Vivint Monthly Pricing: How Much Does a Vivint System Cost?

Last updated April 2026

Choosing the right smart home security system is a big decision. While security equipment options, monitoring, and functionality are all important considerations, often the choice comes down to pricing.

But the best home security systems don’t have to break the bank. In fact, with the variety of Vivint packages and unique customization options, you can build a Vivint system that fits your budget.

What you pay for

The cost of your Vivint system can be broken down into two categories: your smart home and alarm system equipment and the monthly monitoring services.

Equipment

Your security equipment includes the various equipment and smart home devices you choose when you customize your smart home security system. You can purchase your equipment upfront, or you can finance it and pay for it over time.

The price you pay for your equipment will vary depending on the package and devices you choose. (More about that below.)

Monthly monitoring

The monitoring fee is the monthly charge you pay for professional monitoring, as opposed to self-monitoring. With 24/7 professional monitoring, your home is protected around the clock. If you’re not home and there is an emergency or an alarm goes off, Vivint’s security monitoring team will contact emergency services, like the fire or police department, on your behalf.

Every Vivint customer benefits from the 24/7 monitoring plan, 365 days a year.

If you purchase your equipment upfront, your monthly payment will consist of the monitoring fee. If you choose to finance your equipment, you will have a payment for monitoring and a separate payment for the cost of your equipment.

What you'll get

When you purchase a home security system, Vivint also offers a number of services and features, including:

Professional installation

Vivint offers professional installation with all home security systems. Let our home security professionals take care of the hassle of setting up and connecting your home security devices so you know everything is working perfectly.

Hardware warranty and onsite support

Your system also includes a 120-day warranty for your equipment. If any component of your system stops working due to installation or equipment defect, we will replace it at no cost to you. And if your equipment needs repair or service under the warranty, Vivint’s licensed Smart Home Pros will come to your home to repair.

Vivint app

Control your entire smart home system from your top-rated Vivint smart home app. You’ll also receive notifications on your phone via the mobile app.

Vivint equipment packages

One of the best things about Vivint is the ability to completely customize your system. Choose one of the packages to start, and then personalize with add-on equipment based on your needs, your home, and your budget.

You can choose from the following Vivint packages:

• Security Starter Package

• Doorbell Security Package

• Safety & Security Package

• HomeProtect

Don't see a package that fits your needs? You can always work with us to build a custom security system for your home. Let's get into what is available in each package:

Security Starter Package

The Security Starter Package has 3 types of products you can use to start protecting your home. This package includes:

• Vivint Smart Hub Control Panel
• Door/Window Sensors x2
• Motion Sensor

Equipment cost

• If purchasing upfront: $749.99
• If financing: as low as $16.67/month at 0% APR*

Monitoring and service

• Approximately $47/month

Security Starter Package monthly cost

• As low as approximately $64/month

Doorbell Security Package

The Doorbell Security Package is a great option if you want to keep a pulse on your front porch with a doorbell camera. This package includes:

• Vivint Smart Hub Control Panel
• Door/Window Sensors x4
• Motion Sensor
• Doorbell Camera

Equipment cost

• If purchasing upfront: $849.98
• If financing: as low as $23.62/month at 0% APR*

Monitoring and service

• Approximately $52/month

Doorbell Security Package monthly cost

• As low as approximately $76/month

Safety & Security Package

The Safety & Security Package has what you need to keep watch over your whole home. This bundle includes:

• Vivint Smart Hub Control Panel
• Door/Window Sensors x4
• Motion Sensor
• Smoke & CO Detector
• Water Sensor
• Doorbell Camera
• Outdoor Camera

Equipment cost

• If purchasing upfront: $1,899.99
• If financing: as low as $52.78/month at 0% APR*

Monitoring and service

• Approximately $57/month

Safety & Security Package monthly cost

• As low as approximately $110/month

HomeProtect

Vivint HomeProtect has all the essential security features you need, but at DIY prices. This bundle includes:

• Vivint Security Hub Control Panel
• Door/Window Sensors x3
• Motion Sensor
• Keypad

Equipment and monitoring cost

HomeProtect has two payment options. Both include an upfront price and monthly monitoring cost:

• $199.99. This price point includes all equipment, free professional installation, and a reduced $24.99 monthly monitoring fee when signing a 36-month agreement.
• $349.99. This upfront cost does not require a long-term contract—simply pay your $29.99 monthly monitoring fee and have the flexibility to cancel anytime. Professional installation is an additional $199.

Customizing your Vivint home security system

All Vivint packages are fully customizable, meaning you can keep your Vivint package as-is, or you can customize it to suit your individual needs. So if you want to add a combo smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector to your package, more glass break sensors for your windows, or additional smart home integrations like smart lighting, you can easily do so.

What makes Vivint the best option for security and smart home automation? There are plenty of benefits that make Vivint a smart choice, including:

• Advanced equipment that deters crime. Vivint’s smart home security devices proactively protect your property. The Doorbell Camera Pro, for example, is the only doorbell camera that proactively protects your packages by identifying potential thieves. And with the Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro, the camera uses motion detectors and Smart Deter technology to deter lurkers on your property by playing a warning tone and activating an LED light, letting the lurker know they’ve been caught.
• 24/7 professional monitoring. Homeowners have peace of mind knowing their home is protected around the clock. If an emergency happens and you’re away from home, the monitoring center will contact emergency services on your behalf.
• Professional installation. With professional installation available with every system, you know your system will be working exactly as it should. Licensed Smart Home Pros will ensure your devices are installed, connected to Wi-Fi, and working properly. They’ll even show you how to operate your system so you can start getting all the benefits of your system right away.
• Compatibility with existing smart home technology. If you’re like many homes, you already have existing smart home devices, Vivint works with many of the most popular smart home devices like Nest Thermostat and Google Home, so your transition to a Vivint Smart Home will be a seamless one.

Start building your Vivint smart home today

Creating a smart home security system that is customized to your needs and your budget is easy. You can start customizing your Vivint system online. Or, if you have questions or need recommendations, contact us at 855.822.1220 today.

*Financing available through third-party partners and subject to credit approval. Qualified customers may finance equipment purchases at 0% APR for up to 60 months. Month-to-month service plans are available when equipment is purchased upfront. Additional terms, taxes, and fees may apply. Product functionality may be limited without a Vivint service plan.