General Safety Tips

Improving Home Security Monitoring In our modern world, securing our homes is more vital than ever. With advancements in technology, home security options have expanded, offering sophisticated systems for ensuring our home's safety. The multitude of options, though, can be overwhelming. This guide will explore five simple and effective ways to enhance your home security monitoring, ensuring peace and safety for you and your loved ones.   Invest in High-Quality Security Cameras Security Camera Installation High-quality security cameras act as a deterrent to potential intruders and capture essential evidence in the event of a break-in. Opt for cameras

Should You DIY Home Security? Your Complete Guide In recent years, the home security industry has seen a significant shift with the rise of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) home security systems. Once dominated by professional installation and costly monitoring contracts, homeowners now have the option to choose more affordable and flexible self-installation systems. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of these increasingly popular DIY setups. A Brief History of Home Security Traditionally, home security was a luxury reserved for affluent homeowners. These systems were complicated, requiring expert knowledge and installation, often followed by a binding contract with a monitoring company. However,

Prevent Pets from Triggering Unwanted False Alarms Motion sensors and the alerts they send when there might be an intruder inside (or outside) the home are an essential component of home security. If an unwanted person enters your home and plans to rob you or cause physical harm, you’re going to want to know before that person finds you. The ensuing alarm might scare the person off, or it might give you time to contact law enforcement and take steps to protect yourself, your family, and your property. While security motion alarms are great when there’s an actual intruder in

Choosing the Right Amount of Security Cameras for Your Home When you move into a new home, you may not know what it will take to feel safe and secure. You might want to protect a bigger backyard, more windows and doors, or brand-new furniture. Now that you've unpacked and are getting used to your new home, consider installing a security system. Not only will this keep criminals away, but it will also let you keep an eye on the place whether you're there or not. While you may not want to splurge on a full security system, setting up

5 Ways to Prevent False Alarm Monitoring Alerts Home alarm systems are something that everyone needs, and many of us have. Motion detectors and cameras send us alerts as soon our armed system detects activity. It is even more beneficial to have home alarm monitoring watching over our home security. Some monitoring plans allow the company to verify the emergency before taking further action. Others give you the option to have the alarm go straight to first responders without verification. Although this saves time in the case of a real emergency, what if it is a false alarm? Some alarm

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

Choosing the Right Home Security Cameras When determining which type of home security camera you require, it is essential to understand the difference between the two most used systems; wired and wireless security systems. It may seem a natural selection for most of us, but the nuance between the two camera types is in the details. We need to understand what to consider when selecting a pertinent camera system. We are breaking down the difference between wireless and wired security camera, detailing the primary features that may be used in the selection of the solution for your home and business.

Welcome to the Future of Home Security Most people are confident in the capabilities of their current security systems until something goes wrong. Whether it is an outdated system that does not work at all times, flooding, or fire, then you are less likely protected than you may presume. Thus, an upgrade is required in the near future. An upgrade to your home security systems is not only ideal for protecting you from harm but also offers your business or family additional benefits. To determine if your alarm system is outdated, we evaluate the most prominent features of today’s home