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Alarm.com Video Service Guide
15 Feb 2018
A lot of people are looking for easy to install and easy to use video surveillance. And there have been a lot of companies coming out with cameras and services to meet those needs. Alarm.com has a very competitive service and line of cameras. And it can be used as a standalone service. But where it really excels is that their...
The Simon line of alarm systems originated about 2 decades ago in the late 1990’s. The original Simon was created by a company called ITI. Since then, there have been a series of company buyouts and mergers: from Sentrol to GE Security to UTC to Interlogix. Through it all, the Simon security system has survived and seen many ...
Installing a dependable security system is a great way to protect your home and your family. It is also a sound investment, considering what you could lose if your house falls prey to burglars and intruders. With technology and smart devices taking over people’s lives, cool new features continually sprout in the market to aug...
Securing our homes and keeping our loved ones safe is one of life’s non-negotiables. We’re no longer just talking about closing the doors and shutting the windows anymore. We’re talking about a revolution in home security — alarms, sensors, cameras, and the like.
The GE Simon XT is one such revolution. It is a reliable and co...
Christmas is a time to be merry with friends and family. All the gifts, parties, and out-of-town trips make the holiday season one of the most celebrated times of the year.
Unfortunately, Christmas is also celebrated by burglars, who see it as a grand opportunity to steal. According to home security expert Natasha Morgan, the...
Technology has introduced home security innovations that you couldn't have imagined a decade earlier. Today, you can monitor your home from the office through video feeds sent to your laptop or smartphone. You can set up a monitoring service that automatically alerts authorities in the event of breach or emergency events. New...
Guide to Burglar-Proofing Your Windows
17 Dec 2017
In terms of security, most homeowners do not pay as much attention to windows as they do with doors. But windows are vulnerable to intrusions, being one of the most common entry points of burglars. Statistics reveal that 23% of burglars enter a home through the first-floor window, the second most common entry point after the ...
DSC PowerSeries VS. PowerSeries NEO
07 Dec 2017
DSC is currently producing two generations of their PowerSeries hardwired hybrid alarm systems. The older generation is the PowerSeries 1616, 1832, and 1864 alarm panels and related components. The newer generation is the PowerSeries NEO 2016, 2032, 2064, and 2128 alarm panels and related components. For simplicity moving fo...
Do you need alarm monitoring service for your home? The FBI reported that about 7.9 million property crimes were recorded in the US in 2016. About 71.2 percent of all crimes against property was attributed to larceny-theft, 19.1 percent to burglary, and 9.7 percent to motor vehicle theft. Although property crimes dropped 1.3 ...
We get a lot of customers that want to put a keypad in a location that doesn’t have one and doesn’t have any wires going there. A lot of alarm systems are pretty limited on choices for adding wireless keypads. And often they need to put on a new transceiver module which can be troublesome. One major benefit of DSC’s NEO is th...
Contrary to what most people think, burglary doesn’t have to involve theft. Simply illegally entering or attempting to enter a residence constitutes burglary, based on the definition used by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Statistically, a burglar in your home is likely to steal something, but they could also attack or do o...
A home security system is a non-negotiable these days. Times have indeed become more dangerous and criminals more aggressive and cunning.Fortunately, there are ways to protect your home and your loved ones. A reliable alarm system deters criminals and gives homeowners peace of mind. An investigative report covering convicted ...