It’s always the right time to talk about fire safety. This year, My Alarm Center is joining the American Burn Association to dedicate a week of time for education and advocacy around fire safety and burn prevention. The American Burn Association and its members dedicate their efforts and resources to promoting and supporting burn-related research,… Read more about Burn Prevention: Avoid Electrical Fires and Burns in Your Home
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Home Automation Pros and Cons: 5 Problems That Don’t Exist Anymore
In the last decade or so, home automation and smart home upgrades have become pretty commonplace. For homeowners and renters alike, it’s easier than ever to have some aspect of home automation integrated into your living space. However, there are definitely still some misconceptions related to smart home upgrades floating around out there. To be… Read more about Home Automation Pros and Cons: 5 Problems That Don’t Exist Anymore
How Does a Motion Sensor Work: Best Placement Practices
Outside of the physical structures of your home, motion sensors are often the first line of defense for your security system. But how does a motion sensor work? Basically, motion sensors trigger alarms and direct the home security feed to wherever the alarm was triggered. This is usually based on motion or intrusion (hence the… Read more about How Does a Motion Sensor Work: Best Placement Practices
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Is Your Home Protected?
Carbon Monoxide poisoning is far more common than you might think. The colorless, odorless gas is a deadly and invisible menace. According to the CDC, every year, accidental Carbon Monoxide poisoning is responsible for at least 430 deaths in the United States, along with tens of thousands of emergency room visits. But you can protect… Read more about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Is Your Home Protected?
How to Make Strong Passwords: 5 Essential Tips
As more and more aspects of our lives move to digital spaces, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are taking the right steps to protect yourself. No matter the type of online account, your first line of defense is often your login password. Which is why learning how to make strong passwords… Read more about How to Make Strong Passwords: 5 Essential Tips
Together We’re Safer: My Alarm Center’s 2020 at a Glance
From our family to yours, we hope you had a safe, secure, and happy start to 2021! We know the past year has brought up so many unexpected challenges, but we are proud to deliver the security, automation, and peace of mind you can count on year after year. So, no matter what is ahead… Read more about Together We’re Safer: My Alarm Center’s 2020 at a Glance
Small Business Security Tips: The Ultimate Guide
Small business owners might not always think about security on a daily basis. When you’re too busy worrying about the day-to-day operations of owning a business – from managing employees, keeping financial records, to the actual customer transactions of providing products or services, it can be easy to forget that entire operations often hinge on… Read more about Small Business Security Tips: The Ultimate Guide
My Alarm Center Continues Partnership with Covenant House
On November 19, 2020, members of My Alarm Center’s executive leadership team will participate in the annual “Sleep Out” event with Covenant House, a non-profit organization that provides housing and a network of supportive services to homeless youths throughout the nation. For more than four decades, Covenant House has helped transform and save the lives… Read more about My Alarm Center Continues Partnership with Covenant House
Home Security Holiday Tips: Smart Lights, Locks and Automation
The holiday season is upon us, which means your neighborhood might be undergoing its annual winter wonderland transformation. But before you go full Clark Griswold with your seasonal lights and home decorations, consider a few of our home security holiday tips. When it comes to seasonal decorations, some simple smart home automation tweaks can play… Read more about Home Security Holiday Tips: Smart Lights, Locks and Automation