What Have Apps Got To Do With An Alarm System?

So I guess it shouldn’t be too big of a surprise that these days you can access your home alarm system via your cell phone. Sure, that seems trendy and all, but how is it actually helping you? Are you going to be wasting your time by using this option? There are a lot of useless apps out there, but alarm system apps are certainly not one of them!

First of all, in recent years this service is standard with the cost of the alarm system equipment and monthly monitoring fees. More than likely, you aren’t going to be paying extra for it. Secondly, this option is very user-friendly. If you’ve got a smart phone like an iPhone, Blackberry or Android, you have the option of installing an app which would allow for various degrees of home monitoring and automation for your alarm system. This is extremely simple to use and allows for quick access to your home from practically anywhere. Depending on the alarm system that you have chosen, this cellular service may also allow for home automation.

So, what exactly can you do with an alarm system app? Well, you can arm/disarm your system from anywhere, you can turn on/off lights, receive instant alerts about alarm system activity and even watch live streaming video if you have wireless cameras.

One of he most common uses of the alarm system app is for home automation with the lights in your home. It means that if you forget to turn off a set of lights after you’ve left the house, you can turn them off via your phone and save some money on your electric bill. Most alarm system apps out there have an “other” option in the home automation tab which includes managing thermostats and locks, among other things.

Most alarm system apps out there also allow for a live feed of your alarm system’s wireless cameras. It means whether you’re at work or on vacation, access to your home is right at the tip of your fingers. They come standard with most of the alarm systems that we have reviewed here in our alarm system reviews. One of the most common apps out there is the Alarm.com app. Alarm.com is not an alarm company, but a service provider and partner with alarm companies. They build the app, which is what they do best, while alarm companies can continue to focus on providing top quality alarm systems. The Alarm.com app gets excellent ratings and is compatible with a number of alarm systems on the market today including ones from FrontPoint Security and Protect America. One of the best alarm system reviews we have done is for Vivint, who has its own app available and has also been very well received by its users.

What we’re saying is, don’t discount this feature as a kitschy “add on” with no real value. This is definitely something that is not hard to do and is a great addition to your alarm system’s arsenal if you already own a smartphone.

To learn more about mobile alarm system apps and companies offering such service visit our alarm system reviews. Also continue to follow our alarm system blog for the latest alarm system news and tips!