You won’t be able to reuse your Vivint equipment with another security service. And if you choose to stop subscribing to Vivint services, you won’t be able to use the equipment on its own either. Our research suggests that includes the proprietary smart devices, not just the alarm stuff. Yeah, you paid for that equipment, so it’s a shame that it won’t work independently. But that’s typically how it rolls with these services. There’s an exception, though. Vivint sells and installs some devices from other companies, like Kwikset smart locks, Nest thermostats, and Philips Hue smart bulbs. That equipment will work fine on its own without Vivint services. You’ll just have to use their branded apps, not the Vivint app.