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Two Large Home Security Companies. Small Similarities<\/span><\/h2>\n

A head to head comparison between Vivint- One of the most popular security company in the United States and Canada and SimpliSafe, one of the best known DIY alarm providers in United states, Vivint is an alarm company well known for their provision of alarm systems with a focus on home automation and related service with full professional installation, rivaling SimpliSafe an alarm company focused on pre-activated DIY wireless alarm systems that\u2019s easy to install.<\/p>\n

This review intends to help users who are confused between choices of either of the two alarm providers<\/a>, Professional installation vs DIY<\/a>. Home Automation-eccentric alarm system versus basic-good-ol DIY alarm system setup.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of the similarities and differences between both systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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SimpliSafe<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Starting Costs:<\/strong><\/td>\n$250-900+<\/td>\n$99+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monitoring and activation:<\/strong><\/td>\n$14.99+ \/ mo. and $0 activation<\/td>\n$49.99 – 79.99 \/ mo. and $0 activation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monitoring stations:<\/strong><\/td>\nNationwide, 24\/7<\/td>\nNationwide, 2 main monitoring stations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C02, Fire & Police<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

2006<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

BBB Rating:<\/strong><\/td>\nA+<\/td>\nA-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reputation:<\/strong><\/td>\nBasic old system. \u00a0Marketed
towards senior citizens.
Good online and offline ratings.<\/td>\n		System focused on smart home automation,
fair online reputation, good rating offline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Landline Option:<\/strong><\/td>\nAvailable but mainly cellular<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available for Renters:<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes; let them know you are renter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Control Panel:<\/strong><\/td>\nBasic \u00a0key-pad<\/td>\nVivint Sky control panel<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Security Cameras:<\/strong><\/td>\nNot available!<\/td>\nThree different types of cameras<\/a>
available as added purchases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home Automation:<\/strong><\/td>\n1 of 5 stars<\/td>\n4 of 5 stars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best for:<\/strong><\/td>\nAbove 45, people looking for a
good security + Medical alert system<\/td>\n		Perfect for Technology savvy individuals,
home automation lovers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agreement:<\/strong><\/td>\nNo contract<\/td>\nLongest (42 to 60 months)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Promotion:<\/strong><\/td>\n60 days money back guarantee<\/td>\n$0 Activation fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Call a Sales Rep:<\/strong><\/td>\nContact local rep<\/td>\n855 298 7671<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Review:<\/strong><\/td>\nSimpliSafe Review<\/a><\/td>\nVivint’s Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visit Site:<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/a><\/td>\nClick Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Their security systems- how they compare.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Comparing Vivint and SimpliSafe feels like comparing the two extreme ends of a straight line. Both companies offer the same home alarm service but with different approaches and few similarities and the choice on which to go for really depends on what you need.<\/p>\n

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(Vivint security system shown. \u00a0More modern, classy & nice)<\/em><\/p>\n

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(Simplisafe Security system shown. \u00a0Feels very 90’s & outdated)<\/em><\/p>\n

SimpliSafe has done a full revamping of their website since we did our review of their service a while ago while Vivint has gradually become a home automation focused alarm systems. both companies are relatively new although Vivint has been around for longer compared to SimpliSafe.<\/p>\n

Automation<\/h4>\n

Vivint offers advanced security gadgets such as a video door bell<\/a>, smart thermostat, video cameras with two-way voice capability<\/a>, smart garage doors<\/a> etc., Services Which are not readily available on all the SimpliSafe package.<\/p>\n

Mobile App<\/h4>\n

Both companies boast of a free mobile app on both Android and iOS platforms<\/a>, but the distinguishing feature is SimpliSafe app is only available for subscribers of their Interactive alarm monitoring plan unlike Vivint where all packages have access to their Mobile app on all platforms.<\/p>\n

Contracts \/ Agreements<\/h4>\n

In terms of monitoring contract plans, customers have to sign up for a 60 months\u2019 contract on Vivint but on SimpliSafe, there\u2019s no monitoring contract as you actually pay for your system while monitoring starts from $14.99 monthly. All SimpliSafe equipment comes with a 3 years\u2019 warranty.<\/p>\n

Installation<\/h4>\n

Installation is yet another field where both home Alarm system providers differs. Vivint\u2019s system are wireless but are state of the art and requires Professional installation (typically $99-199) by their trained installers with. While SimpliSafe systems are are shipped to the user activated and are fully wireless, their systems are DIY and comes with a detailed manual which serves as a guide and you are the technician.<\/p>\n

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