Vivint

One app for a Vivint smart home

Vivint is the companion app for households using Vivint Home’s security and smart-home equipment. It brings security controls, cameras, locks, garage access, lights, and thermostat settings into one place, making it suited to people who want to check and manage their home remotely rather than use separate controls for each device.

Security controls from anywhere

Arm or disarm the system from your phone, review the current status of connected devices, and receive alerts about activity at home. Supported doorbells let you view visitors and use two-way talk, while compatible cameras provide live feeds and access to recorded events. The app can also show package activity and warn you when a garage door has been left open.

Everyday home controls

Vivint is not limited to alarms. You can lock or unlock compatible doors, adjust the thermostat, control lights, and check whether the garage is closed. Schedules and custom actions can link routine tasks together, such as changing the temperature or lighting based on how you use your home. These controls are most useful when your Vivint devices are already set up across several rooms.

Worth knowing

The app requires a Vivint Smart Home system and service subscription, so it is intended for existing Vivint customers rather than general smart-home users. It is published by Vivint Home and has more than 1,000,000 installs. Its 4.3 rating from about 149,000 reviews suggests a well-established user base, although your available controls will depend on the equipment and service attached to your account.