At face value, it’s a pretty simple question. The problem is, no two homes and no two needs are exactly the same. You see it all the time, systems being advertised for $99, or even free. Understand this: These systems, though possibly offering modern bells and whistles like control over the internet, offer limited security … Read More
New Referral Program
You will be receiving the March issue of The Connection e-Newsletter in your email shortly. Keep your eyes open for it because we announce our new customer referral program. Details coming here soon. If you aren’t on our mailing list, sign up on our home page. Remember you can now pay your bill on line … Read More
Monitoring Verification and Latest Newsletter
If you are a monitoring customer of ours, keep your eye on your mail box for your monitoring verification form. Take a moment to make sure that all information we have on file is correct, as this is the only information that the central station has on file for you. Pay particular attention to your … Read More
Secure and Control
Alarm.com is one of the most exciting product offering to hit the security industry in a long time. Simply put, through Verizon 4G LTE, it connects your alarm to your computer, your smart phone, and the monitoring center. Not only are alarm signals sent, but now you can arm/disarm your system, get emails or text … Read More
Security System Basics
At its most basic, a security system has two components, the initiation points and the control aspect. The initiation points are varied – door and window switches, motion detectors, glass break detectors, smoke and heat detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and many more. In short, anything that can initiate an alarm condition. The control aspect decides … Read More
Interior Protection
For years, when meeting with people and discussing security systems, even when the entire perimeter of the home is protected, I have always recommended interior protection, most commonly motion detectors. When asked why, since the perimeter is already protected, I would say “in the unlikely event that someone breaks in through the wall” the alarm … Read More
Community Service
The Central Jersey Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (CJNARI) is looking for a community service project to perform this spring. Our professional remodelers, along with professionals from various trades are available for a 1 to 2 day project for someone in need. Projects can be indoors or out. If you know … Read More
POTS
In the old days (5 years ago), you would pick up your telephone and it would work, always. You didn’t need power, you didn’t need an internet connection, you didn’t have to rely on all the packets of information getting to where they have to go. Things have changed. More and more people are cancelling … Read More
Remote Access
You can now access and control your home or business alarm system simply by using your smart phone or IPad. Couldn’t be easier. Contact us for more information.
2010 CotY AWARDS
I was honored to be involved with 2010 Central Jersey Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (CJNARI) Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards. The event was at Maggiano’s in Bridgewater and we had a great turnout. CJNARI is an organization dedicated to education and ethics in the remodeling industry. This was our … Read More