The cost for a Vivint security system ranges from $599 to $1,789 and up depending on the package chosen, with customers paying $599 for the starter package and prices increasing as they add equipment.

Although security systems differ from company to company, there are a few traits that remain the same across the board. Comparing two companies’ reputations, equipment and monitoring options, pricing, ...

One of the great parts about having a video doorbell is it acts as a deterrent from porch package thievery. The presence of a camera can stop a would-be thief in their tracks, but few doorbells ...

I’ve had a Vivint smart home for about 18 months, ever since reviewing the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro and the Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro. For the most part, I find them to be incredibly smart and ...

If you want to smarten up your home lighting but would rather not do the setting up yourself, then you're in luck. Vivint Smart Home has added smart lighting to their smart home retinue. You can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. Vivint has always been an interesting hybrid of a security company.