I like them. Recently my stuff went out. It was hard at first 'cause it was for a month and I thought it was working. I tested it and found out that none of them was working. I had to complain all the time for months. They kept on trying to say it worked but it didn't. It's They had to replace them all and it's all good.

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    Leticia, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your experience with us so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018

    I booked a home, moved into the neighborhood, and the broker told me about different alarm companies. There was open communication with the Vivint sales rep and they knew their product. I had to take off from work when the installation team came out and installed the system, and I had no problems with any of the team or of the alarm system. The team met the window time and demonstrated how to use the system after the installation. I turned the alarm system on activated when I leave my home and come back. If it goes off, Vivint will call the police. I also have break glass in all the rooms in my upstairs floor and downstairs. The system is good and I'm satisfied with the service so far.

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    Nannette, thank you for your feedback, we are happy to hear that you enjoy your system.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    Vivint gave me the $1,200 worth of equipment for a two-year contract. I've got a crash sensor, a smoke detector and alarm too. We decided to go with the crash in the main room because we've got two big sliding glass doors and big windows in the main living area. The technician said that instead of doing the camera he thought it would be better to do the crash sensor. They did offer us the camera but we got the other thing.

    Dealing with the sales rep was good. He told us what was available in the package that we wanted. And then, offered some insight of what he thought would work best for our house. He was very professional. The only thing is he brought his girlfriend or his wife with him. It wasn't an issue for me though. He asked if that would be okay when we set up the appointment. He asked ahead of time so it didn't make any difference to me. He was also the one who did the installation and he did a good job. I'd recommend Vivint to anybody that asks. Anytime that we've ever had a call or problem or anything, they have always been right on it. We had a couple of false alarms and the people that we've dealt with have always been super nice and very professional.

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    Response from Vivint

    Henry, 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!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupEase of Use

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    I was actually afraid to use the Vivint system. But now that I am learning how to use it, I am loving it! Easy to use and helpful support when needed. Original order taken over the phone, made appointment for a tech to come out, and it was installed right then.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    The sales that the randomly showed up at my door was very pushy and wouldn’t leave. I ended up getting the product just to make him go away. While installing the new thermostat they blew my ac. Sales guy was not very helpful in getting the issue resolved. Everyone at the customer service center were very comforting and actually wanted to help. I don’t remember all of the names of the Customer service group that I spoke with but they were all absolutely amazing! I did not keep the product. Sales reps and installation need more training.

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    Vanessa, 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. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    My son-in-law has a Vivint system in their home. The representatives from Vivint were all good when we had it installed. They were very courteous, efficient, and prompt in getting here. They installed it very accurately and we’re very happy with it. Customer service was great too. Everyone whom we’ve talked to was knowledgeable. We always spread the word that our Vivint system is very good.

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

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    Contract & TermsCamera & VideoSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    We lived in Converse for three years and when we moved back to San Antonio, I was looking for a provider and decided to use what I just experienced. I have Vivint's garage door notifications because where we live off here in Texas has been crazy with the sun. And there were also times when I thought it was closed so it’s very nice to know when it’s not. I also have the doorbell camera and I like being able to talk through it. My husband’s gone for work quite often and I have small kids so I want to know what door is getting opened when so I got all those features and so far, I'm satisfied with them. It’s affordable and very convenient in all aspects of life. There are so many different features I could do so it’s nice that it’s technologically advanced because some are still aren’t. Also, their referral program is great because I got the first month free.

    Everyone was very pleasant from start to finish. Even if we have any issues along the way like our internet, it was super easy to get it fixed and they walked us through the whole process. The sales rep was great. I was trying to plan out exactly what I would need for the house and what was best cost-wise for us. We talked for about a month and he went above and beyond, making sure I was a 100% comfortable prior to signing to any agreement. Then, I had two experiences with the installers since we moved when we first installed. The guys that came were fantastic. One was like, “Oh, this might not be better but you have two points here that kind of do this.” He switched it out to make it more customizable for our home.

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    Kristen, thank you for the feedback. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the system. We strive to provide the best service we can. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    My experience with Vivint has been very good so far. I told them what features I wanted in my package and during installation, everybody was very nice.

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    Louise, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you're enjoying your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    My sister-in-law got codes to the doors, hall monitors, two cameras and a window breakage detector. When the Vivint installers installed the system, they did what they were supposed to do, they were on time and they picked up after themselves.

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

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    A Vivint associate walked up to my door. He was clear with his presentation, quite manageable, quite disciplined and well-trained. On the same day I was convinced with the product. It was so good, I signed up with him right away and got the system into my house. I was with ADT, and sometimes, the monitor system wasn't working properly. So, I decide to try Vivint. The guy who came to install the system was very friendly and cool. He showed me how to operate the system and how to deal with it. Only thing is I had a little malfunction the other day and I had to spend quite a while on the line before I get to somebody. Other than that the service is wonderful. I don't have a problem with it. Vivint is a very up-to-date system. It's one of the best I see right now.

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    Response from Vivint

    Glenmore, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you've received excellent customer service, and we're glad everything is going well. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    I wanted to monitor and secure the sump pump in our basement because I'm away a fair bit. I got the monitor outside of the doors from Vivint and it's a typical security system that I can access through my cellphone. The installer was really good in putting the system in and following up. When there was something else that had to be done, he came back and followed up. But when they installed it, my front door is really sticky with the deadbolt and I can't lock it remotely.

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    Randy, 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 & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    Vivint's service was good, especially when they came to do the installation. I just need to learn how to use it better. I got the thermostat, doorbell camera, door breaks, and window breaks. Vivint was phenomenal at the house but it was a little messy at my shop, so I was a little disappointed. They did all their drilling in my shop but they didn't clean up after themselves. They just walked away. Other than that, both installation went well. And I've pretty much suggested Vivint to almost every person I know.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    I went to Best Buy to get video cameras and Vivint had a thing set up at the store. I originally wanted hardwired cameras. I didn’t want fuzzy or grainy. I didn’t want the internet to go out for that one moment I needed it. Then the guy at the store told me that cameras would record onto my hard drive no matter what I was seeing on my phone. That’s not true because the two days it was down I had nothing. And the few times it went offline it took forever to get it back on. But they talked me into these and said they’re perfect and they’re not. Nothing is perfect, but I wish I would have gone with what I had thought in the first place, hardwired equipment, which Vivint said they don't have.

    The guy that worked on the installation was good, quick, clean and to the point. He got it all done faster than I thought they would. Their customer service people were nice and polite. At one time, I was on the phone with them for an hour trying to troubleshoot stuff. I’ve had ADT for 17 years and they were never nice to talk to. Though there were quite a few hiccups in the beginning, it seems like I haven’t had a problem in a while so, so far so good.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your feedback, Scott. We are sorry to hear that you had the negative experience with the camera to start out. We are always happy to assist you with any issues regarding your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    A Vivint representative came to us when we had a competitor security system when we were living in Texas. We had just a really good experience, everything worked perfectly. Now, we are living in Arkansas and Vivint has been wonderful too. The sales representative was very cordial and professional. Not pushy at all, and he gave us all the service differences between what we had and what we should get. Also, our Vivint equipment is excellent. The team presented themselves in a very good light for me.

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

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    Installation & SetupContract & TermsSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017

    This company is not in the business to monitor your security. They are in the business to sell you product and more product and trap you in the contract before telling you the limitations of the product they are selling. Why would they offer cameras for the outdoors and tell you that they record when there is motion and it will save the info on the main keypad and after you get everything installed you find out that the cameras on record for 20 seconds what the hell good is that. "Oh we can sell you a DVR to make them record longer." What a ** scam.

