When you picture a surveillance monitoring station what do you see? Is it a half awake guard staring blankly at multiple monitors? If that’s the case you can scratch that image from your mind. The future of monitoring services is quickly shifting and adapting to our society’s need for streamlined and efficient processes. As surveillance … Read More
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How To Know When It’s Time To Upgrade
Maybe you’ve had a home security system installed years ago or perhaps you recently moved into a new home with an existing alarm system. Whatever the case, how can you tell if your home security system is still valid? There are some tell-tale signs that you may be dealing with an antiquated system. However, if … Read More
Forget About Keys – Using Smartphones To Unlock Doors
We use our smartphones and other mobile devices for many functions in our daily lives. It’s almost impossible to go through an entire day without seeing someone tapping, scrolling, or swiping through their phone, never mind using your own phone. We’ve created a mobile environment where convenience lies in the palm of our hands. Technological … Read More
Prevention – The Key To Home Fire Safety
House fires. Nobody wants to think about them, but they are an unfortunate reality in our imperfect world. While a house fire can be unpredictable there are precautionary measures you can take to avoid them. Being prepared is half the battle, but knowing what to do in the event of a fire is equally important. … Read More
For Maximum Protection, Make Sure You’re Doing This!
“There is no place like home.” — L. Frank Baum (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1)) Isn’t that the truth? There truly is no place like home. It’s your place of comfort, family congregations, entertainment, and life. With any home there are weak spots that open you up to potential threats. Maybe you already know this … Read More
Is Your Business Code Compliant?
We all know that having working fire/smoke detectors, alarms, and fire extinguishers in our homes can prevent tragic loss and irreparable damage. The same holds true for business facilities. However, the codes and standards for a commercial space versus a home are different, and they can vary by jurisdictions as well. According to the NFPA … Read More
Would Your System Protect You During A Power Outage?
We all know the weather is unpredictable no matter how many radars or meteorologists tell us otherwise. Mother Nature is impulsive and she strikes at will. A common and sometimes unpleasant result of severe weather is power outages. During a thunderstorm outages may last a couple of hours but extreme weather conditions have been known … Read More
Where Is Your Footage Stored?
Surveillance plays a vital role in any comprehensive security system. It helps authorities catch criminals and provides helpful insight into your business operations by collecting and analyzing data on a daily basis. Where and how is all of this visual and analytical data being “collected?” That is the ever pressing question for system integrators and … Read More
How Burglars Break In – And How To Stop Them
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
The Connected Home
When it comes to home security systems, you may have heard the phrase “interactive services.” You may have even heard the terms “home automation,” “connected home,” and “smart house.” What do they all mean, and how are they related to home security? They’re meanings are essentially the same, and in relation to security, they describe … Read More