Smart home security cameras

Deter crime
before it happens

Most security cameras record crime. Ours actually prevent it. With smart detect and deter features, they proactively ward off package thieves and lurkers.

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Home surveillance cameras with built-in threat deterrence

Security cameras designed to deter real threats

The best video surveillance cameras and video doorbells are the ones use Smart Deter. The Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro detects real threats and scares away lurkers with light and sound. With unmatched video quality, weather-resistant technology, and intelligent motion alerts, the Outdoor Camera Pro protects your perimeter like none other.

THE BEST DETERRENCE TECH IN THE INDUSTRY

The only doorbell camera that proactively protects your porch

The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro not only detects when packages arrive, it also protects them using light and sound to deter potential thieves. With intelligent face detection and a 180° x 180° field of view, there’s no better way to protect your porch. Take that protection further with Video Playback and a reliable video signal. The best surveillance camera system starts with a smarter doorbell cam.

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The Doorbell Camera Pro not only notifies you when packages arrive, it is the only video doorbell camera that proactively protects them.

Captures footage when motion is triggered, and you can also see and talk with family members or pets right through the camera.

Thief walks up. Outdoor cameras with Smart Deter detect thief. Cameras scare thief away. Your home is protected and peace prevails.

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INDOOR HOME SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS

Check in and chat
from one camera

The Vivint Indoor Camera gives you a view into your home. You can speak through the camera to communicate with pets and kids, right from the Vivint app. Or family members can instantly connect with you by tapping a button on the camera. With built-in motion detection, a 155° x 80° field of view, backup cloud storage available, as well as high resolution color and night vision, you’ll never miss a moment.

smart floodlight camera accessory

Forget floodlights. Protect home with the Spotlight Pro.

While traditional floodlight cams are triggered by any kind of motion, the Spotlight Pro uses the intelligence of the Outdoor Camera Pro for precise protection. This plug-in accessory for the outdoor camera takes smart security lighting to the next, better, brighter level.

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The best home security cameras aren’t just security cameras

Your outdoor camera shouldn’t just catch someone breaking into your car. It should stop them from doing it. Your doorbell camera shouldn’t just chime when it detects motion. It should tell you when your kids get home from school. Your indoor security camera shouldn’t just record big moments. It should allow you to be a part of them. Vivint cameras protect your home and connect you to it.

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System support

Find peace of mind
with 24/7 monitoring

A home security camera system is nothing without a support system to back it up. Whether your outdoor camera detects a threat, or your indoor security cameras send you motion alerts, Vivint monitoring specialists are always ready to respond in an emergency. The best support in the industry for the best home surveillance camera system on the market.

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Vivint customer testimonials 

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See how a Vivint system gave this single mom of seven comfort, protection, and peace of mind when she needed it most.

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THE CHANCE FAMILY

For Temeka—mother of Amari, an active child with autism—Vivint provides a greater sense of freedom. See how.

PEACE OF MIND FOR PARENTS OF DOWN SYNDROME CHILD

The Peterson’s know: When you have a child with special needs, there is nothing like peace of mind. Watch how Vivint helps them live a “beautiful life.

HOME SECURITY ALL THE WAY TO THE CHIMNEY

With Vivint, Dan knew his home would be protected from the unexpected while he was away. But he never expected this.

“Like good technology,
the experience is magical.”

“Vivint is an alternative to the many DIY home security solutions on the market, offering a technical elegance and intuitiveness along with professional support.”

“Don't DIY your smart home security system - the pros at Vivint are totally worth the cost.”

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Security camera FAQs

(Last updated April 2023)

Is it better to have wired or wireless security cameras?

When you’re installing a complete home security system, wireless security cameras are the way to go. With a hybrid wired Wi-Fi connection, your cameras can easily connect to and communicate with the other smart devices in your system. And because wireless security cameras utilize cloud storage, you can view security video remotely.

Integrated with your smart home system, Vivint wireless security cameras can even connect to your Amazon or Google assistant, like Google Home or Alexa.

The Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro is both a WiFi security camera — connects to your system over Wi-Fi — and a wired security camera that you can plug in to a POE (power over ethernet) bridge. The Vivint doorbell and indoor security cameras are wireless.

Read more about what to expect from wired and wireless security cameras.

What security camera system is the best?

The best, most effective security system is one custom-built for your unique home—one that protects your property, privacy, and peace of mind. Vivint equipment packages, designed to fit your specific needs, range from basic protection to advanced coverage, and the customer has the option to customize.

