Vivint vs. SimpliSafe: Which Home Security System Is Best For You?

Vivint and SimpliSafe take almost opposite approaches to home security — so which one is actually right for your home? We put both systems through hands-on testing, including a real break-in simulation, to find out.

In this video, we break down:

Equipment and monthly monitoring costs for both systems
What professional installation (Vivint) vs. DIY setup (SimpliSafe) really looks like
How each system responds when an alarm is actually triggered
Vivint’s AI-powered Smart Deter feature vs. SimpliSafe’s Intruder Intervention
Which system offers better smart home integration and everyday usability

Time Stamps

0:00 Introduction to Vivint and SimpliSafe home security systems
1:04 Overview and core features of Vivint and SimpliSafe home security systems
1:45 Pricing and monitoring plans of Vivint and SimpliSafe systems
3:40 Vivint and SimpliSafe Installation and setup
4:18 Alarm response and performance of Vivint and SimpliSafe systems
5:29 User interface and experience of Vivint and SimpliSafe home security systems
6:05 Final verdict — Vivint vs. SimpliSafe

For more on Vivint, visit https://www.security.org/go/vivint

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