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Decatur's Frequently Asked Questions About Home Security Systems

We’ve gathered our most popular home security FAQs in Decatur for you. Find your answers to your Vivint Smart Home and home security questions.

One size does NOT fit the masses when it comes to your Decatur home security system! A Vivint rep will help determine your household and your loved ones’ security needs to figure out the very best package for you. Receive peace of mind with constant home alarm monitoring as well as fire, carbon monoxide, and flood detection. Then, create your smart home with smart locks, smart lighting, and a smart thermostat.

Want to view everything with video security? No problem. Vivint offers HD video with your indoor and outside cameras, including our state-of-the-art doorbell cameras. Check in on your cameras through the Vivint App when you’re on the go, and even document and save video clips. A Vivint professional can design the right security system that meets your needs!

The equipment can be triggered in several ways -- door or window sensors, motion sensors, smoke or carbon monoxide sensors, etc.-- which trigger a sign to the equipment’s main switch. This notifies the Vivint monitoring team. A live person will notify you instantly to find out if you need assistance, and notify the appropriate emergency personnel while you get to safety. Vivint monitoring individuals are ready day and night to give live support when you require them most.

Vivint offers surveillance systems in Decatur that are completely wireless and operate through a cellular grid, rather than a “landline.” Alarm hubs can join with monitoring centers by cell-based technology. This means no irritating wires running throughout your home, and unwanted individuals cannot knock out your security system by destroying your lines.

Vivint surveillance systems have a 24-hour backup battery so that your home is still secure, even if your power goes out. The monitoring services as well as the high-frequency siren will still be in service to give nonstop protection of your Decatur house.
Yes, most Vivint smart security systems can be given remote access capabilities from your handheld device including arming, disarming, and sending alerts. You can also access home automation operations like your house’s lighting, garage doors, and even thermostat when you are away. Check in on your house while you are away with Vivint’s clear HD video functionality on your home security cameras. Or use the intercom feature on your security cameras to communicate family members from anywhere in the world.

Yes! All Vivint systems have a yard sign and decals for your home to show that your property is monitored by a state-of-the-art home security system with professional monitoring. 90% of burglars admit that they stay clear of homes with a security system. By defending your home with a Vivint security system and advertising the Vivint stickers and signs, you are already decreasing your risk!

Yes. Vivint has 24 hours/7 days a week monitoring in Decatur, 365 days a year. With Vivint home monitoring, you get peaceful feeling from knowing you have a Vivint rep helping to defend the people and assets you value most at home.

Yes! Vivint’s wireless equipment make it simple for apartment living in Decatur. Set up security sensors, video cameras, and many home automation items like smart bulbs. Vivint’s professional installers will quickly put up devices so they can be taken with you when you change addresses. Just chat with your landlord to understand what components are compatible with your unit.

Of course! Your Vivint Smart Home capabilities are chosen by your home’s needs. Most of your home security and home automation smart items can be accessed through the Vivint App. Set schedules for your components or allow them play off of specific events. Craft your unique home security equipment with the advanced features you need most for your Decatur home!

Yes! It’s easy to hook up your Vivint equipment to Google Home or amazon Echo. This lets you view everything through voice commands, from your security equipment, lights, and thermostats, to your garage door and locks. Once your voice integration is hooked up, you can ask Alexa or Google to “arm” or “disarm” your security equipment and much more!