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Initial Complaint
Date:09/04/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am currently a vivint customer since June, 2022. Everything was perfect until know. On Sept. 1, 2022, my lights went out causing the panel to turn black. I called Vivint and they conducted trouble shooting but, to no avail. They made an appointment for a technician to come to my home to repair the problem but, no one showed. Additionally, I called Vivint again and they informed me that another appointment was made but, still no one showed. On the next day, another appointment was made, but no one showed, on Friday, they informed me that another appointment was made, but when I called to verify, the representative informed me that no appointment was set. Today, is Sept 4th and I am currently on the phone with a rep from Vivint and he informed me that I needed to cancel service because the next appointment is two weeks out. This is the most insane customer service that I have ever endured. I should have stayed with HomePro.
Business Response
Date: 09/13/2022
September 13, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17541971
Complainant: *****************;
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: June 21, 2022
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by ********************* and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
A legal representative from Vivint has recently to contacted ************** to resolve her concerns. ************** may contact Vivints representative directly if she has any further questions or concerns regarding this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalCustomer Answer
Date: 11/02/2022
For the past two weeks, i have been calling Vivint concerning the improper installation of my alarm. I've only had the service for four months and the alarm door does not ring, the panel is always black the alarm trips every time around 4. We keep having the police to visit. I have been calling but end up with persons from a foreign place that speaks broken English.Business Response
Date: 11/08/2022
November 8, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17541971
Complainant: *****************;
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: June 21, 2022
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the additional information provided by ********************* and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
Vivints record indicates that a technician was sent to Ms. ****** home on September 7, 2022. The technician indicated that Ms. ****** system had no issues upon arrival. The technician also advised that ************** gets internet in her home.
Vivints records show that ************** signed a Purchase and Services Agreement upon installation of her Vivint system with the initial term of sixty (60) months. This shows a monthly services fee of $39.99, and total equipment fee of $2,706.23, plus applicable taxes, during that term.
A legal representative from Vivint has recently contacted ************** to resolve her concerns. ************** may contact Vivints customer care to determine the cause of her equipment concerns before another technician can be sent to her home. ************** may contact Vivints representative directly if she has any further questions or concerns regarding this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalCustomer Answer
Date: 11/08/2022
Complaint: 17918566
I am rejecting this response because: The person that called me was very rude didnt listen to me and they claim that my line hug up when I talked to a representative but she didnt want to listen that I spoke to a ***** and a **** who conveyed that the system was not installed correctly. Yes, when the last technician came I didnt have Wi-Fi but, the system is setting itself, tripping and causing the police to come over, the system at time does not want to stay connected, the cameras stays off line. I was told that by those two technicians that they were going to send someone out but never did! The lady stated that I made multiple BBB reports but according to BBB records, there were only two complaints! Please advise
Sincerely,
*****************Customer Answer
Date: 11/08/2022
What clarification is needed?Customer Answer
Date: 11/09/2022
I have converse with a Representative at Vivians. She conveyed that she will not send anyone out to repair my al. Ive expressed my concern with but to no avail! Today, I phoned Vivint I was advised that the alarm needed to be replaced. The admin is not working properly and the alarm continues to set itself!Initial Complaint
Date:09/03/2022
Type:Status:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I have been a customer of ********************** Home ********************** for 13 years. During that time, I have paid over $1200.00 to them for the equipment installed in my home. When I called yesterday to ask to return a doorbell which has never worked properly and for which I have paid $5 per month for the privilege of NOT using, I was told that I had only 30 days to return it. I was not told that when they shipped me the doorbell, and I had to pay an outside electrician to install it. The sound of the doorbell is so faint that I cannot hear it, since the chime is located in the panel box, two rooms away and behind a door.I told them that I wanted to cancel my service, and they said that they would not cancel it unless I pay them an additional $650.00. They will continue to charge me for monitoring the service, even if ADT installs their own equipment, and I will also have to pay the $5 per month for the doorbell "use."I feel that I have not been fairly notified of their policies, and that after 13 years of payments, they have no right to charge me $650.00 to cancel. I am 86 years old, and this has caused me extreme distress. I would greatly appreciate anything that you can do to help me resolve this issue and to cancel my service with Vivint without penalty.Business Response
Date: 09/13/2022
September 13, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17915653
Complainant: **********************************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: January 10, 2020
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by ************************** and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
In her complaint, ************************** states that she requested to return a doorbell that has never worked properly. ************************** states she was told she only had a thirty (30) day return period. Ms. ***************** the sound of the doorbell is so low she can not hear it. She states she requested cancellation of the services, and she was told she must pay an additional $650 to cancel. ************************** desires cancellation without penalty.
