Published: January 29, 2025
by
Marguerite Cotter
In today’s fast-paced world, home security systems have become a vital part of our daily lives, offering peace of mind and protection against potential burglaries. Among the many advanced features available in modern alarm systems, one particularly beneficial option new to PhoneWatch’s Smart Alarm System, is the ability to schedule your alarm to turn on and off automatically in the PhoneWatch app. While manually arming and disarming your security system is the only option with many home security systems, scheduling your alarm can provide even greater efficiency and peace of mind.
Benefits of alarm arming automations:
1. Consistent Security, Even When You Forget
Life can be hectic, and there are times when we rush out the door or arrive home late at night without remembering to arm or disarm the alarm system. Scheduling your home security system to turn on and off automatically ensures that your home is consistently protected, even if you forget.
2. Enhanced Convenience
Automating your alarm system offers unmatched convenience. Rather than manually arming and disarming your system each time you leave or return home, you can set it up to activate and deactivate at specific times based on your daily routines. For example, you can schedule it to arm itself when you leave for work in the morning and disarm when you typically return home. This eliminates the need for constant interaction with your system while still providing optimal security.
3. Peace of Mind for Holidays or Extended Absences
One of the primary reasons to schedule your alarm is for added security during your holidays or when you're away for an extended period. A scheduled alarm system will ensure your home remains protected even when you're not there to arm the system manually. Furthermore, you can set it to disarm at specific times so that trusted people, like a house sitters or cleaning staff can enter your home without compromising security.
4. Increased Control from Anywhere
With smart home security systems, you can often schedule and control your alarm system remotely via an app on your smartphone. This provides you with the flexibility to adjust the settings from anywhere, even if your plans change at the last minute. If you need to delay the scheduled activation of your alarm system, or if you forgot to disarm it while traveling, you can make changes with ease. This kind of remote access ensures that you’re never caught off guard and can react to unexpected situations in real-time.
home, minimizing the chance of leaving the home vulnerable due to human error.
5. Minimising False Alarms
Scheduled systems can reduce the likelihood of false alarms. With specific time windows programmed for activation and deactivation, you can ensure that your system is armed when it's meant to be, without the risk of triggering it accidentally during routine activities or while members of the household are still inside. Additionally, automated alarm settings help eliminate the hassle of remembering to disable the alarm during times when people are inside the home.
Scheduling your home alarm system to turn on and off offers several clear advantages, from ensuring consistent protection to providing greater convenience and peace of mind. By automating the process, you can stay on top of your security needs without adding extra steps to your already busy schedule. Whether it’s for daily use, vacation planning, or energy savings, this feature brings enhanced control and efficiency to your home security system.
If you haven't yet explored the scheduling features of your alarm system, now is the time to take full advantage of this modern security innovation. At PhoneWatch, we’re proud to put more flexibility and peace of mind at our customers’ fingertips by bringing arming automation to our top-rated mobile app.
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