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ADT Pulse is hands down the best system around. It is cutting edge technology for today and tomorrow, coming from the company that invented home security. In today’s increasingly mobile society, more and more consumers have become accustom to using technology and expect their experience with it to continually evolve. One might say that we are hyper-connected!

ADT Pulse was created to meet the demands of your highly automated lifestyle and create a platform giving you endless possibilities. Every year ADT adds ways to better protect what you love and simplify your life.

Your ADT Pulse Thermostat, along with your ADT Pulse system, conserves energy and saves you money and valuable time. Remote acces lets you manually adjust your thermostat from anywhere you have internet access, so that you can constantly monitor your energy consumption.

You can also set up a schedule to have a warm toasty room at specific times each day. Or set up an automation where another event in your system causes a reaction in your thermostat. For example, arming your home security system can turn the thermostat down automatically. That way, you can't forget to adjust the thermostat when you are gone.

Alerts send you text messages and/or emails that alert you that certain events have occurred. Set up an alert to text anytime it hits below 60 in your home, them remotely adjust the temperature if necessary. Finally, settin up a modes will direct the thermostat to act in a pre-described manner each time that mode is enacted. Your thermostat can have a low setting in "vacation mode" and a warmer setting for "at home mode". Activating each mode will automatically tell your thermostat, locks, lights, cameras and security system to do its specified job for that mode, with one simple command. 

Lighting control is available to all ADT Pulse Level III customers. Those who've expereinced it know that ADT Pulse Light switches, Dimmers and Modules are pretty darn cool, but are you utilizing all the features that would benefit your family? Of course they can be controlled from anywhere and at any time on your web enabled device. They also play an integral part of your home security. Certainly no burglar wants to have the lights on him. Sufficient lighting around the perimeter along with interior lighting that makes it look as if you are always home can help deter many would-be burglars.  Lighting control can also help save money and energy, and add convenience to your busy life style.

Why would you want email and text alerts from your home security? Your ADT Pulse system already works on auto-pilot, right? You did your research and found the very best security system available. You arm your system and feel secure that your belongings are secured. You opted for live real-time video and/or monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Everything you felt your home needed. So what's the next step in peace of mind? Alerts provide additional peace of mind. You tell your system what's important to you and your ADT Pulse system reports to you on those issues. It's as reliable as man's best friend! You can set up your system to send email and/or text messages (SMS), alerting you when each type of event occurs or if it doesn't occur. Let's take a look at how easy it is to set up email and text alerts.

One of the most appealing features of an ADT Pulse system is the ability to interact with it while you are away from home. Whether you are using a cell phone, a tablet, a laptop, or just your voice, your ADT Pulse system lets you check-in and arm or disarm your system on the go. Check out these 4 ways to remotely arm and disarm your system from anywhere and at any time.

Arming and Disarming Your ADT Pulse System with Key-Chain Remotes

Every time you turn around, ADT Pulse is making technological advancements for the industry. It keeps you thinking, "What's next?" Will they find a way to tell your coffee maker that you just woke up and need coffee? What if your ADT Pulse system adjusted the thermostat based on your GPS coordinates to take the chill off before you walk in? Well those are just two “recipes” for automations being tested out with IFTTT.

By far one of the coolest and most convenient features of an ADT Pulse System is using modes. Modes take all the individual capabilities of your ADT Pulse System and create a series of actions that happen with one command.

ADT Pulse camera catches burglar on video and the Walnut Creek Police Department ends up catching the suspect. The combination of video from surveillance cameras and social media are helping to catch thieves and put them behind bars.

As a local security company, it is always great to hear when burglars are caught. Because security cameras have become so affordable with security systems like ADT Pulse, more and more homeowners are getting home security cameras installed. With the ability to spread the word through social media, the videos are now being used to catch the burglars. 

Here at California Security Pro, people ask us all the time,  “What will an ADT Pulse Camera System actually do for me?” Well, the amazing thing is that it does a lot more than most people think! Take a moment and imagine your dream camera scenario… seriously, stop reading and think of all the things a camera should do to make your life easier....

With all the crime being reported everyday on the news, it's no wonder why so many people have invested in an ADT home security system. Even if you live in an area where you expect nothing of that sort could happen, well you can't be absolutely sure. If you were to check the crime rate in your area you may soon come to realize that it can happen to anyone. You might also be wondering then, "How can I be proactive while I'm away?"