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    Response from Vivint

    Shawne, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to assist you and we definitely want to make sure everything is taken care of. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017

    We were very pleased with the Vivint sales rep that knocked on our door. We got the package with the doorbell camera and thermostat, and the installers were good and fast. We're happy with their service and we haven't had any issues. We would recommend Vivint.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017

    Everything with Vivint is great so far. I have the doorbell and everything on it and the cameras. I can lock my front door remotely from my phone wherever I am. I had a son that wanted to come in and they tripped up my old security system, and they maneuvered it into a way that they can get in and out the house and it was still showing me that my system was armed although it wasn't. And so, when I got Vivint's system, they said, "You make us feel like we are in prison." So I knew that this system works and I'm satisfied with it.

    Their reps are always nice and they help me with whatever I have going on. A guy and then the supervisor came to do the installation for a couple of hours. They did a decent job and talked me through what was going on. I feel safe with Vivint’s service. And I can always see what's going on. I'm a therapeutic foster parent and so when you take care of children that have emotional issues, it helps that if I'm away from home, I can still see and hear exactly what's going on.

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    Seketa, thank you for your feedback! We're glad you're enjoying your experience and your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017

    The Vivint salesman who came was professional and very knowledgeable. The town we are in is getting more dangerous as with any in the world right now with the recession, so the package that we elected for had a doorbell camera, glass break alarm on our doors and basement windows, thermostat, indoor camera and a deadbolt. Their installers were courteous and they made sure that we understood everything. They also gave us a number that we could use if we had any problems. I love the services that this company offers. I wish I could have them all activated right now but we just don’t have the funds for that.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017

    The sales reps at Vivint were great. We had the system installed seven months ago and it took a while because we have an older home and the installers ran into a couple of issues. But it did not take longer than one day and they were really courteous and patient. I like the system’s key-less lock. There's one technical issue that I'm unable to resolve on my own, though, and I don't like that I can't get support over a phone. They require a technician to come out and I have to pay for that technician. That was not something that I was aware of when I first signed up and that's not a feature that I like.

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

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    Camera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017

    I've been with Vivint for a couple of years now and they've installed both in my old and new house. I have the doorbell camera for security because I like to see what's going on in my house. The installer was good and knowledgeable about everything. I already had all the system and he was quick in and out. I'm very satisfied with the service so far. Their equipment's really good and the price is much lower than the others.

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    Melinda, thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017

    We have Vivint's security and solar services for two years now and so far, so good. Their sales has been good but I was a little disappointed on how long it took to get my money refunded when I had made an overpayment. It was kind of a rat race, so their back office process is not up to par. But I'd recommend the system.

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    Marco, thank you for 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!

    Contract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017

    I’ve been a Vivint customer for 3 years. I moved not long ago and the Home I moved into already had an ADT system so the technician took down that equipment and took it with him and tossed it in the trash. Fast forward to today I find myself in an emergency situation where I have no choice but to move out of this place. I call Vivint and explain to them that the technician threw out my landlord's equipment and now I’m either going to have to pay them to replace it or leave mine here. They tell me I can leave it and purchase a new system for my new place. Which isn’t fair because I didn’t give their technician permission to get rid of the old equipment so why should I have to be responsible to replace it.

    Then I ask how much would it be to end my contract. The man proceeds to tell me I have 22 months left and I’d have to pay them my full month's bill for each of those 22 months. So not only do they get to have another customer in my dime because they’ll have equipment I paid for they’re also going to make me pay them the full amount. I just don’t think that’s fair. They’re getting over on people and it’s horrible! I think the sensible thing to do would to give me the equipment at my new place then they’ll keep me as a customer and they’ll also gain a new customer from the tenants that move into this place next.

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    Katrina, 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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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017

    We just wanted to be a little bit safer so we purchased from Vivint a motion detector which is the one for flooding, a doorbell camera where we can see the people who ring our doorbell and a camera out front. Everything was good when the system was installed. The fellow that did it showed up on time and was friendly and courteous. He was knowledgeable and he explained things. The work started about 4:00 in the afternoon and after a short time he was here, his supervisor came to help him out. The installation was done at about 10:00 that night.

    So far, it's been a good experience. When we go out of town and we're gone for a good part of the day, we don't have to worry about our home and our cats. There were also a couple of times that we set the alarm off on ourselves. We forgot that we put the alarm on and we come in. The other day, we went on a little trek and came home a little bit late at night. We went in and the alarm went off. But there's usually somebody that answers right away on Vivint's end which is a good thing. And they're pretty friendly, helpful and courteous.

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    Barbara, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your system and the features that it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017

    I have a doorbell camera and thermostat and then sensors on three exterior doors. It's easy to pay and then I called Vivint and they were here to do the installation within a week which was awesome. I've also called customer service twice when my camera froze up and those have been very pleasant. And it's been a really good service for me. When we had an issue with the connection of the doorbell camera, two installation teams had to come out. But they were quick and efficient and everything went according to plan.

    I like the doorbell camera because I travel a ton. So if I have packages, I can call my neighbor and ask to bring them in for me. I also had a situation that someone backed into the pillars of my home, and having that on video was super helpful when I had to take it to the police station to file a report. They always say, "Pictures are worth a thousand words." And that was definitely the case in that situation. I'm definitely happy with Vivint.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017

    I did not have a very good year with Vivint Solar and was going to try to cancel it. We have the business setting and the guys who came were good. The interior cameras work fine. But all the exterior cameras never worked when we needed them and it was hard to maneuver through it. They're very finicky. I had to text them a few times but everything was so slow. And usually, it doesn't catch the footage. I've got 20 vehicles coming in and out all through the day, and it would only pick up five of them. The cameras go offline 2,000 times a day. We have to reboot the system all the time.

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    Justin, 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 & SetupContract & TermsReliability

    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017

    My old tech blew me off three times. I had appointments for a visit and the guy didn’t come three times prior and didn't call. With the last guy, I made arrangements to be here at my house. He was great. It was a good visit. I had a guy from your sales department come out. I had an old keypad and the guy from sales didn't recommend to somebody that would upgrade me. And everybody else was trying to get me to sign a new contract and I'm figuring, "I'm not going to sign a new contract if you guys don't give me good service." Then, I emailed the President of the company, and the girl that I spoke to was supposed to set up an appointment for me, and they blew that one off. And then, I sent him another note. And then finally, the guy that came out was really, really good. So, I had a good experience finally after four attempts with nobody coming and nobody calling for my appointments.

    I have sliding doors and have a regular keypad. I have a side door that has a monitor. I have a downstairs door in my basement that has a monitor. I have two French doors in my living room that have a monitor. I have a smoke detector that's connected to the system. Yesterday, I had my alarm go off that there's some battery connected with my front door and I don't know how to change that. The last time I attempted by myself and on the phone to replace these batteries and reset it through the keypad it did not work. I only called people to come out because I did what I was asked to do and the rep on the phone couldn’t even walk me through to get it straightened, so really just left me hanging. So I had the fire department come out here twice with fire trucks. And if I wasn’t here, they probably would have broken my doors. There's a shortage of paramedics to come out, and so they sent the whole fire truck when they have calls. And those guys are coming with axes. It was a big ordeal.

    The last guy came and hooked me up. I had French doors in my living room and I did a rehab. Instead of having three French doors on two opening, I now have two sliding doors on both openings. So, he replaced the sensor that they took down with the construction and he was going to replace some other sensors. He didn’t have them fresh but he had them from an appointment that he went to, where they went down. So, they weren’t brand new but he brought them in and everything's been working right ever since before yesterday when this front door sensor says it needs the battery.

    I had to replace the batteries in my smoke detector. And that was about $15 and that’s okay because it's a specialized battery. But I still couldn’t get it to stop going off. And what happened is when I had my people come in to do work, it would just go on and off and on and off for not the alarm system, but the sensor noise from the keypad would go on and off incessantly every 15 minutes. So, it sounded like anybody that I came in thought I had an alarm system malfunction. That's why I set up appointments. The sales guy that came in here said that they have very few reps in the field to cover all the places that they have. But when this guy finally came out, he came ready to take care of business.

