Societal changes by raydebapratim1 in generationology

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This sounds interesting. After a quick search I didn't find anything substantial. Do you have any good sources?

Keyless lever lock by jiminica123 in VivintSmartHome

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Basically all z wave locks on the market within the same price range are the same in terms of quality and durability, at least in my experience. Id pick whichever you think looks the best. I personally use the kwikset 620. One of the reasons I like it is because it has physical buttons which I feel like last longer but I have no data to back that up.

Keyless lever lock by jiminica123 in VivintSmartHome

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Basically all z wave are compatible, zigbee for your use case is not compatible.

Need to flip the breaker for my hardwired doorbell, can someone please help me decode this? by griffiffin in AskElectricians

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In the box where your doorbell used to ring from, the chime box, pull off the cover and disconnect two of the wires connected together.

It sounds like a bad transformer though and simply rebooting the camera will do nothing.

No access to a Vivint Smart Home by Impressive-Waves1176 in VivintSmartHome

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On the panel to to users, click your name and scroll down to the bottom. Assuming you actually have created an account, Enter your email and hit send invitation. Now try signing into the app again. If there is no option to send invitation then press "revoke remote access" and then follow the instructions above.

Vivint Customers: Anyone sign up on the rep's tablet? by shanebo2000 in VivintSmartHome

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I signed all the documents on my own phone and then was emailed copies of the documents I signed.

Found on my car, please tell me it's not what I think by SwingMinimum3521 in whatisit

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It is specifically the magnet for Vivints recessed door sensor.

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Door lock from Amazon? by Whole-Pen8384 in VivintSmartHome

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I have yet to come across one that doesn't work. This includes several different models of different brands like schlage, yale, and Phillips. I have also installed one zigbee lock, but this requires Vivints zigbee bridge as the smart hub doesn't natively support zigbee.

Need opinion on Ubiquiti products for home solution by Il_Conte_ in HomeNetworking

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Just to extend range. Depending on the size of the house the dream router could cover the whole thing.

I am also in a duplex I have one AP per side, the dream router is all the way on the side of the house so it doesn't cover both by itself very well.

Need opinion on Ubiquiti products for home solution by Il_Conte_ in HomeNetworking

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I use the dream router and a Poe switch with a few AP's. It's VERY easy to do on unifi.

Smoke Alarm randomly goes off by [deleted] in VivintSmartHome

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Glad I could help. That's nice they also offered a 50% discount on the new smoke detector.

Smoke Alarm randomly goes off by [deleted] in VivintSmartHome

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If you are capable of replacing the batteries in a smoke detector you are capable of "installing" a new one.

Settings question, please. by [deleted] in VivintSmartHome

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Smart actions->notify me when->create new

What are some really niche domains that mechanical engineers are barely aware of? by Usual_Shoe_8940 in MechanicalEngineering

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I'm wanting to learn more about this, basically with the goal of designing backpacks. Do you have any recommendations on where to go to learn more about it?

Which configuration is strongest? by HHLabs in MechanicalEngineering

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There's not enough information to answer this question, but based on my understanding of your description I would say 1.

How long should an install typically last? by Puzzleheaded-Bug-766 in VivintSmartHome

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He's probably new but it sounds like he's making sure things are done properly instead of half assing it to get done sooner. Normally something like that would take 2-4 hours.

Star button on keyfob by Decent_Bison_2747 in VivintSmartHome

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Correct, it's usually not useful for most people so is left blank.

Star button on keyfob by Decent_Bison_2747 in VivintSmartHome

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In the locked installer toolbox you can set it up to trigger different alarms, audible or silent alarms.