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Fluent Home Security Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 3 / 5 (Very good)
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Fluent is a home security is a Canadian-based company that focuses on home automation via their fully wireless system. Founded in 2019, the company offers professionally monitored 24/7 services with a large selection of equipment options to increase customization and flexibility. The Fluent app allows homeowners to receive customizable real-time alerts, control the system remotely, and schedule it to arm and disarm.

How is Fluent rated?

Breakdown

4.0/5
Equipment
3.0/5
Monitoring Options and Technology
0.0/5
Value
3.0/5
Contract Flexibility

Overall Rating: 3 / 5 (Very good)

Fluent home security is a good option for people interested in getting hands-on with their equipment setup. This is not for everyone, however, and prices can mount up quickly as customers keep adding devices.

How does Fluent work?

Equipment - 4 / 5

Fluent security systems can be professionally installed or DIY, with removal, transport and reinstallation services typically around $99. Packages are fully customizable, which can be confusing for customers. All include a control panel with remote access, as well as motion, door, and window sensors. Home automation is available for an additional fee.
Installation
Professional
Self-Install (DIY)
Equipment Manufacturer
2GIG, Honeywell and Ecolink
Ability to Reallocate System
Wireless Sensors
Control Panel
Event Triggered Siren/ Alarm

Security Monitors, Sensors, & Devices

Intrusion Protection

  • Door & Window Sensors
  • Garage Door Sensors
  • Glass Break Protection
  • Motion Sensors
  • Recessed Door Sensors

Environmental Protection

  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Flood
  • Temperature Change
  • Smoke

Surveillance

  • Indoor Cameras
  • Outdoor Cameras
  • Doorbell Cameras
  • Tilt & Pan Cameras
  • Live Surveillance
  • Event-triggered Surveillance

Life Safety

  • Panic Button
  • Medical Alert

Monitoring

Monitoring Options and Technology - 3 / 5

Fluent home security provides professional, 24/7 monitoring via cellular or landline. Their call centers can communicate with homeowners through their two-way intercom, as well as dispatch emergency personnel when needed. Standard systems include remote web access and full control of the system, with remote arm and disarm capabilities.
Monitoring Options
Professional Monitoring
Monitoring Technology
Cellular
Landline
Number of Monitoring Centers
1
Monitoring Center Type
Owned
Professional Monitoring Services
24/7 Professional Monitoring
2-Way Intercom
Police Dispatch
Fire Department Dispatch
Medical Dispatch

How much does Fluent cost?

Contract Flexibility - 3 / 5

Fluent offers completely customizable plans, which vary in price according to the different devices added to the package. They offer hardware for three different categories: security, automation, and energy. Security is the simplest and least expensive, followed by Energy, which includes thermostat and lighting control. The most complete package is Automation, which includes all the other features, as well as remote video and automated locks. The price tag is correspondingly higher.
Number of Available Packages
3
Contract Required
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your contract for any reason for 10 days after you sign the agreement if you reside in Canada, and 3 days if you reside in the United States.
Warranty
90-day equipment guarantee

Contract & Price Fine Print

The company offers three basic plans: Automation, Energy and Security, but prices are subject to equipment and features. Fluent Home offers customized plans and equipment where the cost varies on the number of equipment and features a customer chooses. Fees such as installation and activation are disclosed once a custom quote is given.

Technology Integrations

Technology Integration - 4 / 5

Fluent security systems feature iPhone and Android apps, email and text alerts, and remote arm/disarm technology. Add-ons include lighting and HVAC control, remote real-time video, and thermostat control, among others.

Compatibility

Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa
Google Home
IFTTT
Z-Wave
ZigBee
Z-Wave Plus

Mobile Access & Alerts

  • iPhone App
  • Android App
  • Email & Text Alerts
  • Remote Arm/Disarm
  • Geo-location Services

Home Automation

  • Lighting Control
  • Thermostat Control
  • Appliance Control
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • History Log
  • Unique User Codes

Fluent Reputation

Reputation - 1.5 / 5

Fluent home security is a BBB accredited company with an B- rating.
BBB Rating
B-
Number of BBB Positive Reviews
5
Number of BBB Neutral Reviews
0
Number of BBB Negative Reviews
6
Date Collected
2017-08-17
Year Founded
2014

Fluent Summary


Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Company Phone
(855) 238-4826
Headquarters Address
13937 S Sprague Ln Ste 200, Draper, UT, 84020
Mailing Address
13937 S Sprague Ln Ste 200, Draper, UT, 84020

