Brinks Home Security vs Vivint

I had a security system with another company that was bought out by Brinks. I had been with them for about 15 years. I called to cancel but they told me I had 4 more years on my contract. I had gotten an emergency pendant that wouldn't cost anything to add I just needed to buy the pendant. I called to cancel my service because I couldn't afford it but they told me I have 4 more years left on my contract. They trapped me into a new contract that I didn't agree to. Beware of bad contacts. I will no longer work with any company that requires a contract! Bad business!!

Recently I notified Vivint that our panel was smoking. I contacted their customer support through the app and submitted a picture showing the dark soot inside the panel and going up my wall. I was told that I needed to upgrade my panel to the tune of $2000 + dollars. I will be seeking a new security system with a new company.