People often find themselves in a situation where they want to protect their home, but every time they think of buying an alarm their mind goes to the sitcom cliche of the alarm system that is too complicated, never works right, and makes the family that owns it the neighborhood pariah. However, good home protection systems do not have to be complex or difficult to use, and mobile devices are making them more accessible than ever.

The rise of smartphones and tablets has created an environment in which many consumers are more comfortable with applications and advanced technologies in general. In many cases, contemporary security systems take advantage of this comfort through the use of mobile applications that integrate with the alarm system and are simple for homeowners to use.

The ease of use often associated with contemporary security systems should not be mistaken for an indictment of their capabilities. Instead, many security systems are more accessible by hiding complex, powerful, and sophisticated solutions underneath a more user-friendly layer of controls. Subsequently, homeowners often gain access to a powerful technological solution that is also relatively simple for them to use.