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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 ServiceCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2017

    The installers came on time, were very professional and explained everything to me. However, my doorbell camera won’t work. They keep going out. I called them and the representative was pretty terrible. Her customer service wasn’t that good. But she finally sent a representative out and charged me the $50 for him to come out. It worked for about three days and it’s not working again. It wasn’t something that I was doing incorrectly. It just wasn’t working. But other than that, I like the service and I would recommend Vivint.

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

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    Installation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2017

    I got my Vivint service in the beginning of June and it is going well, and I've had no problems with it. It's a whole lot better than the one I had before since there are different stuff and there are more features on the alarm. I like the doorbell camera and the other camera in there. The sales rep was really good, knew all the details, and explained everything to me, and the installation team was good too. Taking everything into account, I've had a great experience with Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Cortney, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that everything is going well 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 Oct. 23, 2017

    We have Vivint's regular features in our security package that includes the alarm on the windows and smoke detector. My wife wanted those because she’s always alone. The system works, we love it and I'm satisfied with Vivint's service. We had a great sales guy who explained the whole thing in detail, how the system works and how to use it. The installer was quick, prompt and did the job too. Vivint is a great alarm system and I would recommend it.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2017

    I bought a house with Vivint's central security already installed and I thought I had to keep it. I had a pleasant time with the installation team and nothing went wrong. Dealing with their customer service team is also pleasant. I'm satisfied with them.

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    Response from Vivint

    Andrew, 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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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2017

    When I got the Vivint system, their reps were superb. They explained everything clearly, including the options, and I was happy. The installers knew what they were doing. They came in, did what they had to do. They went through the keypad, explained how to do things and set it up for me. Slowly, I added a few other options. I have the the online arm/disarm feature and I had them connect the windows and door motion detectors to the existing house horn. They did that with no extra charge, which I'm happy with. Also, anytime I have a problem, their tech department is good.

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    Response from Vivint

    Raffi, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that our representatives were professional and able to assist you.

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    Installation & SetupOnline & App

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2017

    We were at a show at the convention center and my fiancée at that time and I was moving into a house. We stopped at a booth and talked to people from Vivint. It seemed like the program that we’re looking for. They also mentioned the price was locked and that was another thing that was pretty attractive. The technician came in the day that we purchased the house. They came through, looked at all the windows and doors that we have and quickly installed everything and put the panel in the living room. The app is useful to be able to deactivate it before you walk in the house. We’ve had it probably about a year and a half now and haven’t had any issues.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for the positive feedback, Nathan, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & SetupOnline & App

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2017

    We've been with Vivint since June of this year. We got from them the garage security device, the front door unlocking camera, the door where you open the part and you're told, "Front door, back door," the modem or monitor, and the fire alarm. The guy that came out and installed the security devices did a good job. He went through everything with us and he got us set up on the app. Everything has been excellent with Vivint and we haven’t had any problems.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for the positive feedback, Shanda, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2017

    My husband and I sold our home and were moving to another state into a rent home and did not want to transfer the service or monitor into a rent house we do not own. We were told by multiple Vivint employees that we're able to transfer the service to the new owners. Once we got in contact with the new owners they told us they were interested in the service. We called Vivint to inform them that the new owners wanted to take over the service. Vivint said I had to give verbal consent and that they then could call and say moves and takeovers/say their address.

    When they tried to call, they did not allow them to take over, said we had to allow them to - which we had already. So, I called again and then Vivint said that they would call them. They said, "Have them call us. No, we'll call them." Kept switching what needed to be done on our ends. Made it difficult to the point that the new owners did not want to take over the service because Vivint made it too difficult. What doesn't make sense is that we do exactly what you tell us to do, then you don't allow the take over to happen with the new customer, and we're out $1707.72, which is a huge chunk of money for a sub-par security system service.

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    Camera & Video

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2017

    Awesome service and great system. Camera is a little slow to view and talk to person at the door when away out of country. Also, person can't hear me talking to them through doorbell when I was out of country. But I could see clearly who was at my door and what they were doing.

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    Response from Vivint

    Daneta, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and your experience with us so far!

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2017

    Nice people to deal with. They explained everything to us and help us set everything up. I really like that you can see who is at your door without opening it, which is good because I have children. I will recommend Vivint to my friends and family.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your feedback, Colette. We are happy to hear that your are enjoying 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 ServiceTechOnline & App

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2017

    Vivint's rep was pleasant, professional and down to earth. I'm young, so I don't require the suit and tie performance. I would relate more to somebody that seems more human than a professional robot. He caught on to that and was able to catch on to the vibe and interacted with me the way I would prefer someone to interact with me. Since I'm a truck driver and my wife will be at home by herself 95 percent of the time, I got two glass break sensors, a doorbell, three exterior cameras, a motion detector, and four doors. The installer was great. He came over and set it up. He was here a lot longer than I expected though. He stayed until it got done around 10:00 o'clock that night. He walked me through everything with the system and all the different settings. Plus, he helped me set the app up on my phone.

    I need somebody from Vivint to come out and look at my system. It's set up and working fine. However, if I set my alarm to AWAY on my home pad, it will automatically switch it to STAY instead of staying on AWAY. But if I do it on my phone, it stays on AWAY. I don't know if this is something that I can change but other than that, the system has been fine. There have been a few times when I wish a couple of my cameras had recorded some motions but it didn't catch it. For example, one time I had this little boy on the side of my house. I cussed him out, but I don't know why he was there and the camera didn't catch it. It caught the trees moving, but it didn't catch him. Besides a few hiccups, I'm satisfied. It does what its supposed to do. My wife has set off glass break sensors on accident by throwing a spoon in the sink, which I think is great. I would recommend to friends and have done so. Overall, it was a great experience.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Harvey, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2017

    Vivint was recommended by a friend and I got an outdoor camera, a direct camera, a thermostat and CO and smoke alarm system. I just felt I needed them all. My satisfaction with the service, as well as my interaction with the reps, has been really good and the install team has been helpful. We have been with Vivint for about nine years now. One time, we were out-of-town and we got a phone call that our alarm was going off and it was the backdoor.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2017

    I've had Vivint for two months now and they have excellent products and service. I wanted more security at my home so I got a doorbell camera, indoor camera, a door lock, and a smoke alarm from them. My interactions with their installation team was very pleasant and professional. They knew their stuff and they answered my questions. I would highly recommend Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for the positive feedback, Ann, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2017

    A friend told me about Vivint and since they gave a good discount for a friend's referral, I proceeded with them. Their sales rep was good and their customer support team has always been quick and helpful. I am satisfied with their security services, too. I’d recommend Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for the positive feedback, Mark, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017

    I have been a Vivint customer for 13 months. I called to have my alarm system removed due to being moved due to Hurricane Harvey. I was told that the technicians were backed up due to the hurricane (understandable). I informed the Moved Specialist that I would no longer be occupying the apartment and the technician would have to go to the leasing office so that someone could let him in. Now the apartment complex is saying that the alarm was removed BUT Vivint technician is saying that he did not remove the panel. This is a Luxury apartment complex so now Vivint wants me to pay to get a new panel without trying to investigate or anything.

    I have spoken to 5 different Move Specialist that have gave me the run around. I've been scheduled appointments and no one has ever showed up and I was told, "We apologize and we will try to accommodate you." But still, nothing has been resolved. I've been blind transferred twice. The customer service is horrible and the interoffice communication is extremely horrible!

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    Response from Vivint

    Alicia, that would certainly be cause for concern! Please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thanks!

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017

    Battery problem on doors connections. Xavier, the technician, knew what needed to be done and was able to replace the battery and reboot the system to clear the alarms. Xavier checked out the system prior to leaving making sure the system was up to date.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017

    My Vivint rep was clear and precise. He was professional and explained everything thoroughly and accurately. My rep would definitely be someone I would recommend and I will tell my friends about the great service Vivint provides its customers. Thanks Again Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

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

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017

    Upon my first encounter with Vivint, I was told of course about how awesome the company was and how if I ever had an issue it would be resolved quickly. Word of advice RUN and slam the door in their face. I was promised a piece of equipment and it never arrived, this is after I told the door to door sales representative that sold me the security system and the installer that they forgot to give me the equipment. I even called customer support and they said sorry if they didn't install it initially then you can't have it. Keep in mind it was not my fault that they didn't install it and it was one of the devices I requested when signing the contract.

    Trying to get technical support to help with my overhead garage door has been a headache. I have called several times when I am at home because I know they will ask me to do something to help with troubleshooting but I am put on hold for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. So eventually, I hang up. When I finally get in contact with someone of course I am away from my home and can't do anything. I am told to call during certain hours because of how busy the technical support department is during the day. I see this as a major problem with your service if you are having a large amount of customers calling in and not enough people to help.

    I know that technology is man-made and there will be issues but gosh, can I at least get someone to help me at any time if you are open 24/7 but can only get good help after 9 pm. Hell, I have to work to pay this high ** bill and that requires me going to sleep at a decent hour not staying up waiting for tech support to have time to help me. Vivint is has cool products but terrible customer service and I am stuck in a contract for 4 more years!!!

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    Response from Vivint

    Sarah, thanks for your feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve our systems and services and appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us. If you need any assistance please email us at socialcs@vivint.com. Thanks!

    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017

    I've tried for over 5 months to cancel the services of Vivint. I spoke with numerous representatives who were trying desperately to keep me with a service that I honestly never used. I never had problems until I cancelled. My contract was done and I simply said thanks but no thanks. Over 5 months later my bank account was debited. Finally my bank has put a stop payment on these crooks. I did everything within my power to remain polite but I've had enough. STOP billing me.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017

    I like Vivint better than my previous home security provider. I like that they have a voice, and the monitors through the panels. I also like being able to arm and disarm the system wirelessly. The installation process was smooth and easy, and the person who did it was really cordial. He was very informative and did his job well. Overall, I had an excellent experience with Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Lorraine, 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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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTechSales & MarketingOnline & App

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017

    A few years ago, a Vivint salesman went over the options, the free installation, and the available upgrades. He was great, very personable and professional, and he knew the product and services. He also showed me his badge and gave me the number to call if I wanted to make sure of his identity. His sales offer sounded like a good idea, so I accepted the offer and got the security system and the cameras. When we renew our contract, we might look at other features that they offer. The installer was great too. He was mindful of our pets and watched out for them when he had to go in and out of the house.

    So far, I’ve been happy with the services. The only thing that I had an issue with was that the price was a little higher than what some of their competitors offered. But when I called Customer Service because of my issue with the pricing, the reps put me through to some people who were able to renegotiate my contract for me and get the price down. They also told me to call them back when my contract renews, so we can see if there are any other options available. Everyone there has been great. When my alarm went off or something was going on and I got calls from Vivint, the reps were very professional and easy to deal with. There were no huge hold times when working with them. I love that there's the app on the phone, so I can watch the cameras, though I would like to see better quality cameras. Otherwise, everything has been good so far. I'm very satisfied overall and I'd recommend Vivint to other people.

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    Response from Vivint

    Natalee, 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 Oct. 20, 2017

    I had Comcast both at home and at my business, and I wanted to get an alarm at home. So, I had Vivint installed about six months before my business because I was told at that time that it wasn't available for business. And then, I had an issue with one of my cable boxes. We got some talking and they told me that the alarm was already available for my business, so I just switched everything over.

    I'm very satisfied with the service and I've had no issues. When the power went out in the building, I got three separate phone calls from three different parts of Vivint, so they were right on top of it. The people, both at my home and at my business, that installed it were very professional and very informative. They answered everything and showed me how to use everything. They were very thorough and very neat. They were also very friendly so I'm happy. I recommended them.

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    Response from Vivint

    Aurora, thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and your experience with us so far.

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017

    The installation was delayed a few days due to a scheduling conflict with the original installer. But once we were assigned a new tech, everything was smooth sailing from there. The 3 gentlemen who came to our home were professional, courteous and friendly. They did a clean job installing our equipment and did an even more fantastic job explaining all the features to us. So glad we chose Vivint for our home security needs. I would highly recommend Vivint to our friends, family and neighbors.

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    Response from Vivint

    Cleo, thank you for your feedback.We strive to bring the best service we can and we are happy to hear that our technicians were able to bring that to you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017

    It’s been a blessing. Install was perfect and although we can’t figure out the thermostat details we will get there. Already have 2 clients that are moving forward as well. All the incentives help our Primerica clients afford this amazing program. Thank you for partnering with the best company in the world!!

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    TechEase of Use

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017

    Vivint has been the best thing that ever happened to our home. We feel safe and confident that we are protected and the entire system is very easy to use. We appreciate that the technician came quickly after we moved in to get the system up and running as soon as possible. We couldn't ask for anything more and are extremely happy with the service.

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    Response from Vivint

    Carlos, thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and the peace of mind that it brings to your home. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017

    The sales rep from Vivint and I sat down and we talked about what I wanted and came up with a game plan with what we thought would best suit my situation. I liked the price and what they offered, and I got cameras and electronics locks. The installation went very well. They were very knowledgeable and took time to make sure everything was answered and taken care of. I just thought that they can work more on coordinating things that would benefit Vivint in return. I have two accounts, mine and my parents, and said, “Hey, let’s just do everything at one time” so they didn’t have to make two trips down from wherever the technician was coming from to do work in the same neighborhood.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you so much for the positive feedback, Randy, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017

    Vivint has been great. I got their best package because I'm geeky that way. 10 being best and 0 being no good, I would rate their service with a 9. It was all done via the phone and the guy came out and installed it. It was absolutely a wonderful experience. Everyone was very accommodating. Everything was explained to me as expected from a service professional.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for the positive feedback, Jay, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & SetupMonitoring

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017

    My dad had Vivint in here when I first came back home from some other town. He forgot to tell me about it so I didn’t know he had a security system installed. I was sleeping downstairs then I heard a big loud noise. I came upstairs and they got an alarm. Next thing I know, the police, ambulance and everything else pulled up in front of the house.

    We got the doorbell camera and the cameras out back on the garage, the living room and downstairs in my old bedroom. My dad seems to be satisfied with the service and so am I. A lady came by here one day and talked to him about their service. She seemed like a real nice lady and my dad answered all of her questions. She asked if he was satisfied and he said he loved it. He also has a medical alert that he wears around his neck that goes with the security system. He accidentally bumped up something in the bedroom and set it off. At least, we know it works. I’d recommend Vivint to somebody.

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    Response from Vivint

    Lee, 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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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    Our experience has been dreadful. We've spent 20 hours on the phone, been stood up 3 times for installation, Had serious billing issues, because what they added to bill at the office was not the equipment we actually installed in the house. They offered me a $200.00 credit for the last time they stood me up and I had to stay home from work all day, then they took that back after I had the install done. This whole experience has been sad joke. They also never came back to finish the job. My front door knob you enter the codes in is not installed so my family can't use the system. Also I'm not even totally installed and the installer won't call me back, I've called him twice. For truly terrible service and enjoy this awful experience just call Vivint. The fight just continues.

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    Response from Vivint

    Donna, we appreciate your feedback. We would be happy to review the account and correct any errors. Please email socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    For starters after testing their panels for radiation levels I found out their panels give off dangerous levels of EMFs. I called to have the panel moved downstairs in a safer place. Not only did they charge me to have it moved, they left a hole in my wall where the panel was. They acted like they didn't even care. This is a brand new house. It was just built last year. Horrible service, horrible device, horrible insulation. I do not recommend this company to anyone.

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    Response from Vivint

    Angela, that's not good! We will make sure to address that system functionality further. Please let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    Smart Home - I would give them 4 or 5 stars across the board if it weren't for a scheduling error. I drove 300 miles to meet the installer only to find out they removed me from the schedule the night before. After a phone call and expressing a lot of dissatisfaction they got someone to my home that day. The installers were terrific. The system works well. I love it.

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    Response from Vivint

    Jeff, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you working with us and 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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    Installation & SetupOnline & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    We are very happy in our choice to have Vivint secure our home. We love the cameras and how they were able to install with no hassle and none of the wires showing. We are also very pleased with how easy the app is to use from our phones. Never having a home security system before I was a bit nervous but the app has made the system super easy to use. Satisfied customer.

