If you're looking for the best possible home security company for your needs you will first need to determine what your needs are, then take a look at other available options you might not have considered. Then you can narrow down your choices by studying reviews and online comparisons of each.
Overview: Vivint vs Nest
Vivint and Nest (whose parent company is Google) are both nationally, well-known home security companies. Vivint is a 100% wireless installation and Nest's system is almost completely wireless except for the wired Guard hub that must be placed on a flat surface near the door you use most often.
1. Vivint requires professional installation, but there's no charge for that service. And the Nest system is a quick and easy DIY installation.
2. Vivint offers both indoor and outdoor …show more content…
Vivint offers a lifetime warranty and the Nest Secure has a limited two-year warranty.
4. Vivint is more affordable than Nest Secure and has quite a few more included features than Nest. In addition, Vivint will professionally install your system for free.
5. Vivint requires a 4-, to 5-year contract. If you choose to have your Nest system monitored they do have a month-to-month or a three-year contract available.
Similarities: Vivint vs Nest
There are a few similarities between Vivint and Nest. However, Vivint is a more traditional home security company, whereas the Nest offerings are more of a buy the basic package (which is quite expensive) then add on additional features you like, each for an additional cost on top of what you already paid for the basic Nest Secure.
• Both offer remote access via a mobile app.
• Vivint and Nest both offer indoor/outdoor security cameras; however, Nest's security cameras are sold separately and not included in any one package, they are an add-on.
• Both companies offer monitoring services with varying contracts and prices.
• Both offer intelligent sensors and a wide variety of smart home automation