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Carolyn J
7/11/2018
I had there service put in my home April 23, 2018. They used existing equipment and only installed a smoke detector/carbon monoxide and one door sensor. The tech had issues installing and was here for over two hours. They said I was all good. Next morning Alarm went off when I opened door and I couldn't shut it off since a my code was not put in. I have had a non-emergency call to my phone just stating that they received a non emergency call from my system. I called whom I was told to call and nothing was done so I did not re-set the system in fear of having it give false alarms which I would be charged for. They are not willing to cancel due to poor customer service. They set up... Read More
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Bobbie L
1/6/2018
We are now pushing two months with no home security. We were credited with 2 months which has prevented us from cancelling this service. Up until this point we thought the alarm would notify us even though it would not notify your center. This morning we forgot to turn it off before opening the door. It just notified us the door was opened. So we’ve had a false sense of security up to this point. The out sourced techs that have come twice, they were excellent and the credit for 2 months are the only reason I gave you two stars. Are you willing to reimburse us for having to pay someone to house sit while we were out of town? Or when we leave for vacation in a few weeks?
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Elizabeth D
9/27/2017
I should have just stayed where I was at. From the start, it was a headache. I was trying to take my son to the pool - only to be ambushed by a sales person. As I tried saying I needed to leave by so-and-so time, he agreed it wouldn't take long. Well, he was wrong. Then, because it did take long, he said he would knock off the first two payments, which didn't happen, and I had to call about. Now, ever since I had the doorbell camera added for "security," which is how he sold me on switching in the first place, it has been a nightmare. It never works, and they always want ME to spend my time trying to fix it - which it never does. Then, they send a person out. He gets it working for a day... Read More
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Steve H
8/15/2017
My 83 yr old mother was ambushed by a salesman that showed up at her door.. he talked her into a contract she didn't want or need. Within 9 months the system failed, Fluent service was called out and they removed a battery pack so the system would stop alerting...(it alerted mom twice a day for weeks) . At that point my mom was paying for service she was not receiving. Fluent never resolved the issue, the system was inoperable and useless, Fluent kept taking money out of her acct. This company is is the business of getting vulnerable people in contracts that they feel obligated to pay... This company scammed my mother don't let them scam you stay away
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Karon
7/25/2017
I signed up with them about five years ago and after two years I was contacted by a rep to see if I wanted to lock in a better deal and extend my contract. I agreed but didn't realize that he was extending it by another THREE years! He didn't mention that at all and also said he would send paperwork so I could review the terms. I never received any paperwork and when I called to see if I could cancel my service a few years later they told me that they don't send out any paperwork and I am locked in until 2018, unless I want to pay up front for the remaining months. Be careful before you agree to anything with this company! They record the calls and will tell you that if you give any... Read More
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Michael C
6/3/2017
I just got the system and it is very user friendly and the rates are competitive. I've read the other consumers' reviews and they do tell you everything up front. The. Another sales representative review everything again on the phone. I believe the displeased customers did not listen closely. Everything was clearly outlined in the contract and the salesperson even talked me out of certain items that I thought were cool but wouldn't be benificial to my home. So far I am very pleased and the iPhone app works very well. I even have a code for our babysitter so she can turn off the alarm but does not have access to all my settings on the system. I am locked in for 5 years but we are not... Read More
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Barbara G
5/23/2017
A Fluent sales representative came twice to my door and with a very aggressive sales pitch talked me into trying out their system assuring me there would be no cost if I decided not to stay with them. After I agreed to try out their company with the assurance that I would still have my existing company a tech showed up at my door and dismantled my existing system and attempted to put up theirs. After over three hours of painfully waiting because it was now 9pm and I am completely paralyzed due to a broken neck from falling out of bed, I come to find out that they could not set up their system and my internet was broken. Because it was the weekend ( this all happened Friday night), I had to... Read More
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Jim
1/23/2017
Their sales reps are liar and use deceptive tactics to get you to buy. I was offered three months of free service, but when I later checked the contract, I found he added the three months to the end of the contract. The service so far has been fair, but response to cell phone activation/deactivation is almost nonexistent it is so slow.
4 People found this helpful.


Scot G
12/10/2018
this company is a scam plus will auto renew at end of contract they will charge you to come out with a tec for the equipment that does not work . do not ever sign up with fluent or any other security system bad bad bad.
3 People found this helpful.


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Denise
10/29/2018
bad service & worst management, the supervisor can't solve the problem. always said will call back to solve the problem but never did the action. the customer service had to deal with me every single time because the supervisor doesn't even talk to me
3 People found this helpful.



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