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Vivint

Security service · Lakewood, CA · reviewed since 2023

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%98+62.3Reliability 28%96+27.1Replies to reviews 8%54+4.4Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#16 of 44 security system installersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 65%
5.0 ★★★★★ 286 Google reviews · 55 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.98★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

Vivint at a glance

Google reviewers rate Vivint in Lakewood, CA, five stars based on 286 reviews, with the owner not responding to any feedback. Customers frequently highlight sales representatives' professionalism, patience, and thorough explanations of security systems, often noting that staff effectively addressed questions and tailored options to specific needs without applying pressure. However, low-star reviews indicate issues with post-sale support, specifically citing difficulties with service cancellation and unresolved installation damages, as well as last-minute appointment cancellations that disrupted schedules.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 286 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 286 Google reviews (236 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 28, 2026.
  • Service: Security System Installer serving Lakewood, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other security system installers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction98Reliability96Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews54Satisfaction: 98 (median 92)Reliability: 96 (median 92)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 54 (median 45)
VivintSecurity System Installers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Vivint: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
98
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Vivint: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Vivint: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Vivint: 54/100 on this factor. Category median: 45.C
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Star ratings

286 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars28399%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star21%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 236 written reviews

  • Praise31097%
  • Complaints83%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude12539%
  • Communication7022%
  • Quality & results5216%
  • Would recommend3110%
  • Speed & response155%
  • Honesty & trust144%
  • Price & value113%

What customers talk about

We read 236 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Amazing Sales rep came in great attitude and very helpful.”
  • “The representative was very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining the process and services!”
  • “He is very thorough with answering any questions and takes his time in understanding the services that you want for your home.”
    “To make matters worse, the installation technician damaged our home during the installation.”
  • “Absolutely amazing guy he did amazing explaining everything and made it make sense highly recommend him to everyone”
  • “for same day service all because of his customer service skills, which is hard to come by these days.”
  • “He an excellent a wealth of information on their technologies and I referred him as he is honest with great integrity.”
  • “Based on his knowledge we were able to beneficially upgrade the system at an affordable price.”
    “We chose Vivint because we preferred the technology over its competitors but it was not worth it.”

People customers mention

  • Martin 4 reviews
  • Pedro 4 reviews
  • Jeremiah 3 reviews
  • Carl 3 reviews
  • Jalen 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Michael-Ryan1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Gavin is a nice respectable young man. I have him coming back tomorrow to set my appt. for same day service all because of his customer service skills, which is hard to come by these days. Thanks Gavin, for fixing someone else's blunder. God Bless!!!!

Willie4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Amazing Sales rep came in great attitude and very helpful. I am very happy he came and helped us change.

Nekaya2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

The representative was very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining the process and services!

D.Local Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Ladarius was extremely informative and provided excellent descriptions of potential systems updates. He pationately walked me through a number of potential options. Based on his knowledge we were able to beneficially upgrade the system at an affordable price.

Mira3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Representative was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my questions. He even solved an issue that I had getting the service started.

Cressica2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Gavin was definitely professional Very knowledge of the system. Gave clear and precise information. Presentation was 10 out 10 Did not feel like i was obligated to get the service. Gavin was great sale representative 🙌🙌

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 286 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Michael-Ryan Reed1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Michael-Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Gavin is a nice respectable young man. I have him coming back tomorrow to set my appt. for same day service all because of his customer service skills, which is hard to come by these days. Thanks Gavin, for fixing someone else's blunder. God Bless!!!!

Burt1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Burt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very professional

Willie Reyes4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Willie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing Sales rep came in great attitude and very helpful. I am very happy he came and helped us change.

Oscar Reyes7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Oscar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great and funny sells men he hooked us with his pitch in less than minutes.

cesar delgado6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews cesar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great and professional

Nekaya Porter2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nekaya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The representative was very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining the process and services!

Sharon Jackson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sharon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great guy, good sales person

D. JohnsonLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews D. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ladarius was extremely informative and provided excellent descriptions of potential systems updates. He pationately walked me through a number of potential options. Based on his knowledge we were able to beneficially upgrade the system at an affordable price.

Mira Martin3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mira has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Representative was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my questions. He even solved an issue that I had getting the service started.

Cressica Thomas2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cressica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Gavin was definitely professional Very knowledge of the system. Gave clear and precise information. Presentation was 10 out 10 Did not feel like i was obligated to get the service. Gavin was great sale representative 🙌🙌

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