Tag Archive for: Smart Home

Halloween is here! Which means it is time for horror movies, haunted houses, trick or treating, creepy costumes, and more. While Halloween festivities can be scary, they are mostly all for fun. What should send shivers down your spine is the real threat of burglaries and crime that can affect your home and family. Here […]

October is National Fire Prevention Month which is a great time to evaluate the preventative measures you are taking to protect your home from the threat of fire. Alarm systems with fire protection have been proven to save lives. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, the risk of dying in a home fire is […]

Your front porch is one of the most important places in your home. From package delivery drivers, children coming home from school, to arriving visitors, this area sees a lot of traffic. With smart home technology, you can make your front porch more convenient and secure than ever before. Let’s take a look at the […]

Boost your Home Value with Smart Home Automation Smart home automation is a great way to increase the value of a home. When considering purchasing a new home, many homebuyers say that they would be willing to pay more for a house with home automation features. Having a smart home not only makes living simpler […]

Get Location-Based Home Automation with Geo-Services Home Automation allows you to have control over your home like never before. Geo-Services adds another layer to that control with location-based rules that connect to your alarm system and home automation settings. The Alarm.com app allows you to set up a geo-fence around your home and specify the […]

Home Security Tips for Back to School Safety The start of a new school year is here. Parents are focusing on school supplies, uniforms, and more. Safety is especially at the top of everyone’s mind this school year. One thing parents should not overlook is having an alarm system as an afterschool safety measure. Alarm […]

How to Connect Smart Home Devices and Home Security Systems   Whether you are away from your house or at home, staying secure and comfortable has never been more convenient. Home automation allows you to have control over many features in your home. Voice commands can let you take that control a step further when […]

  We are continuing our series on reasons to consider an upgrade to your business security system. Our previous article covered how remote access features in business security systems can be extremely convenient and beneficial.  We also discussed how business security systems can do just about anything, offering comprehensive security and peace of mind. Here […]

There are many do-it-yourself (DIY) alarm systems on the market today. This has become a popular option for homeowners seeking a residential security system and/or smart home automation.  However, proper installation is just as important as the quality of the system itself. Let’s take a look at some reasons why DIY is not necessarily the […]

The technology of business security systems has advanced significantly over the past several years.  Some alarm systems can be outfitted with newer technology such as enhanced indoor and outdoor security cameras.  There are other impressive features in newer business security systems that make upgrading quite attractive. Our next series of articles will discuss business security […]