Vienna, Virginia – February 8, 2011 – While many people struggle to put their outdated alarm systems to use, Alarm.com offers five reasons to fall head over heels for interactive home security systems that you'll want to use every day. Before you know it, you'll be loving your time spent interacting with a reasonably-priced, easy-to-use home security system and remote monitoring technology.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
1. It will be by your side, night and day.
Stay connected to your home on a daily basis with free security mobile apps to control your security system from afar. Security apps for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android devices enable arming or disarming of your system while out and about. Maybe you'd like to know what doors and windows are open, or if there's a leak in the basement. Find out about both alarm and non-alarm events right from your cell phone. Also look in on your home with integrated video monitoring technology.
2. It's great at communicating.
Is your security system a good listener? Can you count on it to not only protect you and your family, but to also keep you aware of activity that goes on when you can't be at the house? Set up customized alerts for notification via text message or email of any activity you'd like to know about. Find out if the pool gate was opened or when the handyman arrived. Wondering how long the cleaning crew stayed at the house? Track that as well.
3. It looks out for you, and also lets you look in.
There are so many ways to utilize video monitoring solutions in coordination with home alarm systems. Check up on house sitters on vacation or make sure the kids are doing their homework. See the delivery truck arrive and leave, or find out when the dog walker comes to take out the dog. Make sure the garage door is shut, or keep an extra eye on a vacation home. With security cameras integrated with wireless technology, stream live video and save recorded clips right from a laptop or cell phone, and get even more peace of mind that everything is okay while away from home.
4. It will protect you, no matter what.
Many old-fashioned security systems work through phone lines or an Internet connection that can easily be disabled. But GSM technology allows newer security systems to work wirelessly through a dedicated cellular connection. These home alarm systems offer security that is always on. They can even send alerts if the power goes out. What if an intruder tries to smash the security control panel to cover his or her tracks? In the event of a "crash and smash" attack, advanced home security systems will make sure a signal can still be sent to the central station for help.
5. It can keep you safe, and can also keep you warm.
Energy management systems that work with a home security system make it simple to control thermostats from a computer or cell phone. With home automation technology, you can set your home to warm up as part of an evening routine. Or if you're interested in conserving energy, set the temperature to cool down automatically when you leave for work in the morning. Also receive notifications whenever the thermostat is adjusted.
They say you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince. It's time to scale up your home security system with more interactive solutions. Smarter alarm systems and more personalized security will offer much greater peace of mind than necklaces, cologne or a romantic dinner can provide. Keep tabs on activity at home, remotely arm and disarm the security system from your computer or cell phone, view live video from indoor and outdoor home security cameras, and even control the temperature of your home while on-the-go. Let a home security system romance you with the best protection available.
About Alarm.com
Alarm.com Incorporated is the industry leading technology provider of interactive security solutions. Through advanced wireless monitoring and web-based services, Alarm.com protects and alerts 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 1,500 licensed and authorized Security Dealers. Alarm.com's corporate headquarters is located in Vienna, VA. For more information, visit www.alarm.com.