There’s no doubt that we’re living in the technology age. Advancements in this sector have permeated every area of our lives, including home security. You no longer need to cross your fingers every time you’re away from home hoping that the alarm will work. There are countless apps that help you monitor your house from wherever you are. Live video feed, fire alarms, and even controlling lights are all covered.
Frontpoint Mobile App
Developed by one of the leading advanced technology firms Techpoint, this app is compatible with Windows, Apple, Android and BlackBerry. It allows users to view live stream and recorded video feed, alarm or disarm the system, control appliances and lights, and get text or email notifications.
Alarm.com App
Alarm.com works with independent home security companies to develop new technologies, including apps. This particular one is designed to work with a range of security companies’ equipment. It enables you to lock/ unlock doors, view live video feed, search event history, arm/ disarm the system, receive alerts from flood sensors, and control lights and thermostats.
LiveShield Interactive App
This one doesn’t come with features that allow you to control lights and appliances remotely, but you can arm/ disarm the security panel and check on video feed. It also enables you to access system history, still photos, custom alerts and setting unique pass codes for nannies, other workers and track their reporting times.
Vivint Sky App
You’ll need an account to use this app, but it’s worth it considering the myriad of benefits. Unlock the door for your kids if they forget the key, program the lights to brighten as you approach the gate, control the thermostat remotely, review security system history, lock/ unlock doors, add/ remove users…these are just some of the amazing things Vivint Sky App lets you do.
SimpliSafe Security Systems App
The award-winning security firm SimpliSafe has developed its own app that enables you to: receive alerts any time the system is armed/ disarmed, receive carbon monoxide, fire and flood alerts, monitor access to sensitive areas such as safes, access live video feed, check your event log to see who has left or entered the home, and control the thermostat.