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    Camera & Video

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    Have had for 2 weeks and happy so far! I use the phone app often just to check in on my house; It is great on checking on the dog as well. The 2-way voice system for our indoor cameras and doorbell is awesome. I also like how it automatically records when motion is detected, and easy to delete in the archive.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    A Vivint representative came to the door and we had a good experience enough to buy the security and doorbell camera. We had a tech come out and install it. It’s a great idea and they provided good service. I would recommend it to anyone.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your feedback, Melody. We are happy to hear you are enjoying our products and services. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    Since having this system installed there have been a number of technical problems with the camera and the mobile app. Trying to talk to a live human being with common sense is a real nightmare. The wait time to speak with anybody is a flat out 30 min wait. Techs don't show up for appointments and when they do make time for you caused you complained. They come and rush the customer and act as if they being inconvenienced. When you do actually speak to one of these idiots that can't fix your problem. They put you on hold for an additional 20 mins then hangs up after that. I'm super ready to leave this train wreck of a company and go to their competition. At least they can actually get things done instead of scamming customers and not having clue the first as to how to treat customers.

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    Response from Vivint

    Nicole, it sounds like you've had a frustrating experience. If you could please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience, we will gladly assist you further. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    After the first couple of days, I became acquainted with the operations of the system, and since that time I have been very satisfied with it. It is truly simple to operate. I am still waiting on the light for the yard sign and the 4 pack of window stickers.

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    Response from Vivint

    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.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    I've been with Vivint Solar for a lot of years now and they're doing their job. My brother told me about them and it's easy to get signed up although once you get in, their reps just put you on hold a lot of times for something. Some of the reps were all right but some of them weren’t. I had no problem with the crew that came and installed the system though.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for the feedback, Tony!

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    When I bought the house it has the Vivint security system. They were unaware that the house had been sold so we had to get a new deal in place based on everything that we had in the house and it took two calls. There were a few upgrades that needed to be done. There wasn't a camera at that time so we requested one. We had to wait for that installation though. There was a little bit of problem getting that done. Apparently they waited for the camera to come in stock and we're told it's going to be a week and then it ended up being a month or two before we got the camera. But the installers were very friendly and the system works very well. Vivint is easy and straightforward. Customer service is good because I've dealt with them a few times with fake alarms and they're very friendly. Technical service was also great.

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    Leah, 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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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    I have a background in security and the primary items in every briefing I’ve ever read about for a home security that one needs include the door sensor, glass break, smoke, carbon monoxide and motion detector. Those are what I have now with Vivint, the system I had at my previous home in South Jersey too. I went through three different installers because no one seemed to know how to do the install or knew what I had in my old house to replicate in the new house. In the move package, they said that all they needed to do was bring the panel and they would handle everything. But my installation experience was straight out the worst one I've ever dealt with and I used to do installs for a living.

    Vivint said that they’ll look at an existing system that’s installed and see what they can utilize. But when I opened my door, the first installer greeted me with, "We can’t use the existing system.” When I asked why, he said, "I looked at it and I can tell you.” I told him, "I can look at it and I can tell you if it works or not, but I can’t tell you what it actually is until I turn it on and see what it does”. The guy didn't know what he was doing and was very argumentative. He tried to talk in Spanish with his boss and not realizing that I speak Spanish too, he talked negatively about me. I just told him to get out.

    Then the second guy didn’t even know how to merge an existing system with the new one and was tumbling around to the point that I got so pissed and I told him to install a new system alongside and I would deal with it later. But he didn’t have all the pieces and components that I needed so Vivint ended up sending a third guy who’d complete the install. Also, when it came to escalating anything with Vivint, it took forever even with the sales rep who I was told to reach out to. I told him that they weren't delivering what they told me they would deliver. All he could do was to refer me to an escalation manager who took two days to call me back. After the installation drama, the service is still poor. Overall, there was a lot of arguing and just crappy service.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Alex. This is certainly not what we like to hear. We want to ensure that your system is set up to make you feel protected in your home. If you would like to discuss these issues further, please feel free to reach out to us at socialcs@vivint.com.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    Business and Home Installations - Overall the process was great. We appreciated the representative informing us about the system and how everything works. We love the system thus far, it's amazing feeling a sense of security in our home and our business. We wouldn't have it any other way!

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

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    Install was excellent. Eduardo was very thorough. He was on time and extremely professional. So far I am extremely pleased with the service thus far. I will let whomever know should I encounter issues with this system. Christopher the sales rep was very helpful.

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

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    I had an appointment last Friday, just had the system installed. It drops my camera all the time, we constantly have to reset it and the one camera never came back on after I spent 90 minutes with customer service. Took 7 days to get someone scheduled, 10-12 Last Friday. We finally left at 4 pm after waiting ALL DAY. I got a call at 4:15 telling me the guy was on his way... 4 hours after our window. This was the second time this has happen. I would not buy this product until they have better CS. They are growing too fast and forget about current paying customers. The support line is always jammed, 37 minutes has been my shortest wait.

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    Michael, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you. Please email socialcs@vivint.com.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    Starting it took over a month from my initial call to get a service rep to the house to do the install. The installer was very nice, professional and seemed knowledgeable about the system. 2 days after the install my outdoor camera went offline and disappeared from my system like it never existed, and the doorbell camera went offline. After multiple calls to customer service and hours upon hours of my personal time wasted on hold I ended up getting the doorbell camera back online by watching YouTube videos.

    The outdoor camera is still not online. I was told they would be calling me back to schedule a service technician to come out and get it operational again. It has now been 3 weeks since I was told that and haven't received a date, time or even a call back. Even with my wife and I calling multiple times to Vivint ourselves. I am extremely displeased with the customer services that Vivint provides and absolutely would not recommend their service to anyone.

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    Nic, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you and make sure everything is working properly. Please email socialcs@vivint.com

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    The poor customer service started when the salesperson left out a lot of details; that we weren't aware of. Then it rolled down to the technicians that installed our equipment. They arrived at our home late and it took them until 3:15 am to complete the messed up job they did. They lied about where they could place our panel and did a rush job. They placed our cameras where someone could walk up and cover the lens. Our motion detector was hooked up wrong. When we are in the house it would make a strange noise. It seem like it was one problem after another problem. We called more than once and they came out more than once. We couldn't hear the doorbell, so the technician had to turn the volume all the way up so we could hear it upstairs; but it is extremely loud downstairs.

    What has me so upset with this company or should I said some of the workers or their customer service. Our alarm was triggered by daughter and we didn't hear it go off. She had just came home for a visit to surprise us. She couldn't get the alarm off and we were awoken by her scream and not the alarm. My husband thought someone had broken in and attacked my daughter; so he had his gun drawn and running down the stairs. If my daughter had not been screaming, we would've never known the alarm was going off and would've had to depend on a call from the company. I called again about the system and a technician came out that was very much knowledgeable. He was able to fix the panel so the motion detector would work properly.

    The technician told us the size of our house and the location of the panel, it would be hard to hear the alarm. He told me they had a panel that looked like a tablet and could solve our problem. Well, calling customer service and getting them to answer the phone is an all day process. I finally reached someone, I explained to him I had been having problems since we got the system. To make a long story short about our conversation, I asked him about the Glance panel and I told him that I should be able to receive it for free for all the inconvenience. He said I understand all that you have dealt with. He said let me check and see if they have any; he returned back to the phone and said we have to order them.

    I asked him to check and see if any of the technicians have any on their trucks. He checked and said, they should have some in two weeks. I called back and stayed on the phone waiting on hold for someone to answer for nearly 45 minutes and then I reached a female and explained thing to her and she hung the phone up. It took my husband to post a comment for us to get a callback. The customer solutions person didn't help, she wanted me to pay half price for the Glance panel. I told her I was informed I would get it free. He never said, "No you can't get it free or we will discount it." I was under the impression that I would get a free panel for all the inconvenience and to show me they appreciate me as a customer and want to give good customer service. I would not recommend Vivint.

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    Alida, that sounds like a frustrating experience! If you could please contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support or socialcs@vivint.com, we will gladly assist you. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    I'm very satisfied with Vivint. The tech team is very good. They’re very helpful and whatever issue I have, they walk me through it. They make it very simple so I can get done what I need to get done. Everything so far is so good.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for your feedback, Toni! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your Vivint system and services! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    I have the Vivint system for the doors and the windows, and a couple of cameras. They’re a pretty good security team for our house. However, my first payment was $55 and now it went to $76 so I was wondering what was going on with that. I have been trying to get a hold of them but they put me on hold for a long time and they don’t answer. There was a couple of things that they have done that I don't like, but other than that, they are good. They usually get what I want. It's quickly done and the level of service is good.

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    Johnny, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your service and we would be happy to discuss any concerns with you. Please reach out to us at www.vivint.com/contact-support

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017

    I signed up for Vivint back in May 2017. At first I love the system, but that quickly changed due to the billing issues first. Then the customer service I received. Then instead of Vivint making the experience better they just let me out of my contract. I feel this was a coward move. Then when Vivint came out to remove equipment, they messed up a wall as well as outside where the doorbell was. Then the claims department contacted me and they was not really pleasant considering their installer hadn’t done his job.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate all feedback that is submitted to us so that we can improve our processes. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, and we're sorry to see you go.

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    Installation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017

    My daughter ordered an outdoor camera from Vivint and the installation guy who came was very good. I also like that I don’t need a key to use it. I just leave the key in the car sometimes then I go and when I come back I use the cellphone to disarm the alarm and it will open the door. It’s very unique. Also what I like about it is if I forgot to lock the front door the alarm automatically locks it.

    Vivint is very accurate as well. We have a couch by one of the living room windows and my Shi Tzu could jump in and out of it. The sensor was going straight to him and I had two false alarms. So my brother said that we need to adjust the sensor to a large dog instead of a small dog and that took care of it. For a company that I never heard of before and never used I like Vivint so much that I even recommend it to a friend of mine. And that friend got it installed already.

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

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017

    A sales rep from Vivint came to our house. My boyfriend initially set up everything and when I got home, they were just installing the equipment. The service has been great and everything seems to work fine all the time. I’d recommend them to my family and the elderly so they’ll be safe.

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

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017

    I have had other alarm systems for years, but my new Vivint Home Security is by far the most secure and advanced system I have ever had. It’s easy of use and features are head & shoulders above the other systems I have had. Customer service has been outstanding answering all my questions and providing information to help me with my new equipment.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017

    Vivint came by my house and I had a pleasant interaction with the sales rep who was very informative. The installation team worked out pretty well and, though they had a couple of issues, they resolved the problem. The quality is good but the service itself is a little expensive compared to what’s on the market now. I was trying to save some money on my monthly fees, so I disconnected the doorbell camera. Although it still functions, it’s not in the system and they’re supposed to disable that. The service is okay and they’ve been responsive the few times I’ve had to call them. They called me for security reasons on several occasions over the last couple of years, where I had set the alarm off by accident. The length of the contract for service was about six years and it's way too long. When I signed the contract, they kind of locked me into it, and if I cancel early, I’ll have to pay for it one way or another.

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    Robert, we can take care of that for you! Please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thanks!

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    Installation & SetupOnline & App

    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017

    We had a friend who was a Vivint salesperson and he contacted us. He was knowledgeable, kind and friendly, and the installation was simple and clean. It took them a while but I have the app where I can turn the lights and the security on and off through my iPhone or iPad. That's the most important to us. We probably may get cameras later too. Every interaction we've had has been wonderful. Vivint is worthwhile and the price is good.

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    Alan, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you received excellent customer service and that everything is going well so far.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017

    I feel like I am being unfairly treated. The device have been terrible. Nothing works. I want all the stuff out of my house immediately. Now I'm being told to pay for the stuff they promised I would not have to pay for.

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    How frustrating, Annmarie! Please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com for further assistance. Thanks!

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    Online & App

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017

    I've had three weeks to use the Vivint security system and I like it very much. I especially like the ease of using the app. I feel like my home is very protected and that the home is secure when I am here.

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    Thanks for the positive feedback, Carol, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017

    I had an awesome experience, the installer was fast, efficient, and friendly. I would most definitely refer your company to my friends and family. The cost of the alarm system is good especially with the fact that I will own it. Makes it one of the best purchases I have invested in.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for your feedback, Dorothy! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your Vivint system and services! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    TechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017

    As a preventive measure, I got a basic package from Vivint. I had great experiences with their sales reps and installers. They did exceptionally well and were very professional overall. I’m very happy with the service.

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    Eldridge, thank you for your feedback! We're glad you're enjoying your experience with us.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017

    Vivint is really a rip off. Everybody lies just to make a dollar and hurt the customer. My system stop working on day 2. I call them the tech never show up so I called them supervisor like 5 hrs after the schedule appointment. The problem was my battery life was bad but it suppose to have a backup battery that suppose last up to 3 days. Then maybe three week later my panel went blank so came and switched it out. Then a month later my backdoor camera said offline. They came and switch that one. Then a week it did it again and tech on the phone tried to say it was my internet until I informed him I was told the system don't run off internet. They have their own system.

    Then said he'll send me an extender because my range it weak but I stay in a 960sq feet house and the outlet is only 3 feet away from the camera and it'll arrive in 5-7 business day so I refuse that because it would leave my house unsecured and boy he got nasty with so I asked for a manager and left me on hold for 30 minutes so I click over to call them back with him on the other end still having me on hold and reported his ass. Then while speaking with the manager he hangs up. Try to call back after I was somebody hook me up to with a manager. Oh he also said it would cost me 49.99 for a tech to come an ongoing issue with their system since it been pass 60 days since I got the system and I refused that as well. So the supervisor set a tech to come out the next day and waived the fee but nobody came so called them and schedule one of there to come out the next day.

    So he came and it took him about 5 hrs just to connect the extender because it was very hard for so if I would have let them mail me it I would have had another problem. Then I get my bill. They charge me anyway. I called them back. The representative giving the run around basically saying I'm lying. I'm steady asking to just review the recorded conversations. He still giving me a hard. Finally whoever review told him they did say they would waived it so he claiming he refunded my money. Never get a refund. They end up crediting my next bill.

    My other problem was my other camera stop picking up action around the same time everyday. The tech said the range was good after he updated my system. I suppose to had the old verse. My camera still don't pickup action after a certain time. So long story short my system never worked properly since day one. Any advice on how I can get out of this contract because mine don't work and never worked properly since day one and they trying to charge me a tech fee to fix their broken system which is crazy.

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    Celestine, your frustration is certainly understandable. If you could please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience, we can discuss these issues further. Thanks!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017

    One of the guys from Vivint came to my door and I liked how he explained the details and benefits. The installation went well and they were detailed on everything. They showed us how to use the panel, put all the sensors on the doors and windows and which ones we wanted on. I like that I can control the system from a phone. Even if I open my door on accident and the alarm goes off, they immediately call me so they’re always tracking them to ensure that my home is safe. It’s a good and dependable system.

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    Alexander, 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 Oct. 13, 2017

    I got an alert stating panel door ajar. I contacted Vivint. I was told to try to close the panel door. It would not close. I was then asked if the battery was flat or swollen. The battery was swollen which caused the panel door to become ajar. I was told a service person would be out to repair the panel in seven days or maybe Wed, Thurs or Friday of the week I contacted them. So for 7 days I am without security. I had to unplug the system because it alarmed every 5 minutes.

    I started getting hang up phone calls from Vivint all day long from 8am til 11:30 pm at night. I again contacted Vivint and asked why I am getting calls that hang up all day long. I was told it was either because my system was disconnected and the only way the calls would stop is if Vivint took my number out of their system and when The system is restored I could call and have them reinstate my number. The second reason I may be receiving calls is because vivint electronically charged my account twice and I would be refunded within 3 days. I called customer service. A customer rep returned my call while I was out. She left a message to contact her. I returned the call. I was on hold for 30 minutes, the usual wait is 20 minute for any call to vivint. I was transferred 3 times only to be told the customer rep would get back to me as soon as she could. So far I have heard from no one for 2 days.

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    Deena, that isn't good to hear! Please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com as soon as possible so we can address this through the appropriate channels. Thank you!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    Since the creation of our Vivint account, we have had various extensive issues that are in need of attention and resolution, or we will have no other choice than to cancel our service. On the evening of August * 2017, we had a meeting with our sales representative and his supervisor at our place of business. We informed them that we were interested in two systems; one for our home and one for our business. We were quoted that the alarm system for the business would be a total of approximately $40 a month total including service and equipment. We were quoted that the alarm system for our home would be approximately $50 a month total including service and equipment.