    In terms of the system alerting the authorities, Vivint does its job. However, in terms of having the reps come out and service me, I would give that overall an F. But for my last visit, I would give it an A. The only reason I would give it a bad grade is because the rep, whoever is the field manager is, wouldn't look at the reports. If you see that that person didn’t make contact four times, a call to the client would have been in order to see what was happening before I had to go to the President of the company.

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    Michael, 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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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017

    I love Vivint and I’d recommend them. My favorite feature is the 24/7 surveillance and the fact that it’s real-time. I get the alert on the phone as soon as someone is detected. When I first got Vivint in my house, I liked it so I got one in my office too, a few months ago. The installer did a good job installing the one at my house so I requested him to come out and do the one in my office. I referred him to someone else.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017

    So far Vivint has been very nice, especially the security that it does. No matter what country I'm in, I'm able to see what's happening in my home and if someone is at my front door. In addition, I love their sales reps. They're so friendly that you feel comfortable asking them questions and talking to them.

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    Jacqueline, 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 Dec. 29, 2017

    I bought a new house and then signed up for the service with Vivint in July 2016. I got the doorbell cameras, a motion detector in my living room and Alexa. The system can also tell if the windows are breaking and the overall experience has been okay.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your feedback, Tammy. We are happy to hear you enjoy the products and services that we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017

    Two years ago, one of my employees was renting a house and it had a Vivint box there. I wondered what that was and they explained it to me. We recently got Vivint's system last year, and I like that I can actually see things that are happening at my home with my phone. If I'm at the office, I can get the recording on it also. Also, if someone accidentally triggers the alarm, Vivint always talks to them over the monitors and gets the password from them. Their sales representative were good and they've been real helpful.

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    Miguel, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system, so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceCamera & Video

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017

    When I moved into my new house a year ago, I always thought about setting up a camera. At that time, Vivint was the first one I heard of for a home security system. They have a lot of cool features and I liked the feature of the doorbell camera. Also, I liked having the in-home camera anywhere I want in the house. It gave us a sense of security because we have a very big porch and the fisheye 180-degree camera span is excellent. I can see on both ends of the porch. I really like their customer service as well and the billing because it’s all direct pay when it comes out. I’ve had a couple glitches with the system, but they were handled quickly.

    They even came out to replace a mode when I couldn’t open the door with the app anymore. Vivint has been good and I’m really pleased with it. I’ve told my friends about the doorbell camera and how I can watch things go by from my desktop. I even told them that I can set my temperature quickly on the phone. They found my home security cool.

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    Patrick, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and the features that it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    TechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017

    Vivint reps came to our door and asked if we were interested in looking at their product. They had come once before but I didn't get it. We waited a while then when they came back, that's when we decided to sign up. The first time they came by, it was a different salesman and was a lot pushier than the second time. That kind of put us off. We went through the sales pitch and we were taken through what the options were and we chose our options. We got two exterior cameras, a doorbell camera, three door sensors and a fire sensor. It was later that same day that a nice technician came out. His name was Marco and he rocked. He had everything in in an hour or so. It was very quick. That was the best part of the experience. I referred a couple of people to Vivint like one of the other people that came into town to work for me. One of them has taken the service.

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    Tommy, thank you for your feedback. We're glad 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 Service

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017

    The Vivint customer service team has been easy to talk to and so far, the service has been good.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017

    My son had a Vivint security system installed in his house. He gave Vivint our name to come and talk to us. We got the doorbell camera, driveway camera, the alarm system and the garage door sensor. It's nice to be able to pull up the camera and look to see what's going on at any given time around your home. That's the nicest feature. Our neighbor who had over the past few years had few break-ins. For so many years, we went with our door unlocked and never even locked it. But those times have obviously changed. Since having these security systems, we had more peace of mind than anything else.

    However, the whole times when you call somebody is longer than I'd like to be. The first time I called, I was on hold waiting to talk to somebody for over an hour. The equipment has been what I would consider being less than top-notch equipment. We've had a lot of trouble with the equipment here. Things are rebooting, resetting and locking up. The fortunate thing is, I just retired a year ago. I worked for 28 years with computers and electronics so I'm pretty familiar with how to fix most of these things. But I could see where probably an average person would become frustrated very quickly after they have encountered these problems.

    When it comes to the salespersons, they are definitely a high-pressure team that works. They're very efficient at what they do and they put the pressure on about why you need it. And obviously, they don't make you sign the contract. That's something you sign yourself. Even so, the reps have been really good. Once you get on to a live person, they're really quick to help you.

    The very first interaction that we had with them, they ended up having the police call our home because the technician forgot to put the system into a test mode when he was working and doing all the stuff so it triggered the alarm. That's a pretty basic thing to have happened and a pretty basic thing that you should do. The things that they're doing are scripted and if it's not something that's followed with a script, they struggle with it a little bit.

    Also, I was not impressed with the installation process. When they hooked up the DVR for the cameras, it was basically kind of thrown in behind our stuff and left there literally hanging on the floor. The stuff is not even set on the floor. I actually confronted the installer about that. I told him it was not an acceptable mess in anybody's home to do an installation like that. Honestly, what it was like is they wanted in and out of the house as quickly as they possibly could. And that was just shortcuts that could be taken to help that happen. Hopefully, that would help Vivint realize that there are areas they do need to improve on but I do understand they're a growing and big business. But hopefully, they'll just make a few changes to make it even a better business.

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    Thank you for your feedback, Jerry. We are happy to hear that Vivint is helping you have peace of mind. We appreciate your feedback regarding our sales representatives and services. We will make sure that information is sent to the appropriate parties. If you have any other questions or concerns. Please feel free to email us at socialCS@vivint.com.

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    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017

    I'm happy with my new security system & I do feel much safer in my home! I do have one concern, wondering why I didn't get any sensors on my windows? My installer didn't mention it & I failed to inquire!! I would like to know more about it!

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    Denice, 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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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017

    We were living in an area where break-ins are possible so we got the door security, window security, and fire alarm from Vivint, which were installed back when we were living in Janesville nine years ago. We moved and they had to transfer the alarm system from Janesville to Madison, Wisconsin. Sometimes we’ve triggered the alarm all by ourselves and the smoke has triggered the fire alarm a couple of times. Also, our system went down three years ago and we had trouble getting a service man to come at that time. We had the newer system installed two years ago and it works very well in widescreen. The installation was really good too. We’ve been happy and satisfied and I’ve also recommended Vivint to some people.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017

    Upgrading my home security system. For two straight weeks, the installer did not show up during the scheduled 12 to 4 window I was given AND DID NOT BOTHER TO CALL on both occasions. I was on hold for over 2 hours while customer service tried to figure out if the technician was on his way because the system indicated that he was en route. After this they refused to give me priority scheduling, and also wouldn't even at least guaranteed me an 8 to 12 window.

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

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017

    To anyone thinking of going with Vivint, please heed my advice (and the many others who have gone down this path) and avoid this headache. I wish I would have done my research on this company and seen the negativity (and for a good reason) that surrounds this company. On a Friday, I received a visit from an agent, and I was told during his visit that we could sign the contract, and make any amendments and/or cancel if we were not okay with the terms. After 20 minutes the tech guy was already at our house installing the equipment. The VERY next day, the agent came back to our house, and we told him we wanted to amend our contract from 60 months to 48 months. (We actually needed a security system, which was the only reason why we didn’t completely cancel.) He stated sure that was no problem and that he would send over the new agreement.

    The new agreement never came. I spoke to him another time and he still never sent over the contract. He stopped answering our communications. We spoke to Vivint support and everyone stated, “sure, we can make that change. We will send over the new agreement.” The new agreement never came, and of course, we are now outside of the time window to make adjustments. I have spoken to several individuals on the support team and everyone assures me this change has been made within their system, and everything is all good. Yet, when I call again to check with someone new, our account is once again showing the original terms of the agreement, which means I am locked into paying this horrible customer service company for a full 60 months. This service cannot end quick enough. If you are wavering when thinking about getting this service, please DO NOT get it.