A Vivint representative has attempted to contact ************************** via email in efforts to resolve this matter. Vivint offers to provide cancellation and waive the remaining monitoring contract and associated fees. ************************** would remain responsible for the remaining equipment balance.
Vivints records indicate that ************************** signed a Purchase and Services Agreement (Agreement) on January 10, 2020. The term of this agreement is sixty (60) months. The contract ends in January ****. Records indicate that the agreement states that Vivint does not warrant that the equipment will always operate. Vivint has provided a technician to resolve the issues with the camera, and completed troubleshooting over the phone.
With the above information Vivint offers to provide cancellation of the Vivint agreement. ************************** may contact Vivints representative directly with any further questions or concerns in this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalCustomer Answer
Date: 09/21/2022
I would like to know what they think that I still owe, after completely paying for the $1200 in equipment that was installed. I would like to end my association with them. Thank you for your assistance.Business Response
Date: 09/27/2022
September 27, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17915653
Complainant: **********************************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: January 10, 2020
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by ************************** and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
In her rebuttal, ************************** states that she has already paid off the equipment. ************************** desires cancellation without penalty.
A Vivint representative has attempted to contact ************************** via email in efforts to resolve this matter. Upon receipt of a confirmation of payoff for the equipment Vivint agrees to cancel the account and will waive any associated fees.
Vivints records indicate that ************************** signed a Purchase and Services Agreement (Agreement) on January 10, 2020. The term of this agreement is sixty (60) months. The contract ends in January ****. Records indicate that the agreement states that Vivint does not warrant that the equipment will always operate. Vivint has provided a technician to resolve the issues with the camera and completed troubleshooting over the phone. Vivint records has shown that a confirmation of payoff for the equipment has been requested.
With the above information Vivint offers to provide cancellation of the Vivint agreement. ************************** may contact Vivints representative directly with any further questions or concerns in this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalCustomer Answer
Date: 09/27/2022
Complaint: 17915653
I am rejecting this response because: I have not received any emails concerning what Vivint expects me to pay for the defective doorbell, in spite of my repeated requests. Upon receipt of this information, I will attempt to satisfy their charges, as I would like to end this matter. I would then expect a letter removing any liability on my part and a cancellation of my account. Thank you for your assistance. I am sending a fax with my request to Vivint, since no phone number or email address was furnished.
Sincerely,
**********************************Business Response
Date: 09/28/2022
September 28, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17915653
Complainant: **********************************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: January 10, 2020
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by ************************** and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
In her rebuttal, ************************** states she has not received any notification of what is owed regarding her equipment. ************************** states that she will attempt to satisfy Vivints request, as she would like this matter to end. ************************** would like cancellation of her account.
A Vivint representative has attempted to contact ************************** via email in efforts to resolve this matter. ************************** must contact ************* to discuss the amount that is remaining for her equipment. Upon receipt of a confirmation of payoff for the equipment Vivint agrees to cancel the account and will waive any associated fees.
Vivints records indicate that ************************** signed a Purchase and Services Agreement (Agreement) on January 10, 2020. The term of this agreement is sixty (60) months. The contract ends in January ****. Records indicate that the agreement states that Vivint does not warrant that the equipment will always operate. Vivint has provided a technician to resolve the issues with the camera and completed troubleshooting over the phone. Vivint records has shown that a confirmation of payoff for the equipment has been requested. Records show that the equipment has been functioning properly.
With the above information Vivint offers to provide cancellation of the Vivint agreement. ************************** may contact Vivints representative directly with any further questions or concerns in this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalCustomer Answer
Date: 09/30/2022
Yes, we can close it now. Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate all that you did.
