Providing a brief comparison of the products, services and performance features of Vivint and FrontPoint home security and monitoring systems

Vivint and FrontPoint both offer an array of home security products and monitoring services. Comparing Vivint and FrontPoint home security and monitoring systems will give you a better understanding of the choices you have for adding or upgrading a home security system for your family.

Vivint overview

Vivint home security

Vivint Home Security is a popular home security system supplier in both the United States and Canada. Vivint has established a strong reputation for its home automation services. The company handles installation through its network of authorized dealers. The basic Vivint home security and monitoring plan includes:

  • Control panel
  • Three window sensors
  • Three door sensors
  • Key fob for activation
  • Motion detector
  • Yard sign

The activation fee is starts at around $99 and monitoring/service costs start at $49.99 per month.

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Vivint offers an a la carte system of upgrades you may wish to add. Available additional features include:

  • Smoke detection sensors
  • Carbon monoxide sensors
  • Fire detection sensors
  • Additional window & door sensors
  • Optional touch screen control panel
  • Remote climate control
  • Video surveillance

Home automation features (such as automatic door locks and remote climate control)

FrontPoint overview

Frontpoint home security

FrontPoint offers three different packages to protect your home:

  • FrontPoint’s protection plan
  • Cellular-based controls and connections
  • Intrusion and burglar protection
  • Fire protection
  • Environmental hazard (i.e. carbon monoxide) protection
  • Life-safety protection

The monthly service fee starts at $34.99 .

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FrontPoint’s interactive monitoring plan

  • Cellular-based controls and connections
  • Crash-and-smash protection
  • Instant security alerts
  • Geo services
  • Fire protection
  • Burglar and intrusion protection
  • Lighting controls
  • Remote access
  • Environmental protection
  • Life-safety protection
  • 24/7 professional monitoring

The monthly service fee starts at $42.00 per month.

FrontPoint’s ultimate monitoring plan

  • Cellular-based controls and connections
  • Wireless video
  • Home automation
  • Instant security alerts
  • Crash-and-smash protection
  • Geo services
  • Fire protection
  • Burglar and intrusion protection
  • Lighting controls
  • Remote access
  • Environmental protection
  • Life-safety protection
  • 24/7 professional monitoring
  • Live video surveillance accessible from your computer, smartphone, PDA or other enabled device

The monthly service fee starts at $49.99 per month.

With each of these plans, you have the option to install the components yourself or hire an installation professional. The advertised activation price for all FrontPoint packages starts at $99 and installation costs can vary from region to region.

QualitySmith can link you, today, to home security professionals in your area who can assist you, whether you select Vivint or FrontPoint for your home security system needs.