A salesperson from this company came to my house last week and asked to see my current security system. I said okay, thinking it'd be quick, but he ended up coming inside, sitting at my dining table while I was literally in the middle of eating dinner with a guest, and kept trying to sell me for over an hour even though I told him multiple times I wasn't interested. I already have a system that I just installed a few months ago. I made it clear that I would only consider switching if it actually made sense, but there was no real benefit and I wasn't going to pay more for something that didn't add value. He kept pushing anyway and even tried to downplay my current setup like it was useless just to sell his system. Then today, another rep from the same company came back, ignored my "No Soliciting" sign AND my doorbell cover, and tried to say I was "interested" last time but just concerned about the price, which is not true at all. I clearly said no. The whole experience felt really pushy and invasive. I would not recommend dealing with them. read more

This company has suckered me into purchasing a new panel by selling me sensors that do not work with my original panel. The cost to me is over $350. They will not let me out of my contract after the purchase, after the sensors began failing. Tamper alarms in the middle of the night are no fun. I had to remove the sensors altogether to stop the false alarms. A no-contract company would be better for most people. read more

Vivint is hands down the worst company I've ever dealt with. I paid thousands for a "professional" security system and got cameras that barely work, constant outages, and the most frustrating customer service I've ever experienced. Every month--like clockwork--I'm stuck troubleshooting for almost an hour. And of course, they expect me to fix it while they sit on the phone reading from a script. If you want someone to actually come fix the mess they installed? Get ready to be charged again. It's ridiculous. They overcharge for equipment that doesn't work and then refuse to take any responsibility. You're basically paying a premium for stress and wasted time. They also trap you in these insanely long contracts. If their product was actually any good, they wouldn't have to lock people in. But they do--because most people would leave if they had the option. And let's be real--there's no way their positive reviews are legit. This company is so bad it feels like a scam. Either they're fake or written before things fell apart. I regret signing up with them and I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from Vivint. read more

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This has been, without question, the most unacceptable experience I have ever had with any vendor. The installation was rushed, carelessly executed, and completed well below any reasonable professional standard. The quality of work reflects a serious lack of attention to detail and respect for the customer. Equally concerning was the conduct of the supervisor Jesus Tovar, whose unprofessionalism and failure to respond only compounded an already poor situation. After attempting to address these issues directly through calls and messages, I received no meaningful response. To make matters worse, when I attempted to complete the customer survey and provide honest negative feedback regarding my experience, the system conveniently removed me from the survey before I could submit it, and the link was no longer valid afterward. This only adds to the impression that customer concerns are neither welcomed nor properly addressed. Given the substandard workmanship, lack of accountability, poor customer service, and now an apparent inability to openly receive criticism, I have lost all confidence in this company's ability to fulfill its obligations. As a result, I believe canceling this contract is fully justified. read more

Wish I read reviews before I received Vivint smart home! This is almost laughable! We called to cancel our subscription and they made it absolutely impossible. Kept my husband on the line for over an hour. Would not get the supervisor even though we asked over 15 times!!!! read more

I would give it ZERO stars if I could. I can't believe I did not read these beforehand. My big mistake :( Walk up Sales Rep Ethan, had a good friendly rapport to get your guard down, fast talking brochure waving discussion and no formal estimate or breakdown provided. Fast to process lengthy Doc-Sign and afterwards you see the exorbitant cost of the equipment. DVR for cameras must be made of Gold...never seen it so must simply be a memory chip inside the console. I can just imagine down the road when the hardware breaks...hours more on the phone for no results STAY AWAY - direct Ethan off your property immediately!!!! Multiple hits on my credit report also. Several promised services un-installable by tech including could not talk to T-Mobile WiFI which required hard wiring a router and could not communicate w HVAC Many hours on phone to get costs adjusted Worst was "buy-out" of existing provider never came through after multiple calls and emails w Isaac at customer care. read more

Horrible, Horrible, Horrible!!!!! After 10 years as a loyal customer, my equipment has started to fail. After hours on the phone, I was finally referred to a manager named Summer in St. Louis--and she was absolutely no help whatsoever. I explained everything to her and asked for her help in resolving the issue, but she was completely callous and showed absolutely no empathy. So disappointing that after 10 years of loyalty, I am now being forced to switch my service to a new company. read more

This place is a joke. I canceled my service the called back three months later and said I owe 3 additional months because my cancelation was denied. No one called or told me anything just waited 3 months and continues to charge me. I would never ever recommend read more

