Vivint is known for offering premium smart home security systems with professional monitoring and advanced technology. But with so many options available, it’s important to understand how much you can expect to pay each month. How much does Vivint cost per month?

This guide breaks down Vivint’s monitoring plans, equipment pricing, installation fees, contract terms, and long-term costs—so you can decide if Vivint is right for your home. If you want to see ADT’s score and ranking, check here: Vivint Home Security Review

Vivint Monitoring Plans: Monthly Costs

Vivint offers three professionally monitored service tiers:

Smart Security Monitoring
Starts at $29.99/month
Includes 24/7 monitoring, intrusion detection, and a cellular connection.
Smart Home Monitoring
Starts at $39.99/month
Adds smart home features such as remote arming/disarming and integration with devices like thermostats and smart locks.
Smart Home Video Monitoring
Starts at $44.99/month
Includes everything above plus video surveillance. An additional $5 per month is charged for each security camera added to your system.

Note: All plans include a mandatory $1.48/month cellular network maintenance fee.

Vivint Equipment Costs

Vivint offers four equipment packages:

Core Home Security – $599
Includes basic sensors, hub, and control panel.
Indoor Security – $849
Adds indoor cameras and smart sensors.
Porch & Package Protection – $849
Includes doorbell camera and smart delivery alerts.
Total Home Security – $999
A complete package with indoor/outdoor cameras, sensors, smart locks, and more.

Each package includes professional installation and a Smart Hub touchscreen panel. Equipment can also be customized with add-ons like smart thermostats, smoke detectors, garage door openers, and additional cameras.

Installation Fees

Vivint systems require professional installation. Fees typically range from $99 to $199 depending on your setup, the number of devices, and any promotions currently running.

Payment and Contract Terms

Vivint offers two primary payment options:

Upfront Purchase:
Pay the full cost of your equipment up front and enjoy month-to-month monitoring with no contract.
Financing Option:
Finance your equipment over 42 to 60 months. This option requires a service agreement (contract), and early termination fees may apply if you cancel before the term ends.

Financing may make Vivint more affordable in the short term, but it also creates a longer financial commitment.

Smart Home Integration

Vivint is built to work seamlessly with smart home platforms and devices:

Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Nest Thermostats
Kwikset Smart Locks
Philips Hue Lighting

Users can create automated routines, receive real-time alerts, and control devices via the Vivint Smart Home App.

Long-Term Cost Breakdown

Below is a breakdown of monitoring costs over a three-year period. These totals do not include equipment or installation:

Monitoring Plan	Monthly Cost	3-Year Total
Smart Security Monitoring	$29.99	$1,079.64
Smart Home Monitoring	$39.99	$1,439.64
Smart Home Video Monitoring	$49.99	$1,799.64
Add 2 Cameras (+$10/mo)	$59.99	$2,159.64

With full equipment, monitoring, and installation, total three-year costs can range between $2,000 and $4,000+, depending on your package and options.