2020

4 Tips for Creating a Home Automation System

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If you want to enjoy a smart home with a full home automation system that allows you remote and programmable access to things such as your thermostat, security system, smoke alarms, lights, and security cameras, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you work to build your home automation system. Consider LAN Connections With most home automation devices, you can access them using a wireless signal. However, with wireless devices, you can run into issues with signal interference, or the device may be out of range of your router and thus not get the signal you want it to have.

30 November 2020

Home Security: How To Protect Your Home This Winter

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Some homeowners don't realize it, but home burglaries tend to rise during the winter. Due to the fact that the days are shorter (or at least the hours of daylight are), homeowners often aren't home when the sun goes down, which gives thieves ample opportunity to scope out the home and find the best way into your home. Luckily, there are ways that you can protect your home when you aren't there.

29 October 2020

How Security Cameras Can Help Companies

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Owning a commercial property means sometimes dealing with security scenarios. You can plan for them well in advance by equipping security cameras around this property. This renovation is pretty cost-effective and can yield these helpful things. Better Worker Morale Employees are vital to your company because without them, nothing would get done. As such, you need to make sure they're comfortable with their work environment -- especially from a security standpoint.

17 September 2020

What to Consider When Looking at Security Systems For Your Home

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Your home should be your place of refuge and the place where you feel safe no matter what is happening in the rest of the world. Installing a security system in your home can help, but how large a security system installation you need can depend on what you want to achieve and the size of your property.  Have a Home Survey Completed The survey will include looking at the home's needs from securing doors and windows, to dealing with exterior areas with cameras or other monitoring devices.

21 August 2020

Are You Traveling and Leaving Your Teen at Home? Understand Your Home Security and Surveillance Options

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It can be hard to decide when your teens are old enough to be left alone and responsible for themselves overnight, and if it's safe to leave them home alone. For parents who travel for work, with teenagers that are self-sufficient, getting a security and camera system in the home can be what it takes for you to feel comfortable leaving for an overnight while your teen is home by themselves.

27 July 2020

Securing Your Building With A CCTV System

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A security camera system can be an upgrade that will greatly enhance your ability to protect the property against intrusions and other security vulnerabilities. However, CCTV systems have come a long way in recent years, and individuals will want to be sure that they are informed about modern security camera systems before they purchase a system for their home or business. Minimize Cabling One of the main disadvantages when using CCTV systems will be the amount of cabling that may be required.

2 July 2020

Why You Should Choose A Wired Fire Alarm For Your Home

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If you are a homeowner, you probably want to protect yourself, your family, and your home itself from fires if at all possible. Of course, following fire safety rules at all times can help a lot with this. However, there is always a chance that something will go wrong, and you'll definitely want to install some type of fire alarm or smoke detector in the home.  Of course, there are a lot of wireless fire alarms that you can choose from, and you might assume that one of these types of fire alarms is going to be your best choice.

1 June 2020

Three Ways Video Monitoring Helps Your Store

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When you have a store, you need to take measures to protect your store, your merchandise, your employees, and your customers. One thing that you can do that can help you with all of these things is to have video monitoring in your store. Here is how video monitoring can help with these things: Help to protect your store When you have video monitoring set up for your store, you will be able to see if someone is vandalizing the store.

7 May 2020

3 Helpful Services A Commercial Locksmith Can Offer To Property Owners

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If you have a commercial property, the locks are extremely important from a safety and security standpoint. Dealing with them over the years will sometimes warrant help from a commercial locksmith. They can provide the following services today that will help your business out tremendously.  Lock Repairs If your locks are a bit older, then they may have a tendency of breaking down. For instance, bolts may get damaged or the door latch may become misaligned.

3 March 2020

Card Access Systems And Personal Identification Numbers (Pins) Can Offer Security For Businesses

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Are you a business owner? Perhaps you have several employees, and you may also have a business that has frequent visitors and clients. You likely want your business to be as secure as possible. You may have a security guard on staff, but it is important to take a moment and consider whether you have the best security system in place to ensure that the integrity of your business is not compromised.

29 February 2020