    We went over specific details and decided to get a system and service for both our home and business. We were told that the systems had to be paid for on auto-pay, so my husband gave the business credit card to pay for the monthly bill for the business account and I gave my personal credit card to pay for the monthly bill for the home account.

    The installation for the business occurred the next day. The technician arrived on time and completed the installation in a very timely manner. The installation for our home was to occur the following week. I had requested the first appointment of the day. The technician arrived approximately 3 hours late. Upon arrival, he was not able to install the panel where we wanted it installed and was told that the outdoor camera would take approximately 3+ hours to install as it was a very intrusive process. I called my husband to inform him and he told the technician that we were going to cancel. We informed our sales rep and he wanted the opportunity to rectify the situation. We agreed and rescheduled. Two technicians returned to our home that following Saturday.

    All appeared well until I was reviewing our monthly bank statement. There were 3 automatic payments made to Vivint during the month of August. August 9 for $39.99, August 10 for $9.49, and August 22 for $26.25. These 3 payments were all taken out of the business accountant. I didn’t understand why there were 3 payments taken out in one month, so I went on to the Vivint website and selected the chat option. I was told that I/my email was not on the account and that only my husband's email was authorized to access the account. I called the customer service phone number. I was on hold for 20 minutes before a representative answered, asked me for my phone number and then placed me back on hold. Another representative eventually answered the phone, asked me for my phone number, which I had to repeat several times, then he hung up on me. I attempted to call Vivint again.

    After holding for approximately 30 minutes, another representative answered. He was very helpful. After talking to him, I learned several things that were upsetting. First, that the business was not listed as a business and there were various pieces of information that were needed because it was a business, such as square footage, ceiling height, and building name and owner. Second, the business account and our home account were combined into one amount for the service/monitoring portion. They were to be separate. The business account was to be paid for from the business credit card and the home account was to be paid for by my personal credit card, as stated earlier. Third, the equipment charges were all taken out of the business account.

    Again, the equipment charges for the business was to be taken out of the business account and the equipment for the home were to be taken out of my personal credit card as stated above. Fourth, I am not on the account and neither is my card, according to telephone customer service representatives. Fifth, I was told that I could not receive a detailed bill for our business records, unless I wanted to call every month and request one. With 30+ minute hold time upon calling, this just isn’t feasible. Sixth, and most importantly, we were charged a lot more than what we were quoted. For our home, we were quoted approximately $50 total monthly for equipment and monitoring and $40 total monthly for the business. The gentleman I was speaking to, transferred me to someone in the financial department, who was to assist me and then was to transfer me back. Mid-conversation and before any resolution occurred, she hung up the phone.

    However, during our conversation, the woman I spoke to, told me that she would be sending me an email, with a form for my husband and me to sign to add me to the account. However, upon receiving this email, it was an addendum increasing the price of that which was originally agreed upon, not something to add me to the account. I also cancelled the auto-pay and asked them to remove any and all credit cards from the account. The woman agreed and said we would no longer be on auto-pay, all cards were removed and we would be receiving paper bills. Two days later, our card was charged yet again.

    I can provide our initial paperwork that includes my name on the account, my credit card account given to pay our home bill, and the initial statement with the agreed upon amount. However, there are no signed contracts with the increased price that we are now being charged. I was contacted by an "executive" customer service representative. Her correspondence was inconsistent and she eventually just stopped responding before resolving any of our issues.

    In addition, we now have a new dilemma. Since we had to cancel our credit card because of fraudulent use by Vivint and the bait and switch practice that was used on us, we are now having issues with Citizens Bank, the bank that Vivint used to finance our equipment. They will ONLY take a credit card payment and auto-pay. We have asked repeatedly for them to send us a bill and they are refusing. We were already overcharged fraudulently once. We can't afford to happen to us again, and we don't want to have to keep can't cancelling and reordering credit cards. If we can't trust this company to be honest, we cannot trust this company to keep us safe in our home and business. If these issues aren't resolved, we will be forced to cancel our account and pursue this issue legally in a court of law.

    Updated on 10/30/2017: On October 13th, I posted a lengthy review here of the horrible experience we are having with Vivint. Almost 3 weeks later and there still has been no resolution or ATTEMPT by Vivint to resolve the issue. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!

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

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    The system has never worked properly. I have had several troubleshooting calls with no solution. Now they want to charge me $75 to have a tech come out (when their website shows calls are only $49), but I should not have to pay for something that never worked and they never corrected within the free service period.

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    Kristen, 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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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    Would have liked the salesperson to disclose every detail of the installation before selling the product and where the cameras would be placed so that we would be prepared. Also the technician did not clean up area of work where the panel was placed.

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    Marina, we appreciate your comments. We will make sure to address these issues through the appropriate channels. If you have additional questions, please let us know. Thank you for choosing Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    Vivint was already installed in the house by the previous owner when I bought it and I moved in and we stretched it a little bit. I had to reactivate the service with a representative and it went well. It’s convenient. When I first got it, it was one of the few ones that was more like a cell phone than a regular landline. Now almost everybody has the whole cell phone feature.

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    Aaron, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and the features that it has to offer. We would be happy to discuss your panel communication with you. Please email socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further. Thanks!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & VideoOnline & App

    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    We have Vivint for almost two years and we're happy with it. We have their front door video cameras, sensors and the app on our phones and tablets, and we really like the service. Installation was done really quick and very professional and I was very satisfied. The customer service is really good and the guys have called when there has been a couple of times that our alarm has gone off. We got other people from our family to start using Vivint and they love it. We recommend Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for your feedback, Michelle! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your Vivint system and services! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    On the 29th of September we the church did put in a new system in our church. And we love it, it can let us see what is going inside and outside of the church. We able to see any activity that’s going on around and inside.

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    Jerry, thank your for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your system and the features that it has to offer.

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    Installation & SetupCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    The service itself is very good so far. Cameras have a great picture and touch panel works good, plus able to integrate some of my prior equipment. Had major issues with installation, as the installer did not do anything I asked. Took the easy way out, did not want to put camera where I wanted, said too hard. Left wires along walls with 2 screws as anchors one after another, so ugly and unprofessional. Said he ran out of staples. Placed the doorbell camera incorrectly, camera angles were crooked on an outdoor camera.

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    Margo, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your system and the features that it has to offer. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you in regards to the cameras at any time. Please email socialcs@vivint.com

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    The system is very efficient. The Customer Service immediately gives a call whenever there is a situation inside the house or something is happening unusual. Also, the system gives an up to date information and is user friendly. I am glad using the system and I hope this would be forever and would not fail.

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    Thanks for the positive feedback, Kenneth, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    I have an ACN business and Vivint is one of my services that I can market to other people, but I use it for myself too. I have three properties with them and each one has a different package. The first property has a front yard and backyard camera, the second property has a front door camera and a thermostat control and the third property has front and backyard cameras as well as a thermostat control. Two of the properties where I have Vivint are investment properties so it was good to have the front and backyard cameras. We also had the thermostat control in the property in Florida where we do short-term rentals because renters in the past have cranked the temperature down to 58 degrees and blown away the condenser outside.

    The service that I have received from Vivint has been exceptional so far. Their sales rep are very knowledgeable. I have gotten the information that I've needed from them. Once, my investment property in a local area here had a problem with the internet service and they guided me through how to fix it. The only problem I have with them is that I wait 10 minutes on the phone for them. Vivint also responds very well. In my personal home, which has the front door camera and the thermostat control, we have my wife's father, who is 92 years old and tends to be forgetful sometimes. Since we had Vivint, there have been two occasions where he left something on the stove and it set off the alarms. Vivint called within a minute. If I had not responded to that, they would have sent the local fire department.

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    Alan, 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 Oct. 12, 2017

    My experience with Vivint has been great. The installer was very knowledgeable and quick, and he helped me understand how to work the system. He even told me that if there's a problem, I could call him so it was fine. I have the doorbell and monitoring in my family room and hallways. I called a couple of times when I realized through my phone that my camera in the family room wasn't recording activities and that I was having a problem with the doorbell. We were able to reach their rep quickly and the waiting period wasn't that long. Their rep sent a tech out and figured it was a problem with the camera and they fixed it.

    When I first got their system and got false alarms, the lady I spoke with helped me to clear the system and sent someone to come out to work with the system. I haven't had any major problems since. I like the fact that it lets me know when the door is open or when it's ajar. And I like that if I forget to turn my alarms, I'm able to do it by phone. So far, I've had no problems with them. I've been able to leave my home and monitor my house while I was out of town, which was an awesome experience. It lets me detect when someone's coming near to my house, just like when my son came to check on my house, I could see that he was in my house.

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    Thanks for the positive feedback, Addie, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    When I bought a home in California, I decided to check to see if Vivint served this area since I had them in another state and they do. So I got the package for the house alarm to have the feeling of security. I looked for Vivint knowing that with every false alarm they would call us in seconds to ask what's going on. I had ADT and there were times when I accidentally set the alarm off and they never called. I had to call and tell them I set my alarm off and ask if they weren’t concerned and then they checked into it. Sure enough, they were behind.

    The Vivint sales reps have all been very professional and accommodating. They have provided the information that I needed and have answered the questions efficiently and accurately. The installation team was all great too. The only thing is, I called them back to get a couple of additional features, but due to the electrical layout of the house, they weren’t able to accommodate me without pretty much tearing up the house. And it wasn’t something that the installer guy could have controlled. I decided after doing a quick risk benefit analysis in my head that I didn’t want to tear up the house to get electric where he needed it. Overall, they were all great and I’m absolutely satisfied with the service.

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

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I love everything about the setup. I often forget that you can see everything in the house, so I may have to move the camera in a different room. And I think that it's neat to be able to add others so that they can monitor your home as well; especially if you have elderly family members that need to be monitored.

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

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    The seller was GREAT! He was very friendly, he explained everything about the product but the installer was not up to explaining things, didn't clean up after he drilled my four doors, he only had to ask for a broom and dustpan and left all the empty boxes in the laundry room!

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    Roy, that would be frustrating! If you contact us via email at socialcs@vivint.com, we can submit feedback about the technician. Thanks!

    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I was never told my free installation and hardware was a loan, I was told it was free! When I called the salesman he said he didn't know either. Only when I see the draft payments did I realize it was a separate charge and not part of the quoted monthly amount. I am very upset. Not sure what I am going to do, maybe get an attorney.

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    Stewart, we can certainly look into that for you! Please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com as soon as possible for further assistance. Thanks!

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    Installation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    The service is great. I would truly recommend the service. The cameras are great video and very clear. The system is working great. I am very pleased with Paul who installed the system. He very courteous and nice. He did a great job. Everything is great.

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    Steven, 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 Oct. 11, 2017

    The installation went fantastic and so far the only issues we have had are internet connectivity issues! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking into a security system. I do wish the system would have worked with my garage door, but otherwise I got everything I requested.

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    Danielle, 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 Oct. 11, 2017

    The sales representative and the installation were okay but ever since we got Vivint, we've always had problems. My cameras always go off and sometimes it's hard to get somebody. They all know nothing and it’s frustrating. They’d be on the phone for two hours before they can solve the problem and then I would have somebody over.

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    Yolanda, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to assist you with your camera and make sure everything is working properly. Please email socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further. Thank you!

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    It all began when the salesperson by the name of Santiago was selling his product. Everything went well until 2 days later what he promised us was a lie. He said that we would receive a $15 discount monthly, this would make my monthly payment $52 a month. I had to call about 3 different times, talk to different representatives and someone finally was able to help me. He was only able to give me a $10 off for the next 2 years or $15 off for only a year. I was not happy how it all began with a lie. Then about a week later my system had a malfunction. It took them a couple of days to be able to send a representative. I have a special needs daughter that is sensitive with sounds. My smoke alarm was beeping and they still did not send anyone even though I told them about her disability. This has been my worst experience. I had Monitronics for 6 years and I never had a problem. I will change companies as soon as my contract is over.

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    Carlos, we appreciate your feedback. We would be happy to assist you and help resolve your concerns. Please email socialcs@vivint.com at any time. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I'm an insurance agent and several of my clients used Vivint's product. The simplicity was the reason I chose them and the installer I had in Rapid City was awesome. He’s installed two systems for me, one in my home and one in my office and he made both of them very simple. He was very courteous and clean. There was a mechanical problem with one of those systems initially and he immediately came back and replaced the unit that was faulty. I have nothing but praise to say about the installer.

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    Dave, 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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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    I was so pleased with the installation and the Tech seemed to be outstanding. The next day I discovered that a door sensor was not programmed. I called the Tech and was assured that he would return to correct the problem or another Tech would be here. I waited a week and no contact with anyone at Vivint. I called this morning and was informed that it would cost me nearly $100 for the part and the Tech to come out.

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    Charles, that's not good to hear! If you contact us at www.vivint.com/contact-support or socialcs@vivint.com, we will gladly assist you. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    Pretty happy after working through some initial glitches - thermostat and camera freezing up. It's not perfect but we like it. Wish we could zoom in. Wish we could set alerts that didn't catch car lights and waving flags and spider webs. Just stuff like that. Staff has been great.

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    Alisa, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate you working with us to help resolve your concerns. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    We had a different provider that we weren't happy with so we switched to Vivint and they're better. The service is pretty good, if not excellent. I have the thermostat, motion detectors and cameras. Also, their reps were friendly and helpful when I first called to get an appointment. Their installation team came late but they were professional and also helpful.

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    Alexia, 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 Oct. 10, 2017

    Vivint is really awesome and I enjoy their features. My favorite feature is the keyless entry and how easy it is. I downloaded an app where if something happens, Vivint calls me right away. I use the app sometimes if I need to lock or check on certain things when I’m out the door.

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    Thank you for your feedback, Alison! We are happy to hear you are enjoying 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 Oct. 10, 2017

    My experience with Vivint has been good. When I bought my new place they had a promo in the area and I got the anti-theft monitoring system. I wanted to have the ability to unlock the front door with my phone. The person who did the installation was very good.

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    Lane, thank you for your feedback! Were 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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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupReliability

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I got my system installed about two weeks ago and I have been having problems since day one. I am constantly getting hundreds of false doorbell detections. I have called customer service on numerous occasions only to wait on hold for 30-45 mins so they can troubleshoot but not resolve the issue over the phone. After about ten days of failed troubleshooting, they finally decided to dispatch a technician who was supposed to replace the doorbell. However, he said that the doorbell did not need to be replaced but the settings had to be changed, which he did. After that, the false detections stopped but then I realized all other detections had also stopped.

    So I had to called customer service once again for more over the phone troubleshooting which resulted in the false detections again. So now, they have agreed once again to replace the doorbell but the next available appt isn't until October 18th. So basically, I will have been inconvenienced for an entire month with no attempt by Vivint to expedite my service call or to at least credit my account.

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

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    Installation & SetupCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    The tech was great but he had an outdoor camera installed inside. This was no big deal at all. We just called Vivint and had an appointment for another tech to come by and move it outside. By doing this we added the ping camera and had it installed!!

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    Thank you for your feedback, Johanna. We are happy to hear you are enjoying your system and the products we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringCamera & Video

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I got a 24-hour monitoring service with Vivint and it's awesome. I'm very happy with our decision going with them. The products are pretty good. It's a little on the pricey side but it's all right. There was a couple of mix-ups with some of the appointments, but they did everything they could to make it right and make it happen. They got it taken care of in two days. The sales rep was also the one who came and installed the system and he was a pretty cool guy. He was very friendly and very helpful. I felt so bad because I had only ordered two cameras. They told me on the phone that I can add more stuff that I wanted to. So, I ended up having them install two other cameras. I had to run the power for the doorbell camera because where my door's at, they didn't work out. He didn't have one camera but he had another representative bring it right away.

    However, there were some mix-ups on the installation fee being waived and another fee being waived. It was taken off and then it showed back up, and it was taken off again. Also, my payments get taken out of my account and then I get something saying that I'm late or that I didn't pay, or it didn't go through. It always gets taken care of but that’s the only issue I've ever had with them. They take the payment out and then they send a letter that it didn't go through. But other than that, everything’s been pretty good and I'd still recommend them to everybody.

