Lots of big technology companies want to put computing and communications power into common everyday household smart home devices. It should come as no surprise that they can’t agree how to do it. Some technology companies are banding together in an attempt to formulate technical ground rules for what has been termed the Internet of… Read more about More Alarm System Companies Enter the Fray for the ‘Internet of Things’
Category: Home Security Tips
Easy Ways to Use Your Home Security Alarm System to Watch Your Kids
What do your kids do when you aren’t home? That’s a question many parents have asked themselves. Do they come home on time? Are they safe? Are they doing things they shouldn’t be doing? That’s the challenge – you have no way of knowing what kids are doing unless you are monitoring them with… Read more about Easy Ways to Use Your Home Security Alarm System to Watch Your Kids
Here’s Why You Should Always Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network
If you have or plan on installing a Wi-Fi network in your home, then it is imperative that you secure your network. When you install a router to create a wireless network in your home, you have the choice of securing access to the network with a password, or allowing people to use the network… Read more about Here’s Why You Should Always Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network
What To Do If You’re Home When An Intruder Breaks In
Experiencing a home break-in is bad enough. What’s worse is being home when the break-in occurs and the alarm is triggered. If you’re home when the alarm is triggered and a break-in happens, your safety and the safety of your loved ones is of prime importance. Like most things in life, your best bet to… Read more about What To Do If You’re Home When An Intruder Breaks In
How Burglars Determine Which Homes to Rob
Did you ever wonder why one home is broken into and the one right next to it is spared? It’s probably more than good luck or circumstance. Experts interviewing burglars determined that there are 3 prime reasons a burglar targets one home over another: • Proximity to others – time and again burglars said the… Read more about How Burglars Determine Which Homes to Rob
Nextdoor: A Great Way to Connect With Your Neighbors
There’s a great online resource connecting people, neighbors and communities to make them safer places to live. This private social network is free and it is currently active in more than 36,000 neighborhoods across the country. Nextdoor provides an easy way to keep up with everything that’s happening in your neighborhood. It’s a great way… Read more about Nextdoor: A Great Way to Connect With Your Neighbors
Vacation Home Security: How to Protect Your Home While You’re Away
Summer is in full swing! And since it’s the season of open travel schedules, it’s no surprise that you’re likely planning a trip of your own. But vacation home security may be the last thing on your mind. How can you be sure that your home is safe while you’re away? With a home security… Read more about Vacation Home Security: How to Protect Your Home While You’re Away
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?
15 Top Tips for Preparing Your Home for Summer
After the winter we’ve all gone through, most of us are ready for summer. Here are our top 15 tips of things you can do to get your home ready for this summer: 1. Clean your dryer vents. Clogged vents cause warm air to circulate back into your home. Simple cleaning of the… Read more about 15 Top Tips for Preparing Your Home for Summer
