Security System Arming Options

As we pointed out in our post Tackling Ten Common Home Security Myths, many people get overwhelmed when tasked with using a security system. Of course, any new technology can feel intimidating. Additionally, security systems carry their own reputation for being difficult. When many people think about security systems, they think of beeps, numbered buttons,…

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Date Night Security for Parents

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, romance is in the air and couples are planning their special night out. Of course, for parents, date nights can get complicated to arrange. This goes for both major nights out like Valentine’s Day as well as casual dinner-and-movie dates any other outings that parents plan throughout the year.…

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Silent Alarm Options for Your Security System

Most people associate alarm systems with noise and panic. After all, security companies often advertise a blaring siren response upon alarm activation. Both burglar and fire emergencies usually warrant this type of reaction. However, in some cases, silent alarm options create a more effective response than a panic-inducing one. Today, we will examine some of…

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Using Alarm.com to Prevent Water Damage

In past posts, we’ve discussed adding flood detection equipment to your alarm system. For example, in our 5 Surprising Home Security System Benefits, we pointed out how installing this equipment could alert you to a weather-related incident in time to stop a disaster. Additionally, we also mentioned this equipment in our Smart Security Tips to…

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Finding Reliable Home Security Monitoring

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Several months ago, we created a post answering the question Should I Have My Security System Monitored? We always recommend adding home security monitoring services to your home alarm system. A monitored security system can create a police or fire station response to an emergency situation. Additionally, adding this service can trigger a sizeable homeowners’…

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Five Steps to Simple Home Security

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We’ve spent time in several of our posts discussing the latest innovations in home security technology. However, many potential alarm customers find all of this new technology overwhelming. Some homeowners do find the newest and flashiest technology the most intuitive and easy to use. For others, installing devices with all the bells and whistles just…

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A Holiday Home Security Wish List

With Thanksgiving behind us, holiday gift-shopping season has swung into high gear. If you read our post on Following the Latest Home Security Trends, you will recall that many homeowners now purchase and install their own security equipment as a DIY project. Additionally, you may also recall that modern alarm systems act as a smart…

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Your Complete Guide to Code-Free Security System Disarming

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Controlling alarm codes has long remained an extremely important aspect of any security plan. You may remember our section about this subject in our post on Security System Use Tips. After all, allowing your alarm codes to get into the wrong hands puts your security in obvious danger. Keeping track of who has which codes…

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5 Surprising Home Security System Benefits

We’ve spent several blog posts discussing how to maximize the security offered by home alarm systems. Our post on Smart Security System Design, in particular, covers the basics of designing an the most effective security system possible. At this point, most potential customers understand the benefit to installing monitored burglary and fire equipment as part…

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Smart Technology Security Solutions for Your Business

We’ve written several posts up until now that describe how smart technology relates to the security industry. In particular, our 7 Important Security System Add-Ons for Your Smart Home examined several security-related smart home upgrades that we can install for homeowners. Here, we turn our focus from home security to commercial security. In this post,…

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