No matter how safe your neighborhood is, the peace of mind and protection that come from a security system is priceless. A home security system in more than an alarm that trips when your front door opens; it's a sophisticated network of sensors, detectors, and cameras that keep a pulse on everything that goes on in your home.
Smart Home Security FAQs
When it comes to protecting your home and family, you want to make sure you're informed. That's why we've compiled some of our most frequently asked questions about home security and home automation to help.
Home Security FAQs
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Do I Really Need a Security System in a Safe Neighborhood?
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Is Home Security Monitoring Worth It?
Home security monitoring adds another powerful layer of protection to your home security system. Vivint Smart Home provides the best coverage and safety available.
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How to Choose a Home Security System: Get More Than a Burglar Alarm
Smart home security and automation has come a long way. From HD video recording to advances garage door security, learn all the ways that smart home security can benefit your family.
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How Do Carbon Monoxide Detectors Work?
Carbon monoxide detectors add a level of extra security your home needs, here's how they work.
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Wired vs. Wireless Home Security Systems: Pros and Cons
Learn the pros and cons of wired vs. wireless security systems, including key differences between the two.
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How Does Home Security Monitoring Work?
Alarm monitoring services like Vivint Smart Home ensure your home's safety is always being monitored.
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How Do Smoke Detectors Work?
There are two types of smoke detectors, ionization and photoelectric, that function in different but specific ways to protect your home from different types of fire threats.
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Water Sensors: What Are They and Why Do I Need One?
A flood sensor is small, wireless, and barely noticeable, but it could save you from a big disaster. Find out how our flood sensors integrate with your Vivint smart home.
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What Are the Risks of Not Having a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
A Vivint carbon monoxide detector can ensure your family remains healthy and safe. Protect your family from this silent and deadly substance.
Home Automation FAQs
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What Is a Smart Home?
Learn what a smart system is, including how it works, its advantages, and what devices can be part of it.
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How Does Home Automation Work?
Click here to find out how your life can become simpler and more convenient by updating your home with a home automation system.
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If I Sell My House, What Value Does a Smart Home System Add?
Are you considering a smart home system, but you're busy asking yourself, "If I sell my house, what value will it add?" Learn more about automation here.
Security Cameras FAQs
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How Many Home Security Cameras Do I Need?
How many security cameras you need often comes down to having enough cameras to effectively cover the most vulnerable and important areas of your home.
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The Best Places To Mount An Outdoor Security Camera
Consider what you want your security cameras to accomplish when placing them, and identify areas on your property you feel are especially vulnerable.
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Do Doorbell Cameras Decrease Crime?
Do doorbells cameras decrease crime? Get the rundown on wireless doorbell cameras, how they're best used, and what features to look for before buying.
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What are the Benefits of Having a Surveillance Camera?
With so many benefits of surveillance cameras around your home, you'll wonder why you didn't install them sooner. Learn why security cameras are a great choice.
Energy Efficiency FAQs
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What Can a Smart Home Save You In Costs?
There are several ways investing in a smart home can not only make your life easier, but help you save money as well.
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What is a smart thermostat?
It seems like everybody these days is talking about smart thermostats, but do you know what truly makes a thermostat "smart"? Learn more today!
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How Does Smart Lighting Work?
Discover how smart lighting works to bring added ease, convenience and comfort to your home. It can even save you money.
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Guide to Using Your Thermostat With Alexa and Other Voice Assistants
Pairing your smart thermostat with a voice assistant can add convenience and safety to your home.
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What's the Ideal Room Temperature for Comfortable Living?
What is the recommended house temperature? Find out here. Live comfortably and save money with these tips and tricks.
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