Vivint — User Guide
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Getting Started
The Vivint Home Security and Automation System is comprised of numerous advanced technologies, yet is also
designed with intuitive, easy-to-use features and a smart, attractive interface that can be quickly learned by any-
one.
This introductory Getting Started section provides concise, consolidated information to help you successfully
complete the initial (first-day) customized setup of your Vivint system, personalize the look and functionality of
the Control Panel and peripheral devices, AND START USING as many of the system's basic and advanced fea-
tures as you like — with references to the more detailed step-by-step instructions and conceptual explanations
included in the full version of the User Guide.
Using my Vivint Home Security and Automation System
Refer to the list below to learn how to use many of the system's most popular and useful features. Now that my
system is installed,
How Do I...
With Home Security Features
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Arm the security system (Stay Mode or Away Mode) — See "Arming the System in Stay Mode" on page
24, and "Arming the System in Away Mode" on page 27
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Disarm the system — See "Disarming the System" on page 30
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Add Users — See "Adding Users" on page 43
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Customize Control Panel settings (speaker volume, voice/chime options, screen brightness, Home
screen wallpaper, and other panel settings) — See "System Customization and Tools" on page 54
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Read, clear, and manage Alerts, Notifications, and Messages — See "Viewing and Acknowledging
Trouble Alerts" on page 48 and "System Messages" on page 46
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Understand system status icons — See "System Status Icons" on page 17
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View system event history — See "System History" on page 58
With Home Automation Features
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Lock and unlock doors — See "Home Automation" on page 42
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Record and view video with the Wi-Fi cameras —
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Adjust the thermostat —
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Remote control lighting and small appliances —
Get Additional Help
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Access the online Help Center — Go to:
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