Posts Tagged ‘smart home’
New Alarm.com Features to Add Security
While hard to believe, in the not-so distant past burglar alarms required a traditional phone line for central station monitoring. Over the past couple decades or so, however, more and more homes count on cellular dialer monitoring for this service. As cell dialer technology improved, “interactive” cellular monitoring added even more security and convenience to…
Read MoreSeven Home Security Resolutions for the New Year
The next couple weeks find us winding down one busy year and entering a new one. Many of us use this time to reflect on the previous year and make changes for the new year. Hitting new fitness goals, spending more time on self-improvement, and spending money more wisely make up common New Year’s Resolutions.…
Read MoreCreating a Plan for Cold Weather Security
At the beginning of autumn we shared a seasonal post with some of our most Important Autumn Security Tips. This post focused largely on the change of scenery that comes with the fall. Longer nights, the falling of leaves, and watching out for Halloween pranks all deserve special attention. In this post, we focus not…
Read MoreThanksgiving Security Tips
Ahh, the sights, smells, and tastes of Thanksgiving! Many people count this late autumn holiday among their favorite. The festive fall decorations, large family gatherings, and gut-busting dishes set this day apart. However, Thanksgiving traditions also bring about the potential for safety and security risks. The near-constant cooking and frequent family travel make it a good…
Read MoreUse Geo Services to Take Smart Home Security Features to the Next Level
In previous posts, we’ve discussed adding simple smart home ideas to your home security plan. The past couple of years have seen huge developments in this technology. In turn, this greatly enhances what our customers can do with their security systems. A few weeks back, we looked at How to Use Your Smart Phone to Add Security to Your…
Read MoreHow to Use Your Smart Phone to Add Security to Your Alarm
Over the past few years, the use of smart phones has spiked tremendously. While you have likely noticed this trend through simple observation, statistics help back this statement up as well. For example, this Pew Research study from last year tracks American consumption of different forms of technology. Unsurprisingly, the survey found that 77% of Americans now own…
Read MoreSecurity Advice for Renters
Over the past several years, we have had more and more renters as customers, rather than homeowners. Of course, this industry trend reflects overall living trends. This study conducted last year by the Pew Research Center sheds some light on the subject. According to the report, 36.6% of households rented in 2016, rather than owning a…
Read MoreSmart Security Tips to Save You Money
Most of our customers view their security systems as a way to notify residents in the case of a burglary, and rightly so. However, a modern security system can do much more than that. We recommend following several smart security “best practices” that actually put money in our customers’ pockets. In this post, we will…
Read MoreSummer Vacation Security Survival Guide for Parents
With summer vacation right around the corner, security needs often change for parents of school-aged children. During most of the year, homeowners wish to secure an empty house during most of the day. Now homeowners, and parents in particular, must often prepare for a full house during their absence. Some homes will have babysitters in…
Read MoreYour Vacation Security System “To-Do” List
Spring break is here, and summer is following closely. Peak vacation season is right around the corner. Not coincidentally, peak burglary season will begin exactly when vacation season starts up. The U.S. Department of Justice details various trends in home burglaries in this report, and a quick glance shows a strong correlation between burglaries and the arrival…
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