Howard Hinman Review of Vivint
Just figured out why so many people evidently spea...
Just figured out why so many people evidently speak so badly of this company. Got talked into a $3000 equipment purchase and expensive long term contract about a month ago. When the installer arrived who was pretty nice by the way, it quickly became apparent that my needs would not be met (e.g. could not install cameras where I needed).
I actually picked up one of their cameras and it was cheap plastic and light weight like some child's toy. I requested the installer to cancel everything. Instead he moved the installation out to a month later and asked me to reconsider. He even put one of their signs in my yard to "keep the bad guys away".
I received an email reminder today of my installation. The email contained a link to change the appt. but not cancel it. So this evening I was forced to call the number in the email to cancel. The rep who answered the phone I believe identified himself as "Matt". When I told him I wanted to cancel my appointment and order, he immediately launched into the most unpleasant, belligerent sales mode I have ever experienced.
He first stated he was an account manager and would solve my issues. He insisted on asking a series of sales questions, offered a 200 rebate, then half off my first month. I noted over 6 times that I did not want a sales pitch - I simply wanted to cancel my installation and be done with them. He simply got more aggressive and belligerent. He refused my repeated requests to cancel my appointment and order. I told him I was going to submit a complaint and he just seemed to chuckle. I also noted that his behavior confirmed my decision to do not business with them.
The really alarming part of this unpleasant experience was that he seemed to be enjoying himself. I finally had to hang up after warning him repeatedly I was about to do so. I took a couple of deep breaths and called the number back and got a different guy who was actually professional. I explained what had just happened and that I did not want a sales pitch. He was understanding, put me on hold for a couple of minutes and stated everything was now canceled and I would receive a refund on my initial deposit.
After coming here and reading the negative reviews, it's clear I dodged a bullet. I have submitted a complaint to the Texas Attorney General as well. Hopefully they will investigate and take appropriate action against this poor excuse for a company.

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