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The Only SimpliSafe Review You Need to Read

The challenge with any DIY home security system, in our opinion, comes down to the customer experience. read more

What Do Villages Require to Add a Security System?

Every village adopts its own building codes to establish minimum requirements for the safety and well-being of the property owner, occupants, and the general public. read more

What Is a Central Alarm System?

A central station alarm system sends an immediate notification to a central monitoring station where around-the-clock, specially trained staff make decisions on how to respond to the situation. read more

8 Best Ways to Deter Burglars

While owning a home security system automatically decreases your chances of being burglarized, there are still important safety precautions you can take to ensure your home is safe from thieves. read more

Should You Get a Monitored Security System?

The 4 P's of Home Intrusion

Everyone thinks that a home break in could never happen to them, until it does. In 2016, there were 7,919,035 property crimes reported in the United States. That's a crime committed every four minutes. The damages add up, with losses estimated at $15.6 billion in 2016 alone. Shockingly, 38% of all assaults occur during a home invasion. read more

How Alarm Monitoring Works

An ear-piercing siren and flashing strobe lights create an immediate sense of emergency and indicate an alarm of some sort has been triggered. While some home and business owners opt for silent alarms, most prefer audible signals that will hopefully scare away a would-be burglar. Now that the alarm has been triggered and the warning sirens have sounded, what happens next? read more

What to Do if Someone Breaks into Your House

We have put together a list of what to do if someone breaks into your house and hopefully help make things easier in the unfortunate case that you fall victim to property crimes.

3 Types of Security Lights

Outdoor security lights have come a long way from the days of bright, unshielded floodlights that used copious amounts of energy and created light pollution. Today’s security lighting is designed to save energy, add curb appeal, and act as the main deterrents in warding off criminals.

5 Reasons Why You Need a Home Security System

A home security system protects your home and the ones you love. While there are many reasons you may need to invest in a home security system, we have highlighted some key ones.