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    Thank you for your feedback, Adrian! We will make sure to take your comments about pricing and payment into consideration and pass it along to the appropriate parties. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I saw Vivint installed in a friend’s house so I tried the system, too. Vivint has quality customer service. On few occasions, they are always willing to help. The installation team acted very professionally while they are working. They cleaned up after themselves and they always made sure I’m okay before leaving the house. They were gracious even when they came to check the faults. If you had questions, they made sure that they worked before they leave. I had a complaint where the equipment was faulty. I called and Vivint charged me before they sent a technician to come and check it for me which is not right. The person I talked to told me he’s going to put it in the report and will call me. I feel confident that they’ll get back to me on this.

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    Adekunle, thank you for your feedback! We're so 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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    After a positive interaction with Vivint, Bert increased their star rating on Nov. 21, 2017.

    Updated review: Nov. 21, 2017

    In chatting online with a rep, I asked that my credit card be removed from the account, as I cannot afford their expensive system. I have made it known to the company, that with a recent job loss, a security system isn't a NEED for a family of five that is struggling. They did right by lowering the bill, but with lack of money, the bill itself, still isn't a NEED for my family. (Unlike food, water, shelter and clothing... a security system isn't the top on my priority).

    When I did ask for my credit card to be removed the rep told me that my bill would go into collections. I know this to be an untrue statement, as certain steps have to be taken for a bill collector to make attempts in collecting debt, so trying to 'scare' a customer into thinking they are going into collections is not tactful and against the law! In fact, it's against the law to make any unaccountable scare tactics unless the company is going to follow through with their promise. I would like for a supervisor to call me in regards to this issue as well as calling me in regards to letting go of the system that is definitely not a priority in my family's lives any longer.

    Original Review: Oct. 8, 2017

    Although Vivint does what it says it is going to do in the protection of your home, everything else is out the window. I don't believe I was EVER told that I was signing into a 6 year contract, that was NEVER my intention. The so-called "FREE" installation isn't really free. When I asked to get my bill lowered from the $85.99 a month charges, due to our financial situation changing drastically, I got the "Well, you'll have to claim bankruptcy in order to not pay our fees." WOW... so I'm trying to make in this world so that I WON'T go into bankruptcy, and you tell me to go ahead and do it. I'm appalled at this company.

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    Bert, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concerns and we would be happy to discuss them with you. Please email socialcs@vivint.com at any time.

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    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017

    Install was prompt, install guy very personable, answered all questions and concerns. Went through whole system with us. Very pleased with system operations. Would recommend this system to a friend or family member. I think the price is a bit high though.

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsSmart Devices

    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017

    It is less than a month. Main thing I can comment is be careful when you let in Vivint to market at your door. I was promised wholesale best price for signing immediately (false); no explanation of options got me to sign 5 yr contract; incorrectly noted I have 5 days to cancel and when I called, I was told no it is 3 days and I missed deadline so I have to have 5 yr contract. Basically they will lie and promise the moon to get you to sign 5 yr contract. It does look like they have more smart home option and free installation. They should stick to that in convincing people.

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    Srini, we appreciate your feedback. Vivint values the integrity of all of our sales representatives and does everything possible to ensure anyone who comes in contact with our company has a positive experience. If you would like to submit a formal complaint or have any other concerns, please contact us at socialCS@vivint.com.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017

    The package we chose not only included Vivint's alarm but also the emergency device in case we fall down, and I am thoroughly satisfied with Vivint's service. It's wonderful. They did the installation very nicely and quickly and they took care of my issues. Every time I need them and talk to them, even through the alarm base that I have or through the phone, they are always very courteous and helpful. Every time I need service, I also had that main connector with it and they would come and check if something is not working. They do a very prompt and thorough job.

    I'm glad that they're with me because I have the peace of mind that I can leave and everything’s taken care. I have an elderly mother who lives with me and if she should fall or get to some kind of a medical alert, then she has a device that she could call and they will help her. Everybody should have Vivint's service because in this day and age you never know what's going to happen. And being that I go to work or I do all these things, I don't have to worry about my home or my belongings because I know that they will be watched for.

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    Ada, we are happy to hear that you are enjoying your system. We are glad that our equipment is giving you and your mother the piece of mind that you need. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupOnline & AppReliability

    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017

    Everything's pretty good with Vivint except for their mobile app. It's okay, but when the alarm goes off, the app doesn't function. It takes a couple of times to get the app to function and I have to close it, open it, and then close it. Also the batteries in their systems go out a lot. They don't last and then you have to pay for them to come in. For example, the carbon monoxide detector's batteries went out and they don't take regular batteries. I'm searching for carbon monoxide batteries and I still haven't found any. I have them both at home and at my office. The installation at my house was awesome. However, it was bad at my business. They tried subcontracting it to two different companies before finally coming out themselves. Other than that I recommend them.

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    Lynn, 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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    TechOnline & App

    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017

    The Vivint rep was very friendly. He showed me the app and how I could see what was going on with the cameras in the house. I enjoy having the camera, the automatic lock and using a lot of the home with the smartphone. There was a little miscommunication between what was told that we could get and what the installer could do. I had called and said, “You guys said you could do my garage.” Once they got there they couldn’t but they ended up doing it saying that if the salesman told me that they would do it, then they’re going to do it. They ended up making me happy and giving me what I had expected. Overall I’m happy with Vivint and it’s well worth the money. They’ve been excellent in trying to contact us. Sometimes we’re not home and the alarm goes off, so I’m glad that someone’s looking out for the house while we’re not there.

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    Thanks for your feedback, April! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your Vivint system and services! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017

    I was approached by Bones while moving from one residence to another. It was bad timing. I gave him my information and asked him to call back. Bones did and provided me with excellent information and service the next day. He was clear and concise.

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    William, 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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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017

    We're still waiting to have all equipment installed. Otherwise, like the display panel and app! Satisfied with the alerts when doors are accessed. Would highly recommend product, especially once I get all equipment. The clarity of live clips helps me see approaching visitors!

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    Arlene, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to work with you and make sure we get your equipment installed. Please email socialcs@vivint.com at any time. Thanks!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017

    One of my friends had the Vivint security system and told me it was really good. I was with ADT before and I didn’t like them. Compared with ADT, the video surveillance of Vivint is much more accessible from your phone, and that’s what makes the Vivint system great. The service package that I purchased from Vivint included a water sensor, flood sensor, fire alarm, window sensors, house door sensors, and garage door sensors. The installers were great and it was all very good with the installation. There's a local guy with Vivint who comes whenever I call him and he does anything that I ask him to.

    The last time I called Vivint was to ask if I could get cameras so I can surveil my home while I wasn't there and if there were any special offers or promo deals to entice me to get this done. But the sales representative wasn’t receptive to what I was looking for. She wasn’t helpful and told me to call somebody else. It wasn’t a very warm conversation at all. That's not very good if they’re trying to push or sell their product. I was kind of sour after that, so I didn’t bother calling back to talk to someone else there.

    I live by myself out on an acreage and I’m not at home most of the time. My Vivint system works well and it is nice to have. I like having peace of mind when I’m away from home. If I order anything and UPS shows up, I use my app and unlock the door, then they set my parcels inside, and then I relock the door and reset my alarm. Everything with the Vivint system has been perfect.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback, Andrew, and thank you for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017

    A Vivint representative was a very humble kid who tried to explain how the smart system really works. I already had ADT at the moment but because of the technology, I switched over. It was their phone system that caught my attraction. I really like how everything can be accessed from a smartphone. The installer was very good. He was friendly and he showed me how the alarm works. But the one thing I have a problem still is the Alexa system and the door lock. It’s automatic. It works sometimes and locks very easily.

    Sometimes, it gets stuck in the middle. I called them one time to tell them about that. Then, the installer came over and showed me how to reset it. When I reset it, it works very well. Then all of a sudden, it gets stuck again and then works again. Another issue is using the garage door opener using my smartphone. Sometimes it shows me the garage is open but in reality, it’s not. Sometimes when I use my smartphone to shut the garage, it doesn’t work. Technical issues aside, I already recommended Vivint to all my friends.

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    Jalata, 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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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017

    I have never experienced customer service as bad as Vivint in my life. The salesperson guaranteed x, y, and z when I was not even interested in the first place. They have yet to finish my camera installment which they promised 3 weeks ago.

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    Response from Vivint

    How frustrating, Jordan! If you contact us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience, we will gladly help you out with any and all issues you're experiencing currently. Thanks!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingOnline & App

    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017

    I'm happy with the system for the most part. The website doesn't function well so I am unable to print my certificate to send to my insurance company for a discount. Also, the $50 they offer when you refer a friend isn't advertised properly. I called to get my discount and they said I have to call in 6 months... not fair.

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    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017

    Everything went smoothly and Justin was very professional and answered all our questions. The install didn't take too long and he was done quickly. He went over everything with us & was very patient with us. We would definitely recommend this system to our family and friends.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your feedback, Jeanine. 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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    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017

    We had a good Vivint representative and I purchased their system that includes carbon monoxide, glass breakage fire alarms and a doorbell. I liked when I asked Vivint questions and overall, I am satisfied with my experience.

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

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    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017

    Vivint was winding around through the neighborhood, going door-to-door. They stopped by, I talked to them and they showed me what kind of service they had. The sale reps weren’t too pushy. They gave me the information and I made a choice because I figured that the whole package together was what I needed. I had already been looking into life alert deal and that came with the Vivint system. Plus, Vivint's alarm system goes through a cellphone and it has its own cellphone. The cellphone goes through the internet then it goes to their computers and their computers go out through their cellphone. It doesn’t hook up to the old telephone lines so Vivint can’t be cut. I was in the process of getting rid of my landline so the cost of it, even though it was high at that time, it was still cheaper than a telephone line, alarm service, and the life alert, all combined together.

    After I decided to do it, they had two installers come over in about 15 or 20 minutes. They hooked everything up, all the sensors in the garage, in the doors, and what I wanted in the package. They tested it all out, turned it back to the salesman, and then they went their way. They turned it back to the salesman who came back and showed me how to operate the system. He tied it into the system and set up the passwords. Before he left, he made it sure the thing was proper and I knew how it was working. It was a pretty good experience and I’ve had Vivint for over four years. But I had some problems with it. I have modules to turn lights off and on and I use my cellphone instead of going to the panel. But since I’m handicapped, it’s hard to go to the panel to push the buttons.

    But they have an application where I just use my smartphone to turn on the heater or air conditioner and change the temperature, turn lights off and on and set the alarm for whatever I wanted when I go in so I don’t have to try and get out of the door before the thing sets it. It makes it so much easier than trying to go through the door and then close the door and get over to the panel. Even though the panel is right at the door, when the door is open, you can’t get to the panel. You have to step in the house and then close the door. That was the way the house was designed so they couldn’t put it on the other side.

    I also had a problem with the battery because the temperature had gotten cold. I called them up and they walked me through doing everything. Then if I couldn’t get it straightened out, they would send a repairman out. Four months ago, they upgraded the system to a faster cell service. Now the system works even better than it did when I got them new. It’s much quicker and responsive to the cellphone commands. It’s worked out much better so overall, I’m happy except for the price. The system sounded good and it was cheaper but I didn’t actually go on the internet and searched around to see if there were other better prices for the same service, which there was.

    The bad thing is they lock you into a five-year contract. If you decided you didn’t like the system or didn’t want it, it would be $5,000 to get out of it which is really expensive. They may not still do it the same way because there’s so much more competition. The other companies are advertising on TV more. I didn’t know that there were other services available at the time and that was another reason I went to Vivint. I didn’t have internet service because I live out in the desert.

    The only reason others are cheaper is because you install the system yourself. They send you the equipment and the sensors and then you hook them up. You don’t have the actual physical service. If you’re not that clever, it could be a real problem. You got to drill holes in your doors to put the magnetic sensors and the transmitter. With the Vivint deal, it was much better for somebody that couldn’t get down and do it anyway. I’m stuck with Vivint and it’s less than a year on the contract. But I’m not going to change anything because the system works good and their customer service is good.

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    Response from Vivint

    Gary, 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 Oct. 5, 2017

    We have had nothing but problems since our system was installed May 2016. Each time something gets fixed another "security" piece of junk malfunctions. Cameras, doorbell camera, signal booster, control panel, clip storage and back door lock are some of the issues that I have had. I thought I purchased a system that worked well. Not so.

    Calling customer service is only more aggravating and does not resolve the situation. Their customer service techs work on a script and never vary to the customer needs - THEIR SYSTEM WORKS ONLY PERIODICALLY. I need a system that works 24/7. They will send out a tech to fix the problem but a security system should work without a service tech coming out to the house every 3 months. It is their option to bill you for the service call. Do not sign their 42 month or any other contract. Go with other systems that work well but do not have you sign a long term contract.

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    Response from Vivint

    That isn't good, Robert! Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com for further assistance. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017

    For the most part the system has been helpful. There was one time when the alarm went off early in the morning because one of glass break sensors went off even though none of our windows were broken. Other than that the system has been pretty good.

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    Response from Vivint

    Justin, thank you for your feedback. If you find that you have another issue with the glassbreak, please feel free to reach out to us at socialCS@vivint.com or call our 24/7 Customer Support at 1.800.216.5232. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017

    So the install started out great but I was really disappointed that my appointment had to be split into two separate days. Not to mention that I was informed after the fact that my order was placed that the garage door opener that I just agreed to install was not compatible with my current garage door, I still have yet to receive a refund on my account. I also requested additional cameras and I still have not heard anything from a representative. I would really like to hear back from someone in corporate.

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    Jessica, thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concerns and we appreciate your patience. Please feel free to email socialcs@vivint.com at any time for further assistance.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017

    Getting Vivint seemed like a good idea after I saw them on Undercover Boss. My neighborhood is also changing so I opted to get their service. I spoke with someone over the phone and I was impressed with their representation of their equipment and their company. The installer who came out was very professional and had wonderful interpersonal skills. He was knowledgeable of the equipment, he installed it properly and ensured that all of the alarms were in working order before he left.

    I'm paying Vivint for 24-hour security and I have a camera for safety. In case someone would attempt to break into my home, the police will be able to see their faces and arrest them. So far, Vivint has answered my questions and responded to the alarm when it went off. So I'm very happy with them and I am 100% satisfied with the service I received. They've been wonderful and I will recommend them to my neighbors. They already have ADT so they'll have to switch but I let them know that Vivint has a very good product and is a very good company.

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    Angela, 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 Oct. 5, 2017

    When I moved into my new place, I had Vivint hardware already installed in my house. But the panel was removed by the previous owner so I got the newest model of panel. I talked to a gentleman when I was interested in purchasing the system and he was friendly, good and clear in speaking English. He knew everything about the system including all about the pricing. He was very fair and explained to me what my options were in terms of buying the system out front or if I wanted to make payments and go on a term, plus he organized the appointments. I have multiple automated door locks and sensors for door, window, fire, smoke, and flood. I also got the doorbell camera and a wireless one as well. When considering an actual security system, those things were the most important. Everything was perfect from the sales team to the service over the phone and my technician as well. I had a couple minor issues which were dealt with easily.

    During installation, it was done by the same gentleman because he is the only technician in my town. He was efficient and explained exactly what he was doing. He tested and showed me all the features. He even gave me his cell phone number to contact him if I had any questions at any time for the future. He came recently to install flood sensor which was on back order. And when he was at my house, he tested all my sensors and alarms again and everything worked all right. Their service and product are excellent. It’s tough nowadays to get a good product and value and having good service to back it up, but Vivint is here and I would recommend it at any given time.

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    Response from Vivint

    Cory, thank you for your feedback! We're glad 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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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017

    Outstanding installation crew! Staff arrived early, immediately begin installation, after explaining their process. Both men were very competent, courteous, and professional. The installation was completed very promptly and the system, was tested. The crew then walked us through the operational aspects of the unit will allow them to work in our home at any time! Thank You!

