{"id":265568,"date":"2021-06-02T17:00:25","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T14:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system\/"},"modified":"2021-06-02T17:00:25","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T14:00:25","slug":"what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is a Vivint Smart Home Security System?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aede3b60b9d1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aede3b60b9d1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system\/#The_Smart_Hub\" >The Smart Hub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system\/#Sensors_and_Cameras\" >Sensors and Cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system\/#Monitoring\" >Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system\/#Installation\" >Installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system\/#Equipment_Costs\" >Equipment Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system\/#Additional_Options\" >Additional Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system\/#Is_a_Vivint_Smart_Home_Security_System_Right_for_You\" >Is a Vivint Smart Home Security System Right for You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Is a Vivint Smart Home Security System?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-730719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vivint-smart-home-1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A lineup of Vivint products.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" data-credittext=\"Vivint\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Vivint<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of sensors, monitors, and cameras all tied to a central hub, a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vivint.com%2F\">Vivint<\/a> security system leverages the connectivity inherent in the Internet of Things (IoT) to monitor and protect your home. Read on to find out if it might be a good fit for your home security needs.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Smart_Hub\"><\/span>The Smart Hub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the heart of any Vivint smart home security system is a Smart Hub\u2014a touch-screen panel that needs to be hard-wired to a power source. The Smart Hub acts as the central \u201cbrain\u201d of the system and is the device to which all other sensors and monitors connect.<\/p>\n<p>The Smart Hub also lets you monitor any cameras that you have installed directly from the screen, and it\u2019s the device that will contact your monitoring service (more about that in a minute) should it detect an issue. It has a battery backup and can operate via a cellular LTE signal, so even if there\u2019s a power outage or a disruption in your Wi-Fi service, the Hub will still operate and protect your home.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-730718 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/hub.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Man using touch-screen panel by front door\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" data-credittext=\"Vivint\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Vivint<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The entire Vivint system can also be monitored and controlled from an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> on your smartphone. Both the app and Smart Hub can also arm the system when you are away and control various other components.<\/p>\n<p>A push-to-talk feature on the Hub lets you communicate with someone at your front door if you have Vivint\u2019s video doorbell installed, and a panic button quickly connects to your monitoring service or local police department and lets you communicate right from the panel. The company also sells Emergency Pendants, small keychain-like devices that you can keep with you, which can be used to activate your alarm with the press of a button.<\/p>\n<p>Both the app and the Smart Hub can be used to program different actions based on your location. For example, if you are home, you might want your system to let you know if any windows or doors are opened, but to ignore any motion that it detects.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sensors_and_Cameras\"><\/span>Sensors and Cameras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the Smart Hub, a Vivint system requires the use of various additional gear, depending on your needs. Two-part sensors are used to monitor your doors and windows. When the connection between the two sensors is broken, the system will know that something has been opened. If your system is disarmed or set to a \u201chome\u201d status, you can allow it to simply provide a chime to alert you. If you are away, disconnecting these sensors will trigger an alarm. The sensors are equipped with long-lasting batteries and do not need to be hard-wired.<\/p>\n<p>The outdoor Vivint security cameras do, however, need to be wired into your home\u2019s electrical system. Vivint offers both outdoor and indoor cameras that not only stream and record what they see, but that also allow you to communicate through built-in speakers and mics. Both types of cameras can be set to record motion when it is detected. The outdoor cameras have 4K sensors and 140-degree fields of vision, and they will activate a piercing sound and light ring when they detect an intruder, letting potential thieves know that they are being monitored. The indoor cameras simply plug into a standard outlet.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-730717 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/camera.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Vivint camera on marble counter\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" data-credittext=\"Vivint\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Vivint<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rounding out the security offerings from Vivint are motion sensors and glass-break sensors, which are pretty much self-explanatory. The battery-operated motion sensors are installed inside and can be set to not only trigger an alarm, but also to work with Vivint\u2019s smart thermostats to adjust the temperature when you are away. Glass-break sensors listen for the high-pitched tones of shattered glass to initiate an alarm.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitoring\"><\/span>Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the world of smart home security, there are both monitored and self-monitoring solutions. Vivint is a monitored system. While monitoring isn\u2019t strictly required, if you forgo it, you can\u2019t use the app to remotely monitor and adjust the system, and alarms won\u2019t be forwarded to company representatives or local emergency services when triggered.