# Vivitar Smart Home Security — user reviews > 129 indexed App Store user reviews of Vivitar Smart Home Security by Sakar international inc.,, rated 1.70/5 from 207 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-smart-home-security/id1239386978/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-smart-home-security/id1239386978.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 23 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 158 ## What do users think of Vivitar Smart Home Security? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Works well - 🚀 Easy to add devices - 😊 Alexa integration **Cons** - 🐛 Connectivity issues - 🐛 Unreliable notifications - 🐛 Glitchy app - 🚫 Unable to create account - 🚫 Devices not recognized - 🚫 App crashes frequently **Commonly reported bugs** - Sign-in issues - Inability to change settings - Devices randomly disconnecting - Recorded footage not playable **Most requested features** - Longer power cord for cameras - Automatic security mode activation - Improved integration with smart home platforms ## Newest reviews (18 of 129) ### 2/5 — No longer works as it once did *2023-08-28, version 1.0.118* Just in recent days, this device stopped sending noise/movement detection notifications. This has worked well for years-now I use it to monitor my puppy and it no longer works to my needs. No update available, restarting, adjusting settings, and resetting device nothing has worked. Dissapointed, ### 2/5 — It monitors but replay is sketchy *2023-04-11, version 1.0.118* If you detect motion but dont show the motion, whats the purpose? Ate you just a lookey lou? ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work. *2023-03-04, version 1.0.118* I cannot create an account to be able to connect my device. The app just loads after enter email and password. ### 2/5 — Necesita una actualización *2023-01-04, version 1.0.118* Para evitar errores y un diseño más actualizado ### 1/5 — Pathetic *2022-12-31, version 1.0.118* This is just sorry ### 1/5 — Waste of Time *2022-12-27, version 1.0.118* This was a great idea marred by cheapness. Whoever designed this app was clearly not paid to do so. Once you pair a device, it does not let you do anything with it. It just spins away, never actually letting you make any device settings. I purchased the waterproof outlet with the simple objective of turning my lights on from inside my house, and the app would not even let me do that one thing. Do not waste your time with this. Your time is valuable and worth more than this frustration. ### 1/5 — Scam product *2022-12-26, version 1.0.118* App doesn’t work ### 1/5 — Enchufe *2022-12-07, version 1.0.118* No puedo configurar el pto enchufe ### 1/5 — Unbelievable garbage app *2022-11-05, version 1.0.118* Don’t waste your time with this app or the products associated with it. Look at all these terrible reviews, this many people cannot all be wrong. These products and the app are marketed to protect your home… problem is they simply don’t work. There is a “known sign in issue” with the app that makes it worthless. ### 1/5 — Cannot sign in to account *2022-10-25, version 1.0.118* I have probably made and tried over 10 accounts now. I try to log in after registering an account and after I click sign it, it just returns to the sign in screen. I have tried every combination, checked my email, reinstalled, turned Wi-Fi/Bluetooth on/off… Not just hard to use, impossible.. Does not work.. Do not support this company. ### 1/5 — No puedo conectar mi cámara IPC 113 *2022-10-22, version 1.0.118* Varios días llevo intentando conectar mi cámara y no puedo ### 1/5 — Does not work *2022-10-12, version 1.0.118* Waste of money ### 1/5 — Broke after one week *2022-09-17, version 1.0.118* It worked fine. The app did as it was supposed to setting the timers and functioning my lap as expected. After only having it for a week, it’s no longer powering on when plugged in. I tried different outlets and it’s a no go. I’ll go to Walmart and buy a non-Wi-Fi outlet. ### 1/5 — Absolute Trash! *2022-09-05, version 1.0.118* My camera won’t connect to this software at all. It keeps saying “Password error. Please configure again!” My password and WiFi address is correct since all my other devices not related to this are connected and working. ### 1/5 — Wifi *2022-08-25, version 1.0.118* Won’t work unless your phone is connected to your home wifi….well what is the point of having a camera if you can’t view your home when you are away?? ### 2/5 — Totally