Picking the right security system for you business or your home can be difficult. There are so many different options from brands to levels of protection that a system offers, and it can be hard to figure out which security system will be right for you. So what kind of things should you ask when … Read More
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What should you look for in a video surveillance system?
Video surveillance systems can be beneficial for a number of reasons. They are often installed to prevent burglaries and vandalism, but can also be used to promote neighborhood or office safety, in addition to increasing peace of mind if used in a home environment. When installing a video surveillance system, whether it is for your … Read More
How Perfect Connections Does Security Systems
Comprehensive security systems are what help maintain a safe and secure work environment or home. As a consumer it is in your best interest to hire a systems integrator with experience, knowledge, and know-how, but how do you tell the good from the “just okay” or bad? Any company can spout off how many years … Read More
Can Central Monitoring be Replaced by Self-monitoring?
Traditionally in any monitored security system, the individual security devices are installed by a systems integrator and when an alarm sounds or something looks suspicious a signal, and sometimes a video clip, is sent to a central monitoring station which then either contacts the end-user or the local authorities to initiate an emergency response. This … Read More
Why Should I Have a Home Security System?
Implementing a home security system can seem like a daunting task, but it’s an investment you won’t regret. People typically visualize the home break-in scenario where the masked intruder breaks a window setting off an alarm, ultimately sending the perpetrator on the run. A home security system is so much more than a triggered alarm, … Read More
What Sets Us Apart
When you’re starting any kind of project, what’s one of the first things you do? In all likelihood you go to your computer, smartphone, or mobile device and open up a search engine. You run search after search to find what you’re looking for. In our connected world of the IoT (Internet of Thing) we … Read More
Security’s Role in Property Management
As a property manager you have a lot of people that depend on the safety and security of the real estate you oversee. Whether or not you own the properties you rent, or work with a landlord in managing their properties, a bulk of the responsibility lies on your shoulders. Your main goal is to … Read More
What is Z-Wave Technology?
In the wake of home automation, smart home, or connected home technology you may have come across the term Z-Wave technology. What is it? Z-Wave technology is, “a wireless technology that makes regular household products, like lights, door locks and thermostats ‘smart’.” It’s what allows your home devices to “talk” to each other and be … Read More
False Alarms
If you have a security system you might already understand the consequences of a false alarm. It is not something to be taken lightly and can have serious implications. False alarms can happen for any number of reasons and it’s important to understand why and how best to avoid them. No security system is perfect, … Read More
What Makes A Security System A System?
In an unpredictable world, one thing is certain, we all want to protect what’s ours. Whether you’re a business owner or a homeowner, you want to keep safe that which you’ve worked so hard for. One of the most effective ways to do that is to install a security system. Well, what exactly is a … Read More