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March 01, 2022

Tips To Control Your Lake Havasu Home Security With Your Phone

In today’s world, a home security system is more than keypads and alarms. Security may incorporate smart locks, flood sensors, and a range of home automation equipment. To command all of these elements you can use your central command touchscreen when you are on site. Or, you may control your Lake Havasu home security with a phone.

Fortunately, the ADT Control® home security app makes managing your system easy to do.

How To Get Started With ADT Control

The first step to controlling your Lake Havasu home security system with your cell phone is by getting ADT Control for your mobile device. Once the download is complete, your rep should walk you through the basic configuration. After you have established your username and password information, you can use it with other smartphones and other mobile devices. When wanting to engage your home’s security, tap the icon in the shape of a shield. You can also access every device from your phone, including smart lights and locks, surveillance systems, and sensors.

Control Your Devices From Wherever You Are

A home security app on your mobile device gives you the ability to manage components within your residence with an easy tap of your finger. Did you fail to secure the front door when you left? All you have to do is open ADT Control. You have the ability to arm your system, view cameras, adjust the lights, increase or decrease the temperature, by using the correct icon inside the app. Then receive instant alerts on your mobile device when any of your security devices are triggered.

Get A Better View

When you control your Lake Havasu home security system with your phone, you can enjoy a live view of your residence and surroundings when cameras are operating. Peruse live footage from any connected camera right from your cell phone, and record short video snapshots or still images, and playback more extensive videos as you wish. In the event visitors stop at your house – the mail carrier, a salesman, or a relative -- take advantage of the bi-directional audio functionality to give them instructions.

Go Advanced With Schedules And Geofencing

By using the main menu, you will enjoy access to some modern settings. Set schedules for your lights, heat, sensors, and anything else you like through the use of your own unique scene. By using this feature, you are able to specify how your security elements operate with one another, and when you would like them to activate or shut down. Set a end-of-day scene that shuts down all the main living area smart lights, activates the outside entrance light, lowers the thermostat, and engages your overall security alarm. You can also set a start-your-day scene that reverts the settings when it’s time to get your household going.

If you’re looking for to go even more high-tech, you can activate geo-services from the main hub or the app. By doing so, you can have your home “shut-down” by operating locks, switching off the smart lights, and engaging your security alarm when you depart for work. Upon your return from a long day’s work, your house will come to life by automatically putting up the garage door and disarming the alarms.

Reap The Benefits Of ADT Control In Lake Havasu By Speaking With Our Security Experts

Finally, you can walk out your front door with peace of mind knowing your house is [[safer|more secure|better protected] than ever before. Just call (928) 888-9023 or fill in the form on this page and a security rep will assist you in designing the perfect home security system for your unique needs -- complemented by the amazing functionality of ADT Control.