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Vivint Launches HomeProtect and Outdoor Camera Pro Gen 3, Bringing Premium Smart Home Security at a DIY Price

Vivint has provided a great ecosystem of home automation and security. They recently announced the Outdoor Camera Pro (Gen 3) and HomeProtect, a premium, professionally monitored security service at a DIY self-monitored price point. These are exciting new additions to their already impressive product offerings and ensure home security continues to improve with their ever-advancing lineup of features and products.

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Approach the Door… If You Dare: Vivint’s Halloween Doorbell Chimes Bring the Frights Home

It’s officially Spooky Season, and Vivint is getting in on the fun with its Halloween-themed doorbell chimes. From October 16th through November 2nd, homeowners can add a touch of frightful festivity to their front doors. Whether you’re welcoming trick-or-treaters, curious neighbors, or the occasional delivery driver, these eerie tones are sure to make an impression—especially the ones that laugh back.

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The Vivint Doorbell Pro Helps You Ring in the Holiday Season with 8 Festive Winter-Themed Approach Chimes

As the holiday season gets in high gear and people are decorating and being festive, Vivint has just released new winter-themed approach chimes for its Doorbell Camera Pro to help spread the cheer and get everyone in the spirit. The chimes can be set in the mobile app and will greet all guests with festive fun.

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Make Your Home Extra-Spooky with Vivint Halloween Doorbell Chimes

It is finally that time of year when the leaves begin to change, and a chill is in the air. Halloween will quickly be upon us, and Vivint is helping get your home into the spirit with custom Halloween Doorbell Chimes and approach chimes. Get your family and friends in the holiday mood and greet trick-or-treaters with some fun options.

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Vivint Celebrates 25 Years with Quality Smart Devices, Top-Notch Service, and Exclusive Deals

After a few years of having my house covered by Vivint, we are happy with the quality of smart devices and the fantastic customer service. Vivint installers are professional and knowledgeable and do a great job installing and troubleshooting. Vivint turns 25 this year and is offering some great deals to celebrate.

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Vivint Chime Extender Review: Never Miss Another Visitor

I have been reviewing Vivint products for a few years now and am excited about how much their product line has expanded. They keep developing new devices that make your house more secure and smarter. The latest device I have installed is the Vivint Chime Extender, which ensures you never miss a chime, even when away from the smart panel.

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Vivint Smart Home Vehicle Detection Added to Outdoor Camera Pro for Real-Time Alerts and Recordings When a Vehicle Enters the Designated Area

In my smart home setup, we have covered many Vivint products. The system adds a lot of convenience and next-level security to a home. The cameras keep adding features and getting smarter, making managing security remotely easy. The new Vivint Smart Home Vehicle Detection for their Outdoor Camera Pro does just as the name implies — it will alert you when a vehicle arrives, leaves, or passes through a designated detection zone.

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Vivint Smart Switches and Bulbs Review: Retrofit Your Home and Make It Smarter with These Lighting Options

Vivint has been ever-expanding its home solutions for not only security but also for making your home smarter and more welcoming. You can now control your home’s lighting with the new Vivint smart switches and bulbs. A Vivint installer recently added some of these lighting options to our house, and the experience has been great.

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Vivint Expands Smart Home Lighting Options

Vivint has been a leader in home security for years and keeps adding to its smart home options. As smart lighting has become one of the most requested products, Vivint has announced three core products to their service. These products will integrate seamlessly with Vivint’s automation capabilities bringing smarter security and peace of mind.

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Vivint Indoor Camera Pro Review: Keep an Eye on Your Home with Detection Zones, Alarms, and More!

I have been a user of Vivint products for a few years now and have had nothing but great experiences. The pro line of cameras has added many features, including detection zones and alarms. These features have been released in the new Vivint Indoor Camera Pro, and I was able to self-install one to test it out.

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Vivint Smart Energy Brings Solar Production Data Their Smart Home App

Alternative energy sources have become more affordable and reliable and are also a passion of mine. With them, it is essential to be able to monitor energy input to regulate usage. Vivint has announced a new feature allowing their app users to view production data from their solar panels. This is a significant step forward in encouraging renewable energy sources and integrating solar energy into the Vivint Smart Energy and Smart Home experience.

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Vivint Spotlight Pro and Gen2 Doorbell Camera Pro: You’ll Enjoy Improved Security with the Latest Features

I have used Vivint’s home security and smart products for a few years and have loved everything about the company. Recently, they installed the new Vivint Spotlight Pro and 2nd generation Doorbell Camera Pro for me to review. These replaced the older versions of the doorbell and outdoor camera and have proven to be a considerable upgrade.

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Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro Improves Protection

I have been using the Vivint Smart Home for some time, and it has really become a regular part of our lives. The initial install and thoughts can be found here (pt1) and here (pt2). The Outdoor Camera Pro has since been released, and I have had the chance to take a look at it. The new camera and features are fantastic.

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Vivint Made My Home Smarter and More Secure: Part 2

I recently began a two-part review of the Vivint home automation/security solutions. Read the review here before you move on to part 2. The system has definitely become an important part of our home. Part 2 will cover the Playback DVR, door locks, thermostat, smoke detector and other detectors installed.

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Vivint Made My Home Smarter and More Secure: Part 1

I recently had the good people from Vivint come and install a home automation system/security system in my home. Vivint provides a ton of options and provides professional installation with every purchase. Read on to see how the process and products have transformed my home.

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Vivint Adds Security and Automation to a 1970s Era Deckhouse, Part Two: Installation

A few weeks ago I wrote about the fact that we were going to be adding an alarm system and a nice degree of home automation to our residence in New Jersey thanks to Vivint. Well, the process is all but done and I thought in this second post we would take a look at what the installation process actually entailed. I set up a standard installation appointment with the company and was pleased to find out that, unlike so many companies, the guys actually showed up exactly when they said they would. And they were awesome. They explained what…

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Vivint Adds Security and Automation to a 1970s Era Deckhouse, Part One: The System

Eight years ago we moved into a thirty-five-year-old Deck House fixer-upper. Deck Houses are post and beam “kit” houses that are built like a barn, offer huge open space and because they have no joists or crawl spaces for running wires and plumbing present numerous challenges when renovating. It is for that reason (among others) that eight years later, we are still working on it. On the “wish list” of renovations was adding some home automation, but the cost and the unique challenges of the design made it less enticing than it might otherwise have been. At some point, I…