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    Response from Vivint

    J, we appreciate your feedback! We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're so happy to hear that you're enjoying the service you have received so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceOnline & App

    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017

    Vivint has the poorest customer service I have experienced. They had an incorrect phone number which I had to call three times to change. I was supposed to get a free month for taking a morning appointment which never showed on my account and I had to call for that. The amount I was quoted for the system was not what it turned out to be. I had to call customer service for a credit on my motion sensor which took almost 45 minutes on the phone. In all, I have spent over 10 hours on the phone alone with them just to hammer all of this out. The second tech I had no-showed. I like the system, especially the app where I can arm and disarm from my phone and my first tech was AWESOME, but the customer service experience is so bad, I would not go with them again.

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    Response from Vivint

    Carrie, that is not good to hear. Please contact us via email at socialcs@vivint.com so we can address these issues further. Thank you!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017

    An installation that should take 4 hours has still not been completed since Sept 20th when installation was started. I am told from technician Vivint has runout of equipment to complete install. Nobody at Vivint will take initiative to fix.

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    Samuel, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your patience and we would be happy to help you get your installation completed. Please email socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017

    Very pleased with salesperson Bryan and technician Cameron. Installation was clean and neat. Anytime I have spoken to people in the office they have been excellent and have addressed my questions with easy to understand answers and patience.

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    Shirley, thank you for your feedback! It's great to hear that Bryan and Cameron were professional, friendly and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017

    We have the doorbell and window cameras plus, the standard security from Vivint. We had ADT but Vivint is a lot nicer that my wife can look and see what was going on at our house when I’m not home. Their sales representatives were all great. The installation was a fast and easy. The installers explained everything and gave us their number for us to call them if we had any trouble. We’ve called them one time since we had connectivity issue and they fixed it quickly. I was really thrilled with the services.

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    Derek, 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 Oct. 4, 2017

    I've had Vivint for 4 years now. I got the doorbell camera and the in-home camera from three different Vivint people who sold them. All of them, along with the installation team, were good. The only problem I've had is when they put my system in, I get a buzz on the phone every time I turned on any of my light switches. I’ve asked several times about that and a couple of people said that that's just how it is. The way they connected it might not be right but I'd rather get a buzz on the phone to know that it's working and I'm used to it now. Also, I used to get several alerts that a visitor was detected within 3 minutes after I leave home. It was irritating but they might have fixed it already because I don't get it anymore. Overall, my experience has been great and I would keep Vivint for the duration that I have the house.

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    Response from Vivint

    Marsha, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear that you're enjoying the service that you're receiving. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017

    Installation was good. Only downfall I didn't like is that in order to install cameras or any of the system it has to be close to a power outlet. I guess I wouldn't fault Vivint, I'd have to fault the way my house was built and where the power outlets are located.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for your feedback, Sinoe! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your Vivint system and services! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017

    My Vivint package has the door feature, house glass breakers and one camera inside. I already had a system but it didn’t offer these features and I was interested in the additional features such as the SkyControl panel or the indoor camera. When I had a notification on my panel that I didn’t quite understand, they called and they reset the panel. When I have a problem with it I would just call the 800 number on my panel. It was a good experience and an excellent system.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017

    We are used to having a security system and our previous home had one for 30 years. But the people that we were dealing with are no longer in business and Vivint is the first one that came along. Our next door neighbor signed up with Vivint before I did and he recommended it. Also, two or three people in my neighborhood have signed up with them. We have the basic service which they monitor every month for six years now and we also got fire alarms. The services have been good so far. But, we found out that their price has gone up and this is a wireless system. We're paying twice the amount from the last people that monitored our service. Other than that, we've been satisfied with Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Camera & Video

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017

    I have had Vivint for over a year and a half and had nothing but problems. Door bell camera went out and they want to charge me $49 for a service charge to come and fix their equipment. Should have read the fine print. Their equipment always fail and you have to wait at least 45 minutes just to talk to someone. I would advise everyone to stay away from this company, I am stuck with a 5 year commitment. What a sham.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for this feedback, Bill. We completely understand your concerns. While we do cover the cost of replacing the equipment itself, we do ask that our customers pay a service copay to cover the time and travel of the technician. The copay will also renew your warranty for 60 days, which means if you need to set up another appointment it will be free! If you would like to view our policy for yourself, you can visit http://support.vivint.com/how-to/warranty-service-plan. Please email us at socialcs@vivint.com if you have any questions.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017

    The young man was very friendly, and business orientated. He explained everything so I could understand it (I am old and forgetful so he made everything very clear for me.). He said that someone would be calling about putting free solar panels on my roof, but have not heard from them.

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    Response from Vivint

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

    MonitoringContract & TermsCamera & Video

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017

    I was suckered into signing a 5 year contract and am over 3 years into it. I liked the idea of the camera viewing for our pets while we are gone and the control over the cellphone. I was told by the sales rep that everything was done through the cell service. He lied. When the tech showed up to install he asked for access to our high speed internet service. We do not have it in our house. Apparently it was needed to view the video. When I said if that was how it works I do not want the system, he said I already signed so was stuck with it. I have been told from the start that the only way to get out of the contract was to pay it off. I will never recommend this company or their affiliate (Fluent in Canada). There were many other issues throughout the first year that I have just given up on trying to resolve, was even told by a local police officer that they are the worst company for false alarms and problems.

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    Rob, we appreciat eyour feedback. We completely understand your concerns and we would be happy to discuss them with you. Please email socialcs@vivint.com at any time.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017

    We love our system! We feel so safe and it is the easiest system to use. I operate it mostly from my phone. Worth every cent and cost of it all was the best part! We pay less than 100 a month! Do not look any further for a home security system than Vivint!

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceMonitoringTechReliability

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017

    I had another alarm company before. The Vivint reps saw the sign and they came and we had a little chitchat. The installers were very professional and good. We now have the features for the door, window and smoke detector from Vivint for at least three years. It is spot on because I’ve had in my half-awake state go shut the window without shutting off the alarm, and they let me know. Within two to three seconds, they’re phoning me up to see if everything’s okay. Vivint is very reliable. Whereas the other company, when they phone me up, it’d be half an hour later. It was very poor service. The funny thing is they phone you and they leave a message if you’re not at home. What good is that? They should be contacting me on my cell phone to let me know that there’s something that matters.

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    Response from Vivint

    Aline, thank you for your feedback! 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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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017

    I did some research on different home security systems and Vivint has a lot of great reviews so I went with them. Since having the system, we've had peace of mind. We've been with them for seven years now. Their reps were knowledgeable and my experience with them has been very good. The technician who installed the system was awesome. He was here for quite some time but by the end of the day, after he was all set and done, he took the time to explain to my husband and me how to work the system and the key fob and go through different scenarios. The only issue that I've had with them recently was trying to get my system upgraded to get security cameras and then updating the panel. It was an excessive amount of money. I thought they would have some type of packages of customers who have been with them for so many years instead of new packages for new customers.

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

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2017

    A guy from Vivint came when our new house was being built in the area. We used to have ADT and he gave me a better deal. He was very polite, kind, friendly, outgoing and he was there for the good of the customer. I frequently use the remote and I like absolutely everything about it. They’ve been awesome. If my alarm goes off or I accidentally set it off, they call immediately. They're right on top of it. And there are times when I don't understand something and I call them and they help me through it. The service is very excellent.

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    Response from Vivint

    Judy, thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear that Vivint is able to make you feel more secure in your home. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2017

    A sales rep came by to talk to us about the Vivint security system. He seemed knowledgeable and showed us how to use it. We thought we’d try the system and see how it's going to work. For a long time, though, we didn’t use it and when we got out of the house, we came back in right away. But we’re going to start using it since security is an important thing. In our service package, we have a couple of motion detectors, two cameras, and the regular panel that might be connected to a wireless radio. We used to have a house landline phone but we got rid of that because all we were getting were marketing calls, so we decided that we didn’t need that. But the Vivint system still worked without that, so it must not be connected to the phone line.

    Everything during the installation went smoothly and well. We already had the motion detectors from our last system in the house, so the installers didn’t have to put in new ones, but we made sure that they could incorporate the motion detectors that were already there into the Vivint system. I wish the Vivint system was a little less expensive. But other than that, the system was put in well and it functions well too, and the service has been good.

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    Alan, 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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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupReliability

    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2017

    I stumbled upon Vivint while doing research on an alarm company. I read that they have good customer service and a digital alarm system that you could redo remotely on your phone. The sales team was good and the installation went well. The lady rep who came out told me what they would be doing step-by-step, where the sensors needed to be located, and how I could save money. I’ve had Vivint’s security system for a year and a half now and I’m very satisfied with the service. My favorite feature is the ability to control everything on my phone. Everything was good with Vivint, except that they used to be quicker after the alarm sounded on the two-way remote panel, but there has been more lag time with them. Still, I'd recommend this company. They’re good and reliable, and they have smart vision.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2017

    I was with a different company before Vivint bought them and I got transferred. Then Vivint gave me a two-year contract. I called a rep and they came out and installed everything in my house for free. The installation team didn’t take long. When I told the reps that I was having a problem with the Vivint system, they told me that it was time for me to have my system upgraded. I had been with them for so long that my upgrade was at no cost. The security service was fine and all the products that I got worked. I liked the apps on the phone and there was quick response from them when the alarms went off. The system worked for me and I had a good experience with Vivint. If I didn’t, I would have moved on to another security service provider. Vivint is a good company and I have recommended them.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2017

    I was impressed with the young person that represented Vivint, the quick turnaround time for installation and it being wireless. Included in my service package were the security, the thermostat and the timer. The sales reps were very clear in their communication, professional in their presence, and were good at how they presented and what they said. The installation team were outstanding. They were a lot of fun, very minimal disruptions and were very high in spirit. Vivint should keep doing what they're doing. They have a good model and they're very successful against their competitors.

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    Customer ServiceCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    I have Vivint's security and thermostat at two properties and then at the other property, I have both and a doorbell camera. The security and the thermostat have been perfectly fine but the cameras are a little tricky. They're temperamental and it’s something that happens frequently. It will go offline and then we go through the troubleshooting and we can get it back up. We've never been able to get the actual cameras on the property to work. But the customer service team has always been pleasant. The installers were very courteous and thorough. My experience with Vivint has been inconsistent but overall, it's been good. If it was more fluid with the cameras, not needing so much tweaking and constant troubleshooting it would be perfect.

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    Response from Vivint

    Pamela, thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your service and the features that we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    Going on my 4th year with them, I had never had problems with the equipment so never had to deal with their customer service. So I resigned with them and not even 2 month into new updated equipment my garage door opener stops working. I called Vivint and the customer rep first tells me I was going to have to pay for someone to come repair it, I explained that this is a new system so I shouldn't have to pay for it to be repaired and they agreed to send a tech to come look at the problem.

    Well they scheduled a tech to come the 23rd of Sept between 12-4, 4:30 on the 23rd no tech. So I called and waited 20 min to talk to rep. They pick up then I get transferred twice then the last rep tells me that I was cancelled and they would have to reschedule me. So I rescheduled the 29th and yep it happened again. No rep came to visit. So I called, Facebook messaged, and internet chatted with Vivint because all 3 of these options take almost 30 min minimum to get someone to communicate with you and even though you get someone to talk to you all they do is read a script or something because their responses are pretty vague and not helpful. My recommendation is to stay away from this company.

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    Response from Vivint

    Jesus, that would be so frustrating! Please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience, and we will assist you. Thank you!

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    Your salesperson, Dallon ** tricked me. I got royally screwed because of the lies, and yes, I was naive, but he seemed convincing. I just found out that it will cost $1100 to break my old contract (he implied it would be about $200 and Vivint would pay for it). He said Monitronics was discontinuing service in my area (another lie). He said he would be available by cell any time I need him (another lie, he doesn't respond to texts or return calls). So now I have a 5 year contract with a company I hate, and I will not be continuing after that time is up. During that time, I will trash your name every chance I get. Was it worth it?

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    Response from Vivint

    Adam, we appreciate your feedback. Vivint values the integrity of all of our sales representatives and does everything possible to ensure anyone who comes in contact with our company has a positive experience. If you would like to submit a formal complaint or have any other concerns, please contact us at socialCS@vivint.com

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    Had to disconnect service. Did not work after 5 days. Was still being charged for a previous account. Spoke to at least 6 different people. In the end I was told, "Sorry you signed a contract and could have taken the service with you. Sorry but you need to continue pay for a service you are not receiving."

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    Response from Vivint

    Barbara, we appreciate your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you have had this experience with your system. We will make sure to use your feedback to improve our products and services. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialCS@vivint.com if you would like to address any other concerns.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    We are very satisfied with the service provided by Vivint. From the salesperson, technicians and the quick response to the false alarm, we are more than satisfied with the professionalism we've received from each individual we've made contact with. We feel safe with our alarm system!

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    Response from Vivint

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

    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    I called for help as I was having Financial issues and the person I spoke to only gave me one option. The option was that he will waive my debt and lower my payment $10 but I had to renew my contract. In financial distress I agreed verbally but never signed the contract. I called back two weeks later told them I had the full payment and wanted to keep the current contract. They said they couldn't go back as I had agreed and they had me in recording. A Company who takes advantage of a customer who is in financial distress is NOT a good company to do business with. Period!

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    Alexander, 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 Sept. 29, 2017

    The Vivint sales rep explained things and he wasn’t pushy. He had mentioned that somebody on the block, even with the alarm, got broken into. I knew mine was a really old unit, so that was the main thing and I needed to change it anyway. The installation took a while, but they did it and everything was fine. Something was done inappropriately at first and they had to come and fix it. When I called, they were there the next day or that day. A couple of times I forgot to take the alarm off when I went out the back and they're very prompt in speaking to me through the unit and sending an email. I’ve been with Vivint for about two years and even though it had the wires, that was good also.

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    Response from Vivint

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

    Monitoring

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017

    The salesperson was dishonest with me from the beginning and I didn't learn until the system had been built into my house that I couldn't back out until I had paid for all equipment. He told me it would be easy to return the equipment and that I could leave if I wanted. Since then, I have had issues with the camera where there is a delay in the picture for up to 8 hours but it tells me it's live (e.g. my car will be sitting in the frame in the "live" photo but I haven't been home for hours). I have also had issues with the motion sensor where the home is armed but it does not register that anything has happened or that any door was opened. I do not get the correct alerts when someone walks in front of the camera or when there's motion detected which was one of the main reasons I got this camera- I wanted footage in case of a break in.

    I called and waited for 20 minutes to speak with someone live about these issues and then was on the phone for over an hour so that we could reset the system and reset the motion sensors. The person I spoke with was very nice and patient but I did everything that she asked and then just hours later, I was showing the home to potential renters and the sensors didn't work again!! I won't be able to find renters if they think the security system is useless. VERY frustrated with how expensive this service is for what I have gotten out of it.

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    Response from Vivint

    Phoebe, thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you and help reach a resolution. Please email socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further. Thanks!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017

    We were living in Utah and we just had a baby. We were living in a safe area but we still figured that it would be good to have burglar monitoring and motion camera because we did intend on traveling. So being able to look on the camera and see what was going on with the house while I was gone was definitely a choice. The sales rep from Vivint fulfills his role very well. He was very respectful and very easy to speak with. It was only my wife that was home during the installation and they were having some issues with internet connectivity. That was part of getting the password figured out because I'm normally the one that deals with that stuff. Bouncing between the little one and trying to get that information was difficult but in the end it worked out just fine.

    There were some hiccups in the service itself due to some service outages and whatnot. Like when we took a trip to the Philippines and for about half of the time we were there we tried to look in on the camera and it was offline -- it wouldn't work. The outage was sporadic like 20% to 30% of the time. It wasn't terrible but considering what we were paying I would have liked it if it has a little better quality as well. But the area we were living in was a developing area so I know that there may be some contributing factors that could have occurred to cause the issues.

    Also I'm paramilitary and I was stationed over at Hill Air Force base in Utah. Some hardship times came up and we were needing to cancel our system and I provided orders and all three times the reply that I got basically said, "Does not meet criteria for special cancellation. You have these three options." And that was it. It was the three options to pay out the contract, to continue service at the new location or to essentially sell the service to the new occupants of the home. That enraged me considering I would wait for two, maybe even three weeks at a stretch before I would hear back from sending my packet of information there. At this point I'm talking three months because I did this three times.

