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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Vivint Flex Pay and Capitalized Contract Costs (Details) - Vivint Smart Home	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 performanceObligation
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Customer, short-term financing term	6 months
Number of performance obligations	1
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Customer repayment terms	6 months
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Customer repayment terms	60 months

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