<\/p>\n<p>At this time, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vivint.com%2Fproducts\/monitoring\">basic monitoring starts at $20 per month.<\/a>\u00a0A smart home package that allows you to build routines between your devices costs $40 per month, and video monitoring costs $44.99 plus $4.99 per camera beyond your first one, also on a per-month basis.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installation\"><\/span>Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-730720 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/install.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Man installing camera on outside of home\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" data-credittext=\"Vivint\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Vivint<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another major differentiator in smart home security systems is whether they can be installed by the homeowner, or whether a professional needs to come out to get the job done. Vivint is a professionally installed system that currently costs a flat rate of $49.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment_Costs\"><\/span>Equipment Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the installation fee for a Vivint smart home security system is reasonable, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vivint.com%2Fppc\/home-security-comparisons\">equipment<\/a> tends to be on the pricey side. For example, as of May 2021, each door and window sensor costs $50, glass break sensors and motion detectors cost $100, indoor cameras run $199 each, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vivint.com%2Fproducts\/outdoor-camera\">the outdoor Pro Camera<\/a> costs $399.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Options\"><\/span>Additional Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-730721 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thermostat.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Square white thermostat on wooden wall\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vivint Element Thermostat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Not only can a Vivint system offer security options, but also, the company provides a range of additional gear that can keep your home sound beyond just detecting intruders. Freeze and flood sensors ($70 each) can let you know if a certain area of your home has gotten too cold or wet, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors ($100 each) will alert you to those dangers. For complete smart home control, you can also add Vivint\u2019s programmable Element thermostat ($169), a garage door controller ($99), a doorbell camera ($249), a variety of smart lights and outlets, and smart door locks. Control for all of these elements is provided through the Hub and the App as well as with voice commands through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Vivint_Smart_Home_Security_System_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Is a Vivint Smart Home Security System Right for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, should you add some or all of Vivint\u2019s smart home features to your life? Well, that question mostly comes down to monitoring and installation.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to have your home security system connect to a central monitoring station staffed with representatives who can check in with you when an alarm is triggered and alert the local authorities if necessary, Vivint certainly delivers. If you will feel comfortable without this kind of monitoring solution, however, there are a range of Wi-Fi cameras and sensors that you can install yourself much more affordably. These sensors will send alerts to an app on your smartphone only, so if you tend to have your phone with you all the time and feel comfortable calling for emergency services on your own, you can save some cash while still obtaining some peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you\u2019re not necessarily handy and tech-savvy, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vivint.com%2Fppc\/smarthomepros\">Vivint\u2019s installation service<\/a> is a bargain at only $50. For that flat fee, a pro will visit your home, attach and wire all sensors and cameras, connect everything to your Smart Hub, and show you how to use the system.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, you\u2019re comfortable with basic installation procedures and have a good grasp of home networking, then you could assemble your own security system much more inexpensively. For example, instead of Vivint\u2019s doorbell camera at $249, you could install a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Video-Doorbell-Venetian-Bronze-2020-Release\/dp\/B08N5NQ69J\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Ring video doorbell<\/a> for as low as $60. Instead of the company\u2019s outdoor Pro camera at $399, you can get a three-pack of<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blink-Indoor-Wireless-Security-Camera-3cam\/dp\/B07X5FCW3X\/?tag=hotoge-20\"> Blink outdoor cameras<\/a> for less than $200. And instead of shelling out $100 for each of Vivint\u2019s door and window sensors, you can find a range of more affordable sensors in the $20 range by poking around the internet, including <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SimpliSafe-Entry-Sensor-Protection-Compatible\/dp\/B08B3J12L7\/?tag=hotoge-20\">those costing just $14.99 from SimpliSafe<\/a>, a well-regarded self-install security system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMLG0nwswvr63Aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/730621\/what-is-a-vivint-smart-home-security-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#What Is a Vivint Smart Home Security System?&#8221; Vivint With a series of sensors, monitors, and cameras all tied to a central hub, a Vivint security system leverages the connectivity inherent in the Internet of Things (IoT) to monitor and protect your home. Read on to find out if it might be a good fit&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":265569,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vivint-smart-home-1.jpg?height=200p&trim=2,2,2,2","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-265568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265568","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=265568"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265568\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/265569"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=265568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=265568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=265568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}