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Initial Complaint
Date:09/03/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Sales Representative ****** sold us equipment and had us change from ADT to Vivint. He quoted us one price had us take out a loan from Fortiva and we were then billed another price for the equipment. I called and text him many tines to resolve this. He claimed he had it resolved back 7/17/2022. After speaking to ******* Customer vCare Unit at least 3 x and all the reps promising that would work with ******* to have this bill fixed nothing. I have text message showing what my bill should be I forwarded to *************************************** at customer care and he promised he would get this resolved nothing. I called back a few weeks later and was transferred to ************* all the notes are in the system and the text messages with the new billing from ***************************, and this rep said give them 72 hours and 3 weeks later my bill is still the same. I need help resolving this billing issue to reflect the correct amount. We are paying on this bill each month and it is not correct. The correct billed amount should be $2518.95 not what they have as a billed credit amount with Fortiva. We have already made three payments to Fortiva and still no correct and our balance is still $3804.07Business Response
Date: 09/12/2022
September 12, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17915517
Complainant: ***********************************;
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: June 18, 2022
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by Ms. ************************************ and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
In her complaint, ***************************** explains that she was quoted a different amount by the sales representative and billed another price for the equipment. She further explains that she has been trying to get it resolved and was promised it was done on July 17, 2022. ***************************** explains that the bill has not been adjusted to reflect what was promised.
A legal representative from Vivint has attempted to contact ***************************** via email and phone to resolve her concerns. Vivint agrees to adjust the billing to reflect what was promised and has sent a request to this effect. ***************************** may contact Vivints representative directly if she has any further questions or concerns regarding this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalInitial Complaint
Date:09/03/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I have a doorbell camera that was installed in the wrong spot. For weeks I have been trying to get them to correct where it was installed. 3 appointments have been scheduled with a tech to come out just for the **** to no show the appt each time without saying a word, which is absolutely ridiculous. I have taken time off work each time so I've now lost a total of 12 hours of paid time which is $515.67. This is unreal that I'm being blown off by the tech due to his original error. Why am I paying for your services when I cant even get the camera installed in the correct location?Business Response
Date: 09/13/2022
September 13, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17915333
Complainant: *****************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: August 4, 2022
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by ************ and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
In his complaint, ************ states that he has scheduled appointments to relocate his doorbell, but they have not taken place. ************ states that he has taken work off to attend. ************ desiresa billing adjustment.
A Vivint representative has reached out to ************ in order to assist. Vivints records indicate that as soon as the necessary part is available, Vivint will work with ************ to schedule an appointment to relocate his camera. Vivint has credited ************** account for five (5) months of service. ************ may contact Vivints representative if he has any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Vivints records show that ************ signed a Purchase and Services Agreement on August 4, 2022. Vivints records show that ************ contacted Vivint in August 2022 to schedule an appointment to relocate his camera. Vivints records indicate that a part is necessary to relocate the camera and an appointment will be scheduled when the part is available.
Vivints representative is willing to assist. ************ may contact Vivints representative directly if he has any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalInitial Complaint
Date:09/03/2022
Type:Status:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Mid-Late May: ********* VIVINT smart home devices and entered into contract to pay for devices and home monitoring.1 July: began to notice that VIVINT panel began to be inconsistent in its audible announcement when announcing that a door was open/close 27 Aug: noticed a/c did not turn on to adhere to temperature set by VIVINT smart thermostat. - Contacted VIVINT. Call recorded by Vivint. Representative walked me through several steps with the panel and thermostat to attempt to diagnose/correct issue inconclusively. - Vivint Rep said that a rep would be out to attempt to fix the issue in the next week. Upgraded to urgent and the next few days when I informed them there was a baby in the house and that it needed to be as soon as possible as ******* in NC are extremely hot. - Vivint never contact me or showed up.1 Sep - Wife contacted Vivint. Call recorded to contact Vivint. Wife informed them that no one contacted us or showed up. Rep said that previous rep left no notes indicating upgrade to urgent status. Rep informed us they would upgrade to urgent and get someone out to us on Sep 3-5. Their scheduling team would call us back within 24 hrs to set up exact date.Current: Vivint scheduling still has not contacted us.Business Response
Date: 09/13/2022
September 13, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17903507
Complainant: ***********************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: May 24, 2022
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by **************** and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
A Vivint representative has reached out to **************** and a resolution has been agreed upon. At this time, Vivint has agreed to provide cancellation of the account and waive the remaining contract and equipment fees. **************** may contact Vivints representative directly if he has any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalCustomer Answer
Date: 09/13/2022
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
The original response from the Vivint Legal Rep to set an appointment and provide a $150 credit, was not satisfactory due to the fact that they waited 10 days after the original BBB complaint to reach out concerning an A/C control issue in the summer. However, after relaying this, and the desire to cancel completely, the Vivint legal department did respond satisfactorily, offering to cancel. If their technicians arrive on a day/time requested, and we are not charged anything else, then this complaint is satisfied.
