With summer officially over, its time for back the back to school season. With both children and parents maintaining busy schedules of school, practices, and other events, now is a great time to make sure that your home is protected around the clock. Here are a few tips for the new school year: Install An … Read More
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Security Tips for Home Renovations
Home renovation is an exciting and fulfilling prospect for many homeowners. Whether you’re adding on or adjusting an existing space it’s imperative to make sure your home is protected during the process. While renovating your home is rewarding for you and your family, you don’t want it to be a “rewarding” process for would-be thieves … Read More
Home Automation and Security Systems
As the technology driven world continues to evolve, our lives are becoming more and more connected. Virtual distances are shrinking. This has been happening since the inception of the internet. You no longer have to fly across the world to have a meeting, you simply login to a virtual meeting where you can talk “in-person” … Read More
Tips for New Home Owners + Tips To Add More To Your System
Helpful Security Tips For New Homeowners There is no doubt that moving into a new home can be exciting; however, between getting all your belongings moved in, unpacking and getting organized, it can be quite easy to overlook security in the new home. Thieves work where there is an opportunity. They will prey on people … Read More
Questions to Ask When Searching for the Right Security System
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
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
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
What is Motion Detection and How Does it Work?
When you think motion detectors (or sensors) you might picture a heist scene from the movies where a thief has to perform acrobatics in order to avoid a web of alarm triggering laser-beams surrounding a priceless gem. While that narrative is not necessarily complete fiction, it’s not exactly how motion detection is implemented in the … Read More
Why Alarm Monitoring Is Essential
So you’ve had home security system installed, everything is connected and ready to be armed. During the process did you sign up for an alarm monitoring service? If you didn’t, you’re missing a vital part of a truly comprehensive home security system. You could be leaving yourself open to risk regardless of your newly installed … Read More
Common Break-in Methods
When you’re a homeowner one of your top priorities is ensuring the safety of your home. Your home is what protects you and your family. Nobody wants to deal with a home break-in but they are a sad reality in our everyday lives. Fortunately there are many ways you can safeguard your home from such … Read More