Vivint home security is anything but basic.
That's one of the reasons it consistently tops our picks
for the best home security systems.
The biggest thing that sets Vivint apart
is its innovative proprietary equipment.
And that's what we're going to dig into today.
In this video,
you'll get an overview of Vivint's home security equipment,
a look at what it has in common
with other home security systems,
and we'll spotlight our favorite Vivint tech and equipment.
Plus, if you love digging into all the specs
and dirty details,
we can scratch that itch
with our Vivint equipment rundown on SafeWise.com.
Here we go!
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Like every security system on the market,
Vivint starts with the basics: the control panel.
Vivint Smart Hub controls both your security system
and any smart home gizmos you've got.
Plus, that Smart Hub can support up to six cameras
without overloading your home's Wi-Fi bandwidth.
Nice, Vivint!
Vivint includes two door sensors in its basic Starter Pack.
These sensors do exactly what you think they do:
they let you know when a door has been opened or closed.
Vivint includes one motion sensor in its basic setup
to help monitor activity in your home
where spots that the door sensor might not be in place.
On top of those essential security gizmos,
Vivint also offers these common sensors and accessories:
glass break sensors that let you know if a window is broken
or tampered with,
water sensors that detect leaks
before you wake up to a flooded basement,
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
that can alert you through your security system hub or app,
smart locks from Kwikset
to put an end to misplaced keys forever,
and the Vivint Element Smart Thermostat
to keep your home in the right temperature all year round,
and a slew of security cameras
that give you eyes and ears on every part of your home.
At this point, you might be wondering,
"What's so special about Vivint's equipment?"
All of this sounds familiar, right?
Well, that's what we're going to talk about next.
This is what makes Vivint's basic equipment not-so-basic.
It comes down to two big words:
innovation and proprietary.
Vivint doesn't just use white-label equipment
like a lot of other home security systems.
Vivint has labs staffed with engineers and inventors
looking for new, better, and effective ways
to solve home security problems.
And we're not the only ones
that go gaga for Vivint's inventions.
The company has years of awards
for their cutting-edge tech solutions.
Here's just a few.
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It just so happens that the tech and equipment
that the world loves
includes our favorite Vivint products too.
Our favorites include the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro,
Vivint Car Guard, and the Vivint Smart Home app.
The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro takes the video doorbell
from a passive observer of what's happening on your porch
and gets proactive with light, sound,
and two-way talk to scare away lurkers, porch pirates,
and that annoying little kid from down the street.
Its pre-set sounds and lights instantly go off
when someone approaches your home.
You'll also get an instant notification on your phone
so you can talk to your visitors.
These extras are focused on deterring criminals,
not just catching them in the act.
We love this proactive approach
that gives you more actual security, not just surveillance.
Sometimes, we spend as much time in our cars
as we do in our homes.
So, it makes sense to extend security measures
beyond the driveway.
Car Guard adds Vivint's security protection
to your vehicle and provides extras like GPS tracking,
reports on speeding, hard-breaking,
and other dangerous driving habits.
Data like this is a great feature
for any new drivers in your home.
You'll also get instant alerts on your phone
if anyone disturbs your car,
whether it's bumped in the parking lot,
towed, or snatched by a car thief.
Plus, the Vivint app can translate all those mysterious
and troubling dashboard warning lights
so you know exactly what's going on
and what to tell the mechanic.
Personally, I hate shuffling through my owner's manual.
So, this extra Car Guard Diagnostics feature
makes me super excited.
Best of all, when you add Car Guard
to a full Vivint home security system,
it integrates with everything,
which means when your car gets a disturbance alert,
your video Doorbell Camera Pro
or Outdoor Camera Pro will go into action
with the lights and sounds
to scare away any shady characters.
We love a home security app,
but we really love a home security app
that's simple, easy to use,
and available in every security monitoring plan.
Vivint knocks it out of the park with its app,
and this is one more testament
to the advantage of making your own security tech
and equipment.
The Vivint Smart Home app
is better than most home security apps
because it's a one-stop shop
for all of your home security and smart home gadgets.
You don't have to go out of the Vivint app
and into another one to lock the doors
or turn off the lights or adjust the temperature.
Lots of other apps say you can control your whole home,
but few actually deliver.
Here are our favorite things
about the Vivint Smart Home app.
It uses AI to learn habits and routines for your home.
It's so smart that if it detects unusual heat or cold,
it will automatically adjust the thermostat
that helps keeps pets safe
and can help prevent pipes from freezing.
It integrates with your smart home devices seamlessly,
gives you quick access to 30 days worth of video storage,
and lets you add and manage your accounts
and routines for your home.
Plus, it comes with all the Vivint plans.
So there's no extra upgrade or moolah required.
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Bottom line, when it comes to Vivint tech and equipment,
you can rely on the latest innovation,
easy integration, and proactive security features
that truly puts safety first.
If this equipment overview made you hungry for more Vivint,
check out our full review right here on YouTube,
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or you can go to SafeWise.com.
Let us know your favorite Vivint tech in the comments,
and until next time, stay safe.
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