Sincerely,
***********************Initial Complaint
Date:09/02/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
8-2-22 Amount with drawn ****** I returned merchandise for refund and never got my refund. The original withdrawal was on 7/27/22. Once I called the money was returned initially. On 8-2-22 it was taken out of my bank account without my knowledge or permission. For the last 5 weeks I have been promised a refund and assured it we be redeposited in my account to no avail. I feel this is theft because my money was returned and then stole out my account. I have talked to several supervisors and employees of this company who all have lied and made false claims of processing my refund. The equipment was returned 7-29-22.Business Response
Date: 09/12/2022
September 12, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17901812
Complainant: *********************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: July 1, 2022
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by ************** and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
In his complaint, ************** states that he received an upgrade and returned the equipment, but has not received a refund. ************** states that he has been told he is to receive a refund. ************** desires a refund.
A Vivint representative has reached out to ************** in order to assist. Vivints records show that ************** is being sent a refund in the amount of $478.92 and Vivints representative is crediting ************** account in the amount of $55.07. ************** may contact Vivints representative directly if he has any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Vivints records show that ************** signed a Purchase and Services Agreement on July 1, 2022. Vivints records show that ************** received an Outdoor Camera Pro on July 26, 2022. Vivints records indicate that there was not enough room on the line of credit to include the camera and ************** was billed up front for the camera. Vivints records indicate that ************** returned the camera and Vivint has attempted to refund **************. Vivints records show that a check in the amount of $478.92 has been sent out on September 6, 2022.
Vivints representative is willing to assist. ************** may contact Vivints representative directly if he has any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalInitial Complaint
Date:09/02/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
First off signed up for service and asked for disability credit for son being autistic but because the person who took order didnt want to give up her commission I was told so sinve she set up account wrong i had to pay 66 bucks a month compared to 20 bucks i disputed and was told someone would get back to me but never happened after several calls and complaints on my behalf. vivint installed my thermostat incorrectly. Then after 2 tech and then rewired still had issues. I was told because I have an android phone the app was designed for apple phones. So I made them put back my old thermostat. Then had to have havoc system reset. After several call the thermostat was credited. Shortly after problems with cameras started. Took over a month to get a smart drive was charged twice then had to REPEATEDLY call to get refund which I requested by check. Yet when i received the check it was minus a the monthly bill that was already paid. Had to call again several times and was issues a check for the difference yet i never received. then had to keep calling to complain about problems with cameras going on offline playback issues and quality of cameras being horrible doubling images notifications not in real time but several minutes late,Black screen,not recording. We have trouble shooted several times tech comes out and give excuses even was told that I was sold too many cameras for smart drive to handle and I needed to pick which ones I wanted to record on. After disputing and promised credit that I always had to fight for and call several times to get because even after being promised the credit they seem to never make onto account. The harrassment of constantly calling over past due balance that should not be because of promised credits I had to turn of auto pay because they kept withdrawing funds from my account. Smart drive stopped displaying image was black screen for months I was promised a 0 amount due til fixed now having problems with credit being applies yet againBusiness Response
Date: 09/12/2022
September 12, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17901697
Complainant: *********************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: August 21, 2021
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by **************** and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
A Vivint representative has reached out to **************** and a resolution has been agreed upon. At this time, Vivint has agreed to reduce the monthly rate by $25 per month as well as has applied a credit of $113.86 to clear the past due balance of the account. **************** may contact Vivints representative directly if she has any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalInitial Complaint
Date:09/02/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am complaining about Vivint Home Security Systems and ************* that issued the loan? My husband and I were working on our home when a Salesman came into our yard and talked about his system that he was selling and in the neighborhood for the day and this sale was to good to be true. He and his gang came in and set up the system which was a lot of things that neither my husband or I knew we were getting. Then he overheard me talking to my mother and asked if she lived alone I said yes, he then asked if I wanted to protect my elderly mother and I said of course, after he installed ours, he went over to my mothers, never once said that she would need to have the internet to have one, mom was upset they drilled holes in the walls because they had to move them a couple of times and stil didn't get it right, which she doesn't and never had, so, when the monitor or the equipment isn't working, pictures upside down camera's not positioned right, I called for a Tech. Tech came over and asked where the internet modem was and mom said, I don't have internet, never had it. Tech took me to aside and said this will not work without the internet. I was fit to be tied. I called Vivint CS and told them and they told me " Well, I don't know what to say it will be more expensive for you to take it out than it is to keep me" I told her, Your telling me to keep paying for something that is not working? OMG .I have been making payments from January 20,2021, My mother ***************************** 601 Ave. A. ********,** ***** Acct#****************, ***************************** home *********************************************** Acct.#****************, I have had nothing but problems with my mothers, I thought it was batteries so I replaced them 5 times?Business Response
Date: 09/12/2022
September 12, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17901176
Complainant: *****************************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: January 20, 2021
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by ****************** and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
In her complaint, ****************** states that she had signed up for her own account and for an additional account at her mothers address. ****************** states she has experienced issues at her mothers address due to her mother not having an internet connection. ****************** states that she has been told she would have to pay to cancel the account. ****************** desires a refund.