    Somebody called me back and her name was Kim. I've kept in contact with her because she's going to be who I work with to reconfigure my service whenever I move into whatever home I move into and she told me that I had the option to do a six month hiatus where I don't have to pay anything and then I could just restart up again in my new location. I was completely surprised with this because nobody had ever told me that. And she was also surprised that nobody told me that. It would probably be a good idea for that to be in the orientation of the new representative who speak to clients over the phone. Because had I known that from the get go it would not have been a problem. I should have just done that instead of building this massive frustration that fortunately Kim was able to alleviate.

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    Response from Vivint

    Arthur, thank you for your feedback! We're so happy to hear that you're enjoying your system and the extra security that it provides. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017

    I had the best experience! Thank you, Brad for doing a great job! He was thorough, explained everything in detail, and didn’t leave without making sure I understood everything. I was very comfortable with Brad working in my home. I appreciate the security I now feel.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & SetupCamera & VideoTech

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017

    Since installing my Vivint system, I've felt much safer in my own home. The technicians were able to couple one of my already installed code-enabled-locks to my system which saved me some money. The install tech did a not-so-great job while installing my motion detectors and forgot to install my smoke/CO2 detector, so I had to schedule a second appointment and time off work, a little disappointing. Since installing my system, I've used much of my mobile data (I hit my max last month when I never have) trying to view my cameras, which I'm unable to connect to about 40% of the time. It's not my mobile carrier because if I have enough connection to watch YouTube videos, why can't I watch my Vivint cameras? Also, I can't always talk to whoever is ringing my doorbell or through my other cameras... yes it's frustrating that I'm paying for this service and can't always use it! These have been my biggest issues with Vivint so far...

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you for your feedback, Misty! We are happy to know that we are helping you feel more secure in your home. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSmart Devices

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017

    Sales guy Kyle **, sold the equipment on 7/1/17 for around $1500, with a mo-mo agreement since it was paid in full for $49.99 mo. The 5/27/17 agreement, was voided due to full payment. I was led to believe that I would be able to record & rewind back 2 weeks. Later, only to find out ** failed to provide the smart device which you need to rewind. I have sent over a letter to CEO Pedersen & spoke with lots of reps. There's been no response to me from CEO or anyone who is willing to fix what ** did.

    The only solution offered is for me to buy the device with a new agreement or cancel. Also, although I paid for the entire equipment Vivint have re-charged me for equipment causing the account to appear past due. I have never received the correct agreement dated 7/1/17. I sent a copy with my 9/18/17 dispute letter. I would never recommend this company to anyone, not to mention this ** cooked himself a egg in my kitchen in the middle of the sale. If they can't make this right, I am requesting a full refund. There's other breaches & failures to disclose that occurred with this account on sales rep part. Be AWARE.

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    Response from Vivint

    How frustrating, Derrick! If you contact us at socialcs@vivint.com, we can look into this further for you. Thanks!

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    Monitoring

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017

    We bought our house in November and it already had Vivint installed. We have the front door camera and the thermostat. Vivint's quality is good and it does a good job monitoring everything. We felt we were having an issue with one of the thermostats but it turned out to be our AC instead and they did a good job getting back to us and helping us deal with our problem. I would a friend that a Vivint system is worth getting. They have good service and I'm glad I got them.

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    Response from Vivint

    Benjamin, 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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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & VideoReliability

    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2017

    I went online and investigated who was out there that could give me the best security system. I called Vivint and the guy I spoke with told me he was going to send out a girl. Everything he told me that was going to happen did happen. They came out on a Saturday at my request two days after I called. It was very quick and that's what I wanted. The installation team was great. I was there the whole time and they let me do what I wanted to do to make sure everything was put in place. They were here from 7:30 in the morning till 6:00 at night. They did a good job.

    However, I didn't know that I needed a permit in the beginning. At that time, nobody told me and I wished they told me in advance. But Vivint is a good system and has worked out very well for me. I'm able to monitor what's happening around me. I'm here alone pretty much. I work in New York and I'm gone from five o'clock in the morning to about five at night. Somebody's been in my house before this so I had stopped all that.

    Vivint is very reliable and I am 100% satisfied with the service. However, some days, and I don't know if it’s because of the weather, their cameras will save picture from 11 hours ago. So, it's not really current at every moment of the day and it could be up to 24 hours ago. When I put it live, it does come online and it will bring it up to speed but I guess you really got to keep your eye on it and activate it for it to come back to show you. It gives you an update for any playback if you ask for it. It's all recorded there. It's not terrible but you have to really watch the day you’re looking at.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceOnline & App

    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2017

    We moved in here 13 years ago and needed some home security system. We were originally an APX customer then they became Vivint. We like the Vivint logo. Back then, it was just a small panel on the side of the wall and wasn't as much as it is today. The colors and the same safety that was being provided were great, too, so we stayed with them.

    We got the sky panel and it is relatively newer than the one I had which was one of the original ones so it was really old. The sky panel came with a newer version of the app which gives us additional capabilities like controlling the things around our house in a more micro fashion. We also got the new Element thermostat. But we've been looking for a thermostat that can give us the capability of doing it through the app and that's a little bit more intelligent compared to spending all the money out on a Nest thermostat. It was just a third party thermostat and I didn't have anything else connected with it. I’m also considering looking into a camera for my home as well as a doorbell. But the doorbell cost quite a bit of money.

    We're very satisfied with Vivint's products and the people we worked with on the phone have been great. We've also had the Vivint guys come a few times to replace and fix the panel, as well as to replace the thermostat. We've gotten to know the local guys and they were very nice. So far, everything is working and their system seems to monitor the house so we don't see ourselves changing over to any other service. We've also recommended Vivint to a few people.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017

    So far so good. No problems, will let you know if there are problems. At night the phase is dark and I expect, a little night vision. I think the installer did a excellent job, installing the equipment. But my wife which he had installed the front bell at a different place, like facing the street.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017

    My equipment was installed on the 13th of Sept and nothing is working properly. Had 1 service call Monday 9/18 and still nothing working properly. Brandt the tech was very rude and didn't seem to care much about my problems. Monday 9/18 evening called back to request a different tech. Was told someone would contact me in 24 hours, no one called. Called the evening of the 19, was told my work order is still in air. "Wait 48 hours someone will call you," waited nothing again. Called sat morning and holy cow someone can do their job. Tech support got me an appointment for 9/27. I will never recommend this company. It has been a horrible experience. I just might even cancel, I was told by 18 different people I was not in trial period because my stuff is not working properly. After tech comes and fixes my stuff if he can we will see what I decide. 2 weeks and this much trouble is not worth your service to me. I give no stars!

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    Response from Vivint

    It sounds like you've had a frustrating experience, Gwen. If you email us with more details about the situation at socialcs@vivint.com, we'll gladly take care of you. Thanks for choosing Vivint Smart Home

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017

    The set up team placed glass break on motion detector so when I would go downstairs the alarm would sound. Doorbell placed in bad location, doors wouldn't open. First look went bad on second day. Man two appointments to have fixed within a month and No one called or came for appointments. Finally fix and now working for the doors.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for your feedback, Alfonzo. We are so happy to hear that the issue was resolved. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017

    I heard about Vivint through a friend and the service package was so good that I wanted it. I purchased the cameras, the door locks, and the home monitoring. The automatic lock was a cool feature that if something happens then I'll be able to see inside the house and be able to lock and unlock my doors from my cell phone. The reps have always been good and if I have a problem, I call and either they fix it over the phone or they'll send a technician over to the house. The guy who did the cameras and the door locks were also very professional. He knew what he was talking about and what he was doing. I’ve been with Vivint for about six years and never had a problem. It's a little bit expensive but I'm very satisfied. It’s an excellent service and I have already recommended them to a few people.

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    Response from Vivint

    Felix, thank you for your feedback! We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear that you're enjoying the service you're receiving. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Tech

    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017

    I dealt with the sales reps of Vivint and that went okay. The installers were good and they were in and out quickly. I was satisfied with Vivint, but they wanted to get my monthly bill out of my bank account and I'm not too wild about having them handle my account.

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    Response from Vivint

    Norman, we appreciate your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your system. We would be happy to discuss the autopay with you if you could email socialcs@vivint.com. Thanks!

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    Installation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017

    I purchased a service pack from Vivint which included a camera, a doorbell and an app on my phone which I wanted for safety. I've been using them for about two years now and their service has been all good so far. Also, their sales rep was good and knew about the product. The installation team was good too and they showed me every step they did.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & SetupEase of Use

    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2017

    I have never had a security system and never wanted one - until I met with Jordan ** and he put my fears to rest. It's very easy to navigate the entry pad and I have quickly gotten into the habit of alarming the system. My mom also had the system installed and she is equally pleased.

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

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2017

    We have had Vivint for a few weeks now, I really like the service we get with them!!! I will recommend them to everyone!!! We have tried different companies but we have not gotten the results we have with Vivint. The price is the same we were paying but we get more services than we were getting. I think that is more for your money!!! Well worth it!!!

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    TechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2017

    We got the Vivint security system and I like it better than ADT. We have the doorbell with the camera and a camera in the back because we don't live in a very good area. The sales rep was excellent and I liked her bubbly attitude. The installers have been awesome and they seemed knowledgeable about everything they were doing. It's a wonderful experience and we’ve advertised for Vivint. One can hear the doorbell outside when it rings clear across the street and down the street, so my neighbors asked about it and they’d check into it whenever I tell them about it.

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    Response from Vivint

    Viola, thank you for your feedback! We're so glad 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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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2017

    I have the keyless doors, the alarm system, one camera and panel from Vivint. I wanted only the door locks but the camera came with it, so that was sweet. The sales rep was good and sold me on the system. Their installation team was very good too, but they keyed my door keys off so it didn’t work and I didn’t notice it for months. I called it in and they didn’t charge me for that. I’ve had a couple issues with the service and I always called and we resolved it in one way or the other. I’m very satisfied. However, Vivint seems rather expensive compared to others. I'm also locked in and I don’t appreciate being locked in especially if I move. I won’t be renewing more than likely because I don’t want to get locked in again into a contract for two years. There are a couple of companies that offer $35 a month for the same service that I’m getting for $70. Still, it's been a decent experience.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for your feedback, Adam! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your Vivint system and services! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2017

    Your staff stayed on the job to a successful conclusion. They responded to my concerns and corrected faulty doorbell camera. They have great communication skills. They were prompt in their work. The installation of the equipment was as promised. The performance of the equipment is simple to understand, I would recommend the system.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thomas, thank you for your feedback! We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear that you're enjoying the service you're receiving. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2017

    I highly recommend Vivint. With today's world, we all have to have their system. They're an essential part of your life. My cousin who lives in New Hampshire told me about Vivint, so now we have everything that is with their system. Their service is great. When something is going on, they can call me right away and I'm aware of what's going on. It's great and comforting. We've had some things going on in this town and this system has been good that it's been like a godsend. When we've had a yard theft, it has been prevented. We had to add more features to our windows because some of them wouldn't go with the alarm when it opens up, but now they all do.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for the positive feedback, Bernie, and thanks for selecting Vivint Smart Home!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2017

    We have motion detectors, main panel, fire detector and smoke detectors upstairs from Vivint. We've had this system for at least four years now. I got those because we have two dogs and they're home alone a lot. The guy who did the installation was pretty good. The only problem we had was they put the motion sensor for our dogs upside down so it kept setting the alarm off, but once they got that fixed then it wasn't a problem. Any problems we've had to get fixed, they came down and fixed it at no charge. When we needed new signs for the doors or new sign for the property, they were pretty good about sending someone out.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & SetupReliability

    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2017

    Vivint’s service works well for me. However, we’ve had a few glitches. We get so many messages saying that the sensors need batteries. Every time I test the batteries, they’re still good so I don’t know why that’s happening. It seems to be a constant thing. I get annoyed with having to check the batteries. I think the problem is in the main board and it's probably overly sensitive to even small surges.

    I had them come and replace one of the main boards. The rep went through the whole thing and showed us which batteries to install and where we could get them and that the system worked fine. They fixed it but they just warned me that I have to check the batteries occasionally to see if they’re fine and that if the battery goes to a certain level, it may set off the alarm, and I said, “It shouldn’t be that sensitive because the batteries are still good when it's telling me they are not."

    And it still occasionally loses some contact even though the door is closed and the sensor is on. It alarms that something is not right and after I've reset the system, it forgets that the sensor hasn’t changed any but it doesn’t alarm us anymore so on the main board. As soon as I press the button to ignore, it just quits telling me that it’s a problem. Otherwise, everything is good. It's a good system. I've also recommended my neighbors put their systems in after I had them.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for the feedback, Adolphe, and thanks for Vivint Smart Home!

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    Online & App

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2017

    The app to view my cameras is very slow. I have never been able to view; and answer the front door the way it was intended. The signal to my cameras is intermittent, and are constantly refreshing. I'm regretting this expensive system and am very embarrassed to tell my wife of my final system assessment.

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    Response from Vivint

    Martin, thank you for your feedback. Cameras depend on upload speed for strong connection. We would be happy to take a look at your system with you. Please email socialcs@vivint.com

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2017

    Chase ** has made my experience with Vivint, the best! He followed up multiple times, made sure I was 100% satisfied and that I understood everything & how to operate my system. Excellent customer service and I love my new system!

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    Pascha, thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that Chase was professional and able to assist you. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2017

    I felt like I needed security on my doors and so I got locks, monitors and a thermostat installed. Vivint's sales rep was really nice and showed me all the things that I could do with my phone and how I can control the lights. The installer came in and did all the things while the salesman talked to me and told me what the installer was doing. They professionally handled each of their jobs and it didn’t take long for the installation to go in. The installer also showed me the installer guide and how to work it with my computer. They were in and out the door and got the system installed very quickly.

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    Response from Vivint

    Dorothy, thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that our sales representative and technician were able to get you all set up and comfortable with the system. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2017

    We had two houses, one in Oklahoma and one in Alaska. We're with ADT all along but in Alaska we went with Vivint. Our house in Alaska is where our son lives and we stay there three or four months out of a year and then we'd have the house vacant most of the time while we were back in Oklahoma. My husband's health deteriorated so we decided to sell the house in Alaska. Our grandson and his wife bought the place but they did not want to pick up the contract with Vivint. So we called Vivint and they said they would transfer it here, but we have ADT here for years and it's already installed. Vivint said, "Well, you'll have to pay us $2300." We didn't want to do that, so we stayed with Vivint and when it ran out we went back to ADT. But we were satisfied with Vivint. We just preferred ADT because it was local and we've had it for so many years.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2017

    More than a year ago, I spoke with Vivint's sales rep and he was very nice and polite. We got the central alarm and it sounds off if there's a tornado alert. But I'm supposed to be able to access the interior camera on a remote basis, but I haven’t been able to do that. I don’t know what my password is anymore. Other than that, all is well. When we had a service call on the lock on the front door, it went fine.

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    Response from Vivint

    Robin, we appreciate your feedback! We would be happy to review the account and correct any errors. Please email socialcs@vivint.com so we can assist you further. Thanks!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2017

    We asked Vivint what was available and they showed us the kind of technology that they have and we selected what we wanted. We were with another company for a number of years and we couldn't even contact them when we tried to call or ask them to contact us so we could update the technology that we had. It’s always good for companies to update their clients as far as new technology goes. It would be nice if we periodically hear from a company letting us know what new devices or new technologies are available and that would be very convenient for us 'cause we're still busy even though we’re retired. Vivint's sales rep was pleasant and their installation team kept their commitments. They even came back a couple of times when we had few issues with the system, though it was nothing too serious.

    We have a camera at the front door and motion detectors in the house. The doors are all protected when they're opened, the glass is broken and other situations like that. If there's a false alarm or there’s something that happens to the system that is not appropriate, Vivint immediately call our cell phone or home, and we can also set our system from far away. We were in Denver last week and somebody rang the doorbell and it flashed up on our cell phones, which was fun. All in all, we’re satisfied and we recommend them.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017

    We researched a few options but as Vivint Solar customers decided to stay with them... We worked with a rep over the phone and got it all pre-ordered. The install team came out early for the appt which was great. The guys were very professional, polite and knowledgeable. We would and have recommended others to inquire about Vivint home safety.