When building your own security camera package, begin with the basics—the Vivint Starter Kit—then choose additional products to complete your smart home system. The Vivint Starter Kit includes a Vivint Smart Hub, $300 worth of security sensors, the Vivint app, and 24/7 monitoring, starting at $39.99 per month. You can add on security cameras, which can be paid for upfront or financed and added to your monthly rate. The table below lists the Vivint security cameras, their list prices, and their monthly rates when financed over 42 and 60 months:

Product

List Price

42 months

60 months

Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro

$249.99

$5.95

$4.17

Vivint Indoor Camera

$199.99

$4.76

$3.33

Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro

$399.99

$9.52

$6.67

Vivint Smart Drive

$349.99

$8.33

$5.83

There are two payment options for your Vivint system. To avoid a long-term contract, customers can buy their equipment upfront and pay month-to-month for monitoring services. Alternatively, equipment can be financed and bundled with 24/7 monitoring fees, requiring a five-year contract and monthly payment.

How do I install home security cameras?

Many of today's IP-based home security cameras can be installed, placed, and configured by homeowners without the need to hire a contractor. With Vivint home security cameras, the convenience of professional installation by Smart Home Pros is part of your smart home purchase. But once you have security cameras installed, you may want to make small adjustments sometime in the future, such as relocating cameras or adjusting angles. If you decide to do the work yourself, we suggest paying special attention to these four points:

  • Camera height — Mount cameras well out of reach to prevent tampering.
  • Signal strength — Make sure camera placement is within your WiFi range.
  • Power supply routing — The closer to the power source, the better.
  • Mounting — You want a secure and weatherproof attachment.

Get a detailed list of steps.

What are the benefits of having a surveillance camera?

Read more tips on how to install security cameras.

How does a doorbell camera improve home security?

The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro is one of the smallest and smartest outdoor cameras in the security market. A smart home system equipped with a doorbell camera allows you to track activity at your front door and stay aware of who comes and goes. There’s more. The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro:

  • Helps you see who’s at the door without opening it.
  • Monitors the doorstep remotely whether you’re home or not. 
  • Recognizes and records every important moment on your porch so you never miss a thing.
  • Detects and protects packages, using light and sound to deter package thieves.

Learn more about the security benefits of installing a smart doorbell.

How to protect your home with cameras and more.

A complete security system can help protect your home and family from a variety of threats—burglary, intrusion, property theft, vandalism, and house fire or flood—by facilitating quick access to emergency assistance. Vivint provides you with a security ecosystem for your whole home—inside and out—as well as an on-call support team to assist you day and night.

Every Vivint system includes a one-on-one product consultation and 24/7 customer support and monitoring. The suite of products typically included in a Vivint security system includes:

Outdoor Camera – Wireless, HD security camera with infrared night vision that gives you on-demand access to a live video feed and sends notifications to your phone when someone approaches your door.

Vivint Water Sensor – Protect homes from water damage and pipe-freezing low temperatures by sending mobile notifications when water is detected, temperature drops, or when moisture levels rise beyond set parameters in or around your home.

Vivint Smoke Detector – Uses photoelectric sensing to detect when smoke is present.

Vivint Motion Sensor – Infrared motion sensor with 90-degree look-down to ensure nothing passes by undetected.

Vivint Security Sensors – Sound an alarm whenever protected doors and windows are opened and can also be used to protect medicine cabinets, gun cabinets, or the door to a child's bedroom.

Learn more about how to protect your home.

Do security cameras have audio?

Security cameras from Vivint have audio.

Learn more about Vivint’s two-way talk functionality with our security cameras.

How can I make my security cameras better at night?

If you want to see better at night, get cameras with night vision. The Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro features night vision, giving you a clear picture of what’s happening outside, even when it’s dark.

Learn more about the Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro.

Do security cameras have facial recognition?

Many security cameras have facial recognition. The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro uses AI to detect visitors and notify you when someone is at the door.

Learn more about the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro.

What is a floodlight camera?

A floodlight camera combines an outdoor floodlight and an outdoor security camera into a single fixture. The Vivint Spotlight Pro is the first truly intelligent floodlight camera, because it uses the enhanced Smart Deter features of the Outdoor Camera Pro (Gen2) with the versatile lighting and customizations of the Spotlight Pro attachment. With it, you can choose from three different lighting patterns, adjust the brightness, create a lighting schedule, and customize detection zones easily in the Vivint app.

A smart floodlight camera plug-in like the Spotlight Pro completes your home security camera system by optimizing your outdoor lighting. With Deter Mode on, it can intelligently spot, track, and deter lurkers. With Deter Mode off, it can automatically light your way when you’re walking up the driveway or around the back of your house at night.

The Spotlight Pro is the smartest floodlight cam accessory for one of the best home security cameras on the market. Learn more about the Spotlight Pro.