Vivint’s Jim Nye Named Chief Product Officer of the Year by Silicon Slopes

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LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 26, 2025--

Jim Nye, Chief Product Officer for Vivint, an NRG company, was honored as the Chief Product Officer of the Year at the 2025 Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards Gala, an annual event that recognizes the most visionary leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs across Utah’s technology and business landscape.

Nye, who joined Vivint in 2000, was recognized by Silicon Slopes for his leadership and advancement of the smart home and security industry. His many inventions and innovations in technology and user experience have helped Vivint remain an industry leader and customer favorite for more than 25 years.

Under Nye’s leadership, Vivint has introduced many transformational smart home and security products that continue to set industry standards for excellence and customer experience to this day. Vivint has over 400 patents for smart home and security innovations, and Nye personally holds more than 50 of them. He has led the strategy and development of nearly all Vivint’s products and technologies, including the Doorbell Camera Pro with Smart Deter, Outdoor Camera Pro with Spotlight Pro, SmartHub, Vivint app, and every other piece of Vivint’s current award-winning product lineup.

In 2024, Nye was named the Chief Product Officer of the NRG Consumer team. He leads the development and enhancement of products and technologies that combine smart home and security with energy intelligence, empowering homeowners to take control of their energy management with a simple, unified experience.

“For over twenty years, Jim’s vision and dedication to innovation have shaped not just Vivint, but the direction of the smart-home industry,” said David Porter, Vivint’s Managing Director. “This recognition is a much-deserved testament to the positive impact Jim has had on the lives of millions of Vivint customers, and on the lasting legacy he will leave as one of the pioneers of the smart home and security industry.”

Silicon Slopes’ annual Hall of Fame Gala connects hundreds of attendees to honor business excellence in the community. Nye joins the distinguished group of winners whose contributions help maintain and grow Utah’s reputation as pioneers of technological innovation.

About Vivint

Vivint, an NRG company, is a leading U.S. smart home company redefining the home experience through intelligent products and services that help millions of customers live in smarter, safer, more efficient homes. Vivint’s integrated platform combines security, energy management, and automation, delivering a fully connected experience with a human touch that offers customers greater control of homes, anytime, from anywhere. Every Vivint system includes professional installation and personalized setup from Vivint home experts, plus award-winning 24/7 customer support and monitoring. For more information, visit https://www.vivint.com.

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