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    Response from Vivint

    Linda, thank you for your feedback! We strive to provide excellent customer service and we're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017

    I got doorbell cameras from Vivint. They’re fine but there'll be a one day off that they're not recording properly. Their sales reps were very knowledgeable. Also, somebody came out to do the installation and they were good. Vivint was quick in terms of responding when my alarm goes off. It was an amazing home security experience.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for your feedback, Abbey! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your Vivint system and services! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017

    I got the whole package from Vivint and so far, it’s been very good. I met with one sales representative and he sold me the package and they installed it for me. They even cleaned up after themselves and left it just like they found it, except for the new appliances in my house. I had Vivint for several years now and they're good at their response on alarms.

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    Response from Vivint

    Aaron, thanks for your feedback! We are so happy to hear that the installers did such a great job and were so professional during their visit to your home. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017

    Vivint had a home automation and video monitoring so I went with them. Since I’m not at home most of the time I like to keep my eyes on them at times. So far their customer service has been great. Everybody has been was polite, responsive and helps out in every way possible. Every time I needed something they have been able to do it for me. I updated the system earlier this year and the gentleman that came in was chatty and was in the house longer than I think he needed to be but otherwise the installation went fine. Their product is awesome and I'm happy with it. I’ve actually recommended them to a couple of people already. Vivint is doing a great job. They are offering a good product for a reasonable price.

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    Response from Vivint

    Adam, thanks for your feedback! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your Vivint system and services! We love hearing that the reps you have worked with have been responsive and polite. We strive to offer the best possible service to our customers and love hearing that this is what you have received. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupEase of Use

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017

    We had been looking at a security system and my husband works for Comcast. He knew he wanted Vivint and there was a guy from Vivint going door to door, and so we took the Vivint system from him. The sales rep was really nice, knew everything about the system and answered any questions we had. The installation was quick and easy. We have the doorbell with a camera in it, glass breaks, and the fire alarm smoke detection. We love the service. The system is easy to use and our experience has been very pleasant.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017

    We are very happy with our security camera. Guys were very nice and helpful. We would recommend our friends and family. The prices are reasonable. We hope this service helps us a lot. Thank yall so much for yall help. Thanks.

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    Response from Vivint

    Billy, thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the products and services we have to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017

    Our home is less safe than before due to false alarms. Even without a battery the bad sensor generates false alarms in spite of telling the system to bypass it. Phone app has a time delay and indicates open sensors when not open and wall panel shows different sensor status from phone. Thermostat seems to have a mind of its own and there are no written instructions.

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    Response from Vivint

    Susan, we appreciate your feedback. Thank you for making us aware of these issues you've experienced. We certainly don't like to hear that your system is not functioning properly. We want to make sure these issues get resolved. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialCS@vivint.com for any further assistance.

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    Installation & SetupCamera & Video

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017

    I had great interactions with Vivint's sales rep and the installation team that they've sent were very good in what they were doing. But I'm not happy with the system at all. It was constantly going down. I had to keep calling up. It has to be rebooted many times. The way it's been working has not been good. As a matter of fact, I went out and spent $5000 on a complete video camera system because I was so unhappy with Vivint. I'm sorry that I got to keep paying it for another two years. I would have been very happy if it worked fine because when it is working it does work well. But as many times as it's gone down, when I really needed it, it was ridiculous. I'd go to check something and cameras weren't working. Vivint is not my favorite system.

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    Response from Vivint

    It sounds like you've had a frustrating experience, Steve. If you email us with more details about the situation at socialcs@vivint.com, we'll gladly take care of you. Thanks for choosing Vivint Smart Home

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017

    I've had Vivint for years and the only reason I'm still with them is because they have a really nice set up from a technology standpoint. I was out of my contract which I had for five years. When I called back in June, the first issue I ran into is they had two dates down for my contract. Apparently, when I had moved, they had done something about renewing the contract. So, the manager got involved and got it fixed. I wanted to stay with Vivint and we're considering some new options. Talked to a nice gentleman and he set me up with extending my contract two years.

    I was going to get an outdoor camera and a doorbell camera. Decided the next day that I'm going to do something different for a camera standpoint. So I bought four outdoor cameras with a DVR and just installed them and called in, cancelled that work order with Vivint the next day after I'd ordered it. They refunded my money. Two weeks later though, they went back and charged me $600 for all of the equipment that I never had installed. And apparently, the gentleman who cancelled my order the day after didn't cancel the work order. So Vivint's automated system charged me that money. I got it refunded, but two weeks later, they did it again. They charged me, got it refunded. Did it again, got it refunded. So, at one point, I probably had $2,500 in charges from Vivint. And they were all responsive at some point or another.

    But I was so fed up, I was done with Vivint. But I talked to a wonderful lady in their retention department and she got it all figured out why I was getting charged and got it done. That's how they found out the work order wasn't cancelled. Well, then they got it corrected. But I was done. So she connected me with someone who got me hooked up with extending my contract just like we were going to in June. But it's stuff that I was actually going to use. So, I got a thermostat and the front door camera. Then they gave me a $43 a month bill. So, I was happy with the price.

    But about a week later, Vivint went in and charged me $130 because the computer repair. I don't know if they thought the cost, that it was lowered to was too much or they thought that it was and nobody could figure out. It turns out they charged me for two months of different contracts that didn't exist. So, I had a call and given another refund. So, I got that refunded. Eventually, I just took my card out. I told them I don't want anything to do with automated things.

    As of right now, everything is good. But I have no idea how to get in to check my bill. The website that I try to go to doesn't work and I don't know where I'm supposed to go for that. So, I do need to call and get that taken care of. But if I had to rate Vivint, I would say they have wonderful people working for them. I did talk to one lady at Vivint who was pretty nasty. But everybody else was very nice and professional. Nobody from the standpoint of who I talked to was bad at all.

    But whatever automated system they're doing for billing needs being overhauled. Because if they had charged that to someone who was very much in need of that money and they have to pay their rent, it could really hurt them. Honestly, if I didn't like their technology, I would have switched to somebody else. Five years ago, I didn't have any hiccups. So, I'm not going to let this two months little experience burn that. And I have referred Vivint to friends and I actually got some bill credit for it years ago. I would recommend Vivint to my friends because their technologies are good.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceCamera & Video

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017

    We were looking for a kind of security for the house and we got Vivint's camera systems and sensors. So far, we're still having a couple of hiccups. The sensors are supposed to pick up activity but they haven't been doing so. I haven't seen any activity since the doorbell camera was attached and it's not picking up movement. The other thing that I was kind of disappointed with was we were trying to get some sensors in the storage section but for some reason, it was out of range from the panel.

    Their first guy came by but made some mistakes, damaged our doorbell and did some shady work unlike a professional. But the other two guys that came by were pretty good although one of them had to be helped out because he was kind of large and he really couldn't get into certain areas. But they were good guys and since they came by, we saw that maybe the first guy wasn't the best qualified to make those calls. Also, everything the guys were showing me, the system wasn't really able to do the way we wanted it. Other than those, it's been a pretty good experience and I would recommend Vivint to a friend.

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    Response from Vivint

    Richard, we appreciate your feedback. Thank you for working with us to help resolve your concerns. We would be happy to discuss any issues with you! Feel free to email socialcs@vivint.com. Thank you!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017

    I got the basic service package from Vivint and it worked real well when I had a break-in a couple of years ago. The people that broke in were only in the house about a minute because the alarms went off. I was at work, so they called me and the people on the phone knew what they were doing. Also, their sales reps were very friendly and installation went real well. They knew what they were doing too. I like them better than I do one of their competitors that I dealt with before and their customer service basically sucks. But with Vivint, I'm very happy and satisfied.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    They let us know if the door is open or if we forget or if we have something on the stove that's burning, overheated, or spilled over, we've set the alarm off a couple of times, so we know it works. And if there is a tornado warning in the district, which we really liked because the first time it happened, we couldn't get it shut off. It kept beeping until about 4:30 in the morning, although the storm had passed. So we couldn't go to sleep. It was hard to go to sleep that night. But we finally got the alarm and we just took it apart. Cancelled it so that they make sure they show us how to do it. But then we heard the next night, there was another tornado coming and we thought, "Oh no. Not again." But we got that problem solved and we do like that it comes on the TV saying that there's a tornado watch and of course it blanks the TV off. And then Vivint cuts in and starts beeping.

    And because there's been a lot of break-ins here, it was suggested to us by the salesman to get alarms. So we have the Vivint alarms in our basement windows, the upstairs, the doors, bedroom windows and there's one by the side door, the front and back doors, the garage doors, and on the locked door. With the size of Sundre, there was one weekend, there was a hundred break-ins. And Sundre is not that big. There are 3,000 people here. In fact, the house behind us has been hit twice. My husband's 82 years old, and we're both seniors so we're not ready to start swinging a club to somebody who barges in here.

    After the first and second time that we had tornado warnings here this summer, we got a Vivint rep from Utah and they shut the alarm down for us. The next day, they connected it up again. At the very beginning, the box where we punch our code in inside the house has gone wrong and had to be reset a few times. So we've had some problems, but mostly, it's been pretty good. The tech they sent out has been very good.

    We've had to contact them a few times and they've always been very polite. We've never had anybody that has been rude or snap at us. Sometimes it's taken them a while to figure out the problem, like to disconnect the alarm so the beeping would stop that night that the first tornado warning was there. We were on the phone for a long time, but they were just as patient at the end of the phone call as they were at the beginning. They had us disconnect the stand-by battery and unplug it so that it would knock it out of commission. Then the next day, when they phoned us back, they went through everything and reprogrammed everything and we're good. They've been very helpful. We're pleased with Vivint. It has helped us through. When they're here to put up with all these break-ins, we feel a little safer.

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    Response from Vivint

    Shelia, thank you for your feedback! We strive to provide excellent customer service, and it's great to hear that was provided. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    Ok system I guess. My phone goes off non-stop saying visitor detected, but nobody is ever there. Was sitting out at the neighbor and that message came 10 times. I'm looking at the house... nobody, vehicle or animal. Too darn sensitive. I can't stand it. Ridiculous. I don't know if I should've gone with another company.

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    Response from Vivint

    Makayla, we appreciate your feedback. We certainly understand why this issue you are having would be frustrating. We would be happy to assist further. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialCS@vivint.com for further assistance.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    From the salesperson, Gaby, to Brandon, who did our installation, the customer service was great! We had to make some last minute contract changes, and the installation had to happen over two days instead of one, but both of them worked to keep me informed of what was going on.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & SetupTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    Kenny ** came to our door, my wife had just had surgery the day before. I had told him outside that she had just had surgery and that she needed to be resting. He insisted on going into our home anyway. My wife and I both told him that we can't afford it right now, quite a few times, and explained that we pay a lot in bills and are barely getting by as is. Every time we would tell him this, he would get more and more frustrated, and would continue to repeat information about the Vivint system. But his demeanor changed.

    I understand sales is his job, and that he needs the commission money, which he said many times. But that doesn't mean making my family fall behind just for his own paycheck. Because I, too, have a 3-year-old. Felt pressured, and as if there was no way to kindly ask him to leave, after multiple times telling him we couldn't afford it. Aside from that, the man who installed the system, the tech, was excellent. Very friendly fellow. The system is excellent, don't get me wrong. But if I could do it again, I would rather a different sales rep come to my door. One who understands "not right now".

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    Response from Vivint

    Josh, we certainly want to address this further. If you could please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com, we will gladly do so. Thank you!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    When I moved into my new house, the technician that installed the system, I had to have someone come in because I was at work. The young lady was 18 years of age and she just let him in. He hooked up everything. He never said anything about I was under a longer contract or anything of that nature. But he had a young 18-year-old sit up there and put my initials there or just sign here.

    At the same time, I knew something was funny because he changed the lock on the door. And they had to come out two other times to rectify the situation because he didn't leave a key. And then, I had to call Vivint up and they had to come out and make a key for the front door. Now, in the process of this, he never stated that in this city that I moved in, High Point, North Carolina, that you have to register your alarm. So now, unfortunately, my alarm went off one day within the first two weeks of me being here. And Vivint went on and before they could reach me, they dispatched the police. Had I known that the alarm had to be registered, it wouldn't have cost me anything. But because the alarm was not registered, it cost me $110.

    I called Vivint up and spoke to one of the accounts people and shared this with them. She basically called me a liar, saying she couldn't verify anything. So, the customer is not always right. I'm paying the bill, but yet she's going to tell me that, since she couldn't verify it with the technician. I think she knew the technician personally. Then she could offer me that I pay $50 and Vivint pays $50. I would have went through calling the city of High Point, calling their collection department in Charlotte, North Carolina, which is approximately 87 to 100 miles away, and calling the police department that said Vivint is supposed to notify them that I have an alarm system. But would I be upset over that if I had known? So I told her that they could come and get their system. Well, they said I was under contract. No, I'm not. I haven't signed anything. You could pull all the papers and I can show you my initials. You will see that it's two different sets of initials.

    So, therefore they blew it. I'm not going to deal with them ever again because they violated not telling me the terms of the contract. They violated by having someone that they knew would just open up the door. It wasn't me. I'm the only one that owns the house. And last, but not least, the accounts person basically called me a liar. And when I turned around after speaking with her for about 30-minutes, asked for her supervisor, she so adamantly stated to me that her supervisor told her what to relay to me. So, I'm relaying it to her supervisor. I don't have a relationship with them. They could do whatever they want. We could go to court. And I can prove that I never put my initials on anything.

    If they want to come and pick up their equipment, I have now transitioned to CPI. I don't have to go through this and that. They weren't providing me the customer service that I needed. They didn't inform when it was their obligation to inform. And when they were found that they were in the wrong, they didn't turn around and try to compensate me in the appropriate manner. So, I turned around and I terminated their service. Up until then, I can honestly say that when I was in smaller house in Greensboro, North Carolina, they were excellent. But since my experience of buying a new house, moving over here, I've been very dissatisfied.

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    Response from Vivint

    Larry, that would definitely be frustrating! Please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com as soon as possible for further assistance. Thanks!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    Installation was absolutely great. The installers were very professional and did the job. When I had a problem with my camera not working, I called Vivint and they replaced my camera once and solved the problem. Contacting customer service is a very good experience because the reps are professional and they've handled any concerns I've had, like the telephone app. I'm very impressed with the service itself. The system gives me 24/7 access to my home. I like the service and have recommended Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTech

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    A Vivint’s sales rep came to my house. He was extremely professional and I had a pleasant experience with him. He explained everything in detail, so we decided to enter into an agreement with them. The installers did quality work as well. Once they're completely done, they picked up whatever debris that was left as if nobody had done any work in the house.

    I have the central air and heating control and monitor from my cellphone included in the service package I purchased from Vivint. I can turn on a certain light switch from a remote location as well. These features are extremely convenient and we use them quite frequently. When we were out and it's hot, we set the temperature in the house to whatever we desire before we arrive. So, when we get home, it's in the ideal temperature. But because we have two German Shepherds in our property, we just use the security system when we leave for the day. We've been completely satisfied with the service Vivint provided. They gave excellent customer service and definitely a sense of security to us. We'll definitely recommend them to friends and family.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    I’ve had Vivint for a year now and their sales reps were helpful and exceeded my expectations. It's a little bit pricey but everybody’s got to make money and they have overhead. They have to pay people and I understand that. I wanted to pay a premium to get premium service and quality products, however, some of their products have drawbacks compared to some of the things I had before. The way they do the window and door sensors, they glue them on. It's bound for early failure when the adhesive lets go and they slip occasionally. They’re not hard-wired too and the quality of the images on the cameras could be better. Residential doesn’t have anything close to the quality that you get with a commercial. That was a little bit less than they do. But, everything else is good.

    I like the panel and the phone service. My wife and son have no problem working with it as well. I have a little glitch with my phone and I’ve got to get it fixed. But the availability of the people and the services are as good or better than any other service I’ve had. They are very friendly people who are committed to quality service. The system works fine and their service is great. So, I’m very satisfied.

