Vivint Smart Home Review: Securing Your Smart Home Has Never Been Easier

Vivint has come a long way since it introduced its doorbell camera in 2015. Like its competition - which includes the likes of Comcast Xfinity, ADT, and even DIY solutions like Simplisafe -- Vivint offers a full suite of connected smart home security devices that work together to protect homes against everything from burglary, to fires, and floods. The difference, as I’ve experienced first-hand, comes down to the service experience.
Bitten by the smart home security bug, I wanted more. I wanted smart locks, voice control, door sensors, window sensors, and cameras … with night vision. Then Vivint came along and offered to install a comprehensive smart home security system for review with the option to either remove the system afterward or leave it in place for follow-up reviews as new features and hardware were added down the line.
I’m opting for the latter. Vivint isn’t the most affordable smart home security option, but their service and app experience are outstanding, and through my experience with their system, I’ve learned both of those factors are absolutely key.
Vivint outfitted my home with its doorbell camera, one indoor camera, three outdoor cameras (all with night vision), two Kwikset SmartCode deadbolt locks, three door sensors, 10 window sensors, one interior motion sensor, two glass-break sensors, two smoke detectors, and a flood/heat/cold sensor, and a touchscreen control panel.
If that sounds like a lot, I passed on four window sensors for the second floor, a smart thermostat (Vivint makes its own, and Nest is an option), a smart garage door opener module, and any of Vivint’s smart lighting solutions, which include lamp modules and compatibility with Philips Hue smart bulbs. The point here is that Vivint systems are designed to provide smart home convenience as well as security, and systems can be scaled from modest to almost obscenely elaborate.
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[@teetrav]

Okay, guys what he means is if somebody comes in your home and puts a gun to your head and says turn off the alarm You would actually punch in the duress code instead. The Intruder does not know if you're putting in the turn the alarm off code or stress code. It could save your life. I get it👍🍽🎯

[@tww11]

I have a Vivint system and honestly I like it. The technology has come a long way, but I’m willing to pay for it.

[@thomasfamilyadventures2449]

I have a Vivint system and just last night someone stole something off my porch and the doorbell camera did not work and capture the movement on camera. I wish I would've got a different system. Why am I paying for something that won't help in an emergency?

[@joanengy106]

I can not even imagine how we used to live without these systems. They are so easy to install, but very effective. Protecting yourself and at home should come first in human life.

[@raghaveshp]

Hi does the security panel powered with an adapter from inside the wall? I do not see a wire and plug?

[@beybladefighter2ify]

Did he just say if you're being held at gun point you can go to you keypad and press the panic button, he's really from Texas y'all.

[@jackdarapper2451]

I just got this and love it.

[@leesg3]

Can two residents view the cameras through separate cell phones? What security features do they have to prevent unwanted persons from viewing those cameras? Especially the ones inside.

[@economyheating]

I love my Vivint system...After bugs were worked out in the first 3 months, I ve had no major issues..I recommend Vivint. I also recommend a "mesh" whole house WiFi system too.

[@karimkerachni3939]

“ADP” hahaha love it!!

[@jear2997]

i got this exact vivint model, the first couple days it was installed it stopped working for unkown reasons. i had some worker come in and check on it and he could not fix it. how can i fix this.

[@thegolflife7565]

I want to know what packages to steal. We’ve had tons of stuff stolen. It’s almost like they know what’s worth stealing...

[@Maxmgm212.]

So if I want the system but not the cops coming can I still

[@emmyengy4279]

I also use a home security system, but only from Kangaroo. The smart home system is very effective in the modern world. Sensors are very easy to install, and all over the phone using the application. The main thing is to install the sensor at the entrance door and windows.

[@jonathanknutson6645]

I am a Xfinity home customer and a Xfinity home installer this is a flashy system Xfinity home has an app with the cameras live it has a duress code and most of the system’s equipment and what I love is the voice announcer which says front door open when it opens and announces when the door closes. I pay $40 a month and I’m going to end owning the system with the bill I pay per month for monitoring service

[@Scottsmith99-r3h]

Is it wireless can go apartment

[@darrenl.johnson]

I love the Vivint system! I've sold about 25 systems to residents and small businesses!

[@08mario08]

I just had a run in with one of their sales people apart from ignoring the “no soliciting” sign on my front door he was very pushy even inviting himself into my house. I had to just cut him off

[@freeguy303]

How to see playback

[@Primo956tx]

Im a new customer at first day I got charged $55 equipment and my first month 105 dollar .And they told us it was o down . they have bad customer service ..