VIVINT home security is a joke of a security system. Very unreliable, the prices for cameras are outrageous, always telling you , that you need to upgrade to receive faster service. I have been with this security system for 4+years & im lucky that I live in a secure neighborhood because the cameras that I have lack times of the recording or don't even record. No one is helpful from this company. I URGE YOU TO NEVER GET VIVINT HOME SECURITY , they charge you outrageous prices,,, when you can go to another home security system that is more reliable. Because VIVINT AINT IT. read more

I have contacted the service provider approximately four to five times regarding a recurring issue where the equipment experiences a delay of three to four minutes before notification. Despite these communications, the problem remains unresolved. Furthermore, they have announced a fee of $99 for a technician to address what appears to be their own oversight. Rancho Cucamonga. read more

When I had the system installed I was told the cameras are the best on the market. They are junk. They detect no motion are not any good for recording anything. I tried to get a refund for a dvr playback which is an app that cost over $300 dollars and was told sorry you just passed the 30 refund. The support team has no compassion for the customer. Don't look at this company for service. How are they rated 4.9 by the BBB money talks. read more

Stay away from this company as the phone call center is very disorganized and overseas. They play hot potato games with all phone calls. Major disrespect from phone agents. Over priced equipment and lucky to get customer service and support. read more

I am a Vivint customer for the past 6 years. when I decided to go with a different company, they offered me things that it was too good to be true. In other words they lied to me. Bottom line, after so much frustration and a hard enquire in my credit I decided give Them another chance. Now I am overdraft in my account because they decided to charge me in full for the equipment. i called and asked to speak to a supervisor. Never happened I got disconnected. read more

LISTEN CLOSELY DO NOT DO IT!!!! ( revised) I left ADT and My equipment was paid off. This company kept emailing me talking about a buyout that I don't need because my equipment is already paid off With ADT I was only paying for the use of the service at the time. I received a knock on the door. Big mistake. I should have known he as crooked when he acted like he didn't hear me speaking on my at the time ring camera. The sales guy knew when he came in my home that he was not doing the right things. The equipment is high quality but there's a lot of features that are missing window sensors and in order to get them You have to buy extra equipment from them. I was not feeling well the day the salesman came over and I told him and he still pursued. He asked If I have a freeze on my credit I told him yes he asked for my phone because I was in pain and was moving slowly. He didn't advise he was running my credit. I wish at that point I was denied then I would have known what he did which is got me stuck paying almost $4k for this service and equipment. I received the bill after 30 days so I couldn't cancel, but if I could, I would have. I told his sneaky, dishonest self I would report this if I find out he was being dishonest He should've told me that he was running my credit about how much the equipment would cost and give me an option. The technician was nice. I have no complaints about him at all. He's the most honest out of all of the employees with this company as far as the installation. do not use this company inless u thorou check them out. I had ADT and I could've just upgraded my equipment and been fine with that. It's my fault for not doing a better job of checking reviews as I normally do before I went with this company, but now that you see mine, please make sure that you DO NOT use them. I put my system on away. It's supposed to detect movement in the house and it does not. I'm sure that would be an upgrade too and to add window sensors they tell you after the installation so you can pay extra for that too. This company price gouges that's just it. Find one of their competitors and go with them. I don't see how this companies gonna last. read more

I've had the service for one week and I'm miserable. I wish I had read these reviews first. I can't get anyone on the phone, the motion sensor fell off the wall after three days and they are nickel and dime-ing me like crazy. Also, the installer put so many holes in my newly painted walls. I'm still on hold. It's been 14 minutes.......... read more

This is a security company that has equipment that doesn't work, charges for upgrade with notification. I've been trying to get rid of them for at least one year but they tell me I have to fulfill my contract, which I don't remember agreeing to. read more

Everything the other reviews say is true. Vivint and it's sales reps (I'm talking to you, Jaycen) are absolute garbage. Stay away like they have the plague. And tell anyone you care about to stay away. read more

This security company is a joke, they pay their sales people way more than the camera's cost because they know once they got you, you're will be paying on the system forever. My 82 year old mother tried to cancel her system after having it for 19 years and numerous upgrades she told CS she is moving into an elderly home and they wouldn't cancel after she explained she couldn't have it at her house anymore and can't afford it after my father died. Was on the phone with them for 30 minutes and she was transferred twice to different people to persuade her to stay with their $60 month fee. She kept telling them to cancel but they still didn't. She had to call her credit card company to block them. Also, if you are reading this, she knows s kid in her area who is 19 who works for the company and he ended up making a lot of money within 5 months of working for them, they go door to door in Texas and lie to people to get them to sign contracts as quick as possible. He is now getting his friends to work for them, Its a pyramid scheme, you get other d2d sales under you to force people to buy and the cameras and system are shit! DO NOT BUY!! They are selling hard in Texas right now. Be careful!! read more

