Home Alarms

Home security is like an onion – layered technologies make it harder to reach the center. (And make burglars more likely to cry as each layer unfolds!) Motion sensors, also known as motion detectors, are an excellent and essential level … Continue reading →

One of the greatest things about home security is how easy things have become. Twenty years ago, installing a home security system was a complicated job that could only be tacked by the pros, but today’s evolving technologies make it … Continue reading →

When it comes to your family’s security, always trust your judgement. The first question to ask is, where do you (and your family members) think you need security cameras? What are the most vulnerable spots on your property? Do you have … Continue reading →

One of the biggest stumbling blocks to installing a home alarm is often not the initial installation or equipment costs, but the recurring monthly fees associated with traditional alarm systems. (Learn more about how much home security costs.) Though these … Continue reading →

If you’re like most homeowners, you understood the benefits of an alarm system for months or even years before you installed one. It’s the cost, of course: the cost of installing the system and paying your monthly monitoring fee can … Continue reading →

Have you heard of the crash and smash? Just the name makes me want to cringe. But it’s a big deal in the home security world, and one you need to protect against. What is a crash and smash? The … Continue reading →

When home alarms first became available, wireless technology had even been invented yet. That meant that everything was installed with wires, wires everywhere: wires running through your home’s walls and ceilings, snaking out to the master and secondary keypads and … Continue reading →

Scan your local Yellow Pages and you’ll find dozens of home alarm companies advertising their security services. Where to begin? A recommendation from a trusted friend or family member is always a good start, but even in the case of a … Continue reading →