Home Automation Apps

Home Automation

Home automation is the hottest craze in security right now. From turning appliances on and off to remotely activating your home’s alarm system, there are constant technological advancements being made. The result? An endless number of options for homeowners to peruse. Read on for a rundown of the best home automation apps available right now.

Security

  • AlarmForce VideoRelay: This app allows you to view security footage taken by your security cameras.
    • Pro: free to download, this app also has a two-way voice communication function.
    • Con: to use the app you’ll have to shell out a little dough to purchase a VideoRelay account.
  • Alarm.com: Interactive monitoring and remote control of your property from anywhere via your Apple device.
    • Pros: remotely control home automation features and monitor your property in real time.
    • Con: You’ll also need to buy an Alarm.com service plan as well as a compatible system.

Temperature

  • Nest: control your house’s thermostat with this handy app.
    • Pros: easy to use, free app download.
    • Cons: Nest only controls temperatures, so you’ll have to look elsewhere for other home automation features. You’ll also need to purchase the compatible Nest Smart Thermostat to use it.

Home Automation

  • Control4 MyHome: this comprehensive app acts as a command center that controls every aspect of your home’s features including lights, cameras, audio/video equipment, gaming consoles, and energy settings.
    • Pros: easy to use, popular, highly ranked.
    • Cons: the two-year warranty is less than other similar home automation products.
  • SmartThings: tailor your home’s automation to your own unique ways with this app. It has monitoring, security, video, lighting, sensors, and other settings that you can control from anywhere.
    • Pros: easy 15-minute set-up, ranked as CNET’s highest-rated home automation system.
    • Cons: requires a wired Ethernet connection.

Still Not Sure? Consult the Home Automation Experts

These apps should help make life a lot easier. The next step is to contact Security Five. We’ll come conduct a free security survey of your site and review your needs and requirements. When contacting us for custom advice from our home security experts, you can be sure you’re getting a safe, secure, property in return.  Call Security Five today at 610-323-9511 to get started.