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Was Your Home Security's Wi-Fi Hacked? With today's technology going wireless with everything from our smartphones to our home security systems, it opens us up to security breaches. We hear about it on the news frequently where big businesses have their data breached. If a large corporation with many security protocols in place gets hacked, how can we keep our homes protected with our limited resources? We all need our internet, and with wireless becoming the popular option it is necessary to learn how to stay safe. Have you ever tried to sign in to your Wi-Fi at home and

Why Access Control is Important for Your Business Access control is a vital part of the security of your business. It ensures that control is maintained when it comes to restricting only authorized people entering the business property. In fact, access control affects everything we do in our daily activities, whether we realize it or not. Leaving your house to go to work involves many aspects of access control, such as turning on the house alarm or unlocking your car. However, in the field of business security, it involves a lot more in the way of sensitive areas and information.

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Security Systems When it comes to a home security system, many of us know the basic facts. Such as, alarms go off if someone breaks into your house, or you get notified if your camera detects activity at your door. However, sometimes we come up with questions we need to know while we are researching the purchase of a security system. Or, we think of these questions after we install the security system. Here are some of the most frequently asked where home security systems are concerned. Is It Worth Getting a Home Security System?

Upgrading Home Security Before Selling the House The housing market is booming thanks to the nation slowly opening back up, along with the low-interest rates. You have been waiting for this moment to put your house on the market. As this idea becomes a reality, you are given suggestions by your realtor to do some small improvements to freshen up the place. Included in these suggestions is one about upgrading your home security system. However, since it still works and you won't be there to enjoy the upgrade investment, is it really necessary? Here are some reasons why it is

Home Security and Fire Hazards Around the House The best part of having home security today is that it does so much more than just deter the bad guys from coming in. Your alarm systems connect to all your smart home devices also, including your smoke detector. In the event that the smoke alarm goes off, then you are notified, along with the fire department. With your monitoring company watching your property 24/7, a quick response time is what you get. This minimizes the damage that could occur. However, even with these safeguards in place, you want to do everything

Care for Our Elderly During the Pandemic   As if caring for our aging family members wasn't concerning enough, with the social distancing rules, it's now even harder. Although the guidelines are now loosening a little, it is still a good policy to limit our visits with the older ones who are more vulnerable to contagions. Many previously active seniors are resistant to moving in with anyone. They do not want to sacrifice their independence despite the home security it provides. At the same time, they are not quick to let you know when they really do need help or

Home Security Systems and Landlines As the era of advanced technology moves forward daily, does this mean our tech from the past gets replaced? Rumors continue to swirl about our 100-year-old landlines leaving us. A survey revealed that in 2017, 52% of adults in the U.S. no longer have landlines in the home. While more users lean toward cellular use, there are still plenty of our devices that connect to landlines. When our home security systems connect with landlines, is there a need to be concerned? What are the options?    Are Landlines Necessary? As the use of landlines declines, companies that

Home Security Trends You Don’t Want to Miss Out On Most of us have some form of home security to protect our family and property. However, with technology's continuous forward movement, there is always a new product on the scene. Alongside security, the smart home trend is now integrating itself with it. Our everyday tasks are being cared for by our virtual assistants in the home. With preprogrammed schedules, nothing goes undone. And, if it does, we are reminded via our smartphones on the app. Today we will look at some up and coming trends in our smart home security industry. Along

Home Security Includes Emergency Preparedness If the year 2020 taught us anything, it is to prepare for the unexpected. If you live in a natural disaster zone, such as blizzards, hurricanes, wildfires, or earthquakes, you may already do this. However, ice storms, hurricanes, and wildfires usually have a season, so we tend to relax outside of that timeframe. Last year, we learned that overnight our environment has the ability to change, and necessities like our paper products and cleaners disappear instantly. What can we do to prepare ahead of time without going overboard and hoarding? Our home security keeps us

Home Security: More Uses Than Just an Alarm Most of us have become familiar with home security systems by now. It is getting more common to have one protecting your home. However, most of us are familiar with just the basic facts, such as an alarm goes off when a door or window opens with an armed system. Or, an alert pops up on your smartphone when your motion sensor camera detects activity outside. The FBI reports that in 2019 property crime resulted in losses of $15.8 billion. This statistic shows that despite the increase in home security systems, there