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Freedom will certainly be on top of the mind as Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day. There is good news for all homeowners who have been restricted to standard, keypad-dependent home security systems for long. Homeowners can now use a computer or a cell phone to monitor and control their security system conveniently. They can also monitor the system on-the-go with these emerging, interactive solutions.

Remote management of security, day-to-day activities, home energy and home automation is possible with interactive security systems. Alarm.com believes that it is possible for the consumers to free themselves from the limits of old-fashioned, unpredictable security systems. Consumers are being helped by Alarm.com (News - Alert) to recognize the growing freedom provided by these systems.

Remote management and controlling of home security is easy with interactive security solutions. Users can control their security system while at work, traveling or simply out and about with the free security mobile apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry (News - Alert) devices. The security system can be remotely armed or disarmed from the mobile phone. A complete event history of activity can be also viewed by homeowners on their smartphones.

Lack of control is one of many limitations of outdated security systems. Users with innovative home automation and energy management solutions can now adjust lights and thermostats remotely with the available free apps. These solutions are integrated with a home security system. The view of home security cameras can be also controlled using security mobile apps or a laptop.

Phone (News - Alert) lines are heavily depended upon by many traditional alarm systems. These phone lines are unreliable as they can be easily cut by intruders. Alternatively by relying on Internet connection, phone lines can go down during a storm or power outage. A secure protected connection can be ensured with systems that work on wireless GSM/GPRS technology. Real-time alerts about activity at home can be received via email or text message with the wireless technology and remote security system.

Three important factors that need to be considered when choosing an interactive home alarm system are mobility, control and connection. The innovative security technologies provide homeowners with greater freedom to monitor; interact with; and secure their property.