Category: Smart-Home

The world is becoming more connected.

Advances in technology have led to a surge of connected home devices, offering enhanced convenience and heightened security that was merely a dream just a few years ago. As the world continues to embrace smart home security, we at EMC Security are committed to guiding you through this technological revolution, ensuring you make informed decisions that prioritize the safety of your home and loved ones.

Experience the Benefits of Smart Home Security

What sets smart home security apart is the unparalleled peace of mind it provides, with constant, round-the-clock surveillance ensuring that your home remains secure no matter where you are.

Cutting-edge technology delivers real-time alerts directly to your preferred devices, empowering you to act swiftly in the face of any unexpected events.

Couple that with remote management, and you have total control over your security system, from arming and disarming to adjusting lights and temperature.

EMC Security can integrate your connected devices so they all work together during a given situation. For example, an auto-lock can notify the security system to disarm once unlocked, or a water detector will notify your security keypad to beep if water is detected. These little conveniences not only help you feel safer, but make life easier.

Making the Right Choice: Selecting a Smart Home Security System

With many options in today’s market, selecting the perfect security system requires careful assessment of your home’s specific needs, striking the right balance between cost and security features.

EMC Security is here to help with:

• 24/7 professional monitoring – ensuring that highly-skilled professionals are always ready to assist with any emergency.
• Flexible home automation compatibility – seamlessly integrating your security system with other smart home devices.
• Additionally, we provide flexible installation solutions, which include both simple DIY options and professional services, tailored to your preferences.

Defending Your Home: Smart Security Measures for Connected Home Devices

EMC Security prioritizes your safety, providing suggestions for proactive risk mitigation:

• Keep your devices up-to-date by regularly installing software updates.
• Utilize strong, unique passwords for each device, changing them periodically.
• Enable two-factor authentication when available, adding an extra layer of protection.

Empower Your Home with the Promise of Smart Security

Embracing connected home devices and investing in smart home security is a forward-thinking decision that provides safety, convenience, and peace of mind. Make the most of this technological revolution with EMC Security – a knowledgeable guide and provider of reliable security solutions for your home. EMC Security can help you cut through the confusion and present options that are right for your home structure and your lifestyle.

At EMC Security, we stand by our commitment to customer satisfaction – from system diagnostics to homeowner support – ensuring that your home remains the sanctuary that it should be.

Contact us today and unlock the full potential of smart home security for your family.

When you’re away from home and want to know if your security system is armed, a good mobile app is a must.

The best home alarm apps allow you to arm and disarm your alarm system remotely and see what doors or windows were opened while the system was armed.

Most importantly, it should enhance your peace of mind with the ability to monitor activity from anywhere in the world.

The home alarm app is a useful tool that allows you to arm and disarm your security system remotely, or from anywhere in the world. You can also use it to set up automatic arming of your system based on certain times of day, such as when you’re at work or out of town on vacation.

When using the app, keep in mind some best practices for ensuring its effectiveness:

1. Make sure that all members of your household know how to use the app so they can manage their own accounts easily. This will help ensure everyone has access when needed–and no one accidentally disarms the system while trying out something new!

2. Use the home alarm app to arm or disarm your system remotely. Away mode allows you to arm your alarm system remotely. You can set it up so that when you leave the house, your security system automatically arms itself and sends a notification to let you know that everything is okay. When returning home, just open up your phone’s “home” screen and hit “disarm.” You will have to enter your passcode for addditional security purposes.

3. Use the home alarm app to see what doors and windows were opened while the system was armed. If you have an alarm system that has a mobile app, use it to see who opened the door while your house was armed. The app will show you which doors and windows were opened and when they were opened. You’ll alse see what time it happened and whether or not the system was armed at that time.

4. Review your activity log often so you know who has entered your home while you were away. Reviewing your activity log often is important for knowing who has entered your home while you were away. The log will show which doors and windows were opened while the system was armed, and it can help you confirm that no one else had access to your home.

5. Have each family member download the mobile app so they can control their own features and settings on their devices. The home security alarm system mobile app is your best friend when it comes to keeping your family safe. It’s easy to use and can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play, so you don’t have to worry about downloading anything extra onto your phone.

Once you have downloaded the app, there are several features that will make it easier for you and other members of your family to use.