    This headache is not worth it. They are not helpful, and they claim to fix your problem but they actually never do. You will be stuck in a contract you hate, with a company that doesn’t care, because they just want your money. Something will undoubtedly happen with your service or equipment, and you will need to reach out to them and they will not help you. Please avoid them and go with another company. Do your research, do not get stuck with Vivint. There are better companies out there.

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    Courtney, we appreciate your feedback. We completely understand your concerns and we would be happy to discuss this with you. Please email socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017

    I got some good feedback about Vivint from my neighbor who has it. And at that time, I was going out of the country for two weeks and nobody would be in the house. Vivint came and installed the alert that same day. They were courteous and helpful. I have the door camera and it has been good. I like the alerts on and the notifications when I’m away. I can also see who rings the doorbell. But, I have issues with the camera that when I get my newspaper at 4:30 in the morning, there were a lot of times that the camera didn’t pick me up. That aside, Vivint works for me and I’m satisfied.

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

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017

    One of my cousins had Vivint and I decided I wanted to get one. The guy that set me up didn't answer the phone when I tried to reach him back. But other than that, everything is good so far. When I call them, they always handle my situation.

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    Geneva, 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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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017

    The Vivint rep came in and asked if we had an alarm system and if we were interested, and I said no. He started to walk away and then my husband asked what it was. He was interested so we called them. I'd never heard of Vivint before so I was super skeptical. We went online and verified, which was a really cool feature, that he was who he said he was. The installation was fairly simple. They brought all their stuff, and we were up and running within half an hour to 45 minutes. The quality of work was good. We've had them for three years now and we're really satisfied with them. Any time we've had an issue, they'd come right out and handle it so I highly recommend them. It's a great service for the price.

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

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017

    When we bought the house, it already had the alarm and solar panels installed. Vivint came out to double check if everything was working as it should be. The tech who came was awesome, very friendly and helpful. He asked if there was any other way he could help me and left me with Vivint's card and phone number to contact if any questions came up in the future. I called customer service once for a sensor that had come out of place and they were very quick in sending a tech out to look at it and then fix it on the spot. I'm absolutely satisfied with Vivint's service.

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

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    Camera & VideoTechSmart Devices

    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017

    My wife and I love the system, it works perfectly. The cameras are very high quality, all the equipment is quality stuff, not chintzy like some others we've seen. We love how it syncs up with our existing smart home tech, like the Nest and Echo. The tech was very knowledgeable and professional and did a great job.

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

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017

    The new security system was installed promptly and as requested. The state of the art system is very impressive and simple to operate. The features and off-site flexibility make it very exciting to know that your home is being protected.

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

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    Tech

    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017

    At this time, I am extremely dissatisfied. I have requested that a technician come back because on the control panel it says three of the doors are NOT communicating with the panel. I have two doors. I have sent an e-mal to customer support and haven't heard anything back. I don't know my order number.

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    Terresa, thank you for your feedback. 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 Dec. 27, 2017

    The stuff technic it's cool, and the service it's perfect??? I can see everything even I'm not at home. The best parts it the space monkey, everything are recorded for at least 30 days. I love the service. I can watch my house anywhere in the world??? I can see every activities front and back or inside if you want to. If someone comes without permission to open your door the alarm system goes police department.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017

    We needed an alarm system to triple the alarms on our home right away and Vivint was able to come on board. We got the standard set up with the smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and motion sensor from them, and the beautiful thing about it was that everything is wireless. It was easier to install and I added three carbon monoxide detectors to upgrade which was easy.

    They’ve also been very supportive. We had some problems finding out which of the six units in the house had a low battery and they had a programming error in their system. We were changing the battery in the wrong unit that was indicated on the alarm panel and turned the alarm off. So, they came on board, did their scanning and we finally found the red unit. They also call you right away when there's an alarm which is good and the only situation we have is when usually somebody was late in putting in the code. It's a good system that works and the rates are good as well.

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    Roger, 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 Dec. 27, 2017

    I caught somebody trying to break into my house then I've seen one of those Vivint guys walking around so I start talking to him. Vivint came over to put in the alarm later that day. The sales reps were very professional. Any questions I had, they were able to answer right there on spot. If I had questions they can't answer, a supervisor was able to get on the phone that could answer the question.

    Installation went smooth. I’ve had the system installed in three different houses now and every one of them has been great. The first time, the installers walked me through because I had no clue what I was doing. After that, I didn't have to be walk-through because I already had it for two years in the other houses. The installers will always ask, “Do you have any question, anything that I can show you?" They were very professional. My daughter kept bugging them the whole time. The tech was great with her too. She wanted to help and he was letting her put screws on the wall with him.

    The biggest thing about the service is the peace of mind knowing that if we’re not there or because I travel for work too, my wife and the kids are safe. She set the alarm at night and she has nothing to worry about. Having the camera functions on there was nice too. I've had Vivint for six years now and I refer them all the time to friends who are looking for alarm systems, as well as with business clients, when they need alarm systems in their actual place of business.

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    Thank you for your feedback, Chris. We are happy to hear you enjoy the products and services that we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017

    With the Vivint system, I can unlock my doors, and I like that feature a lot. It's also really easy to use, plus the video quality is really good. If the alarm goes off, Vivint calls you fast and makes sure everything is all right. And they're on top of everything. The installer was also real nice. I'd tell others to get Vivint.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017

    We got Vivint and it's a definite upgrade from our old system. They offered features that others didn’t and we got a lot more included in the service package such as camera, door locks, motion sensors, door camera and the lock key. I could see what was actually going on at our house when we're not yet home. Their sales rep and installers did a good job as well. If I had a question, I’d ask the sales rep. He was thorough in explaining things and he let us know what was going on. He did a real good job of selling it. Generally, Vivint got the best security system and they should keep on doing what they're doing.

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    Thank you for your feedback, Joseph. We are happy to hear you enjoy the products and services that we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017

    Vivint has poor quality cameras that always give up. It has false alarms and the system is just wack. I would throw it away right now if I was at home. It has all the hookups, bells and whistles, but none of them whistles. Sometimes when I hear a ding and try to zoom in on my phone to see what it is, it takes five minutes for it to come in. They tricked me and I would appreciate it more if they cancel mine, give me a, "Thank you," and take back the notes so I don't have to finish paying for this thing. I'll give their equipment back if they want it.

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    Joe, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to take a look at your system with you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017

    Vivint sales rep sold me the alarm system and service. When they came to install the equipment the internet provider speed was not sufficient for the equipment. My area is very behind on internet speed. The tech installing the equipment sent an email to the sales rep Devin ** to give me 30 days to try the system instead of the normal 3 days to cancel. I never heard from the sales rep again. Many phone calls and hours spent on the phone with tech support and billing because they billed my bank account for a camera which was supposed to be financed.

    They only returned a credit for less than they charged me. I wrote many emails complaining to no avail. One tech came out and basically disconnected all the cameras and left because I told him that Vivint service was no good. I complained about the tech but was told they have no way of doing anything about it. I tried to speak to the sales rep supervisor only to be told they do not return calls. Since Aug 2017 that I had Vivint installed, I have not had any service for which I continue to pay. I am seriously considering filing a claim in small claims court against these thieves that continue to rip me off. I can't get any help from any of them. DON'T CHOOSE THIS LOUSY COMPANY!!

