FAQs
How much is Vivint a month?
The service starts at $29.99/mo this covers basic security like door sensors and motion detectors. Adding video cameras raises the base service price to roughly $45/mo.
Who is the owner of Vivint?
Vivint is currently owned by NRG Energy a large American energy company based in Houston, Texas, who bought Vivint in March 2023 for roughly $2.8 billion.
Is Vivint good?
The Vivint app has a 4.6/5-star rating on the Apple App Store, with over 750,000 reviews, indicating customers are satisfied with the product. Vivint was also voted "Connected Home Company of the Year" in the 2025 IoT Breakthrough Awards and Best Professional Home Security System by U.S News.
Vivent Saving Tips
Free Install
Vivint almost never charges the listed $99–$199 installation fee if you buy a qualifying package (usually $599+ in equipment). If a rep tries to charge it, there is wiggle room to ask them not to charge in order to close the deal.
Free Months of Monitoring
New customers can often get 3 to 4 months of free monitoring worth around $120–$180. This is a standard "closer" tactic for contract based companies. If they don't offer it upfront, ask if they have any new customer promos that include free service months.
Military & GovX Discount
Active military, veterans, law enforcement, fire, EMS, and government employees can get free professional installation + 4 months free monitoring. You must verify via GovX to get this saving.
Refer a Friend
If you refer a friend who installs a system, you typically receive a $200 bill credit, and they receive a similar credit or free equipment (often a doorbell camera)
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