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March 14, 2022

Tips To Control Your Plano Home Security Using Your Phone

In today’s world, a home security system goes beyond door sensors and security cameras. Your home defense may incorporate CO detectors, smart lighting, and a range of home automation equipment. To control everything you can make use of your convenient touchscreen interface when you are home. If you’re away, you may control your Plano home security with a phone.

Luckily, the responsive ADT cell phone app makes managing your system a simple process.

Getting Started With ADT Control

To begin controlling your Plano home security system using your cell phone is by downloading ADT Control for your Android or Apple phone. Once the download is complete, your rep will instruct you through the proper settings. When you’ve established your log-in details, you are able to enter it on other phones or tablets. To arm your system, press the easy-to-identify shield. You are able to access all components from this convenient interface, including window and door sensors, smart locking and lights, and video cameras.

Gain Remote Access From Any Location

A home security app on your cell phone allows you to manage components within your residence with an easy tap of your finger. Did you fail to secure the front door when leaving for the day? All you have to do is open ADT Control. You are able to activate your overall home security, check camera footage, adjust the lights, change the thermostat, by hitting the right icon in your app. You will stay connected with instant alerts on your phone in the event any of your security devices sense trouble.

Get A Better View

When you control your Plano home security system with your phone, you can enjoy a real-time glimpse into your property if your surveillance is operating. Access live footage from all your security cameras directly from your phone, and save short clips or still images, and access longer videos as desired. In the event people arrive at your door – the mail person, a delivery driver, or a family member -- simply utilize the two-way talk capability to talk with them.

Get the Most Out of Your System With Scheduling And Geofencing

Through the primary menu, you can explore several advanced options. Use scheduling your lights, heat, sensors, and more through the use of a custom scene. By using this feature, you are able to program how devices communicate together, and when you would like them to activate or shut down. Make a bedtime scene that turns off your common-area smart lighting, flips on the outside entrance light, turns down the thermostat, and arms your alarm system. You can also customize a morning scene that reverts the settings when you need to get out of bed.

If you would like even more control, you could turn on geo-services from your security app or touchscreen hub. By doing so, you can have your home prepare itself by activating locks, switching off the smart lights, and engaging your security alarm when you drive away. Upon your return after another day in the office, your property will come alive by automatically opening the garage and disarming your security system.

Get The Power Of ADT Control In Plano By Speaking With Our Security Experts

You can finally leave your property with peace of mind as you know your home is [[safer|more secure|better protected] than it has ever been before. All you have to do is reach out to (972) 357-1049 or fill in the form below and a security rep will guide you toward the ideal home security system for your unique needs -- complete with ADT Control.