Vivint is a home security company that offers Home Security Systems that are monitored to protect homes as well as commercial properties. Some of the products provided by the company include Deter, which is a security system aimed at preventing intruders.
This product is meant to discourage any intruders and burglars from accessing a home since the gadgets are programmed to make the house occupants appear to be at home even if they are not. It operates by switching several lights on and off throughout the house and also drawing up and lowering various types of window blinds during the day and at night.
How Does Deter Work?
The Vivint Deter system is synced with the home’s lighting and window shade motors when these are currently installed. Late at night, Deter will automatically switch on and off some lights within the house in a random manner, to fool occupants into thinking there are people within the house.
For instance, the light in the living room may be switched on during the evening then later the living room light will be switched off and the master bedroom light switched on, making it seem as though someone has relocated from the living room to the bedroom. The exterior lights could also be part of the Deter sequences and could be motion sensing.
If the house where Deter is operating has motorized blinds or shades, then it will select the various coverings of the windows and make them open and close. Viewed from the outside, this creates an impression that suggests that the residents are constantly on the move from one room to another.
The Deter sequences are random enough and cannot be easily learned by potential intruders or even give them the hint that the home is inhabited. The system creates the impression that residents are in constant motion within the home performing normal daily tasks.
Customized Deter Settings
Via the MyVivint interface, customers can manage and adjust the Deter settings to their preferences of the lifestyle and daily activity within the house. For instance, a family that has young kids can set Deter to switch on lights in the kids’ bedroom and playroom then it will seem the kids are at home doing their usual activities even when the family is away.
It is also possible for the pet owners to create their own Deter sequences that enhance the operation of the lights in the rooms which the pets use and thus, the pet movements seem normal in the house.
Vacation Deter Settings
Vivint has an option, called the ‘Vacation Mode’ in which a subscriber can put their system on when they are out of town. In this mode, Deter will be active all the time switching on and off the lights and blinds to simulate occupancy in a typical house.
It also means that neighbors might see lights go on and off at normal times and this is discouraging to any intruder who might want to take advantage of empty houses when the owners are on vacation.
Smart Home Integration
It also should be noted that for the added convenience of the owner, Deter can connect with the smart home system. Vivint has native compatibility with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Homekit, plus compatibility with Samsung SmartThings.
Users can check whether Deter is working or not, switch it on or off, or make modifications without the need to launch the Vivint application and navigate through the entire application. Other smart devices can also be integrated into the Deter sequences through smart home platforms used by the users.
For instance, the customer, Deter could aggregate several smart plugs with their existing lighting circuits and schedule them to turn on and off as if a person were using them.
Energy-Efficient LED Lighting
To contribute toward cost recovery for any extra energy consumption from more light usage, Vivint suggests the use of LED bulbs in all the fixtures that are associated with the Deter. LED bulbs are more energy efficient than traditional bulbs of the same wattage, consuming up to 90% less energy.
These keys can be used individually, or Deter can be programmed to run its sequences using just one or two key lights. Whenever the system is on but not illuminating the lights, then it returns to the normal scheduling of the customer and the motion sensors. As a result, it simply adds small increments of energy use on top of what the customer already uses.
Outdoor Deterrent Effects
Even if intruders do not think twice about what is happening in the home, Deter is also programmed to turn on the outdoor lights as well to mimic movement as if occupants are entering and leaving the home at odd times. The motion-sensing floodlights and porch lights included in Vivint can also be included in the Deter sequences.
These lights are usually on at random intervals during the night, hence any intruder would presume that the residents are getting in or out of the home and therefore, opt to leave. It also provides lighted areas and reduces the occurrence of secluded areas around the home’s entry and yard for any other valid night users.
Flexible Monitoring
These plans vary when it comes to monitoring of Deter by Vivint with customers able to choose the kind of response they want. If Deter is activated and the possibility of an intrusion is sensed, the customers can prefer to have the system simply sound the alarm that is within the product. Or they can receive such alerts on their phone or from any monitoring provider they may be using.
To provide more comprehensive security to the homeowners, Vivint also provides professional monitoring 24/7 with emergency dispatch. Intrusion: For an intrusion to occur, Vivint’s monitoring centers will ensure the presence of an intruder through indoor and outdoor cameras before seeking the assistance of an emergency responder.
Affordable Peace of Mind
To incorporate Deter into a Vivint system, one has to pay as little as $10 per month with no commitments to signing a lengthy contract. Again, the hardware of Deter is different from the other similar deterrence products where the consumers have to bear all the costs related to this equipment and its maintenance but in the case of Vivint, they own and maintain all the Deter hardware.
Precise configurations and variable surveillance allow for an affordable and highly developed security plan that is offered by Vivint through the Deter system for homeowners and their property. Providing the customer with an extra level of reassurance that his/her home and its contents are safe.
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