Home Security
Are Wireless Keypads Better for an Alarm System?
Wireless keypads on an alarm system – are they better than keypads on traditional systems? And if so, why? Keep reading and all will be revealed. There are three big reasons why wireless keypads are superior to hardwired alarm systems.
Read MoreEx-Criminal Confessions: What Burglars Hate to See
Sometimes, reporters ask rehabilitated burglars and other ex-criminals to give their tips on preventing break-ins. They may ask questions about what the burglars saw as good opportunities for breaking into a home, vs. what things might have discouraged them from attempting. In this case, our tips are based on what discourages burglars – those things they absolutely hate to see when they attempt to break in. Those things include:
Read MoreDo I Really Need Glass Break Monitoring?
Aren’t motion detectors enough to stop an intruder in his tracks? In some cases, yes – but if an intruder breaks the glass on a door or window, it’s often the glass break detectors that stop him from going any further.
Read MoreHome Alarms & The Dog: The Ultimate Crime Fighters
Smart home security should work for every member of the family, and that includes your pets. Here are some ways your system and your pets can go hand-in-hand to make home smarter and safer.
Read More12 Tips To Prevent Accidental Fires Over the Holidays
The holidays are formally underway, and that means it’s time to talk about keeping your home safe from holiday-related fire risks. There are also some ways you can work alongside your smart home security system to have a safer holiday season. First, though, here are some cautionary facts regarding holiday fire safety:
Read More5 Tips To Foil The Cat Burglar This Holiday Season
As the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But unfortunately, it’s not without any worries; that’s why you want to learn the ways your security system can help you beat the security-related concerns, and keep them at arm’s length even after the holidays are over. Here are some examples of seasonal threats you can neutralize with your system.
Read MorePreventing Package Theft with Affordable Smart Cameras
Front porch package theft affects millions of homeowners annually, and even those who haven’t experienced it are often worried about it this time of year. But before you take time off work to make sure your Cyber Monday packages arrive safely this week, take note of some ways your security system can help you prevent package theft – that is, if you have chosen to take advantage of smart home upgrades.
Read MoreHome Security Cameras: Professional vs. DIY
Home security cameras are a fantastic choice for homeowners just starting out with home security, but it’s important to understand that not all home security cameras are the same. In fact, many of the cameras you encounter on the retail shelves are not connectable to a home security system.
Read More6 Ways Home Automation Can Keep Halloween Safer
Home Automation may seem like an unlikely tool in Halloween safety, but it makes a lot of sense to include it in your safety plan. Here are some reasons why.
Read MoreBe the Scariest House on the Block for Burglars and Vandals this Halloween!
As you leave your home to go trick-or-treating or for a Halloween party, leave with confidence knowing your home is protected by making your house the scariest house for burglars and vandals.
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