Setting Up Remote Vivint Access Without Monitoring

Vivint is a popular home security system with optional professional monitoring. While the company does offer three levels of 24/7 professional monitoring, it is possible to use Vivint equipment without a subscription. However, this limits the functionality of the system. Without a subscription, users cannot access the mobile application and will lose the benefit of professional monitoring and 24/7 technical support. Additionally, the system's smart home capabilities may be affected, such as the ability to control smart home devices through the mobile app. Nonetheless, users can still arm and disarm the alarm locally and automate certain functions, such as door locks or thermostats.

Cancelling monitoring may result in a lump-sum bill

Cancelling your Vivint monitoring service may result in a lump-sum bill. Vivint offers month-to-month payments for customers who buy their equipment outright. However, if you finance your equipment, you are typically bound to a five-year contract with the company. If you cancel your monitoring service before the end of your contract, you may be charged an early termination fee.

The early termination fee is a lump-sum bill that covers the remaining cost of your contract. This fee can be expensive, so it is important to carefully review your contract before cancelling your service. It is also worth noting that Vivint offers a month-to-month service agreement if you purchase your equipment upfront. This option provides more flexibility if you are considering cancelling your monitoring service in the future.

Additionally, it is important to be aware of the limitations of using Vivint equipment without a monitoring service. Without a subscription, you will lose professional monitoring, access to the mobile application, and 24/7 technical support. The system will still function as a local alarm, but you will not be able to control it remotely or receive notifications when you are away from home.

If you are considering cancelling your Vivint monitoring service, it is important to review your contract and understand the potential costs and limitations. Contacting Vivint customer support is a good first step to understanding your options and making an informed decision.

The Vivint app will no longer work without monitoring

If you want to use the Vivint app, you will need to pay for the monitoring service. This is a common issue for people who have moved into a new home with a pre-existing Vivint system installed.

The Vivint app will not work without monitoring. However, you can still use the Vivint equipment without a subscription. You can arm and disarm the alarm, and automate things such as a door lock or thermostat. If someone tries to break in while the system is armed, it will sound the siren but will not notify the police.

If you want to use the app, you will need to pay for the monitoring service. Vivint offers three levels of 24/7 professional monitoring: Smart Protect for $29.99 per month, Smart Protect + Control for $39.99 per month, and Smart Complete for $49.99 per month. The first two plans offer basic home security monitoring, while the latter includes video surveillance through the Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro and the Vivint Doorbell Camera.

If you are unsure about whether to continue with the monitoring service, it is worth noting that Vivint offers month-to-month payments with no contract. This means that you can cancel the service at any time without penalty.

Thermostats can be controlled locally without monitoring

However, if you want to control your thermostat remotely, you will need to have it connected to your home's wireless internet and be subscribed to a monitoring service. With a smart thermostat, you can control your home's temperature from anywhere in the world via an app on your smartphone. This allows you to adjust the temperature when you are away from home, such as when you are on your way home from work or on vacation.

Additionally, smart thermostats can integrate with smart home systems, allowing you to adjust the temperature with voice commands if you have a smart speaker. For example, you can say, "Alexa, turn the thermostat down 2 degrees" without having to get up from the couch.

Smart thermostats can also be programmed to automatically adjust the temperature based on your preferences and patterns. This means that you don't have to worry about manually adjusting the temperature every time you leave the house or when the weather changes.

If you choose to end the monitoring service, you will lose the ability to control your thermostat remotely, but the thermostat itself will still function and can be controlled locally.

The alarm will still sound locally without monitoring

If you're looking to remove Vivint monitoring from your home security system, you may be wondering if your alarm will still function without it. The short answer is yes—the alarm will still sound locally if a door or window is forced open, even without monitoring. This is true for all the big brands, including ADT, Brinks, SimpliSafe, and Ring Alarm, in addition to Vivint.

When you cancel your monitoring service, you will no longer have access to certain features such as the mobile app, remote doorbell, and cloud storage for video footage (if you have cameras). However, the core functionality of the alarm system remains intact. You can still arm and disarm the alarm using your 4-digit pin code, and the siren will go off if the system is triggered.

The alarm itself can be a great deterrent to potential intruders, as most alarms reach 100 decibels from a few feet away. Even without monitoring, the alarm can effectively scare off burglars and protect your home.

It's important to note that when you cancel monitoring services, you will lose the benefit of having the monitoring department call the police if your alarm is triggered. Additionally, you won't receive software updates for your panel or have access to technical support.

To cancel Vivint monitoring, you can simply stop paying your bill. There is no need to reprogram any equipment or tinker with sensors. However, keep in mind that you may receive a lump-sum bill or need to pay a cancellation fee, as the monitoring fee includes monthly equipment fees.

You can still arm and disarm the system without monitoring

If you want to use Vivint equipment without monitoring, you can still arm and disarm the system. However, you will not be able to use the app on your phone and will not have access to the 24/7 technical support service. You will need the 4-digit pin code to arm and disarm the alarm. If you don't have the pin code, you can try calling the previous homeowners to ask them for it. Alternatively, you can call Vivint to activate the system for one month, get a new pin code, and then cancel the service.

• Press the white shield symbol on your home screen and drag right to leave or drag left to stay.
• Leaving arm sensors arm: Staying arms all but sensors on the interiors such as interior doors or motion detectors.
• To disarm your alarm, touch the Shield icon on your home screen and drag it down to disarm.
• Press the alarm icon in the middle to disarm the system and cancel the alarm if there is an alarm in progress.
• To let monitoring know if it was a false alarm, tap No or Yes. Tapping No will continue to follow the procedure for the alarm, and Yes will let the specialist know the alarm is false.

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