A Vivint representative has reached out to ****************** in order to assist. Vivints representative is willing to work with ****************** in order to resolve this matter. ****************** may contact Vivints representative directly if she has any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Vivints records show that ****************** signed a Purchase and Services Agreement on January 20, 2021. Vivints records indicate that ****************** received equipment financing at this time as well. Vivints records indicate that the equipment was installed and does not require a wifi connection, however the system benefits from the connection. Vivints records indicate that a technician came back to ******************** mothers home on April 1, 2021 to assist with the issues she was experiencing. Vivints records indicate that ******************** accounts were placed on a deferment following a call in February 2022.
Vivints representative is willing to assist in this matter. ****************** may contact Vivints representative directly if she has any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalCustomer Answer
Date: 10/19/2022
I am wanting to reopen this complaint against Vivint SMART HOMES immediately. To this day it hasn't worked. My mother is 92 yrs old, very frail and nervous all the time and, thought that buying this so called security system would keep her from harm and she wouldn't worry so much. This company is a joke and a scam that preyed on the elderly.We have had problems from day one with the heartache and aggrevation that my mother and I have gone thru with this so-called home security system.Night one, drilled holes into walls then had to move Monitor and lines because it wouldn't work where he had it. Tech left at 10pm?Pictures upside down, no correct days on Monitor, it is still back in March.what year? Key fob not working.Technician that sold us the system told me that we didn't need internet!!! That is why I accepted the offer because mom doesn't have internet.Now they want to have a Technician come out? When I called numerous times from back in then and talked to someone on the phone they also told me that we really neededinternet because it wouldn't work properly. So, then I told the Repr. that we might as *********** it, she said that it would be cheaper to keep it and live with it versus returning it, because I would have topay for it anyway.Because, I lost my contract SO, I couldn't afford to pay for the 2 systems and so I called in to tell them that I coulldn't afford these 2 systems and I needed to return them and the Repr. said instead of it ruining your credit we can put this on a deferment, I felt that I didn't have a choice in the matter, so, that is what I did. Yes, I called for a Tech more than a couple of times and they said they didn't have one in the area, but, she could try to help me after 2-3 hours she couldn't. I feel that they were not helpful at all and so then I called Vivint again and asked for a Tech to come out that never happened.This is the Error message's that is displayed on the Monitor"Your smart home is not connected to security monitor" " Your panel is unable to communicate with Vivint Cloud " Your smart home is not connected to security monitoring.. Your system will not contact emergency service during an alarm. Call one of our Smart **************** immedicalty to reestablish your system's connects" REALLY?NOW WITH THIS SAID..I EXPECT TO GET REIMBURSED FOR THE FULL AMOUNT THAT I PAID FOR THIS SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,217.72.WHICH ALSO INCLUDES $57.00 MONTHLY X 60 MONTHS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ ******** WHICH I SHOULD GETREIMBURSED BY THE CITIZENSBANK AND FOR ALSO TAKING ADVANTAGE AND SCAMING THE ELDERLY!!!! I AM VERY WELL KNOWN IN THIS COMMUNITY AND I AM ALSO A COUNCIL MEMBER.......Balance: $6,637.72 REIMBURSED TO *****************************Respectfully,*****************************************Business Response
Date: 10/25/2022
October 25, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17901176
Complainant: *****************************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: January 20, 2021
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the additional information provided by ********************************* and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
A legal representative from Vivint has recently contacted ****************** to resolve her concerns. Vivints representative is willing to work with ****************** to resolve this matter. ****************** may contact Vivints representative directly if she has any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalCustomer Answer
Date: 10/26/2022
I just got off the phone with a very nice person his name was ******** from the Customer ************* I told him everything and he was very apologetic, he gave me more help in one day than the 2 years dealing with every one there at Vivint. He gave me a Confirmation # *********, and told me to call back next week and he will try to get me a full refund plus interest for the equipment, He has a call going in to ************************; ( owner) that sold me the equipment. Now with this said I need to have the full refund coming from the lending institution which is Citizens Bank.I am still going to pursue this until I get a full refund plus interest from these two parties.
