Creating Alarm Activity Alerts

When people install burglar alarms, they generally aim to accomplish a couple goals. For starters, security systems create a blaring siren response upon activation. This certainly encourages thieves to make their escape as quickly as possible. Moreover, this also makes anyone onsite aware of the security threat. Additionally, monitored security systems also communicate alarm events…

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Creating a Plan to Increase Security for Your Small Business

Small businesses like our own make up a large percentage of our customers. While many people plan on ending this week with Cinco de Mayo celebrations, not everybody is aware that this is also our nationally recognized Small Business Week. As Forbes points out, small business employ nearly 50% of all workers nation-wide. This post aims to…

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5 Tips for Using Your Security System to Secure Your Pets

One of the most common reasons people install a security system is to help them keep watch over their pets. Ironically enough, some people also believe that they do not need a security system if they have a pet — especially if that pet is a large dog. Of course, both a fire or burglary…

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5 Unconventional Uses for Contact Sensors

We have previously discussed in 7 Important Security System Add-Ons for Your Smart Home that using contact sensors on doors and windows adds extra security and value to your security system. After all, perimeter doors and windows are the most common use of contact sensors. However, the idea of adding these sensors to other areas of the house…

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