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    Jenny, 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 Dec. 26, 2017

    I’m very happy with the system. Works as advertised by the sales rep. The sales rep and technician were very knowledgeable. Had an excellent experience with both aspects. I really enjoy the ease of use regarding the smart phone app. It is very nice to manage your whole home security system with one app. I highly recommend this company and their product.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017

    I travel a lot and I had some vandalism in my home. My garage was not protected and I wanted to build a safe room for my family. I wanted more motion detectors and more security. I searched online and looked at Vivint's home security system. I got the door lock, the doorbell camera, some motion detectors and for emergencies, the emergency alarm. Rene, the installer, was quite pleasant, but Vivint should improve their customer service and particularly their tech service. I don't have confidence in their equipment. I had a couple of false alarms and I've had to call in several times regarding the equipment malfunction, but the people I finally get in contact with are not very knowledgeable. 50% of them were very helpful and good, but the other 50% were worthless and I was very frustrated.

    The system has gone down so many times I'm concerned that someone can hack into my internet and check on my system. Its security seems very weak and can be breached. If my internet goes down, then the system goes down. The internet system goes down a lot in this area and that's concerning. The guy would come out and put these boosters and even though that happened, my system still goes down. I was much happier with my old ADT system and I felt a bit safer. I left ADT because eventually when I would call them regarding an alarm or a concern, I'd have to go through an automated system. I don't have to go through as much with Vivint, but many times I don't get the appropriate person, so I would not recommend Vivint services.

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    Brandon, thank you for your feedback. This definitely isn't what we like to hear and 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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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017

    We are very pleased with Vivint. Having them is a way to monitor our home when we're away. We would be able to see the things that are going on even if we only have the doorbell camera. Once I saw how it worked for my daughter, so I was excited when the sales rep came over. I then called my daughter and asked her about it, and she said that they haven't had any issues or problems and that encouraged me to go with Vivint. We had another service at that time and he was saying that my husband would be able to watch the house while he was away. That impressed him, so we decided to go ahead and sign up for Vivint.

    The sales rep was very nice, courteous and professional. He explained what the benefit of having Vivint and how we would be able to get more out of this service than the service that we currently had. We were impressed with him. He took the time to explain everything and made sure that we understood the features, then he signed us up. The installer was also professional and it didn't take him very long to do what he needed to do. He also took the time to explain everything and get everything working in the correct order. He did a good job and was efficient. We had someone come out once it may have been more of a user error than a performance error. When the salesperson came out, there was an installer in the area and then he came in within the next 20 minutes. After the installation, we were good to go.

    We all have their windows and doors, the smoke detector, the carbon monoxide, the doorbell camera, and the glass break from them. We had all that with the other service except for the glass break and the cameras. We decided that was an addition to our home. I had to get used to the glass break and it has to get used to the different sounds in our home. The monitors of the service are very professional and very nice. Whenever something happens, they always call to check and make sure that everything is okay. Everything has worked perfectly. My iPhone and his phone are both synced to the system.

    When they're people at the front door, my husband talks and asks them why they're there and what are they doing. He enjoys that so much. We signed up with Vivint in June and so far, it's been a pleasant experience with them. We have had false alarms such as when we had set the glass break off in our kitchen until it got used to the sound. My daughter said it's the frequency of it. So if a pot hits the floor, on occasion, it was actually glass. But if anything hits the floor and made a tingling sound or something that sounded as if it was a glass breaking, then it would set the alarm off. Vivint has been what we needed and I would recommend them to others.

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

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017

    There is a gal in my network's group that I highly respect and she is one of the Vivint reps. I had ADT and I was very happy with them, but when she was talking about the camera access, I wanted to get the camera outside of the gate. There was no way to see who was out my front door, which is inside of my gate, so I wanted to have the doorbell. I had two doorbells, one was inside by the door, and the other was outside at the gate. I got the indoor monitoring, the motion sensors, and the three doors are monitored, but things didn't start out very well.

    I wanted to know who was at my gate before somebody came in, but the guy told me he couldn't put the camera outside the door or outside the gate, that I needed to go to Home Depot and buy another doorbell to go outside the gate because they disconnected the doorbell that was there and put it inside by my door. The techs came back out again and they were here for hours. The supervisor kept coming out, and the whole thing was rinky-dink. These guys didn't know what the devil they were doing and they couldn't even get it to work. Vivint said they wouldn't, but they sent another technician out. This fella knew what he was doing and things are working now.

    Apparently, he was one of the first people, and he's very knowledgeable. He came out after I spent another $20 on the doorbells for outside the thing. When he came over, he looked at me and said there was no reason that camera couldn't be out there, so he moved it. It was unpleasant and I was kicking myself. It turns out that a lot of the employees are from Best Buy, and they're not properly trained. I know this because a friend of mine unrelated to me came over, saw the Vivint sign in the front yard and asked how I like it. They were considering it, so I started to say I hate it, that they don't know what they're doing and the system doesn't work right. I had a series of false alarms and I got to the point I didn't use it.

    I was very upset and I wrote Vivint a very inclusive letter. I itemized the two false alarms, that nobody could figure out why it went off. I'm an aesthetician and I was working on somebody's space. I got a notice and I had to come home from work. One of the times, I didn't hear the notice because I had my phone turned off. Again, I was working, and the police came out. I got a warning that it was going to cost me the next time. The concept is good, but I wished I stayed with ADT and said forget it. I told Vivint that I wanted to renege even though it's past the three days, but they said I can't get out of the contract. It was only a week afterward that I started having problems and the gal who sold the system to me was sorry, read the letter and said it was ridiculous.

    When I spoke to Vivint and they said they'd send some more people out, I told them that I'm not the kind of person who goes online and starts degrading companies. It is within my ability to do so, and it didn't seem to matter. However, in all of that interim, I decided to sell my house. I pulled my house, and supposedly, the system was transferable, but I have to pay off the equipment, and it turns out I ended up doing a rental instead of buying right now. They insisted on using the one that's in there and I'm paying for equipment and a thing that I can't use. My experience was stupid.

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    Nancy, 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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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017

    I really like Vivint. Their sales rep was professional and knowledgeable. The techs who came out to install the system were also professional and cleaned up after themselves. I like the ease of use of the system's features and so far, my experience with Vivint has been very good.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017

    I've got a door camera and a camera outside of my garage, and I have a security system for smoke and sensors. I also had these features when I was with ADT and I wasn’t really happy with their fire response services, so I switched to Vivint. David, the salesperson, was nice enough. Most of the time there was no problem with the installers and they were really good. But one of them was argumentative with me and then he realized I was right. Other than that, they were all usually very professional. However, I don’t like the product and I wish I never got it. The door camera has been replaced many times now and I have given up on it. Then the other camera picks and chooses when it wants to pick something and some days it gets better than others. I wouldn’t recommend them.

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    Catherine, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concerns and we would be happy to assist you. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com. Thank you

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    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2017

    I have the panel, the doorbell camera, thermostat, garage door opener, the door and window alarms, and a glass break and fire alarm sensors from Vivint and I've been really happy with the system. Every time I've called in, it was a pleasant experience. And when I moved, I had somebody come uninstall it from my old house to reinstall it in my new house and it was a pleasant experience as well. They've done a very professional installation. I can't even tell that they were here putting things on the walls. I'd recommend Vivint and I'd tell my friends to look into it. If they had any questions, I'd show them my features and let them see how easy it is.

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    Aaron, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you're enjoying your system and the features that it has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2017

    The Vivint sales reps were good. They had a package deal and whatever extra I added would have cost me an extra $3 so it ended up being a good deal. I got door sensors, doorbell, motion sensors and the touch and screen control like a mini iPad included in the service package. We made a deal and he made a call then someone else showed up to install. It was real quick. They plugged in the thing on the outlet, ran the wires exposed and drilled a hole for the doorbell. They did the same thing for the control. But I couldn't have all the wires in my house exposed so I ended up spending extra money to hire an electrician to do it the right way and have the wires run inside the walls. But other than that, everything else was fine and I would definitely recommend Vivint. They were very accurate and when we had a couple of issues like a false alarm, they were right on top in a matter of seconds. I got a phone call from them so that was actually good.

