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Home Security and Fire Hazards Around the House The best part of having home security today is that it does so much more than just deter the bad guys from coming in. Your alarm systems connect to all your smart home devices also, including your smoke detector. In the event that the smoke alarm goes off, then you are notified, along with the fire department. With your monitoring company watching your property 24/7, a quick response time is what you get. This minimizes the damage that could occur. However, even with these safeguards in place, you want to do everything

Care for Our Elderly During the Pandemic   As if caring for our aging family members wasn't concerning enough, with the social distancing rules, it's now even harder. Although the guidelines are now loosening a little, it is still a good policy to limit our visits with the older ones who are more vulnerable to contagions. Many previously active seniors are resistant to moving in with anyone. They do not want to sacrifice their independence despite the home security it provides. At the same time, they are not quick to let you know when they really do need help or

Home Security Systems and Landlines As the era of advanced technology moves forward daily, does this mean our tech from the past gets replaced? Rumors continue to swirl about our 100-year-old landlines leaving us. A survey revealed that in 2017, 52% of adults in the U.S. no longer have landlines in the home. While more users lean toward cellular use, there are still plenty of our devices that connect to landlines. When our home security systems connect with landlines, is there a need to be concerned? What are the options?  Are Landlines Necessary? As the use of landlines declines, companies that provide

Home Security Trends You Don’t Want to Miss Out On Most of us have some form of home security to protect our family and property. However, with technology's continuous forward movement, there is always a new product on the scene. Alongside security, the smart home trend is now integrating itself with it. Our everyday tasks are being cared for by our virtual assistants in the home. With preprogrammed schedules, nothing goes undone. And, if it does, we are reminded via our smartphones on the app. Today we will look at some up and coming trends in our smart home security industry. Along

Home Security Includes Emergency Preparedness If the year 2020 taught us anything, it is to prepare for the unexpected. If you live in a natural disaster zone, such as blizzards, hurricanes, wildfires, or earthquakes, you may already do this. However, ice storms, hurricanes, and wildfires usually have a season, so we tend to relax outside of that timeframe. Last year, we learned that overnight our environment has the ability to change, and necessities like our paper products and cleaners disappear instantly. What can we do to prepare ahead of time without going overboard and hoarding? Our home security keeps us

Home Security: More Uses Than Just an Alarm Most of us have become familiar with home security systems by now. It is getting more common to have one protecting your home. However, most of us are familiar with just the basic facts, such as an alarm goes off when a door or window opens with an armed system. Or, an alert pops up on your smartphone when your motion sensor camera detects activity outside. The FBI reports that in 2019 property crime resulted in losses of $15.8 billion. This statistic shows that despite the increase in home security systems, there

Security Systems and Solutions Fighting Covid-19 The year 2020 has brought challenges to the whole world. The global Covid-19 pandemic has affected every single person in one way or another. Teams and companies have come together to come up with solutions to keep jobs, to keep people safe, and to find a new normal, among other things. Believe it or not, security companies are playing a big role in this. Security companies are considered essential workers. This label allowed them to continue to find ways to keep residents and businesses safe.      Security Systems and the Medical Field Common

5 Hidden Dangers in Your Home No one is getting into the house without it being seen or heard with a proper home security system. Everything appears covered as far as keeping your family safe goes. Or is it? At times, we get so focused on the obvious that we overlook the hidden items in our house that could pose a risk. What might they be? Consider the following items. Get the Lint Out The National Fire Protection Association reports that washer and dryer fires average over 15,900 cases yearly. Sadly, the property loss was about $238 million. Of the

What a Burglar Sees When He Looks at Your House You chose your home in what most would say is a nice neighborhood. Your home sits off the road a little for some privacy. Your landscaping glows from the fresh mowing out front, and in the backyard, you have quiet woods that relax you after work. The kids stay inside and play their new video game system to wind down from school. You leave your windows cracked when you run errands because the fall weather has a crisp feel to it. You load up your bike to go on your

Wired Versus Wireless or Wi-Fi-based Video Surveillance You see cameras around everywhere today, from your cellphone to the corner of a building. Many homeowners and renters have considered the value of installing home security cameras at their homes as a result of this technological trend. Plenty of new products arrive daily to choose from, which makes the decision-making process a bit complex. Explore our complete guide to home security cameras and the benefits of both wired and wireless models. Your home or business can be secure with just a single purchase. Hard-Wired Camera Systems Defining the Components Hard-wired systems have