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If your Vivint Home Security equipment package includes smart home devices, such as a Vivint Security Camera or thermostat, you should be advised that extra precautions should be taken to protect your WiFi networks.
Research the Device
If you are planning to add 3rd party smart home devices to your Vivint Alarm System, it is important to follow recommended guidelines to minimize the chances of being hacked. First, it is best to purchase equipment from reputable smart device manufacturers.
Register the Equipment
It’s important to register each device. This will accomplish a couple of things:
1. Activate the warranty and
2. Qualify you for receiving any firmware updates.
Pay Attention to Passwords
Make sure that you change the default passwords. Try to use different combinations of letters, cases, numbers, and symbols.
Make Sure Your Wi-Fi Network is Secure
To keep your Vivint security system safe, you need to se
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