According to the Citizens letter that I received from ***************** 3rd paragraph it states that a pre-recorded call or video for authorization from me I would like a copy of that. I will call Vivint back Nov. 3rd 2022Also, proof that I refused a co-pay for a Technician? I heard of now such things. Again, this is scamming against the elderly.Respectfully,
*****************************************Business Response
Date: 11/02/2022
November 2, 2022
Better Business Bureau of *************************************************************************** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17901176
Complainant: *****************************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: January 20, 2021
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the additional information provided by ********************************* and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
In her rebuttal, ****************** states that she spoke with a Vivint representative who said he would try to assist ****************** with this matter. ****************** desires cancellation of her mothers account and financing along with a refund of all the payments made for her mothers account and financing.
A Vivint representative has reached out to ****************** via email in order to assist. Vivints representative is willing to work with ****************** in order to assist. Vivints representative is willing to cancel ******************** mothers account and financing without penalties. ****************** may contact Vivints representative directly if she has any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Vivints records show that ****************** signed a Purchase and Services Agreement on January 20, 2021. Vivints records indicate that ****************** received equipment financing at this time as well. Vivints records indicate that the equipment was installed and does not require a wifi connection, however the system benefits from the connection. Vivints records indicate that a technician came back to ******************** mothers home on April 1, 2021 to assist with the issues she was experiencing. Vivints records indicate that ******************** accounts were placed on a deferment following a call in February 2022.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalCustomer Answer
Date: 11/07/2022
BBB and *************,, answering his questions and or comments. There was only ***** the Technician that came out and then told me that the system required Internet( WIFI). When I called to have ***** the technician to come out again, Vivint said that they can't send out a Tech, that they can help me. On the contract that was mailed to me after the fact, on paragraph 6 states that 1) they are to install equipment during normal business hours, and they installed at 8 pm and left at 10:00, 2) the Contract states that the System needs Internet or WIFI to run properly. nobody told us anything about this that night! The contract is attached to this email. They said didn't need internet.************* or Vivint CEO can say all they want they weren't there my mother and I were. What they are going by "is here say." All the things that ************* is saying I would like to SEE this in writing and date stamped. Yes, I did get a deferment for just Vivint, not the Bank, and that is why I called them that I couldn't afford this system. REPEAT The reason that they gave me the deferment was that I wanted to cancel services and they could come and get the equipment, CSR told me that it would be less expensive to keep it and make payments than to cancel because there was a penalty and I would have to pay this amount anyway even if it doesn't work! And I should call the bank and talk to them. Again, it did no good because ************* referred me back to Vivint.BOTTOM LINE: I WANT REIMBURSED FOR THE PAYMENTS I MADE TO VIVINT AND CITIZENS BANK FOR *************************************************** *****. I AM GOING TO PACK THEM UP AND I NEED BOXES TO PUT THE EQUIPMENT IN AND WHERE Vivint WANTS THEM RETURNED WITH A PREPAID POSTAGE FOR MY MOMS EQUIPMENT AND OURS AT ***********************************. I WANT THE SERVICE DISCONNECTED FOR BOTH RESIDENTS IMMEDIATELY!THANKS IN ADVANCE*****************************Initial Complaint
Date:09/02/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I was sold Vivint through a door to door sales man. In short the sales guy sold us Vivint and told us we would only need to pay 80$ a month for the service and the loan .He showed me how to access the bill eCt. Through Vivint app/online.I had fortiva contact me about my account being in collections . I told them I was told that I pay it with my Vivint payment as thats how it was disclosed to me .Luckily I had guest over and plenty of people to testify. I either want my bill corrected to 50$ a month that way it balances to 80$ a month for 60 months Or I want a full refund . You guys can take your equipment and move on . I will not allow this to happen . I do not deal with scammers . Either fix the bill or come get the equipment and Ill be contacting the district attorneys office . Please give me a call and let me know how youd like to resolve this. The contract you guys had me sign was a scam and I have eye witnesses to back the entire story . . What a disgusting way to do business and I really liked Vivint til this point !!Business Response
Date: 09/10/2022
September 10, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17901297
Complainant: ********************;
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: May 7, 2022
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by ************************* and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
In his complaint, **************** explains that he was told by a salesman that his total monthly service fee would be $80 per month. He further explains that he is now being contacted by ******* about his account being sent to collection. **************** desires to be contacted and his bill corrected to $80 per month for 60 months or a full refund.
