Vienna, Virginia – June 16, 2011 – Alarm.com realizes that during the summer months, activity in a family's home is much different than it might have been the month before. Kids are out of school and families are spending more time together both inside and outside the house. This means more traffic in various rooms, more doors and windows opening, and more concern for overall safety. Alarm.com wants to remind consumers that interactive security systems are a practical solution for protecting a home and also a family.
With remote control from a computer or smartphone, customizable security settings, real-time notifications and energy management solutions, keeping a home and family safe is simple. Learn how to easily manage a home security system by following the five tactics below so you can focus attention on the kids and even take time for yourself.
1. Run free
With summer weather in full effect, why not take pleasure in the great outdoors? Interactive security solutions are a breath of fresh air because free security mobile apps and user-friendly web interfaces allow home security systems to be controlled from afar. Take advantage of the convenience offered by interactive security technology by arming and disarming the security system right from a laptop, or from an iPhone, Android or BlackBerry device. As long as there's a wireless signal, you're set to send commands to the home security system. Get the family together for a camp out, go for a run or play catch with the dog, all while knowing the house is safe when away.
2. Treasure together-time
Bonding time doesn't just apply to families; it also applies to getting to know the in's and out's of the home security system. Interacting with the system on a daily basis can prove extremely valuable for peace of mind that the home and family are as safe as they can be and therefore the technology the system runs on is crucial. Make sure the home security system runs on reliable wireless GSM technology so that if the power goes out, the phone line gets cut or the Internet shuts down, your home is still protected.
3. Take some snapshots
For an added level of security, take time to set up indoor and outdoor video monitoring cameras. Using a video monitoring solution that can be integrated with a home security system helps keep families and homes connected, especially when no one is home. Using security mobile apps, family members can check in on the home while out and about and even control pan-tilt cameras with just a touch. And from a computer, watch activity from multiple cameras all on one screen.
4. Explore new activities
Stay aware of activity at the home no matter where you are. Taking a summer vacation? Use your smartphone to view a complete log of event history back at the house. On a rainy day, sit down at the computer and take a few minutes to set up customized email and text message notifications to find out via email or text message if there's activity in sensitive areas. That way, it's convenient to keep an eye on doors and windows, medicine or liquor cabinets, drawers and safes.
5. Stay cool
You can beat the heat at the swimming pool, or simply set up the thermostats at the house to automatically adjust based on the family's daily routines with home automation and energy management integrated with a security system. Use triggers like day of week, time of day and the status of the security system to help save energy and also keep the home running efficiently. For example, set the thermostats to turn down an hour before the kids get home from camp. With security mobile apps, users can adjust the temperature of the home at their leisure and also view the current temperature on-the-go.
Flexible, interactive security solutions make enjoying family time a breeze. Greater control over home security systems allows families to stay secure and connected. To learn more, visit www.alarm.com.
About Alarm.com
Alarm.com, founded in 2000, is the industry leading technology provider of interactive security solutions. Through advanced wireless monitoring, mobile and web-based services, and a proven hosted services platform, Alarm.com helps protect hundreds of thousands of residential and commercial customers throughout the United States and Canada. Alarm.com's products and services are offered exclusively through a network of over 2,000 licensed and authorized Security Dealers. Alarm.com's headquarters is located in Vienna, VA. For more information, visit www.alarm.com.