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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Vivint Flex Pay and Capitalized Contract Costs (Details) - Vivint Smart Home | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 performanceObligation
Product Information [Line Items] |
Customer, short-term financing term | 6 months
Number of performance obligations | 1
Contract with customer, term | 5 years
Minimum |
Product Information [Line Items] |
Customer repayment terms | 6 months
Liability for customer lost principal balances, percentage | 2.60%
Maximum |
Product Information [Line Items] |
Customer repayment terms | 60 months
Liability for customer lost principal balances, percentage | 100.00%

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