A legal representative from Vivint has attempted to contact **************** via email and phone to resolve his concerns. Vivint is willing to assist **************** in resolving this issue. **************** may contact Vivints representative directly if he has any further questions or concerns regarding this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint LegalInitial Complaint
Date:09/02/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I have had vivint for almost 5 years for a home security system. I have made countless calls reporting that my cameras do not work properly (they do not record events/people half of the time) and faulty sensors that set my alarm off in the middle of the night. Each time I am on the phone for 45minutes + with troubleshooting and without resolve. They are reluctant to replace faulty equipment. Most recently my window sensor has gone off in the middle of the night at least 2xs (scaring my family). I called and was told unless I had record of the date and time of the false alarm, she would not replace the sensor. When I asked why she did not have record of the last time my alarm went off, she was unable to answer (I later found out from another technician that I was lied to, it is possible to see the last time my alarm went off in their system). She told me to wait until the sensor malfunctioned again and then I could call back and they would consider replacing it. The same sensor malfunctioned again today and set my alarm off for 30 minutes. When I called and inquired why police did not come, I was told "I don't know". This company is guilty of false advertising for a home security system and faulty equipment that does not work. The police weren't even notified of my alarm going off for 30 minutes. I demanded my contract be ended and I be refunded for the money I have paid for the monitoring of my system (because clearly it is not monitored--police never came after 30 minutes and Vivint didn't do anything about it) and be refunded for the faulty equipment I was forced to purchase (and they refuse to replace). They finally agreed to send me a new sensor, but at what cost? My cameras do not work and the police aren't notified when the alarm goes off. On their website they claim 24:7 monitoring and cameras that record all events to protect your home from theft and intruders. I feel unsafe in my home and no longer want this system. I want a refund.Business Response
Date: 09/12/2022
September 12, 2022
Better Business Bureau of ****
3703 ********
**************, **** 84129
RE: Consumer Complaint Case #: 17900983
Complainant: *********************
Vivint Account #: *******
Date of Agreement: December 12, 2017
To Whom It May ***************** have reviewed the information provided by ************ and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
In her complaint, ************ states that she has mad countless calls to Vivint regarding cameras and sensors not working. She states she has done the troubleshooting each time with no resolution. ************ states that Vivint is reluctant to replace the faulty equipment. ************ states that with her most recent alarm she was told that Vivint would not replace the sensor unless she could provide a date and time to when the alarm occurred. ************ states the alarm went off again and she called to inquire why the police were not sent, ************ states she was told Vivint did not know. ************ desires a refund of the Vivint contract and financed equipment.
A Vivint representative has spoke with ************ and offered to cancel the Vivint Agreement. With this cancellation Vivint would waive the remaining monitoring contract and remaining equipment line of credit along with any associated fees. ************ declined this offer and has stated she will escalate the matter further.
Vivints records indicate that ************ signed a Purchase and Services Agreement (Agreement) on December 12, 2017. Records indicate that the agreement signed was for a term of sixty (60) months. Ms. ***** agreement will end December 12, 2022. In section 3 of the agreement Vivint does not warrant that the system will always detect, or help prevent and burglary, fire, etc. Vivint does not warrant that the system will always operate. Records also indicate that in section 5 of the agreement Vivint will repair or service any defective part of the system. Vivint will provide service as soon as possible within normal business hours. Vivint records show that Vivint monitoring contacted authorities on September 2, 2022, due to an active alarm. Authorities did not respond as they require at least 2 active zones triggered during the alarm to respond.
With the listed information above, Vivint offers to cancel the remaining agreement and waive all associated fees of the contract and equipment. ************ may contact Vivints representative directly with any further questions or concerns in this matter.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding this response, please respond to either our mailing address: *************************************************************, or fax number: **************, attention Department 160 Legal.
Sincerely,
Vivint Legal
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