Maybe you’ve had a home security system installed years ago or perhaps you recently moved into a new home with an existing alarm system. Whatever the case, how can you tell if your home security system is still valid? There are some tell-tale signs that you may be dealing with an antiquated system. However, if … Read More
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Four Easy Tips To Feel More Safe At Home
What is it about our homes that make us feel safe? Is it the sound of our kids running up and down the stairs? Is it the personalized décor? Is it the smell? Maybe it’s the locks on our doors and windows or the surrounding neighborhood? Whatever it is, we all want that feeling to … Read More
How A Security System Can Help You Save On Your Homeowner’s Insurance
As a homeowner, you have no doubt invested precious time and money with realtors, bankers, maybe lawyers, even architects and contractors. All in an effort to secure the home of your dreams. Now that you have it, the wallet and purse draining may seem never ending. As a first time home buyer or builder, you … Read More
Protecting Your Home When You Lose Power
We all know the weather is unpredictable no matter how many radars or meteorologists tell us otherwise. Mother Nature is impulsive and she strikes at will. A common and sometimes unpleasant result of severe weather is power outages. During a thunderstorm outages may last a couple of hours but extreme weather conditions have been known … Read More
The Best Way To Prevent Fires At Home
House fires. Nobody wants to think about them, but they are an unfortunate reality in our imperfect world. While a house fire can be unpredictable there are precautionary measures you can take to avoid them. Being prepared is half the battle, but knowing what to do in the event of a fire is equally important. … Read More
How Burglars Break In – The Path Of Least Resistance
When you’re a homeowner one of your top priorities is ensuring the safety of your home. Your home is what protects you and your family. Nobody wants to deal with a home break-in but they are a sad reality in our everyday lives. Fortunately there are many ways you can safeguard your home from such … Read More
How Do You Store Your Camera Footage?
Surveillance plays a vital role in any comprehensive security system. It helps authorities catch criminals and provides helpful insight into your business operations by collecting and analyzing data on a daily basis. Where and how is all of this visual and analytical data being “collected?” That is the ever pressing question for system integrators and … Read More
Security Tips For Going Back To School
With summer coming to a close, its time for back to school season. With both children and parents maintaining different schedules, and whether your school system is doing in person or remote learning, now is a great time to make sure that your home is protected around the clock. Here are a few tips to … Read More
Basic Maintenance For Alarm Systems
So you bought an alarm system, what kind of maintenance and service should you do? Really, you won’t need to do too much. It should work flawlessly for quite some time. The first thing to go will be batteries. All systems will have to have their system battery replaced after 3 to 5 years. When … Read More
How To Check Your Security Provider’s License (And Why It’s Important)
There are many reasons to make sure the person you hire to do a job is qualified. When it comes to installing camera systems, it’s the law. In New Jersey, a professional surveillance system installer needs to be licensed by the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm, and Locksmith Advisory Committee. According to Eric Marcy at Wilentz … Read More