• First, each person who has access should download their own copy so they can control their own settings on their devices.
• Second, have each person create an account with a username and password–this way they won’t have trouble logging in later!
• Finally: make sure everyone knows how important it is not only that they arm/disarm their system but also what doors/windows were opened while armed (you’ll find this info under “Home”). Reviewing this activity log often will help ensure safety inside as well as outside because it allows one another know who has entered while away from home

6. Consider sharing access with trusted friends and family members as well as service providers such as dog walkers, housekeepers and repairmen who need access to your home at times when you’re not there. When you share access with friends and family, they will be able to see your home’s status and receive alerts when there’s an incident. You can also grant them temporary access so they can enter the house while you’re away.

As with most things in life, it’s important to take the time and effort to do things correctly.

A good home security alarm mobile app will simplify your life by allowing you to arm and disarm your alarm system remotely and see what doors and windows were opened while it was armed. The best part is that these features are available on all major platforms, including Android, and iOS..

If you’re looking for more ways to make life easier and safer, contact EMC Security at 770-963-0305 or complete this form today.

EMC Security’s newest wireless systems, Connect+, give customers the convenience to arm and disarm the system using Alexa or Google Home.

How to use Amazon Alexa with Connect+

The Alula Alexa Security Skill allows users to operate theConnect+ securitysystem with voice commands through their Alexa-enabled devices.

To get started first add Alula to your Alexa by installing the Alula Skill.

1. Download and Open the Alexa application on your smartphone.

2. Select “Skills & Games” from the slide out menu on the left of the screen (tap the 3 parallel lines on the top left corner to expose menu)

3. Search for “alula” without quotes. Tap the Alula app from the list that appear then tap “Enable” to add the Alula Skill to your Alexa.

4. Sign in with your Username and Password that you use with the Alula app.

Once Skill is added Alexa will now be able to react to the “My Security System” command. The basic pattern is to say “Alexa, ask/tell My Security System to…” Some specific example as are as follows.

• • Alexa, ask My Security System to arm to stay.
  • Alexa, tell My Security System to arm to away.
  • Alexa, tell My Security System to arm to night.
  • Alexa, ask My Security System for status.
  • Alexa, ask My Security System to disarm using 1,2,3,4 (you may use any valid code for your panel).

How to use Google Home with Connect+

Install the Google Home app for iPhone or Android

Press the “+” symbol in the upper left

Click “Set up a device”

Choose “Set up new device”

Choose “Have something already set up?”

Scroll down to “Alula Security” and click it

Sign into your Alula account with your Username and Password

You’ll see a list of all your Smart Home devices.

Click on all of the Smart Home devices you want to add.

Navigate back to the home screen and find the microphone button in the bottom middle of the screen.

Press the microphone button and speak to enter Google Home commands for your Smart Home devices.

You can say phrases such as:

• “Set my Connect Plus to stay”
• “Set my security system to stay”
• “Set my security system to away”
• “Set my security system to night”
• “Disarm my security system” (Google will ask you for the pin)
• “Disarm my Connect Plus” (Google will ask you for the pin)
• “Is my system armed?”
• “Is my Connect Plus armed?”
• “Is my front door open?”
• “Are my doors open?”

You can give other household members access to the connect plus in two steps

1. Make sure connect plus and sensors are added to a “home” in the Google Home App
2. Use the Google Home App toinvite home member to the “home”

In the Beginning

Back in the 1980s the most advanced technology in smart home devices was a gadget called The Clapper, which allowed homeowners to turn their lights on and off by simply clapping their hands twice. Clap. Clap.

Fast-forward to more than thirty years later and the advancements in smart home technology are obvious and easy to see..

In many cases, these advancements have made simple tasks such as staying in touch with our friends and family much simpler but perhaps the best examples can be found among the many ways modern advances have helped us live safer, smarter, and more efficient lives at home. In fact, research shows that more than 9 out of every 10 homes in the United States own a smart home device. Smart home technology transforms your home into a comprehensive system that all works together to make your home a more secure, convenient place to live.

Benefits of a Smart Home Security

Convenience

It goes without saying that every home is different… Some homes are big with many rooms, windows, doors and large gardens. Some homes are small, some have many floors and some just have one. That’s what makes our homes great. With EMC Security, you can customize your smart home security system to focus on all the features you find important to meet your needs.

For example, let’s say you want to design a home security system that extends itself beyond intrusion detection. You can personalize your security system by adding features like a smart doorbell, outdoor security cameras, and smart thermostats.

Just because buying a home is a major investment, it doesn’t mean updating your home with smart devices has to be costly or unaffordable. EMC smart home technology delivers hundreds of features that help make our lives more convenient while transforming your home into everything you want it to be.

