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March 01, 2022

Tips To Control Your Hammond Home Security Using Your Phone

In today’s world, a home security system goes beyond alarms and sensors. Your property’s protection can incorporate CO detectors, smart lighting, and a whole host of home automation components. To control everything you are able to make use of your touchscreen hub when you are home. Or, you may control your Hammond 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 Hammond home security system through your cell phone is by downloading ADT Control for your mobile device. Once the download is complete, your ADT representative will instruct you through the basic configuration. When you have created your unique details, you can log on using additional smartphones and other mobile devices. To arm your system, touch the shield icon. You can also access any connected equipment from the app, including smart lights and locks, surveillance systems, and sensors.

Access Your System From Anywhere

A home security app on your cell phone gives you the ability to control integrated equipment within your residence with an easy tap of your finger. Did you fail to lock the door when leaving for the day? Just open ADT Control. You can activate your overall home security, view cameras, turn lights on or off, change the temperature, by using the right icon within the app. You can even get instant alerts on your cell phone when any of your security devices sense trouble.

Get A Better View

By controlling your Hammond home security system with your phone, you can enjoy a real-time view of your interior and exterior if your surveillance is turned on. Explore live video from any connected camera straight from your mobile device, and save shorter segments or still images, and access lengthier recordings as you wish. If people arrive at your door – the mail person, a salesman, or a relative -- just use the 2-way audio feature to speak with them.

Get the Most Out of Your System With Scheduling And Geofencing

Through the primary menu, you will enjoy access to some high-tech options. Use scheduling your lights, heat, sensors, and anything else you like by creating your own unique scene. By using this feature, you can specify how your components operate together, and when you would like them to turn on or off. Create a nighttime scene that shuts down your main living area smart lights, flips on the outside entrance light, reduces the comfort levels, and arms your overall security alarm. Next, you can generate a start-your-day scene that reverts the settings when you need to get out of bed.

If you would like even more control, you can allow geo-services from your security app or touchscreen hub. Now, you can have your residence prepare itself by operating locks, switching off the smart lights, and turning on your alarms when you drive away. Upon your return after your long day on the job, your house will come to life by automatically putting up the garage door and disarming your alarm.

Reap The Benefits Of ADT Control In Hammond By Contacting Us Today

Now you’re able to walk out your front door with confidence knowing your home is [[safer|more secure|better protected] than it has ever been before. All you have to do is reach out to (219) 207-5149 or submit the form on this page and a security rep will help you build the ideal home security system for your property -- complemented by the amazing functionality of ADT Control.