Are The Kids Safe While You’re At The Office?

Unfortunately, many parents work during the day, which means their kids are coming home from school to an empty house with no parental supervision. Obviously, that’s not the ideal situation. But fortunately, there’s an app for that. You are probably aware that home security systems have evolved and you won’t believe what today’s technology can do for you. So get ready to be amazed!

What is Total Connect?

Total Connect is a Honeywell remote service that’s controlled via an app that gives you interactive security system capabilities for any Z-Wave enabled devices in and around your home. You can download the app to your smartphone, tablet  or any other mobile device. And it can be used to remotely control your enabled systems and view your home in real-time from wherever you are. The Total Connect app is highly rated by its users receiving four to four and a half stars on Google Play and Apple iTunes respectively.

What Can Be Controlled From the Total Connect App?

What you can control from the Total Connect app will depend on which home security system features you have installed and if they are Z-Wave enabled, which most of them are these days. Here is a sampling of what you can control from your Total Connect app.

• Indoor and outdoor lights and timers
• Thermostat
• Door locks
• Garage doors
• Security systems
• Video cameras
• Vehicle GPS tracking system

Does the Total Connect App Send Event Alerts?

The beauty of the Total Connect app and the associated systems is that it will send you real-time alerts for any activity occurring inside and outside of your home. This is perfect for knowing exactly when your kids arrive home from school and monitoring them while you’re not there. You will be able to see if they have eaten, are doing their homework, have unauthorized visitors or are texting when they are supposed to be doing their chores. You will also be able to make sure they are safe and sound at all times and immediately call for help if you detect a problem.

You will come to depend on this app for everything, including knowing who is at the door before you answer it and giving the illusion of being home when you’re not. This system and its associated alerts are also invaluable for monitoring the activity of babysitters, pets, delivery drivers, contractors or anyone else who enters your property.

Does the Total Connect App Have a GPS Function?

Yes, the Total Connect app does have a vehicle GPS tracking function that will tell you where your vehicle is at all times, how fast it’s going, if it travels outside your set boundaries and will help recover it if it’s stolen. It can also help you monitor and recover any lost or stolen valuables as well. The Total Connect app is easy to use and will send you alerts based on the presets you’ve selected.

If you would like more information about having a home security system installed, please contact us today and let us show you just how easy and affordable it can be.

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