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    Thank you for your feedback, Ramerom. We are happy to hear you enjoy the products and services that we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2017

    I don’t live in a gated community that has security so I thought that having a security system would be something that makes sense when you have children. The other company that has a little bit more branding didn’t service my area so I had to find somebody else who’d come out and install. I got Vivint's doorbell ringer, two exterior cameras, the shatter for the windows, the movement sensors on the windows and doors, and I can access that on my app. I also got the door locks, so I can lock and unlock through the app.

    However, I can’t do the two-way talking on the doorbell ringer like they advertised. That goes out a lot and the sensor sometimes doesn’t pick up people who actually walk to the door, although it’ll pick up a car in the street sometimes. Also, even though they keep two weeks of footage, I don’t have the ability to save that footage from the app either. Somebody came up to my door, saying they were the FBI. I could see the recording, but there was no way for me to save it or forward it. Also, the night vision on their cameras is pixelated, so it doesn’t show up as clear as it does on the one that I’ve been seeing at Costco. Then there are a few other ones, like when I walk into Best Buy, and they have all these really clear pictures. My fiancé just got Ring installed at the other house, and he doesn’t have the problems that I have.

    The customer service is 100%. Everybody who called was super professional and was more than willing to help. It’s just the product. The response is immediate. I forgot that I stayed at home and I opened my back door to go talk on the phone. Then, the alarm went off. At one time, it just went off. A fork dropped on to the floor in the kitchen, and the shatter thing picked it up. But when I called in, the lady walked me through on how to make it a little less desensitized in the kitchen, so that worked.

    Overall I’m all for a home security system. I heard there was a way that you could buy the equipment and then just get serviced by someone like Vivint. Even though I bought everything outright, I just pay the monthly service. I didn’t want to be locked in that contract. I feel like the stuff should be working a little bit better for what I paid for almost $2,000.

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    Monica, 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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    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2017

    My husband and I are out of town a lot so we needed a security system. And then, Vivint came to our house. From what I understand they're not supposed to solicit coming door to door but then again they weren't pushy. We got the security system and five cameras including the thermal one and for the doorbell. We also have the Nest. Once programmed, it'll hold for two or three days and then it deletes itself. We’ve had Vivint for about a year now but for the past two months, we’ve been having issues with the system.

    We still can't get our camera over the garage to work. We have trouble half the time opening and closing the garage door. And we constantly have to update the panel. We had to go to the airport once and all of a sudden it started acting up again. We had to remove the panel and reboot it, which took more than 15 minutes. And we've had to do that like five times so far since we've had the systems. It's been a nightmare for us. And we're not sure what's going on with it. I assume it's a software issue but we’ll call and ask them when we get the chance. So, I'm dissatisfied with Vivint given that we wouldn’t know whether the house is secure or not.

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    Cynthia, 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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    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2017

    I was happy with Vivint's service, but no longer. They have pulled through my walls but they did not repair it at all. It was their fault, but I have to send money to have the original security system company come back and wire everything together. I'm not satisfied with Vivint.

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    Cathy, 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 Dec. 24, 2017

    We were purchasing a home and it's an investment so we wanted to make sure it was protected. We also have children and I work in the security-based world. So, I wanted to make sure that our house was safe. We liked the fact that Vivint's system was all tech-savvy, very user-friendly based on the advertisements that we saw, and you could do everything with it from your smartphone. We got a service package from them and we have the doorbell camera, the rear camera, glass break sensors, and few other things.

    So far, our experience has been very upsetting. One camera gives a notification for literally everything from bugs to the wind blowing, and the other one picks up nothing. We've had visitors come and pass the front door, packages dropped off and things picked up off the porch, and that camera had no recollection or record of them. I probably had 15 times where my kids came in and out of the front door in the last three days, and there are only two clips up there. The front door lock is also not working at all and we have to manually lock it. It was giving us false readings, too. I would be at work opening my phone and it would tell me that the front door was unlocked. I would drive all the way home from work only to find out it was locked. So the system wasn't reading it correctly and this went on for a couple of months.

    We complained several times about these issues because we weren't getting satisfied and we had a few rude advisors on the phone when we called in. We told one advisor that they charge us a decent amount of money every month for the service but the service is not working properly. And he pretty much told us that if we wanted to get out of the contract, we have to pay $3,000, so we needed to just deal with it. We weren't very happy about that and we're trying to decide whether or not it's worth it for us to pay the money just to be out of it. They sent somebody out who did something but it's always a temporary fix. The system worked for a few days then it went back to doing what it was doing.

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    Jerome, 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 Dec. 24, 2017

    One of my friends works for Vivint now. So, we went with them it try it out before we tried anything else. I told him hwat I was looking for and he showed me what he had. I asked him about pricing and he came and set it up. We have the keypad on the door and it doesn't work. This is our second one as the first one didn't work either. But we haven't been really pressing the issue because he lives far away from us. I didn't want him to send a different person out to do that, since we've already been dealing with him. So when he's going to be in the area, he lets us know. And once we can be home as well we can get it fixed. Other than that, I'd tell my friends that the price is good with Vivint and that it was a good experience with them.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 24, 2017

    We've been using Vivint for six months now and it's good. Their door to door salesperson came over and then we got their fire alarm, sensors and cameras. Everything with the installation went smoothly though sometimes the app is unavailable and I got to reinstall them. But that’s not an issue.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 24, 2017

    I was formerly with ADT and I know a couple of my neighbors have Vivint. I went online to do a little research and to me, Vivint was a bit more advanced than what ADT was offering at that time. Vivint has keyless entry and I could access my alarm system by downloading an app. They also have an option where I could control my PC units from my phone as well and the price was just about what I was paying for ADT, so I went with Vivint. The package I got has the keyless entry and they gave me one camera that I can place in case I wanted to monitor on my phone a specific room or area.

    I only had them come over once and that was for the initial installation. The team had the uniform and the technician made sure that I knew how to operate everything before he left, which was really good. Every time I have an issue and I call, they usually try to get me to troubleshoot it and most of the time, it works. If they can't fix it over the phone, the other option is to send a technician, but that has never happened. The last time I called Vivint, I had some codes come up on my alarm that I was unaware of. I got somebody within a minute or two and the gentleman troubleshooted it. Everything that happened on the phone went really well. They were professional and I would recommend them.

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    General, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that installation went smoothly and 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 Dec. 24, 2017

    I have always wanted to get Vivint. I like everything that they offered. So, when their salesman came and made me the offer, we signed up for it. The service package that I purchased got the cameras at the door, and then I had a camera put in the back. I had all my windows covered on the lower level as well. I have a bi-level house so that was a real plus. Their sales representative was excellent too. He was very informative and knew what he was talking about. I was very, very pleased.

    The installers who came to my house were very good as well. Though I had some problems and had to have a salesman come out, he knew right away what the problem was. The only other thing I was going to call them about is that the salesman tried to adjust the sensitivity on the doorbell. He said he rolled it back a little, but it sounded almost off. Overall, we've had an alarm system in our home for 30 years. We've had Briggs the longest, and Protection1 next, but Vivint is by far the best we've had.

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    Shelby, 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 Smart Home to protect your home and family.

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    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017

    We have our security and smoke alarm system with Vivint for seven years now. We're with them for their price and because the system is wireless. Recently, we had some issues with our smoke alarms in the basement and main floor. The alarms were expired and Vivint sent one but never sent the other one. It has been about two months now and I called them back a couple of times already. Other than that, Vivint’s service is good and I’d recommend them.

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    Jason, 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 Dec. 23, 2017

    I called and went with Vivint because of their prices. Most of the time, their customer service's good but sometimes, it has down times. I had to call about my doorbell camera a few times and I got hung up on once or twice. But the guy who did the installation was professional and good. He came in, explained what he was getting ready to do and was in and out within about an hour. I would tell my friends that Vivint is a good service and that they should get it.

