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If I had a choice, I’d rather they call right away, just in case. I’m not crazy about that delay, as a lot can happen in 30 seconds if a break-in occurs. And the times I accidentally tripped the alarm (it happens!), Vivint gave a 30-second grace period to disarm it before reaching out. It’s pretty much what you can expect these days. The few times I tested the alarm, Vivint responded with a call in about 35 seconds.

In fact, they made our list of Best Cellular Home Security Systems. Vivint uses a cellular signal (as opposed to a Wi-Fi or landline connection). Some may see this as a drawback, but if you are investing in a system like Vivint, you probably want the thorough protection that professional monitoring provides. You can’t “self-monitor” your system even if you want to. And, it doesn’t come cheaply the price is about $250 for this service. Hey, it works.Īs far as monitoring goes, Vivint requires 24/7 professional monitoring. When mine went off, it even rang through our outdoor camera, which gave the friendly USPS guy a good scare. When the system is armed and someone opens a door or window, the 100 dB alarm will sound, and a signal will be sent to Vivint’s monitoring center. Is it worth it? I’d say so, but there are a couple of things you’ll want to consider before pulling out your credit card.Īt its most basic, Vivint will put a hedge of security around your home with entry sensors and any other equipment you choose, like cameras or a video doorbell. A bigger consideration is the premium price that comes with this premium experience.

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Plus you can’t order online, you must call the company. A few shortcomings include their very barebones website with minimal options and no pricing information. And the list goes on.īut before you pull out your wallet, know that Vivint comes with its challenges, too, like any other system. Plus their Chamberlain MyQ garage door integration allows you to monitor and control your garage from your phone.

#SMART SENTRY VIVINT UPDATE#

We want to call out an update to their newly designed Indoor Camera Plus, which is now sleeker and much more aesthetically pleasing, too (more on that below). Vivint has a dizzying array of benefits such as 4K HDR outdoor camera, Kwikset smart locks, Alexa and Google Assistant integration, and Z-wave integration. Are you looking for smart home security systems with plenty of home automation features? Take a hard look at Vivint, because they have some of the smartest home security systems in the industry with super high-tech equipment to boot.

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