Offer guide
Vivint Free Installation: When It Applies and When It Costs $199
Yes, Vivint installation is free right now for new customers: vivint.com lists professional installation at $199 and shows it as free with any system purchase, together with $0 activation. The offer has 4 conditions and leaves several costs untouched, such as moving fees, service visits after 120 days, and electrician work. This guide explains the rule, the 4 conditions, the current promotion, and the 6 things that are never free.
Updated by thevivint.com, an independent Vivint Authorized Dealer.
Free Vivint quote for your address. Installation is currently free for new customers.
The Rule
Vivint installation is listed at $199 and currently waived for new customers who buy a system with monitoring; a Vivint technician does the work, typically in 2 to 4 hours, and no third-party installer is involved.
The installation page walks through install day hour by hour.
4 Conditions for Free Installation
Free installation applies when these 4 conditions are met.
Conditions:
- You are a new Vivint customer; reactivations of previously installed systems do not qualify.
- You buy a qualifying system; HomeProtect Pro offers need at least $749.99 in equipment after discounts.
- You take a Vivint monitoring plan, which is required with every system purchase.
- Your address is in an area where the offer applies; Vivint notes it is not available in all states or ZIP codes.
The Current Promotion
The current offer, checked on vivint.com in October 2026, pairs free professional installation with $0 activation for new customers and has no published end date; the Vivint deals page tracks it and shows when it changes.
Dealer promotions can be added on top of Vivint's national offer, and the quote lists exactly which offer is applied.
6 Things That Are Never Free
Free installation covers the install visit only; these 6 costs stay.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Equipment | From $199.99 for HomeProtect |
| Monitoring | From $24.99 a month |
| Moving the system | $149 removal plus reinstallation |
| Service visits after 120 days | $99 per visit |
| Electrician work, such as new doorbell wiring | $250 to $400 (Angi) |
| City alarm permits | Set by the city; $0 to about $85 in the first year |
The pricing page totals equipment and monitoring for each package.
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