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    Kisha, 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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    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017

    We’ve had Vivint for 18 years, we haven’t had any trouble with it. Their representative was really knowledgeable, and their installer did a good job. In fact, when we moved, we brought their system with us, and the process was good. They unhooked everything, brought it over here, and hooked it all back up. The same guy who installed it in the other house did it, and it was pretty quick. The system works well. And at one time, my daughter came in and forgot about it and set the alarm off. So, they called us, but she knew the codes, so it was all cleared up.

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

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingEase of Use

    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017

    We're very happy with Vivint and we've been with them for three years now. The sales rep was good and he sold the system. The installers came, hooked the system up, stood at the panel in the house and showed me how it works. Sometimes, it was hard for me, but the guy stayed here and showed me until we got it fixed and until I was satisfied that I could work it. They also helped us set up our PIN and all the stuff.

    We can alarm the house to stay or away, and the system is easy to use. There was one time when we went out of town and both mine and my husband’s cell phone rang, telling us that our alarm system went off. My husband forgot to lock the shop door. Our next door neighbor walked in to return the tool that was borrowed, laid it on the counter and left so, that set off the alarm. The security system worked very well. We had a break-in about two to three blocks from the house. We feel very safe and protected whenever we're away and we alarm the house because we know that if it goes off, Vivint will call us first and then call the cops. We told our neighbor next door about Vivint and they got the system hooked up to their home, too. I would recommend Vivint.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017

    A sales rep came knocking at the door and he was casual in the Vivint outfit and it looked professional. And it so happened that I was shopping for an alarm system. I'm really satisfied with Vivint's service. I changed out my computer on the wall which was originally from AT&T and I now have the one from Verizon. I like the AT&T one better than the Verizon. I'm 66 years old and hard to change and I dislike the window that features on the main window, but it's workable.

    The installers were really professional and I would definitely recommend them. On four different occasions when something happened and I needed help, I had no problems with Vivint at all. If something goes wrong with the unit, they come over and repair it. I had three different technicians out here and they were all doing their stuff. One of them was knowledgeable and didn't second guess stuff. He didn't have to call somebody to find out what the problem was. He knew what it was. Vivint is a little on the higher end of the scale but they give good service and the system seems to be working for at least two years now.

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    Rick, thank you for your feedback. We're glad everything is going well and that you've received excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home to protect your home and family!

    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    My wife and I purchased a home with a Vivint system already installed. I called to schedule activation and instruction on the system. I was given a 4 hour window for which I took off of work to accommodate. When the four hours passed, I called customer service only to be told that the installer cancelled my ticket because of a family emergency. But, no one bothered to call me and explain the circumstances. When I contacted customer service I asked how I would be compensated for my lost time. All I was offered was a rescheduled appointment. I then spoke to a manager who offered no explanation or apology. My first impression of this company is very poor. I'll be looking into alternatives.

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    Jeff, 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 Service

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    Agent was all around helpful when I called in to see the problem on my billing statement and was able to resolve the problem with no issues and also let me know that there’s a pending payment and that my account wasn’t was ok and that I don’t owe the total that’s showing on the website.

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    Jamall, 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 & Setup

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    I have to call and threat to cancel to get my unit installed and Now come to find out the key given at the time of install doesn't manually work, so I am having to reschedule for that to get fix.. I am requesting one of my equipment product to be free. Not fully please with the service.

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

    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    I've given it a three stars only because Vivint customer service is absolutely amazing. If nothing else I can say good about Vivint is that their customer service is phenomenal! Now I'll go on to the not-so-good stuff. I was tricked into a five-year contract. That's first. The technician that showed up 2 years ago to go over my contract with me specifically had told me that it was a 12 month contract. He then walked out to his truck and came back in with what he told me was a financial agreement to have money come out of my credit card every month. Not reading what I was signing, I was actually signing a contract for 5 years that started the bad taste in my mouth with Vivint.

    When I called back to complain about it I was told, "While you sign the contract there's nothing we can do." My fault. I should have read what I was signing. Since then I had faulty equipment. I would have alarms going off for no reason. Had the cops out here and my five and eight year old got the crap scared out of them. I have sensors that go bad all of the time. Batteries, it had to be replaced non-stop. The only thing that I have not had an issue with is my actual panel. I have now been with Vivint for over 2 years and I called the other day to get a quote on a security camera outside only to be quoted the full price meaning over $400 I would have to pay to have a security camera installed and I've been with them for over 2 years so customer loyalty definitely isn't something they're familiar with.

    I was told that, "You can always call back next year to see if we can give you some kind of discount." Meanwhile I'm having my front yard still vandalized and there's nothing I could do about it because my own security company won't work with me. When my contract is up I cannot run fast enough from this company and actually find a company that knows what customer loyalty means. Other than that, I like the peace of mind of having a security system in my home but I really wish they would take care of their customers a little bit better being the fact that word of mouth is the best source of business and when you've got someone with a huge fan base doesn't make for a good word of mouth business arrangement.

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

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    We had a break in and I googled Vivint. I have their system for six months and I'm very satisfied with it. We got window alarms, motion sensor and a fire detector from them. When I called their reps, my phone call was answered right away and they handled it. I'd recommend Vivint.

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    Mandy, thank you for your feedback. We're glad our representatives were professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupMonitoringTech

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    I got the basic service from Vivint. It covers the house, the perimeters and a couple of motion detectors. I wasn’t overly pleased with my previous contractor and I decided it was time to try something new. Vivint reps have been very knowledgeable, friendly and he didn't talk over our heads. He told us the process, what was available and we kept in touch with him even after the fact.

    The installation team was very good. They went about their business and did what they needed to do. They explained anything that they were changing, then they went over the keypads and remotes. I was able to switch to Vivint with some of my old equipment and so far, it's been very good. I was surprised when the monitor spoke to me as I didn't know it had that function. I had a couple accidental set-offs, but everything was handled well. It's easy to activate. I just back the car out, shut the garage door, and activate the system by using a keypad or my phone. It's more convenient compared to the one I had before where I had to put in the code and run for the door before the time runs out and I set off the alarm myself.

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    Edwin, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system. Thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    I purchased three cameras, a doorbell, a thermostat and a control panel from Vivint. They were friendly and helpful on the install day but the things that they had promised us initially, like pricing, weren’t what they had said. They changed their packaging slogan, so it was misleading, and the quality of the cameras was not good. We’re still having issues with their camera as they’re constantly going offline. We’ve had multiple people from Vivint come over and check it and it still hasn’t been resolved, so I may be canceling it soon.

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    Sabah, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    We have the camera doorbell, the display, air conditioning and the thing that turns on the power to the lamp from Vivint. I wanted to be able to see who was at the door and the outlet thing was neat. I'm satisfied with them. There are a couple of issues here and there, little misunderstanding as far as when I had my windows done, but all in all, they were good. They had to replace the sensors, and I was under the impression that that would be done but that was at my cost. The interaction with their sales rep was mostly fun and cordial. The installation team was very professional and the experience with them was very nice. Their customer service is good and I was pleasantly surprised with their level of professionalism. They are better than a lot of other security services that are available.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    Vivint's sales reps were professional and the installation went good. The installer showed up on time. However, our panel disconnects from the wi-fi all the time. We're supposed to be able to see the house from my phone, and a lot of times I don’t get connection on my phone. We let them know that. We just had a situation where they came out. The guy didn’t plug the speaker. We didn’t understand why he would at that time. They have good cameras and that's my favorite feature. However, the system has been off and on. When it works, it works but we have more downtime.

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    Jason, 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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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    The Vivint sales agent did a good job trying to sell, but I never realized that I signed something for a system for 60 months because he was talking so fast. I thought he said six months. I wasn't planning on paying that long for 60 months for an alarm system. They told me I have to pay it off. But I can't just pay all of it right now. I'm on a fixed income and I got other stuff to pay. In fact, I'm behind on my payment right now and it's because of my job. Their rep asked if I was going to file for bankruptcy. I said no. It's not that serious. She said they'll turn it over to the collection agency. I said, "If that's the case, I might as well try to pay the full amount instead of paying it every month." They said another way I could get out of it is if I can find somebody that want their service. Then I can give it to them. But I don't know anybody that want the service.

