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March 01, 2022

Ways To Control Your Akron Home Security With Your Smartphone

These days, a home security system has more features than door sensors and security cameras. Your property’s protection can now involve integrated smoke detectors, smart lights, and a wide array of home automation equipment. To control it all you are able to utilize your central command touchscreen when you are home. If you’re away, you may control your Akron home security with a phone.

Thankfully, the ADT Control® home security app makes remote access and scheduling a breeze.

How To Get Started With ADT Control

To begin controlling your Akron home security system using your cell phone is by downloading the ADT security app for your Apple or Android device. At installation, your installer can guide you through the initial set-up. After you’ve created your log-in credentials, you can use it with various phones or tablets. If you want to activate your system, touch the icon in the shape of a shield. You are able to access any connected equipment from this convenient interface, including window and door sensors, smart locking and lights, and video cameras.

Control Your Devices From Wherever You Are

A home security app on your cell phone allows you to manage components around your house with a simple finger swipe. Did you fail to secure the front door when you left? Just go to the ADT Control App. You have the ability to arm your system, view cameras, turn lights on or off, change your HVAC, by touching the right icon in your app. Then receive immediate updates on your mobile device when any of your components detect an issue.

Keep Eyes On Your Property

When you control your Akron home security system with your phone, you can enjoy a live video feed of your residence and surroundings if your surveillance is active. Explore live video from any connected camera directly from your phone, and save short clips or an image, and watch more extensive videos as you wish. If guests arrive at your door – the mail person, a delivery driver, or a friend -- simply utilize the bi-directional audio capability to give them instructions.

Go Advanced With Custom Schedules and Geo-Services

By using the main menu, you will find several modern features. Set schedules for your comfort levels, sensors, smart lighting, and anything else you like by creating a customized scene. In this area, you may designate how your security elements interact with each other, and when you would like them to turn on or off. Make a bedtime scene that shuts down the downstairs smart lighting, flips on the exterior entry light, reduces the comfort levels, and engages your overall security alarm. Next, you can generate a start-your-day scene that does the opposite when the time comes to get out of bed.

If you’re looking for to get more technical, you could allow geo-services from your security app or touchscreen hub. Now, you can have your home prepare itself by activating locks, turning off the lighting, and engaging your security system when you depart for work. Upon your return following a long day’s work, your home will come to life by automatically raising the garage door and disarming your security system.

Get The Power Of ADT Control In Akron With One Simple Phone Call

You can finally leave your property with confidence as you know your home is [[safer|more secure|better protected] than it’s ever been. All you have to do is reach out to (330) 355-9089 or submit the following form and a one of our security specialists will help you build the perfect home security system for your property -- complete with ADT Control.