To App Or Not To App...

That really is the question....

Apple's ingenious tagline, "There's an app for that" is a popular phrase that has catapulted the software industry as we know it. Particularly when it comes to mobile applications. There's over 100,000 apps in the marketplace many of them compatible with your smartphone. These apps do everything from play games to connect with social media sites. They can keep you informed of weather in your area and beyond, track your fitness goals, enhance your productivity, keep you updated with sports scores, serve as a GPS device,...the list goes on and on. 

Many security companies are adding smartphone apps to their product lines.  Apps to arm and disarm your security system and assist with home automation. But are they right for everyone? Considering the home security app route? Narrow your decision process with these five questions.

1. Do you need to stay connected to your home while you're at work or out of town?
2. Do you need to be aware of activity within your home, such as, finding out when kids come home from school? Some apps notify you when doors or windows are opened by text messaging.
3. Look in on maid service or handymen through live video feeds or recorded clips you access on your phone or web enabled device.
4. Control home interior systems such as temperature controls or lights with the touch of a button.
5. Concerned about land lines or internet connections that can be easily disabled. Perhaps going totally wireless may be of interest.

If you answered yes to most of these questions then you're probably a good candidate for the smartphone apps. Inquire with your security provider for more information.