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Alarm.com app review: bolster the security of your home 2021

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Introduction

Alarm.com is a home security app for iPhone and iPad, which you can keep an eye on your home or offices no matter where you are.

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What we have here is an iPhone security app that not only allows for video monitoring, but also provides you with remote control options and notifications through various channels including email, push notifications, and more.

This Alarm.com home security app can be downloaded completely free of charge from the Lifestyle section of the App Store. Let's take a closer look at some of its features and see how it stacks up against the best home security apps.

Alarm.com

Free

Apple Touch ID Support

The Alarm.com app app takes up just 42.6 MB of space on your iPhone or iPad and it is designed to go with your Alarm.com service plan.

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Users may either use the log in details of their account, or alternatively, they can also take advantage of the Apple Touch ID fingerprint reader integrated into the app to log in in a more convenient and fast manner. The latter method allows users to also bolster the security of the app.

Further to allowing users to keep an eye on their homes, this app also lets users manage their homes and family in a better way no matter where they are.

Not only will you be able to use this app in case of a break-in or other event, but also to check in on your kids' or pets' activities, control the thermostat, and much more.

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Remote Access

The remote features on this app are vast and varied, but the functionality of the app will depend on the equipment you've got set up in your home. Users can access their security cameras to watch a live stream of their webcam's feed or they may check out a recorded clip from their iPhone or iPad.

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Other features include the ability to remotely turn the lights off and on, locking and unlocking of doors, and changing the temperature of your home.

This app will send you push notifications, emails, or texts regarding events chosen by you.

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Alarm.com

Free

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Find out what's going on in your home by accessing the security camera
  • Remotely control the temperature and lighting of your home
  • Lock and unlock doors
  • Receive alerts of selected events via email, push notifications, or text messages

Cons

  • There is nothing negative to say about this app

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Final Words

The Alarm.com app is a fantastic feat of technology which will ensure that you can keep an eye on your home no matter where you are. From the comfort of your iPhone or iPad, you’ll be able to take care of your family and property, be it your home or office

Alarm.com

Free
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Neha Sinha

Neha has been writing and editing since 2010 and has been reviewing iOS apps since early 2014. She has lived in four different countries and loves having the world at her fingertips thanks to these awesome apps.