You know the feeling. You leave for work, get halfway to the office, and wonder, “Did I lock the door?” Then, you contemplate your options. You could head back home to check the door or drive to work risking that the door might be unlocked and an intruder could get inside, steal everything you own,… Read more about What Is Smart Or Connected Home Automation Services?
Category: Home Automation
The Benefits of Home Automation Services [GUIDE]
Walk into any home improvement store and chances are, you will see a display with an array of product offerings and ways to sync everyday home activities and smart home devices with your smartphone to make your home “smarter.” With our on-the-go lifestyles, the growing interest in home security companies, and concerns about protection, having… Read more about The Benefits of Home Automation Services [GUIDE]
10 New Year Resolutions to Make Your Home Safe
With the New Year upon us we thought we’d share 10 resolutions you can make to improve your home security. Sometimes a few easy steps are all it takes to keep you safe and secure. Remove all flyers from your doorstep right away. Some burglars will case a home by placing a flyer on the… Read more about 10 New Year Resolutions to Make Your Home Safe
The Internet of Things and Home Automation Services
There is a big debate taking place among technology and home security companies today. These big conglomerates are developing technologies to use the internet to network and connect everyday objects, allowing them to send and receive data. The technology is being referred to as “the internet of things” (IoT). It all sounds kind… Read more about The Internet of Things and Home Automation Services
What Can You Do With Home Automation Services?
Home automation services are quite popular these days. Most of us have seen the television commercials of people locking their doors, turning on the air conditioning and observing their home security cameras through their smart phone. Between convenience, savings, tablet and smartphone connectivity, and lowering prices, these home automation services are an attractive option… Read more about What Can You Do With Home Automation Services?
Should You Buy Home Security or Home Automation from Cable Companies?
It seems like you can buy a security alarm or home automation system from just about anybody these days. Your cable TV company will sell you an alarm system. They’ll even bundle it in a package with your internet, phone and TV programming. Your utility company will sell you a home security system.… Read more about Should You Buy Home Security or Home Automation from Cable Companies?
Four Wireless Home Security Tips for Your Second Home
The start of spring brings the high season for second homes. It also poses a dilemma for second home owners. When you are not at your second home, how do you keep it safe? Not only are there threats to the home from humans (vandalism, burglary), there are also natural disasters and plumbing emergencies.… Read more about Four Wireless Home Security Tips for Your Second Home
Security Alarm Monitoring Services 101: No Landline? No Problem!
With cellular technology and smartphones, many of us no longer have a traditional landline telephone in our homes. It’s estimated that nearly 40% of Americans don’t have a landline phone and that number is growing. Many prospective home security system owners are concerned. They believe that a landline is necessary to monitor a home… Read more about Security Alarm Monitoring Services 101: No Landline? No Problem!
Why Home Alarm System Owners Should Always Answer Their Telephones
Preventing false alarms and capturing burglars may be a challenge in itself, but when homeowners won’t answer their telephones, security experts say there is a whole new set of problems. In the event of a home alarm activation, most home alarm monitoring companies attempt to verify the alarm to determine if it is a… Read more about Why Home Alarm System Owners Should Always Answer Their Telephones