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
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Want To Lower Your Homeowners Insurance?
As a homeowner, you have no doubt invested precious time and money with realtors, bankers, maybe lawyers, even architects and contractors. All in an effort to secure the home of your dreams. Now that you have it, the wallet and purse draining may seem never ending. As a first time home buyer or builder, you probably … Read More
When a Lock & Key Doesn’t Cut It
The world is an exciting, adventure-filled environment we all share. Even with all of the amazing opportunities it has to offer, the sad fact remains that there are inevitable and unavoidable dangers. We would all like to think our homes are impervious fortresses of safety, when in reality life is unpredictable, and most are unaware … Read More
Smoke Detectors vs. Smoke Alarms
Very often smoke detectors and smoke alarms are thought to be the same. They are not. They are two different products that can detect smoke. Smoke alarms are what you can buy at any hardware store and electrical supply. They are typically 110V and battery or simply battery powered. Most are ionization type detectors. They … Read More
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you buy virtually anything at any store, you have a period of time that you can return that product and get your money back if you are not satisfied. I think that policy should apply to anything you buy, particularly with a purchase as important as a security system to protect your home and … Read More
Practical Use Of Wireless Z-Wave Lock
Here is a really good application of an interactive alarms system. We recently installed a 2GIG GO! Control Interactive alarm system powered by alarm.com in an older couple’s home. They have had an alarm system for a while but decided it was time for an upgrade and had read about some of the features available … Read More
Central Station Passwords
Whether you have a residential security system or a commercial security system, in order for the central station to know that the person that they are speaking to is an authorized user of the system, a password is used. A password is a word that is attached to your monitoring account which the central station … Read More
Alarm System User Codes
To operate an alarm system from the keypad you need a numeric code. These codes are called passcodes, PINS, or user codes. In all cases, to disarm the system, you have to enter a user code. Some alarm systems are programmed to require you to use a code to arm the system as well. The … Read More
How Long Is The Warranty?
What kind of warranty do alarm systems come with? The answer to this question is a really short blog post because the answer is quite simple. Most alarm companies offer a 90 warranty on alarm systems. Common practice is to sell you a service contract when you are buying the system. We feel that 90 … Read More
Do Alarm Systems Work And How Well?
First a couple of statistics. In 2007 according to the FBI, 17.5 million property crimes took place in the United States. That breaks down to one burglary every 14 seconds. Though the majority of burglaries take place during the day, 60% to 65% of burglaries take place between 6am and 6pm, close to 40% happen … Read More