Using your Smartphone to Protect Your Home or Business ...

In the early 1990s when cell phones became popular in the U.S., it would have been hard to believe that the small devices would evolve into the powerful handheld computers that we see today. Back then, the ability to text as well as make calls was something truly revolutionary; however, nowadays a phone?s texting capability is not even considered when purchasing a new phone. We now live in the age of the smartphone, a type of cell phone that is almost as powerful as your home computer and comes packed with more features than you?ll probably ever need.

Over 50 percent of Americans now own a smartphone. The ability to access the Internet via Wi-Fi on these devices, as well as download apps, has opened the door for Monitronics to bring you a completely new way of controlling your home security system?remotely.

Remote Access

At Monitronics, we continually strive to provide our customers with the most technologically advanced security systems on the market from the industry?s leading players, and it doesn?t get any more cutting edge than remote access through mobile control.

Apple pioneered the saying for their iPhone, ?There?s an app for that,? indicating that it?s possible to find an application in the App Store that will provide a solution for pretty much anything life throws at you. By offering our customers a free-to-download app for all major operating systems, we can put the power of your home or business security system directly in the palm of your hand for a low monthly service charge.

The app brings you convenience, awareness, and control of your security system ? wherever you are in the world.

You can be alerted to any goings on from your home or business 24 hours a day. It is possible to arm and disarm the system, receive real-time alerts in the event of an alarm, know when the system has been disarmed, and even find out exactly what time the kids have arrived home!

Traditionally, alarm systems that have been disarmed would be useless; today things are much different and the Monitronics app will ensure you are in touch with what is going on regardless of the system status. Moreover, it is not just about keeping your property protected; via your smartphone, you can take charge of energy management, controlling the lights, thermostat, and even the appliances in the home.

Energy management will allow you to remain in control of your fuel bills, and the ability to set the lights and thermostat to switch on at a specific time will mean never having to come home to a cold and dark house during the winter months.

If you own a smartphone, put it to good use by taking advantage of Monitronics? security systems and mobile monitoring. Call us at 800.290.0709 to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with a Monitronics dealer in your area.

Source: http://blog.monitronics.com/2013/01/using-your-smartphone-to-protect-your-home-or-business/

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