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 system… Read more about Vacation Home Security: How to Protect Your Home While You’re Away
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Summer Smart Home Life Hacks
In most places during the dog days of summer, you’re doing all you can to beat the heat. Luckily, home automation features make it easier than ever to enjoy everything the season has to offer, no matter where you are. Which is why we’re rounding up all of the “cool” summer smart home life hacks… Read more about Summer Smart Home Life Hacks
Home Security Alarm Scams: What to Watch Out For
As a homeowner with security, you go through a lot of effort to ensure that your home and loved ones are safe. But even with professional home security systems already installed, you can still fall victim to common home security alarm scams. Especially since the market is more flooded with DIY options and untrustworthy companies… Read more about Home Security Alarm Scams: What to Watch Out For
Front Door Safety: Answer Your Door with Home Security in Mind
Many of us have taught our children to never open the door for a stranger, but how many adults take those same lessons and safety precautions seriously before answering the door? When it comes to front door safety, it’s ok to want to be friendly and courteous. But keep in mind that not everyone knocking on… Read more about Front Door Safety: Answer Your Door with Home Security in Mind
Home Safety Tips and Security: A Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to protecting your home and loved ones, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. Today there are so many options when it comes to security companies, products, and services, it can be hard to tell what’s really worth your time and investment. Which is why we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide of home… Read more about Home Safety Tips and Security: A Comprehensive Guide
A Guide to Cellular Alarm Monitoring
Have you ever wondered what really makes your security system tick? It all has to do with cellular alarm monitoring! This technology helps ensure your devices and security system stay connected to our central monitoring stations. With cellular alarm monitoring, the help you need is always near by in the event of an emergency. Learn… Read more about A Guide to Cellular Alarm Monitoring
3G Shutdown: Is Your Home Security System Up to Date?
You may be hearing a lot lately about cellular carriers announcing the intention to fully “sunset” 3G technologies by the end of 2022. National outlets like CNN and Los Angeles Times have both covered the 3G shutdown, but you may be unsure what this means for you. Many security systems rely on local cellular carriers to communicate… Read more about 3G Shutdown: Is Your Home Security System Up to Date?
Home Security System Test: Why It’s Important and How to Do It
How realistic would it be to expect a car that sat idle for three years to start up and operate perfectly? Or how about a home that sat vacant for five years? Would you expect the air conditioner to work? And it’s exactly why conducting a home security system test is so important. Just like… Read more about Home Security System Test: Why It’s Important and How to Do It
How Do Smart Thermostats Work: Why You Should Upgrade
Whether you’re battling dropping temperatures during the winter months or you’re just trying to stay cool in the blistering heat, temperature control is a big priority for homeowners anywhere. And nothing gives you elite temperature control like a smart thermostat. But how do smart thermostats work? And what’s control without efficiency? Luckily, Alarm.com’s Smart Thermostat… Read more about How Do Smart Thermostats Work: Why You Should Upgrade
