Vivint does not natively support Apple HomeKit. There is no official integration, no HomeKit certification on any Vivint hardware, and Vivint has not signaled any plans to add one. If you are shopping for a security system with first-class HomeKit support, Vivint is not it.
That said, there is a working workaround using Homebridge – and if you are already locked into Vivint, it is worth knowing about.
Vivint’s Ecosystem – What It Actually Works With
Vivint is built around its own closed ecosystem. The Vivint app handles most of the day-to-day control, but the system does connect to a handful of third-party platforms:
- Amazon Alexa – voice control works, including for arming/disarming and device commands. One caveat: Vivint dropped support for Amazon’s newer Alexa+ tier in November 2025 due to data access concerns. Standard Alexa continues to work.
- Google Assistant – voice control supported, including through Google Home speakers and displays.
- Google Nest Thermostats – can be integrated into Vivint automations.
- Philips Hue – Hue lighting works alongside Vivint.
- Z-Wave and proprietary Vivint hardware – the core of the system. This includes the Doorbell Camera Pro, Outdoor Camera Pro Gen 3, Indoor Camera, smart locks, and the Smart Hub control panel.
Apple HomeKit is not on that list, and has never been. Vivint has never joined Apple’s MFi program for home devices.
Any HomeKit Path?
Yes, but it requires running Homebridge – a free, open-source bridge server that translates non-HomeKit devices into something Apple Home can understand.
Two community-maintained plugins exist specifically for Vivint:
- balansse/homebridge-vivint – the more actively maintained fork as of 2025, available on npm as
@balansse/homebridge-vivint. Last updated March 2025. - timcharper/homebridge-vivint – the original plugin, still referenced in many guides.
These plugins expose Vivint sensors, locks, and cameras to Apple Home and Siri. They work for a lot of people, but this is community software – not an official Vivint product. Vivint could break compatibility at any time by updating their API, and there would be no guarantee of a fix.
If that tradeoff is acceptable, here is how to set it up.
Install Homebridge on a machine that runs 24/7.
A Raspberry Pi works well. Download the installer at homebridge.io – there are guides for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Open the Homebridge dashboard and go to Plugins.
Search for homebridge-vivint and install the @balansse/homebridge-vivint plugin.
Configure the plugin with your Vivint account credentials.
The plugin will ask for your Vivint login email and password. It uses Vivint’s own API to pull in your devices.
Restart Homebridge.
Use the restart button in the top-right of the dashboard.
Open the Apple Home app and add the Homebridge accessory.
Scan the QR code displayed on your Homebridge dashboard. Your Vivint devices should appear in Apple Home within a few seconds.
If HomeKit Is a Priority, You Have Better Options
Vivint is a professionally monitored, closed-loop system. That is its design choice, and it is a deliberate one. The hardware and monitoring quality are genuinely good – the Doorbell Camera Pro has best-in-class field of view at 180×180 degrees, and the Outdoor Camera Pro Gen 3 is among the sharper options in the professionally installed category.
But closed ecosystems come with a cost. If you are already in the Apple ecosystem and want your security system to live natively in the Home app – without a third-party server running on a Raspberry Pi – Vivint is the wrong choice.
Systems built with native HomeKit in mind include SimpliSafe (with HomeKit support added to newer hardware), and a growing list of standalone cameras and sensors from Aqara and Eve that are HomeKit-certified from the factory.
The honest question to ask before signing a Vivint contract: is the professional monitoring and installation worth giving up native HomeKit? For some people the answer is yes. For committed Apple Home users, probably not.