What Vivint actually is
Vivint is the provider to look at if you want the security system and the smart home to be the same system. The camera hardware and the app are the best of the national names. The trade-off is the highest upfront equipment cost here, usually financed across a long term.
What comes in a standard system
- Smart Hub touchscreen panel
- Door and window sensors
- Motion detector
- Keypad
- Doorbell, indoor and outdoor cameras
- Smart locks, thermostat and garage control
Where it does well
- Best camera hardware and app of the national providers
- Genuine smart-home integration — locks, thermostat, garage and lighting in one place
- Professional installation designed around your floor plan
- Equipment can be paid upfront or spread across the agreement term
What to watch for
- Highest upfront equipment cost in this comparison
- Contract length is driven by financing and commonly runs 42 to 60 months
- Cancelling early means settling the remaining equipment balance
- Not available in every state
Best for: Smart-home households who want one integrated system, premium cameras, and are planning to stay in the property for the long term.
Probably not for: Anyone looking for the cheapest route to basic monitored protection, or anyone who may move within a few years.
About this page
TryAlarms is an independent comparison and marketing service. we are not Vivint, and this site is not operated by Vivint. Vivint is a trademark of Vivint LLC, used here nominatively for identification and comparison.
The figures above are Vivint's published starting prices for entry-tier configurations and were last verified on 2 October 2026. They are not a quote. Pricing varies by address, equipment selection, promotions and credit approval, and changes without notice. Confirm everything directly before you purchase.
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Looking at more than one option? Compare ADT, Vivint and Brinks Home side by side, or see general pricing.