Vivint Home Security Review 2026: A Professional, but Enclosed, Ecosystem - CNET
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8.0
Pros & Cons
- Updated system with comprehensive security and smart home options
- Unique tricks like whistling cameras
- AI additions watch for people, packages and animals, plus video searching
- Some compatibility with third parties like Google and Kwikset
- Professional, high-quality installation process
- Smart home support for third parties is limited and there's no Alexa or Apple compatibility
- New thermostat is bland
- AI object detection ran into frequent mistakes and I ultimately turned some detection off
- Vivint pricing is opaque at best
I sleep better at night, knowing I have a Vivint security system watching my back. I’ve had it since 2021, when I had it installed for a different review. During that time, I’ve followed along with Vivint as it’s grown and improved its offerings. Most recently, Vivint launched a new panel, outdoor camerapro, indoor camera pro and a new thermostat. Three of those are nice —...
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