Home Security
Without Smart Security, We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know
Most of us would probably be shocked at what goes on in and around our home when we are not home, sleeping, or distracted. Some of those things can be can be completely harmless, but all it takes is one event to bring harm to our family or home. That’s why having smart security and…
Read MoreDo You Believe These Home Security Camera Myths and Misconceptions?
Home security camera systems are more common than ever, but many myths and misconceptions about them prevail. Since security cameras are intended to enhance safety, what you believe about them can seriously impact the overall effectiveness of your security system. If you are considering opting in to a home security system, or upgrading an existing…
Read MoreHome Many Security Cameras Should I Have?
Home security technologies have become more advanced, affordable, and widely available than ever before. They have been proven to be a crime deterrent and homes without security systems are as much as 300% more likely to be broken into than those with security systems in place. They also add untold convenience and peace of mind.…
Read More4 Ways Your Home Security Benefits the Community
When a person gets a home security system, the primary reason is to protect their family and home. It’s a good idea, because home security serves as an important and effective deterrence. Of those burglars polled, 60% say they would avoid a home with visible signs of a home security system. But did you know…
Read MoreWater Sensors and Leak Detection—Do You Need Them?
Those new to home security and home automation have to go through a process of evaluating features and deciding which ones will most benefit them, their family, and their home. One of the features that gets considerable though is water and leak detection. On the surface, it might seem like this is something easy to…
Read MoreHow Your System Protects You in a Crash and Smash Break-In
If there’s a “crash and smash” break-in at your home – meaning, an intruder forcibly smashes your home security panel to keep it from working – can your system still protect you? If your system has crash and smash protection, it can.
Read MoreWe Bet You Didn’t Know These Home Burglary Facts
When most people think of a burglary, they form their perception around movie portrayals with the burglar wearing black and lurking in the bushes late at night ready to strike.
Read MoreWhere’s Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage When You Need Them?
Since we can’t call in the Mythbusters, we will have to do a little smart security myth busting of our own. Unfortunately, it won’t involve any epic crashes or explosions, but it will be just as informative. Maybe we will test some super-hot Carolina Reaper Chilies (which rates at an average of 1,569,300 Scoville Heat…
Read MoreFire Safety: It’s Time for the 3 Minute Talk
We like to keep our blogs informative and as lighthearted as possible when talking about something as important as safety and security. Sometimes though, there are issues we need to address hard on because they are far too important to ignore. That is the case today in talking about the time it takes to escape…
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