    When somebody would ring in the doorbell, it does not work. I felt, because I wasn't paying it a while, they would cut it off. But the rep I talked to said they don't do that and that she'll send somebody out. She probably did set up a date for it but she didn't set up a date for somebody to come out here to fix my doorbell. And she said, "We can take it off but $3." So I said I might as well keep it if that's all this stuff purchase for $3." They only came out one-time for my doorbell. And the rep said something like, "Everything should be working."

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    Sheneakea, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concerns. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017

    Great Service Vivint security is so easy to understand and use the functions. My service was explained so I could understand and I am at ease about the security protection and response if ever needed. What is there more to say... The customer service was great and I am happy with the product.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTechOnline & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017

    Vivint's customer service has been great. The guy who came out and did the installation was fantastic! The best thing was that the installer came in and went through the process of what he was going to do. He set some expectation with us and then went to work. He wasn't a bother and didn't really get in our way. We didn't get in his either. The features as far as the app and all the stuff in the house are very easy to use as well. We're very satisfied and I would recommend Vivint in a second.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your feedback, Fredrick. We are happy to hear you enjoy the products and services that we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceMonitoringTech

    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017

    We just moved in when Vivint's sales rep caught us. He was a very wonderful young man. However, I didn't understand everything that he said at first, but it turned out okay and the system seems to be working just fine. At one point in time, we thought about having them come and take the system out, but it would cost $3000 to have that done. We're paying $12 a month towards the cost of the equipment, however, we would prefer just paying it in one lump sum. The installers did a very nice, clean job and it didn't take very long. It's cool that I can put the system on by my phone. Plus, it's comforting that if we are not home and somebody breaks in, the alarm goes off and the police would be here.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017

    We have Vivint for five years now. We needed an alarm and they gave us a good deal. They installed it really quickly and any issue I have, I call them. They have the 24 hour service and they help us right away. We usually call them to add more stuff and to help us through the process like when we changed our thermostats in the house and connected it to the system. The only thing negative is that they require a year before you can cancel. At some point, we're going to have to sell the house and get rid of the alarm which means we have to do that a year prior.

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    Richard, 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 & Setup

    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017

    When I moved into a new house, Vivint was one of the companies that sent me some marketing material. I got a glass break and door sensors and fire alarm from them and the system is good. The installation went well too. The system works the way that it's supposed to, but I just wish it was cheaper.

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    Wesley, thank you for 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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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017

    I like the system but it took 4 trips to get it operating right. I went 4 days with it not working and paid for those days. Not happy!! Plus my salesmen Justin ** was good at selling but after that he never returned my emails when I had a problem. So customer service needs improvement. Now that it is working I'm fine with it.

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    David, 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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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017

    Charges were made to my credit card without my authorization. Mislead and overcharged. Disappointed but I guess you are living to your reputation. You try to appear that you Care about customer, but it is a show. I will make sure others know.

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    Amjad, 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 Dec. 20, 2017

    The guy that came out to my home was simply, the best. He should get employee of the month (if you have that). He was hard working, professional and extremely caring about doing it right and presenting Vivint in the best light possible.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsCamera & VideoSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017

    A Vivint sales person came to my door offering a trial. Had me sign a contract using my husband's name even though he was away working. The salespeople use underhanded sleezy tactics to get you to sign a contract. When I called to cancel my Vivint account before my trial was up I was given an appointment date and time for the uninstall to happen. No one showed up so I called them to ask where they were and was told because I did not confirm my cancellation by email I am locked into the contract. I made a point of telling them that the contract is fraudulent as my husband is the main applicant and he was not there to sign it.

    After 2 months, many calls, and many false promises of help I was told my husband had been removed and now the contract is just in my name. However I did not sign the contract in all required places. Also my correct legal name is not on the contract but they refuse to cancel it. Not only that but all my equipment was installed very poorly (it is visibly crooked on my wall/door) as well as my door bell camera does not always record video even after it has been rang. Vivint has probably the worst customer service I had ever had to deal with. Do not get involved with this company in any way.

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    Ally, 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 & SetupCamera & VideoSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017

    The price of the local company that I was with kept going up, plus they didn't offer some of the features that Vivint offered. I like their cameras and the doorbell camera where you can talk to people at the door. The process with the sales reps went really well. I talked to them on the phone and then they sent somebody out. Everything that he told us, they could provide, and would happen when exactly as he said. Also, the installation team was fantastic. I can't say enough good things about them. We're extremely happy, and I recommend Vivint to everybody. I would tell friends that Vivint is hassle-free, the price is reasonable, and it's locked in. I don't think they'll find a better deal.

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

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017

    I like Vivint a lot. I've had a couple of other security providers before. But once you had their system, it was like that was all there was and that was what I didn't like about the other companies. I like that Vivint periodically gives me new information or things that I might be interested in. They also notify me if I have a loose sensor. I've also had changed the battery without having to call in a technician, which I liked. They're willing to walk me through how to fix something over the phone, if I can't get to the internet, which was during the hurricane. They were a little more expensive but it was worth it. I would recommend them highly.

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

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    Tech

    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017

    We got the security, thermostat, doorbell and an outside camera included in our service package from Vivint. The installer was good as well as the services that I got from them. I would recommend Vivint.

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

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    Installation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017

    The sales reps of Vivint were very informative. They answered all my questions, told me what the features were going to be, and asked me what I wanted on the system. They gave me the pricing and I feel very good about it. Everything went as planned and I got cameras around the house from them. However, we got confused about the time and dates they were supposed to come out and set up. Still, I had a good service on the installation. My family feels more secure since we have the system. And their service so far is fine except I've had some problems with the actual monitoring of my cameras. They keep going on and off. There’s no detection of motion on some of my cameras even though we’re walking around the area.

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    Richard, 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!

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    Customer ServiceCamera & Video

    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017

    I love the service. I have the doorbell camera and an inside camera. I use the doorbell camera for my delivery because I’m not at the property during the day. The doorbell camera with the motion detector lets me know if someone has come to the property, so I like that feature. If I had one thing to complain about, it would be the amount of hold time when I call. But even though the customer service is poor, I feel really confident about Vivint, more confident than I have felt about any other security system that I’ve had. I’ve had Vivint now for quite a while, and I haven’t soured on them yet.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017

    Collected Installation fee on Nov 30, 2017. By Mitch ** billed in US funds for Canadian Service. Collected again at Installation Dec 7-2017 by installer Tim **. These people are like robots. They are so programmed. They do not listen to the customer.

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    Keith, 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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    Installation & SetupCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017

    The rep that came to our door was cool. He was informative and tried to explain everything, and everything he said was pretty much as it was. Even better than that, he gave me his cell number in case I have questions. I'm actually calling him since then. The deal he showed up got my wife interested, and it made sense. The lady who did installation did a great job. The rep that signed us up said she was a good installer, and she was. She was quick and trained with what she was doing. My wife loves the Vivint service package a lot more than me, but we do like the video doorbell and the door lock. Only negative we have is we want to add more cameras. You can keep adding on to it provided your internet is good, but our internet won't allow it and I'm blaming my carrier.

    If I'm asked what I think about the Vivint package, I'd say it's a good plan. It doesn't apply to everybody though, so I'll tell people to do research and check it out before they make decision. But things worked great for me. We've added on light switches because they didn't really offer those. They instead offered something plugged into the wall and then you plug your light into it. We couldn't use that option. Most of our lights are in the ceiling already, so they were hooked to a switch. But Vivint worked well with Z wave, so I was able to get some Z waves light switches. Vivint then paired up with the master base. We have another neighbor that got Vivint as well, and they really seem to like it.

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

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