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I bet social media isn't your first thought when you think of preventing crime. Social media, however, is already utilized by authorities, concerned citizens and law breakers alike and is helping put bad guys behind bars.

We all know social media is a big part of many people's lives. Just look at the stats:

• 54% of Americans use social media.
• 22% of Americans visit social media several times a day.
• 74% of Internet users use social media.
• 90% of Internet users between 18 and 29 use social media.
• In the first half of 2012, 319 solved crimes used social media evidence in the US.

I will just add to that, my 7 year old has asked for a Facebook profile already. Social media reaches so many people, it is no wonder authorities and citizens alike are using social media as a venue to knit communities together against crime.

There are a few things soon-to-be security system owners look for when researching a the right company. Price is usually a factor, customer service is pretty important, and it's comforting to work with a community company where the representatives are local and familiar with your area. so what’s the best way to find honest information about the companies you are looking at? Third party customer review sites are the answer. Get your home security system reviews from real live customers that are either happy or not, and want to tell you about it.

With ADT Pulse being our most popular system, many people start looking at ADT Pulse Cameras, and who wouldn’t! ADT Pulse cameras are a great way to turn up the security in your home without spending a lot of money to do it. If you act fast, the ADT Pulse Level III includes a free indoor camera with installation.

ADT Pulse is hands down the best system around. It is cutting edge technology for today and tomorrow, coming from the company that invented home security. In today’s increasingly mobile society, more and more consumers have become accustom to using technology and expect their experience with it to continually evolve. One might say that we are hyper-connected!

ADT Pulse was created to meet the demands of your highly automated lifestyle and create a platform giving you endless possibilities. Every year ADT adds ways to better protect what you love and simplify your life.

Whether you're activating an existing system or looking for a brand new system, researching a home security company can be a lot of work. There are lots of options and chances are you aren't a security professional. Starting your search with your local ADT Dealer will save valuable time and money. Here are 5 reasons why.

Your ADT Pulse Thermostat, along with your ADT Pulse system, conserves energy and saves you money and valuable time. Remote acces lets you manually adjust your thermostat from anywhere you have internet access, so that you can constantly monitor your energy consumption.

You can also set up a schedule to have a warm toasty room at specific times each day. Or set up an automation where another event in your system causes a reaction in your thermostat. For example, arming your home security system can turn the thermostat down automatically. That way, you can't forget to adjust the thermostat when you are gone.

Alerts send you text messages and/or emails that alert you that certain events have occurred. Set up an alert to text anytime it hits below 60 in your home, them remotely adjust the temperature if necessary. Finally, settin up a modes will direct the thermostat to act in a pre-described manner each time that mode is enacted. Your thermostat can have a low setting in "vacation mode" and a warmer setting for "at home mode". Activating each mode will automatically tell your thermostat, locks, lights, cameras and security system to do its specified job for that mode, with one simple command. 

Lighting control is available to all ADT Pulse Level III customers. Those who've expereinced it know that ADT Pulse Light switches, Dimmers and Modules are pretty darn cool, but are you utilizing all the features that would benefit your family? Of course they can be controlled from anywhere and at any time on your web enabled device. They also play an integral part of your home security. Certainly no burglar wants to have the lights on him. Sufficient lighting around the perimeter along with interior lighting that makes it look as if you are always home can help deter many would-be burglars.  Lighting control can also help save money and energy, and add convenience to your busy life style.

Why would you want email and text alerts from your home security? Your ADT Pulse system already works on auto-pilot, right? You did your research and found the very best security system available. You arm your system and feel secure that your belongings are secured. You opted for live real-time video and/or monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Everything you felt your home needed. So what's the next step in peace of mind? Alerts provide additional peace of mind. You tell your system what's important to you and your ADT Pulse system reports to you on those issues. It's as reliable as man's best friend! You can set up your system to send email and/or text messages (SMS), alerting you when each type of event occurs or if it doesn't occur. Let's take a look at how easy it is to set up email and text alerts.

One of the most appealing features of an ADT Pulse system is the ability to interact with it while you are away from home. Whether you are using a cell phone, a tablet, a laptop, or just your voice, your ADT Pulse system lets you check-in and arm or disarm your system on the go. Check out these 4 ways to remotely arm and disarm your system from anywhere and at any time.

Arming and Disarming Your ADT Pulse System with Key-Chain Remotes

Every time you turn around, ADT Pulse is making technological advancements for the industry. It keeps you thinking, "What's next?" Will they find a way to tell your coffee maker that you just woke up and need coffee? What if your ADT Pulse system adjusted the thermostat based on your GPS coordinates to take the chill off before you walk in? Well those are just two “recipes” for automations being tested out with IFTTT.