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March 01, 2022

Ways To Control Your Oakland Home Security Using Your Phone

In today’s world, a home security system goes beyond door sensors and security cameras. Security may include integrated smoke detectors, smart lights, and a range of home automation equipment. To manage everything you can utilize your touchscreen hub when you are at your property. When you’re not on location, you can control your Oakland home security with a phone.

Luckily, ADT’s mobile security application makes managing your system easy to do.

Taking the First Steps With ADT Control

The first step to controlling your Oakland home security system through your cell phone is through a download of the ADT Control app for your Apple or Android device. After it’s installed, your installer can guide you through the basic configuration. Once you’ve decided on your log-in information, you are able to use it with various smartphones and other mobile devices. If you want to activate your home’s security, press the easy-to-identify shield. You also have the ability to access all components from your phone, including window and door sensors, smart locking and lights, and video cameras.

Gain Remote Access From Any Location

A home security app on your smartphone makes it easy to manage devices around your house with an easy tap of your finger. Did you remember to engage the front door lock when leaving for the day? Simply open ADT Control. You are able to arm your system, check camera footage, adjust the lights, change your HVAC, by hitting the right icon inside the app. You will stay connected with automatic notifications on your phone if any of your security devices are triggered.

Improve Your View

When you control your Oakland home security system with your phone, you can get a real-time video feed of your property if your surveillance is turned on. Peruse live video from any connected camera directly from your mobile device, and keep shorter segments or a single image, and watch more extensive segments as you like. In the event guests show up – the postal worker, a delivery driver, or a friend -- take advantage of the 2-way audio capability to talk with them.

Go Advanced With Scheduling And Geofencing

By using the primary menu, you will enjoy access to some high-tech settings. Schedule your lights, heat, sensors, and anything else you like by designing a customized scene. Here, you may designate how your components interact together, and when you would like them to turn on or off. Set a end-of-day scene that shuts down the main living area smart bulbs, turns on the exterior entry light, lowers the comfort levels, and activates your overall security alarm. You can also set a start-your-day scene that does the opposite when you need to rise and shine.

If you would like to go even more high-tech, you can activate geo-services from your central command center or smartphone. By doing so, you can have your home prepare itself by locking the doors, turning off the lights, and engaging your security alarm when you leave the driveway. Then when you pull in following your long day on the job, your home will come alive by automatically raising the garage door and disarming the alarms.

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

Now you’re able to walk out your front door with confidence as you know your house is [[safer|more secure|better protected] than it’s ever been. All you have to do is reach out to (510) 295-0552 or fill in the following form and a security rep will help you build the right home security system for your unique needs -- complemented by the amazing functionality of ADT Control.