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March 01, 2022

Ways To Control Your Los Angeles Home Security Using Your Smartphone

In today’s world, a home security system is more than keypads and alarms. Your home defense can include smart locks, flood sensors, and a whole host of home automation equipment. To control everything you are able to utilize your touchscreen hub when you are home. When you’re not on location, you may control your Los Angeles home security with a phone.

Luckily, ADT’s mobile security application makes interacting with your devices a simple process.

How To Get Started With ADT Control

To start controlling your Los Angeles home security system through your cell phone is by downloading the ADT Control app for your Apple or Android device. At installation, your rep can guide you through the basic configuration. Once you have created your unique details, you are able to use it with various smartphones and other mobile devices. To arm your system, press the easy-to-identify shield. You also have the ability to access every device from this convenient interface, including window and door sensors, smart locking and lights, and video cameras.

Gain Remote Access From Wherever You Are

A home security app on your cell phone gives you the ability to command integrated equipment around your house with the effortless touch of your finger. Forgot to lock the door on the way out? Just access ADT Control. You can set your alarm, see live video feeds, adjust the lights, increase or decrease the thermostat, by hitting the correct icon in your app. You will stay connected with instant alerts on your cell phone in the event any of your connected security elements detect an issue.

Improve Your View

When you control your Los Angeles home security system with your phone, you can enjoy a real-time video feed of your residence and surroundings if your surveillance is operating. Peruse live video from all your security cameras straight from your phone, and keep shorter segments or an image, and access more extensive videos as you wish. Then when guests arrive at your door – the mail person, an Amazon or Grubhub driver, or a relative -- take advantage of the bi-directional audio capability to speak with them.

Get the Most Out of Your System With Custom Schedules and Geo-Services

By using the main menu, you will find a range of advanced features. Use scheduling your smart thermostat, door and window sensors, lighting, and whatever else you want through the use of a custom scene. Here, you are able to designate how devices interact with each other, and when you want them to activate or shut down. Make a bedtime scene that turns off the main living area smart bulbs, flips on the porch light, reduces the comfort levels, and engages your alarms. Next, you can generate a start-your-day scene that reverts the settings when it’s time to get out of bed.

If you want even more control, you could turn on geo-services from your central command center or smartphone. By doing so, you can have your residence secure itself by operating locks, switching off the lights, and engaging your security system when you drive away. Upon your return from another day in the office, your property will come to life by automatically opening the garage and disarming the alarms.

Reap The Benefits Of ADT Control In Los Angeles By Speaking With Our Security Experts

You can finally go away with peace of mind as you know your house is [[safer|more secure|better protected] than ever before. Simply dial (310) 421-1393 or fill in the form below and a one of our security specialists will help you build the perfect home security system for your property -- complete with ADT Control.