Arlo vs Vivint:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Arlo had more branded searches than Vivint among home alarm brands worldwide. Arlo had about 246,000 branded searches, while Vivint had 165,000. Arlo made up 21.2% of all home alarm brand searches we track, and Vivint accounted for 14.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home alarm brands, Vivint appeared in three of the five answers and Arlo in one. Vivint was mentioned before Arlo in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Arlo, about 49% more searches than Vivint
Who does AI mention more?
Vivint, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Arlo in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Vivint, named ahead of Arlo in 3 of 3 answers
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Top home alarm brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Vivint was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Arlo was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Vivint was listed before Arlo in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
SimpliSafe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ring5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ADT4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Vivint3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Arlo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Eufy1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about home alarm brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which home alarm brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best home alarm brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best home alarm brand for house security?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“alarm system for home”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best home alarm”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Arlo or Vivint more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arlo and Vivint by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six home alarm brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Arlo, Vivint. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ADT | Arlo | SimpliSafe | Vivint | Eufy | Ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.9% | 21.6% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 0.32% | 0.71% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.4% | 23% | 18.8% | 12.6% | 0.51% | 0.62% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.5% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 0.45% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.3% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 0.41% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 49% | 20.1% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 0.36% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 48% | 19.4% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 0.35% | 0.52% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.3% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 0.35% | 0.53% |
| May 2026 | 46.2% | 20.1% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 0.44% | 0.54% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.5% | 20.3% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 0.45% | 0.55% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.7% | 20.6% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 0.45% | 0.55% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.4% | 18.9% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 0.41% | 0.51% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.2% | 21.2% | 17.4% | 14.2% | 0.47% | 0.47% |
How has the Arlo and Vivint comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Arlo was ahead of Vivint in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arlo’s share of searches among home alarm brands worldwide moved from 21.6% to 21.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vivint’s share of searches among home alarm brands worldwide moved from 11.8% to 14.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 165K.
How did search popularity change for home alarm brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Arlo gained share of searches among home alarm brands worldwide, from 18.9% to 21.2%.
In September 2026, Vivint lost share of searches among home alarm brands worldwide, from 15.4% to 14.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arlo’s and Vivint’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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