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    Response from Vivint

    Gregory, thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed our products and services. We will make sure to pass your feedback on pricing and products to the appropriate parties. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    I needed safety in my house. I got Vivint's security system and my favorite feature is viewing through the whole phone. They installed over the summer and we did everything in the same day. All the Vivint people were great and they were very nice and pleasant. The installer came from very far and took care of everything. We had a different doorknob so he took longer and he installed it for us at the same time. He also answered every question. It was an extraordinary experience and everything is going good so far. I’ve recommended Vivint to friends already.

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    Response from Vivint

    Alexandra, 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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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    My neighbor and I had ADT, but we thought that we should kindly switch over our system. The Vivint sales rep was pretty cool and easy to contact if I needed him. We talked the whole time and he explained the service level and the different packages. Then it took him a couple of hours to install the system and then he walked me through on how to use it. Also, I have a big dog at the house and he was able to explain to me how we can use the system without the dog setting it off herself. We've had it for a couple of months now. The service package has the camera, door contacts, and everything is wireless right to my phone. It's easy for everyone to work it and I get all the updates on my phone. When someone rings the doorbell, I get a ding and I have a camera outside of my house and I can see who's at my door from my phone. Also, I can set the alarm from my phone, anywhere. Everything is great and I love the system.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    I'm thoroughly satisfied with the home security that I purchased from Vivint. Their salesman that stopped by my house was courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. I had it installed four years ago and the installers were very courteous as well.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringCamera & VideoEase of Use

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017

    I'm loving the service, ease of use, and pricing! I've got great surveillance at a great price! The installation was super fast and was completed the same day that I ordered the service! When my cameras stopped recording video clips, customer service was quick to offer assistance and even send out a tech when more help was needed. Working like a charm now!

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    Response from Vivint

    Brandee, 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!

    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017

    Vivint tricks their customers into lengthy contracts of 42 or 48 months or more. Then when you try to get out they say they will charge you an astronomical $2500 termination fee. What if you move, well you are stuck. You either have to transfer the service or the new homeowner has to take over your current contract. I have fulfilled my initial 42 month contract (which I understood paid for the equipment). Vivint told me I verbally agreed to extend my contract by 48 months. I only confirmed and secured my pricing. I didn't agree to another 48 months. Now I want to switch services to save a lot of money and Vivint wants to charge me $2500! That is bad business. I am not ever recommending Vivint!

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    Response from Vivint

    Angela, that is not what we like to hear! If you would like to cancel within your agreement, we do ask that customers pay the remaining months of their agreement, or find someone to takeover the account. If you would like us to review your account please email us at, socialcs@vivint.com. Thanks!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoringTechReliability

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017

    Vivint was in the neighborhood and we signed up. We have the window, door and glass break sensors and smoke alarms included with our service package for safety purposes and in cases of break-ins. So far, we're satisfied with the service that we're getting. Some of the sensors sometimes break and we have to purchase new ones. We call Vivint and they answer all of our questions and they are also fairly prompt in sending new sensors in the mail. The alarm went off once and we didn’t know why and the fire department showed up. The callers on the other end are very quick to get onto the intercom and see if everything is okay.

    On the initial installation, the team seemed fairly knowledgeable in their jobs and they knew what to do. And they were very friendly, too. They couldn’t get the back door to work and they said that we would have to cut out part of the door. The problem was fixed years later. So, we were paying for that service but we never used it. When we revisited our contract, I explained it to the lady rep. A technician came out to check the whole system and fixed it when he came. Also, I told the lady from Vivint that because we had some issues with the alarm system, I wasn’t happy with the amount that we're paying. She was able to lower it but still, there are other security system places that offer the same service for a bit less.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thank you so much for your feedback, Beverley. We appreciate all feedback that is submitted to us so that we can improve our processes.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupMonitoring

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017

    My husband passed away and I knew that I wouldn’t feel secure without a home alarm system. I wanted one and that way, I could monitor who comes up to my door or if anyone is in my home, and I could see it while I'm working because I work fulltime. I went online and I got Vivint's number and called them up. The customer service rep who helped me was really informative and he made me feel comfortable with making the purchase. The installation went quicker than I thought and they explained everything to me and then gave me the key. I have the camera on my doorbell and another in my main room and I also have a window break. I'm very satisfied with the whole system.

    One time, my batteries went out and I didn’t know what was going on. So, I had to contact them so that they can walk me through and let me know what to do. I got it resolved. Recently, there was a really bad storm in our area and there was a power outage and I was out of town. And I really appreciate that they alerted me that my power was out and I didn’t have to come home to a surprise. They called me and then they also sent a notification to my phone. Overall, it's a great alarm system. It really provides the security that I need. I'd definitely recommend them and I already did.

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    Response from Vivint

    Aasia, thank you for your feedback! It's great to hear that you're enjoying your system and that you've received excellent customer service. We appreciate you working with us whenever you have any concerns. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017

    We have been working with Vivint since 2010. We were looking for a company to do not just security but also emission management for a fully green efficient home. Vivint had the right mission, resources and technology, so we knew what we wanted and they matched it nicely. We built a new construction project in Boston and partnered with them to showcase some of their cool technology. We had a close relationship in terms of promoting Vivint and we did a couple of commercials with them. Plus, we would service them and back for our area in Boston, trying to get everyone to convert.

    We were a showcase home for Vivint and we got cameras and light switches in our package. This home is a big deal in this part of the city, so we want to make sure that we could continue to promote Vivint effectively. We have primary and secondary panels in three different apartments, and we have the new technology for the primary panel. We have secondary panels that don’t work with the first, so I called them to find out if the secondary panel was available. Sooner or later they’ll call us back and let us know if we could have the panels, but we give tours of the home and our showcase exhibits. Without having all the proper features, we can’t show everything they didn’t have to offer, and it makes it difficult for us.

    In the past, Vivint would’ve gotten the panel out as quickly as possible, but with the new leadership, people are unaware of the history and it’s been a little different. They send out a gentleman named Derrick and he’s new to us, but he’s respectful of our history and he’s been great. He’s a local and he knows the neighborhood and our needs. Overall, Vivint offers great home security and home energy services, but the leadership and the people I contact have changed, so our experience has changed over time. We used to have a great relationship with Vivint and we’d like to return what we had before, but now we’re trying to see if it’s still the company for us.

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    Response from Vivint

    Cynthia, we appreciate your feedback! We are happy to hear you have enjoyed the services that we have to offer. We will make sure to submit your feedback to the appropriate parties. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017

    We wanted security so we got Vivint’s services. My dad had them too. Our package includes monitoring, a couple of cameras and the ability to hear inside if the alarm’s going off. The service has been great so far. And the reps were friendly and knowledgeable. Overall, I'm happy with Vivint.

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    Response from Vivint

    Tim, 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 Sept. 18, 2017

    Salesman lied to me about coverage and price. Tech lied to me about why he was late to my appointment twice. Customer service lied to me FOUR TIMES, and it took 5 days to get my system removed. I wouldn't recommend this system to my worst enemy.

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    Response from Vivint

    Trenton, we apologize that this was your experience with us. If you have any further feedback, please email us at socialcs@vivint.com.

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2017

    I love my Vivint security system already! It's easy to use and customize to my liking. The mobile app is one of my favorite options. I also really like how many options of high tech security equipment that Vivint offers. I definitely recommend Vivint!

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    Response from Vivint

    Tash, we are happy to hear this! We are glad that you are enjoying the many functions our system has to offer. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2017

    I was injured in the military, lost my leg and damaged my other one. I worked for 35 years and my wife passed away several years ago, and now I've had some other health problems so I'm becoming more and more security conscious. I live in a very rural area, on a beautiful lake. Being out here having no neighbors, and being disabled more than I have been in my working years, I became more and more security conscious.

    My son has a Vivint security system in California and told me about them. I was looking for a company that could give me cameras, lock-and-unlock the doors, and things like that. I had to change from AT&T to another company because they didn't have the power to work any of that. I was with ADT for about 12 years and they couldn't do what I wanted to do so I started looking around. I have a doorbell camera in the front, I have a camera that looks in the back and another camera that looks inside.

    The service has been poor, though. I've had several computer repairs. All of a sudden it doesn't work. And they don't call you. They do things, then it works, then it doesn't work again. Also, if somebody rings the doorbell and I push the thing and go to the camera in the front door, by the time I pushed the button that says "Talk", I have to wait and wait for the little green arrow to go round and round. It's very slow.

    Several times, it's taken so long for people who rang the doorbell in the first place. They leave because they don't think I'm home. Because of my disability, a lot of times I'm still in my hospital bed or I've got some therapist. I had to call and they had to leave and they come back and then I unlock the front door and then they come in. Also, the funny thing is the sign that they put up to let everybody know that I'm covered by them was installed upside down. My brother was coming up from the dark and he realized that, and he's laughing instead of taking it seriously, so I left my ADT signs up.

    They're very kind and they try real hard. They've always been super friendly, very conscientious and when they're done, it seems like everything's back to where it's supposed to be. It's just that they don't make it all the way. I'm not all that satisfied with the service. There's a lot of frustration because I'm depending on it. That's why I changed internet services just to get it to work.

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    Response from Vivint

    David, we appreciate your feedback. If any of these understandably frustrating issues have not been resolved, please contact us at socialcs@vivint.com at your earliest convenience for further assistance. Thank you!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2017

    I'm a salesperson who works for ACM, an independent company that markets services. My company sources out Vivint and people get it for another rate through us. My business is based off of results and people are going to say bad things if I source out a product that isn't good, so I try it myself to make sure it's good before I market it. Security is always an issue wherever anyone lives and I had a dog that passed, so I needed to up my security and getting something that needed marketing was a better way to do it. The Vivint sales rep was knowledgeable and our interaction was smooth and easy. Even though I market it, I’m a hard sell and she worked with me. Also, the installation team was excellent. They were clean, on time and knowledgeable with what they were doing.

    My package includes the door locks, cameras, and chimes. I’m very satisfied because I love the fact that I could be away from home and access my doors if I want to let someone in. I can check, look into my home and talk to individuals in there. Overall, Vivint is an awesome security company that offers professional service. They're reasonable and I like the features that they have. Their system is user-friendly and it really makes me feel safe to sleep at night.

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    Response from Vivint

    Alice, thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you have had a good experience with the installation and equipment. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family.

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    Installation & SetupTech

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2017

    I feel more secure now that I have some of those added features that I've always wanted in an alarm system. Vivint's sales rep was knowledgeable and the service technician who installed the program was great. When there are false alarms or when the alarm is triggered, they respond in a timely manner. But if someone knocks on the door, I don’t get the alert until five minutes after. Also, I requested gold but the rep had silver when he came. He was supposed to come and swap out the color but he never did. Otherwise, I'm satisfied with my experience.

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    Response from Vivint

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

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2017

    I'm very satisfied with Vivint's system and services. Vivint had more to offer so I switched to them from ADT. I'm fine with the pricing, too. I was living alone and I'm a senior citizen so I had the panel and two door locks and two window locks included in my service package. Their representative was very informed and gave me good information. The installation went smoothly. And overall, I'm grateful.

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    Response from Vivint

    Isle, thank you for your feedback! We're glad everything went smoothly and that you're enjoying your system, so far. Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2017

    I have Vivint for over a year now and I got them for safety and convenience. I have door monitoring, window monitoring, glass shattering, thermostat and smoke detector. I had a few problems with some sensors, but Vivint staff were awesome in coming and getting them done and I was very satisfied with their service. Also, their sales rep and installation team were awesome. The Vivint people were very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.

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    Response from Vivint

    Amanda, thank you for your feedback! It's great 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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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2017

    I'm very satisfied with our Vivint system. I got the most basic features to secure my house and feel a little bit more at ease when we're not home. The first Vivint sales representative was cool. He got it hooked up and did everything pretty quickly. The installation team came and knocked everything out real quick as well. They're also timely and they cleaned up after themselves. And then I've had the maintenance guy go over it one time because our speaker went out. But he fixed that in five minutes. And then, I recently had another representative walking around the neighborhood. He tried to help me out, but I was in between houses when I was moving. Everything has been pretty good. All the representatives at Vivint have been really well. I feel a lot more secure having my Vivint system. I'm more sure of leaving the house when we go out-of-town. It's a little bit more peace of mind when we're there, and when we're not there.

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    Response from Vivint

    Thanks for your feedback, Alexander! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your Vivint system and services! Thank you for choosing Vivint to protect your home and family!

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2017

    Vivint reps came to our door quite late at night and we decided that the deal was good, but it’s not compared to what we’ve seen otherwise then. We should have done some research as we’re suffering the consequences now. But they were in a hurry to get it all set up. Our equipment has been faulty since we got it and it can’t be fixed. They said that because we have a handle lock and we don't have a deadbolt lock, it doesn’t work properly. Even if they were to replace the equipment, it'd be the same and the only solution is to get a deadbolt lock.

    They were willing to pay for the deadbolt kit but they don’t want to take any responsibility for doing the deadbolt itself. You do it yourself and you take the chance of ruining your door and having to replace your door. We have no training on how to do a deadbolt. They should have told us that the equipment was going to fail when we first signed the contract, which was two years ago in September. They said that at any time we happen to want to stick the handle, they would charge us for a visit. That shouldn’t be something that’s charged to us. A default is a part that you needed that was going to be defaulted before you even put it in. With Vivint, we have the security and we would have liked to have a doorbell camera too but they told us that would be an extra cost. We were able to negotiate that the contract would only be three years long as compared to the five or six years they wanted though. But all in all, Vivint was a big mistake.

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    Response from Vivint

    Adele, we appreciate your feedback. We certainly don't like to hear that you have had issues with your system. We want to ensure that your equipment works as promised and gives you the peace of mind you deserve. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialCS@vivint.com for any further assistance with your issues.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2017

    ** Audited by: Dianne Ernsting **
    Vivint: September 7 (1) Caller: Adam Adam: This call might be recorded. How did you first hear about Vivint? Angelo: It's been a while. Being a senior citizen, I can't remember all of that. I don't know. I may have gone on the web. So, I don’t know if -- no, no, a guy came by. One of the [audio glitch 00:01:01] came by and I could say, sold us a bill of goods, but I wouldn’t say that. Adam: Can you describe the interaction you had with the sales representative at Vivint? Angelo: First of all, let me say, I think we've been with you guys for years now, a year or two. He was very nice. Normally, you forget the good stuff and you remember the bad. So, since I don’t remember it, it must have gone pretty good. We joined the company, you might say. So, I can't complain. Adam: What features are included with the service package you purchased? Angelo: Okay, I have one up there if somebody breaks a window. A house alarm is all I have. I don't know if that’s what you're asking. Adam: Yeah. Any features like sensors for the windows or things like cameras, anything like that? Angelo: No, just the sensor for the window. And then, if they open the doors, I'll know. Adam: How satisfied are you with these features? Angelo: Very happy. And every once in a while we make a mistake or a thing is not working right, whatever, they're -- all I do is call and they run me through whatever and everything is always fixed. Not that I've had that many problems. Adam: How was that when you deal with the customer service? How does…? Angelo: It's like what I said, if I goof and open the door and then they call, everything is handled real nicely. Yeah. Great customer service, I would say. Adam: Could you tell me about the installation, the day they came and installed everything, any details about that you'd like to mention? Angelo: No. I mean, they did a fine job. They put a thing for the glass break over the table and then they put the thing over there on the wall and put the sign outside, and the things on the door, and not a problem, did it very quickly. I think the two guys' very personable. No complaints, whatsoever. Adam: Do you have any other details, thoughts, highlights from your experience with Vivint you'd like to mention? Angelo: If I had to do it over, I would. And the price is very reasonable. And I would recommend them. Adam: Did you have another home security system before you had Vivint? Angelo: This is my first one. Adam: How would you rate your experience with Vivint on a scale of 1 to 5 stars where 5 stars means you'd recommend them to a friend and 1 star means…? Angelo: 5. My wife said 6. [Laughs] Adam: How would you summarize your experience with Vivint in just a few words? Angelo: It was a pleasure to do business with them. Adam: I'm showing the email address here of ac.fraga@gmail.com. Is that a current email address? Angelo: Yes. Adam: Would it be okay if we posted some of your comments on our website to make them available…? That’s okay? Angelo: Yes.
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    Response from Vivint

    Angelo, thank you for taking time to review Vivint!

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