TELUS inherited my Vivint equipment — now wants me to pay to replace it
TELUS inherited my Vivint equipment — now wants me to pay to replace it Bought out my Vivint equipment in full in 2021. Own it outright. 37 sensors, doorbell camera, smart lock — the works. Month-to-month monitoring at $33.04/month ever since. TELUS's "sunset" offer: $1,000 credit toward a ~$2,000 replacement system, plus my monthly fee jumps to ~$50. So I eat $1,000 in hardware costs and a 51% rate increase — for a platform decision that's entirely TELUS's. I don't need anything new and my system works just fine. My ask is simple: if Telus wants to replace the equipment, they can do so - at their own cost. They are obligated to maintain the agreement they acquired when they took over Vivint. Anyone else dealing with this? CCTS and Alberta Consumer complaints are drafted and ready to go — hoping to resolve it here first.
Telus jasco pro series smart plug does not work with the automation features
I have a jasco pro series smart plug from telus, the automation feature of the plug does not work properly despite setting up a rule for it. I have talked to the smart home tech support on the phone many times and no one has been able to find a resolution for me. They keep asking me to try the same troubleshooting steps, such as removing plug from app and re-adding / repairing it, or removing the rule and set up rule again in the automation setting in the app. The device was even swapped out with a new one without any fix on the automation feature. A factory reset to the automation hub by pushing the factory reset button on it for 30-40 seconds was also attempted as well as simply powering down the automation hub and turning it back on. I feel it has to be a software or app issue that has nothing to do with my troubleshooting but the reps I spoke with don't seem to believe that. I am hoping that if it is a potentially wide spread issue with anyone else other than myself, then wouldn't that mean an escalation / ticket needs to be supported so that the manufacturer / developers of the app or plug can investigate why there is a failure to automate the device? Am I just doomed with hoping to get the automation to work? I am able to turn on the plug and off manually in the app, just not with a rule. Does anyone else have this smart plug and also experience a similar issue or is this a one off issue with myself? I was not able to come across any other topics on this on the telus forums or even reddit itself. Are there any telus representatives / staff that monitor these forums that can look into this issue for me? As I have contacted technical support probably more than 5 times now with each call sometimes lasting over an hour. I'm a fairly technical person myself, so most of the basic troubleshooting I have already done.System does not log all activity including every lock and unlock, every video clip
Have had this system for years now and at times it seems to work well but then there are times like today, not the first time, where I find out one of the family members has come home to a wide open front door. The previous video clips show it being closed and locked and still closed. But then no video clips or door unlock commands for between it showing it is locked and closed and the door being unlocked and open. Video is only at 33% or so of monthly allowance, I have double checked video settings and they are all where they are supposed to be.Assistance Needed with TELUS SmartHome Security and ALEXA Integration
Hello, About 72 hours ago, my ALEXA stopped responding to voice commands for my TELUS SmartHome Security. This issue has occurred before, and the typical fix was to re-enable the skill via the ALEXA app. However, I was surprised to find that it is no longer listed as a skill available for ALEXA (see attached image). I do have SmartHome+, which is an option, but it does not control my lights or assigned routines for my security system. This situation prompted me to research any updates regarding the functionality of TELUS SmartHome Security with the Amazon ALEXA service. According to your website , it is still available. *side note*: I also discovered that the link for email migration is inactive on the site. My house is set up to be controlled by ALEXA, and without this functionality, it is becoming quite inconvenient. For instance, my main kitchen light switch is . This is not a TELUS issue, but it’s a hassle to manually dim or turn the lights on and off. My household has become accustomed to using voice commands, especially since my kids are too young for smartphones, and my IQ4 NS panel does not offer a screen for control. Could you please assist me with this issue? Thank you! Jamie J.
Home Security renewed without agreeing to new terms.
Hello, My Telus home security was up for renewal and I was given a code on my bill to renew. I received an email with nothing except “your order is complete” and now I’m supposedly locked into a contract with a higher price and agreement. I was never given the opportunity to review the new price or new agreement. Nothing was sent to me.Smart Home Security Issues
First off, I don't need to post much as my home services and mobility have not cost me much grief. Now Home Security is another matter. I was an ADT customer and as we all know, Telus bought ADT and many other home security companies. This all started when I was told that I would have to have my old Honeywell system and 3 panels removed and integrated into a new Telus Home Security. I should have known better but went with the plan. A "contract" tech came and ripped out the old Honeywell 128 contact panel and installed an integrator since all of my sensors were wired direct to the main box in the basement. I told Telus that since I had 3 keypad panels, I wanted the same with the new system. They installed the LCD touch screen panels in the same place as our original keypad panels. The first major problem was these panel would fail on a regular basis and that due to the "contractor running the plug in power supply in our basement and running the power over telephone wire with very poor crimps. This was an ongoing problem with rebooting panels and panels shutting down. At some point a different contractor came out and said that some of the wire runs for power were too long and punched a small hole in the bedroom wall to run the power cable in the wall to an adjacent plug. No cutting or splicing required. My existing panels other than the bedroom have been flakey but I have just rebooted the device and it comes back to life. Please see my 2nd post for the rest of this issue. Thank you for reading so far.
Can my calls since April 2025 be reviewed ????
I have already spoke to loyalty department with no result and they said there is no where for me to elevate my concern. Moved in May 2025, was told to leave all My equipment at the old house the same as my house before….Called for the new installation for September 30th. Was going to let my contract just run out expiring in May 2026. Upon installation, was charged again for all equipment I had owned previously to the new location and was also renewed into a 3 year contract without my knowledge. Called but they said that I was advised of all this. My calls should be recorded. Why would I renew my contract another 3 years? I think maybe the call agents have sales targets. My last call with Elvis Calanche on Dec9th reassured me I could cancel on May 2026. Then this week my bill went up another $11.00 and apparently I was signed up by Elvis for Telus online security add on so I called in today and Christine cancelled this but then also advised me I’m in contract till September 2028 also asked her if my bill would go down by returning uninstalled equipment the tech left behind and she said because I have an unauthorized discount that she said my bill might go up. She also said. I’m lucky that my bill is low! Feeling very lost and confused with Telus. I only wanted to move my existing contract to another property and the representative signed me up on a new contract???? Why??Now I am stuck.
