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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.

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.

The options to control your ADT Pulse monitored security system make it very convenient to use and control. With life on the go, it is great to be able to control your security system remotely and get text or emails of alarm emergency events. It is also nice to have multiple ways to manage you ADT Pulse system when you are at home.

ADT Pulse is by far the most popular security monitoring service of our customers here in California. Eighty percent of homeowners who get ADT Pulse go with Level I which is the interactive remote security services. However, more and more customers are starting to move up to Level II (cameras with video monitoring) and Level III with home automation. Customers that get ADT Pulse Level III with home automation have the option to add lighting control, thermostat control and automated deadbolt door locks to the interactive remote security features and ADT Pulse camera options.

ADT Pulse is a line of security and management systems for homes and businesses from America's most trusted company, ADT. California Security Pro offers the full line of ADT Pulse interactive solutions starting at just $49.99 per month. ADT Pulse can be designed to work in any size home or business. You can customize your system by adding ADT Pulse cameras for video monitoring as well as Z-Wave compatible devices for home automation.

One of the most popular new security products is the ADT Pulse Z-wave deadbolt. It seems when customers get one for their front door they end up wanting one for their back door too. It is becoming one of our customer's favorite upgrades to their security system and makes securing your doors very convenient. 

With ADT Pulse quickly becoming the most popular monitored home security and automation platform, it is exciting to think about the future of smart home technology. Over 350,000 customers are already enjoying ADT Pulse monitoring and others are quickly joining in to upgrade their security systems. ADT Pulse is certainly in a great position to become the leader in home automation and integrating home security with the connected smart home.