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The Annoyance Problem: How Vivint’s Smart Deter™ Keeps Security Features Switched On

July 07, 2026

Parks Associates research sharpens the picture at the homeowner level. The firm reports that 62% of security system owners experienced at least one false alarm in the past 12 months, and that 53% of those owners cited a non-person as the cause. Nearly half of security system owners said their system triggers too many false alarms.

From the Urban Matter article, "The Annoyance Problem: How Vivint’s Smart Deter™ Keeps Security Features Switched On"

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The Annoyance Problem: How Vivint’s Smart Deter™ Keeps Security Features Switched On

Previously In The News

As LA wildfires raged, these residents watched their homes burn on doorbell video

Smart Tag Usage Grows Among U.S. Households

US Internet Households Prioritize Utility Apps for Energy Monitoring

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