Home Security
Low Tech vs. High Tech Ways To Deter Crime
As crime rates rise, you may feel like you are powerless to do anything. While the following suggestions offer no 100% guarantees, these simple precautions could prevent a crime from occurring at your house.
Read MoreUpgrading Your System with an Image Sensor
Quick, clear images are all the rage these days; the most popular social media sites are powered by “instas” and “snaps,” and Polaroids are making a comeback. Now, even your home security system can send an instant photo to you by text or email. That’s right; this newly upgraded feature, called an image sensor, is offered exclusively by the maker of our home security systems.
Read MoreThe Best Home Security Video Technology for You
In a time when there are endless technology brands competing for your attention and loyalty, how can you decide which one deserves it most? Here’s a helpful tip: What matters most is the platform.
Read MoreWhy Fake Home Security Cameras Aren’t Your Friend
From childhood stories on mythological home intruders, to the more mature myths passed around by adults, urban legends about security seem to get new life with every generation. One example of a home security urban myth passed around by adults: “You don’t need real cameras; fake security cameras do the same thing.”
Read MoreThe Dog & Your Home Alarm System: The Perfect Crime Fighting Duo
Smart home security systems are designed to help protect every member of your family, and that includes the four-legged members. That’s right, we’re talking about pets; here are some ways they can be safer thanks to your smart home security system.
Read MoreRetired Criminal Confessions: How To Prevent Burglary
Sometimes, people who have retired from crime have some very good tips on preventing home burglary. It’s always interesting to find out what kind of obstacles ex-criminals came across “back in the day,” when committing burglaries was their day job. What were the kinds of things that deterred them from following through on their plans? We have a few of them here for you.
Read MoreWhat If A Burglar Breaks My Window?
It makes sense to question the necessity of glass break detection – after all, aren’t motion detectors enough? In some cases, they may be. But what if you have glass on your front door, or a sliding glass door in the rear of the house? In either of those cases, an intruder may see breaking the glass on one of those doors as his fastest way to enter. And if he does, then glass break detection will be the first technology in your system to intervene.
Read MoreHotel Security Basics: Creating a Secure and Enjoyable Experience for Guests
All hotels and motels want to ensure that their guests have a safe and happy experience during their stay. Therefore, it’s critical to install an all-inclusive security system to protect the property. However, the key is an unobtrusive security solution that blends in with hotel décor but still provides maximum security. Here are some of the critical systems necessary to deliver the best experience for your guests.
Read MoreFireproofing Your Home For the Winter
With winter in full swing in Staten Island, it’s time to talk about ways to keep your home safe from fire threats – and of course, how you can work alongside your smart home security system to accomplish that goal. Here are the ways to do it.
Read MoreWhy A Connected Smart Home Security Camera is Better Than DIY
Everyone wants to save a buck or two, but your security system is not the place to cut corners. A professionally installed smart home security system is one of the best investments you can make in your home. Connected security cameras can do much more than those you install yourself.
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