Misinformed people what equipment should cost. Customer service is never helpful in troubleshooting. Recommend that they become installers first before customer service troubleshooting agents. read more

This company is HORRIBLE! I've been with them since 2021 and have had many issues. My doorbell stopped working after 1 year, had to purchase a new one, decided to pay for the capability to rewind ($300 extra) and it worked maybe two times in the past 2 1/2 years. The equipment is bad, always buffering. Finally decided to cancel because I knew I had to have my equipment paid off first. Call to cancel on a Saturday, but they don't work Saturdays so called on Monday. On the phone for 2 hours to cancel, of course they offered $5 off a month to stay, after talking to 4 people they told me I owed $469 to cancel and I have to pay the next month because they have a 30 day cancellation policy. After a long debate, because it doesn't say anywhere in the contract what the early termination fee is, I paid the extortion fee. And get this, I asked for a confirmation email of my cancellation after I paid, they said I'll get it in 30 days!! WTF!? Avoid at all cost, the cost of this service is no where close to the value and I'd never recommend to anyone! PS I also let them know I recorded the whole call because I don't trust their unfair business practices. read more

The poor reviews below are accurate. Customer service is terrible. Spent hours canceling when we sold our home, only to still be charged fees. Spent hours canceling the service again. read more

Worst company I have ever dealt with Do Not use them. Had Vivint 3 years ago. Almost impossible to cancel when sold house. Stupid me was talked into using them again in my new home and it would be different. Even worst this time after sold recent house. I'm talking to them for the fourth time in 3 month. I'm on hold again as I'm typing this message I've been transferred around and I've been on phone for 30 minutes. I told them I'm late to work and I've been sitting on hold. They leave me on hold along time hoping I hang up. This is a scam. This is criminal. The government needs to get involved and do an investigation. read more

I had an unexpected visit from the Sherriff responding to a false alarm from Vivint. I do not have Vivint Services. The company was unable to connect me with anyone that could assist me with this issue. The customer service agent, Terry, could not even connect me with a manager. I just hope that the customer who had an issue was able to get some help. Very poor service. read more

Most useless system. When you have problem, no one will help. today I was on call (Hold) for 1 hour and 33 minutes and after that they could not resolve the issue and wants to charge more money to send tech out. Its useless system. read more

Zero stars! Horrible customer service! The staff never follows privacy protocols! I don't know why they have you create a verbal password if anyone who calls in can access your information! You're better off with Wyze cameras or ring! DO NOT CONTRACT THIS COMPANY! read more

ZERO STARS - For the 4th time break in, I am still holding on the phone from their out sourced "help". I was never notified that there were people on my cameras "lingering" as they say...neighbors called the police, not this security. Amazing. One pays for the equipment, installation and then this. Their installation people are amazing. But the emergency calls are outsourced and they don't have an understanding what is going on. They are polite. But still on hold for 40 minutes without anyone coming back on line. Again, this is the 4th break in. Oh, someone got on the phone saying they are giving me to a "specialist" because the person did not have access to their computer. I'm done. read more

Zero stars. Complete failure of a system; equipment doesn't work and deceptive (at best) customer service. See the various lawsuits against this company by various state agencies and others. https://www.reuters.com/legal/vivint-hit-with-1897-mln-verdict-stealing-security-rivals-customers-2023-02-17/ My 78 year old father installed this high end system from your Vivint - among its features are glass break detection and motion sensors, in addition to others. Those features, and the system as a whole, was a complete failure when the home was broken into. A neighbor saw that the front gate was open and thus investigated - that's how we found out. Several window panes were shattered, the burglar then walked across the living room and apparently smashed the Vivint panel. Worse yet, my dad was out of town with me so we had to deal with the police, neighbors, and company to board up the windows - remotely. Most ridiculous is that phone app showed that the system was still armed! There was NO notice from the company that this had happened. In fact, the alarm hadn't even been triggered - the technical support team had no record of it being triggered and no answers as to why not or what happened. The police were even perplexed. And then, as part of "resolutions," they send incompetent technicians who actually SOLD my dad more useless equipment - sneaky sales guy that did nothing to determine why the system failure occurred. And maybe the cherry on the whole thing, the likely reason I was given that the alarm wasn't triggered was that the system wasn't connected properly - and yet they wouldn't refund the montoring fees (they obviously weren't monitoring anything without the proper connection). All they stand by is their limitation of liability which they will point out to you every 15 seconds. Pathetic. read more