Always in the Know

Many people rarely ever think about the dangers associated with a normal doorbell until they find a viable alternative. Traditional doorbells come with some serious weaknesses. For instance, the home’s front door happens to be the most popular when entering or leaving the house.

As such, it is common for homeowners to forget to lock the door properly. Also, whenever someone rings your doorbell, you have to physically go to the door to see who is outside. This inherently increases your exposure to potential risks in the event that you open the door to an unfamiliar and dangerous person. Video doorbells help you eradicate these risks.

Today’s doorbell incorporates two-way audio, HD camera, and a Wi-Fi connection. These are features that can easily be accessed from your smartphone, thereby helping you to enhance convenience and safety.

Security

Smart devices can improve access and security around the home, such as through motion sensors, smart locks, doorbells and smart windows and doors. However, there have been issues of smart homes being compromised through security breaches so always be mindful of how your personal data is used.

LOCKS. Be confident your home is secure with smart lock control at your fingertips.

LIGHTS. Control lights remotely or program them to turn on and off on a schedule or when you arrive home.

THERMOSTATS. Home or away – monitor the temperature of your home with thermostat control.

VIDEO. Keep an eye on the most important people in your life. From kids to packages to four-legged family members—be in-the-know at all times.

Is a smart home worth it?

If you avoid gimmicks and choose smart devices that individually, practically make your life easier, with an eye on the bigger picture of how they all fit into a smart home ecosystem, we think a smart home can be well worth it.

EMC Security’s newest wireless systems, Connect+, give customers the convenience to arm and disarm the system using Alexa or Google Home.

How to use Amazon Alexa with Connect+

The Alula Alexa Security Skill allows users to operate theConnect+ securitysystem with voice commands through their Alexa-enabled devices.

To get started first add Alula to your Alexa by installing the Alula Skill.

1. Download and Open the Alexa application on your smartphone.

2. Select “Skills & Games” from the slide out menu on the left of the screen (tap the 3 parallel lines on the top left corner to expose menu)

3. Search for “alula” without quotes. Tap the Alula app from the list that appear then tap “Enable” to add the Alula Skill to your Alexa.

4. Sign in with your Username and Password that you use with the Alula app.

Once Skill is added Alexa will now be able to react to the “My Security System” command. The basic pattern is to say “Alexa, ask/tell My Security System to…” Some specific example as are as follows.

• • Alexa, ask My Security System to arm to stay.
  • Alexa, tell My Security System to arm to away.
  • Alexa, tell My Security System to arm to night.
  • Alexa, ask My Security System for status.
  • Alexa, ask My Security System to disarm using 1,2,3,4 (you may use any valid code for your panel).

How to use Google Home with Connect+

Install the Google Home app for iPhone or Android

Press the “+” symbol in the upper left

Click “Set up a device”

Choose “Set up new device”

Choose “Have something already set up?”

Scroll down to “Alula Security” and click it

Sign into your Alula account with your Username and Password

You’ll see a list of all your Smart Home devices.

Click on all of the Smart Home devices you want to add.

Navigate back to the home screen and find the microphone button in the bottom middle of the screen.

Press the microphone button and speak to enter Google Home commands for your Smart Home devices.

You can say phrases such as:

• “Set my Connect Plus to stay”
• “Set my security system to stay”
• “Set my security system to away”
• “Set my security system to night”
• “Disarm my security system” (Google will ask you for the pin)
• “Disarm my Connect Plus” (Google will ask you for the pin)
• “Is my system armed?”
• “Is my Connect Plus armed?”
• “Is my front door open?”
• “Are my doors open?”

You can give other household members access to the connect plus in two steps

1. Make sure connect plus and sensors are added to a “home” in the Google Home App
2. Use the Google Home App toinvite home member to the “home”

One of the most convenient features of modern security systems is the mobile app. Since the app has the ability to arm and disarm your system, view camera video, and control other home functions, it’s important to keep it secure with protection from hackers.

Below are ways to protect your privacy while using a home security app:

• Connect to a trusted Wi-Fi network to keep your home security system information and events private from the public. If you’re not connected to a secure network, there’s a high risk of a stranger using public Wi-Fi to get your private home security information.

• Most security apps allow you to share access with other family members. Consider limiting app access only to those who need it.

• Change your password frequently. If your app allows, use two-factor authentication to log-in two ways to access your account. The extra layer of security helps prevent hackers from accessing your account with only a password and email.

• Keep your mobile app up to date. Anytime your app has an update available make sure to download the latest as soon as possible. App updates often include bug fixes, security and privacy improvements.