Price and Contract
Vivint’s pricing is a bit high. But you have two payment options—one of which is contract-free. The first: pay for all equipment up front and maintain a month-to-month monitoring fee with the company. This option allows you to cancel Vivint’s services whenever you please and own the equipment outright. Your second option: finance the equipment cost and alarm monitoring fees for a set, contractual period.
Pros
- Professional Monitoring
Regardless of what plan you choose, Vivint provides professional alarm monitoring to ensure your home is well protected against intruders or life-threatening traumas. To prevent any false alarm, Vivint’s system features two-way communication. Once an alert is initiated, a company rep will attempt to contact you through the Sky Control Panel before notifying an emergency response team. - À La Carte Customization
The world is your oyster when it comes to Vivint’s equipment. You can pick and choose the number of door sensors, cameras, or key fobs you want to include in your plan—you can even have more than one smart thermostat if you’d like. Regardless, Vivint always includes the Sky Control panel, as well as motion, door, and window sensors in every plan. - Upgrade Anytime
You can upgrade your contract or add on extra devices at any time. But you can never downgrade your plan, so think twice about what you want before committing to a contract with the company.
Cons
- Hefty Up-Front Cost
If you opt for the month-to-month plan, you’ll need to pay for all of your equipment outright—and the up-front cost can get pretty high. On the other hand, if you pick the financing plan, know that you’ll be locked into at least a five-year contract.