I was on a monthly plan but had to stop due to financial hardship. They kept autodialing me every day. My request to cease and desist was ignored. The equipment is terribly unreliable, and they'll make your life miserable with their unethical business practices. read more

Deceptive practices. they provide multiple phone numbers for customer support that either don't answer or hang up on you. poor billing habits - put charges on your bill without explaining what they are for and when you call, no one can explain it. had to report them to the attorney general to get an answer. they make it nearly impossible to cancel service even if you've sold the house. you have to call and talk to a human who sends you a form email that tells you that you have to submit your same request that you just made on the call in writing to another email address. they confirm the receipt but don't really confirm that they've canceled. they send you an email saying they are "working on it". you contact support again and they tell you your contract is going on for another 6 weeks. I guess i'll have to call the attorney general again to get this resolved. i have no problem with their equipment, just the company. read more

wow I should have looked at reviews. No shows. Customer service takes zero responsiblilty. The tech flakey, then caught him in a lie. Zero integrity. These reviews are enlightening and unfortunately I can agree with all I have read. read more

Everything this company is very misleading people please go with Ring I have them as well and never have I had any problems nor misleading they are the best Vivint is always offline I continually need my DVR replaced and it's always a hard time doing .Vivint is very bad and no one cares it is very draining. Everybody have and excuse to why this equipment is not working but I pay my money I am beyond stressed. read more

ZERO STARS! Absolutely the worst customer service, service and monitoring. I have cameras and they don't even work as they are offline. Had repair come out they got them online and as soon as they left they went offline again and called support and they want to charge me to have someone come out to fix the cameras. I moved and cancelled my service paid my account off started a new account at the new house, they kept charging my old account for a year and a half called to get a refund and they send partial refund to my old address and now telling me that that is what they are settling on as I am not owed any more. I have been dealing with trying to get the other portion of my refund for over 6 months now. They are scam artists and liars. read more

They are not worth one star. Complete garbage system. Customer service is horrible. The cameras never worked properly / repeat sensors don't work either. read more

Terrible Terrible Service!!! When I tried to cancel they never did and then collected money on my credit card and would not credit me back. they now are saying they won't cancel my service so I am cancelling my credit card read more

No complaints about their equipment, but I see a recurring theme. Dishonesty, bad customer service, bad communication between the customer and their various outsourced people (Philippines, Honduras, etc) who are for the most part robots speaking from a script. Just yesterday, once again, I sat home all day waiting for a technician who was a no-show. I'm waiting on a response to this email, just to give you an idea why you should never start with this company. If you need any other reasons, here's an additional consideration. Apparently, after you get fed up and want to leave, no other company can take over the equipment- so you're stuck. Like in a bad marriage from which you can't readily escape. "To Mr. Nathan Wilcox, cc to Jason Conner and David Bywater (letter to Vivint corporate) Having had another terrible day with Vivint, I was planning to report what has happened once again to the BBB, the Dept. of Consumer Affairs (California), the Consumer Affairs Arm to complain about companies mistreating the elderly and disabled, The San Diego Union Trib, and my personal attorney to be on notice in case something happens while I am away. Fortunately for Vivint, I reviewed this statement on the BBB website: " Customer Complaint: If you have a complaint with the company you are encouraged to contact Nathan Wilcox at legal@vivint.com prior to filing a BBB complaint. Please understand that you may file a complaint with the BBB now or at any time during this process. This is encouraging because I'd rather solve the problems with Vivint, not bury Vivint. So Mr. Wilcox, or anyone else cc:d here: can you solve what happened today (customer abuse) before I consider other options? The pattern is the same as with previous similar events, but this time it's the most serious. We have serious security problems lately due to trespassing of homeless mentally ill people too close for comfort. One in particular is paranoid schizophrenic, not on his meds, and is very scary. (then a description of my age, disability). "In June I had an appointment set up to change out my panel and at the same time I was convinced to upgrade my doorbell. I canceled a flight in order to keep the appointment. The appointment had the usual stress- miscommunication within between the Vivint "robots", mainly in the Philippines, Honduras, and stateside. No one was communicating with the upgrade department. After waiting most of the day I was told the appointment was canceled, but they forgot to tell me, but then the technician showed up anyway. They forgot to tell him as well. He was fine. Professional. Alas, he told me they did not have the doorbell I ordered. OK, it happens. (The same thing happened with the first doorbell though- I paid, but it took 7 months to get the doorbell, and a dispute had to be filed with the BBB). But Vivint made good on it. All was forgiven. This time the technician scheduled an appointment for the doorbell for July 17. Sunday. Today. Small window: 10-12. I have already paid for the panel and doorbell. There is to be no trip charge, and another camera was supposed to be changed out, and the doorbell was going to have a wedge so it would capture more area. It was important to me so I canceled other plans for the 17th. As a matter of fact the appointment was so important to me (given the security situation) I delayed my return out of state to help my daughter, who just had a baby, JJust to be sure I called several times during the week to confirm the Sunday appointment. So guess what happened. Although I received a confirmation, the technician was a no-show. Despite the fact that after the 2 hour window I called quite frequently, I was assured the appointment would still take place. It was only at around 4:00 did one customer service rep ( supervisor) say there would be no appointment on the 17th. Then I heard all these excuses and nonsense a reputable company would never use. I sat at home from 10-4 for nothing. To make matters worse the last person I spoke with said we'd have to reschedule, but nothing is available until after he 26th. In other words, I have to get back in line and wait my turn, as if none of what happened today and previously counts. There is no way that I agree to wait that long. Vivint is asked to send someone tomorrow morning, or at a specific time during the day that we designate. No more windows of time. I've paid my dues on that. This time I will not be able change any flights and I must leave to go help my daughter. So if you can help, great. If I don't hear back from you I will proceed with the BBB and other avenues of complaint. read more