disappointed. *2022-07-31, version 1.0.118* Was great for a while then it just stopped working, keep disconnecting. Too much glitches. ### 1/5 — No support. *2022-07-26, version 1.0.118* I have water sensor. App does not work and just hangs. No support online. Recommend do not purchase. ### 1/5 — Can’t log in *2022-06-25, version 1.0.118* I have an account to control the devices, an all of the sudden it logged me out and now it won’t log me in. The thing is useless and the help page is dead. Can’t solve my problem ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t even create an account *2026-01-18, version 1.0.118* I would return whatever you bought ### 1/5 — The worst app I have ever used! *2025-12-19, version 1.0.118* Tried using this app a number of times over the years. It comes back with error messages which you have no idea what error you encountered. I don’t know how anyone uses this app on a regular basis. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2025-06-28, version 1.0.118* You have to try create multiple “accounts” to setup a device. App will only let you make the first 2 “groups.” Limited to no support. I’m returning all equipment, Home Security is too important to trust this company. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2025-04-17, version 1.0.118* Unable to register ### 1/5 — Vivitar Smart Home Security *2025-02-20, version 1.0.118* This app never update, nor send notifications alerts ### 1/5 — App Just Completely Doesn’t Work *2024-12-20, version 1.0.118* First off it doesn’t have my model of plug listed. Second you have to create an account to set it up, you make the account and try to sign in and it just gives a server error over and over. Luckily someone gave me this smart plug, but it unfortunately is going in the trash. ### 1/5 — UNUSABLE *2024-08-03, version 1.0.118* Frustrating waste of time. Gives authentication error every time. ### 1/5 — No llegan las notificaciones *2024-07-11, version 1.0.118* No alerta notificaciones de eventos la camara ### 1/5 — Notifications Do Not Work *2024-03-22, version 1.0.118* Please fix this issue! ### 1/5 — Piece of junk *2023-05-30, version 1.0.118* The app wouldn’t let me create an account to add a device. Only got the spinning mode. Called tech support, he said that shouldn’t happen. Told me to uninstall the app, reinstall the app and wait one hour (???). I tried that three times. (I know, the definition of crazy). So I deleted the app and will return the water leak sensor. Then I’ll buy the Feit Electric sensor. I have a number of their devices and they all work flawlessly, including initial setup. Vivitar isn’t ready for prime time. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The app is good *2023-11-13, version 1.0.118* I read a bunch of reviews saying how bad the app is. And honestly it’s not bad. I had 0 problem adding a device. It took maybe 3 mins at the most. Super handy outdoor plug for Christmas lights. ### 5/5 — Vivitar cameras *2023-06-16, version 1.0.118* We have 3 cameras & love them. No problems with app either😎 ### 5/5 — Vivitar wifi camera *2020-02-01* Thus camera and app works excellent for me, with the micro memory card and I also pay for the subscription.... Anyone can afford this camera. ### 5/5 — Love eet *2019-12-12, version 1.0.118* Watched my bunny rabbit while I was on vacation. Works fine. Though I am bias as I paid nothing for this camera since I found it in the street by a dumpster. ### 5/5 — Perfect *2019-12-04, version 1.0.118* This app is perfect for us. Always know who’s at the door, yard and inside rooms from anywhere. ### 5/5 — Muy buena aplicacion *2018-03-23, version 1.0.30* Actualizada, recomiendo, buena calidad ### 4/5 — Funciona bien *2021-01-08, version 1.0.118* La aplicación es un poco liosa pero agrega los aparatos rápidamente. ### 4/5 — Alexa *2021-01-03, version 1.0.118* Me podrian ayudar para poder configurar mi foco a alexa ### 4/5 — I have mine and it works *2020-10-24, version 1.0.118* But please make the cord longer because some people don’t have outlets every where thank you ### 4/5 — Amazing *2019-10-21* The camera is low quality but is still amazing! I love how you can talk from the camera and listen to what people are saying. Talking and listening quality are a good 7 out of 10. I do wish they would add a swipe feature though so you can swipe to swap to different cameras. Other then that, great app! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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