Arm, Disarm, and Check Home Status
Vivint puts the current state of a connected home security system within easy reach. Users can arm or disarm the system, check whether doors or sensors need attention, and review recent activity without standing at the control panel. This central view is useful before leaving home, arriving at night, or confirming that the property is secure while traveling.
System history and status information help turn the app into a practical daily dashboard rather than a single-purpose alarm remote. Custom access for household members can keep control available to the right people, while panic and monitoring-related tools support faster action when an event requires attention.
Live Cameras and Detection Boxes
Camera access lets users watch live feeds and return to recorded events from compatible indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras. Two-way talk can be used to speak with visitors or check in through supported devices, while Smart Deter controls add another way to respond to activity around the property. These tools make the app useful for deliveries, unexpected visitors, and routine check-ins.
Version 26.7.300 adds Detection Boxes around recognized people and packages in camera events. Zoomed thumbnails provide a quicker clue about what triggered a recording, and the boxes can be disabled in Activity Settings when a cleaner view is preferred.
Locks, Garage, and Climate Control
Connected locks, garage controls, lighting, and thermostats can be managed alongside the security system. Users can lock or unlock a door, check whether a garage door was left open, adjust the temperature, or switch compatible lights without changing to another device app. Remote control is especially useful when admitting a guest, correcting a forgotten lock, or preparing the house before arriving.
Status indicators help users confirm each device before sending a command. Thermostat schedules and lighting controls also connect convenience with energy management, giving households a straightforward way to reduce unnecessary use while keeping rooms comfortable and entry points secure.
Smart Actions, Alerts, and Family Access
Smart Actions combine schedules, sensors, and connected devices into repeatable routines. A household can arrange for doors to lock at night, lights to change on a schedule, or temperature settings to adjust around normal routines. Automating these small tasks reduces repeated manual checks and allows security, comfort, and energy controls to work together.
Alerts can notify users about security events, an unlocked door, camera activity, a delivered package, or an open garage. Individual accounts and permission limits make it possible to share access without giving every person identical control. This combination suits families who want timely updates and clear responsibility for a connected home.