Vivint is very deceptive and will trick you into higher monthly payments with longer contract terms. I extended my contract with them and was offered upgraded panel and discount on cameras. I was given acemail confirmation on the terms. I was told the amount on the contract would decrease once the installation was completed. I was 5old that is how their process worked and not to worry because the call was being recorded and all I had to do was request it to be reviewed if anything went wrong. The Vivant Rep was named Pamela Medina. I look at my bank statement and see double the amount coming out. I called Vivint and they said the contract I signed is what is being honored and if I canceled my service I would have to pay the entire amount owed. Which is $61.99 per month for 60 months. I told them I got a email confirmation from them that states it $34.99 for 36 months. I asked to speak to a supervisor and was put on hold for a hour. The Rep came back on and said the Supervisor is not available but will review the tape in 15 to 20 days. STAY AWAY FROM VIVINT read more

I would give it zero reviews if I could their equipment is crap and tech support is even worse I been stuck with them now for 3 years because I financed their crap equipment and still have to pay it off before I can cancel service with them I have door sensors that have failed a dvr that won't record which their over seas tech support who reads off a computer makes you do the troubleshooting labor which I have already done in the past and then the above item's failed again and the refuse to send out a technician until I go thru the troubleshooting shooting again so if a sales person shows up at your door don't answer it also they sell solar panels can you trust them to get that right read more

Wish I could give them negative stars. Absolutely the worst company I have ever dealt with. Customer service is horrible they are deceptive about cost and contracts. even the equipment was constantly an issue. Avoid this company! read more

BUYER BEWARE!!!! Do not use this company for any home security needs. They are the most incompetent company it has been my displeasure to do business with. Their customer service is HANDS DOWN the absolute worse I have ever seen bar none. I have two issues and have spent over 5 hours trying to resolve them and NOTHING has been resolved. If it isn't bad enough that they have done nothing to resolve my issue, out of the over 5 hours spent on the phone over 4 hours is hold time listening to horrible hold music. They cannot do anything without putting you on hold. Every representative that I talked to told me that they would put me on a brief hold, 1-3 minutes. My holds averaged over 10-12 minutes. Then each represent has such a heavy accent that I had to ask them to repeat themselves constantly. What an absolute joke and poor business practices this company has. DO NOT DO BUSINESS with this company unless you love high prices for their monitors services (higher than any other security company), dealing with customer representatives who barely speak English and cannot resolve any issues, and without a doubt, the worse hold times I have ever had the displeasure to experience. read more

Vivint is garbage. Their customer service is garbage, the equipment is garbage. I've spent countless hours on the phone trying to get the system back up and running and then they'll send a technician out to fix the problem two days later broken again. I would avoud this place. read more