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Livly: A Modern Residential Community Experience

Livly is a trusted property management solution for both staff and residents. read more

How Savance Workplace Can Work for You

Savance Workplace is an industry leader that offers visitor and employee management solutions. read more

Avigilon Alta: The Industry’s Leader in Commercial Access Control

Learn how Avigilon Alta offers cutting-edge commercial access control solutions for businesses of all sizes. read more

Reasons to Choose a Local Security Company

There are pros and cons to both national and local security companies, but the advantages of choosing a local one might surprise you.

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How Landscaping Affects Your Security

How landscaping can adversely or positively impact your home or office’s security. read more

Do You Know How Your Alarm System Communicates?

Learn how alarm systems use different connections to communicate with monitoring systems. read more

What is Video Alarm Verification?

Video alarm verification technology adds layers of protection and convenience for both consumers and law enforcement to any security system. read more

Motion Detector Installation Basics

Motion detection devices are at the core of any security system, and their placement can have major implications on your system’s effectiveness. read more

How to Maintain a Commercial Security System

Whether you’re new to commercial security or have used security measures for some time, proper maintenance will increase the life of your system and provide better overall protection from potential threats. read more

Inside the Mind of a Burglar

Getting inside the mind of a thief can help protect your business from falling victim to burglary.

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How to Conduct a Physical Security Audit

A physical security audit assesses every aspect of your business to expose any possible issues and help keep your business safe. read more

Will Renter’s Insurance Give a Discount if You Have a Security System?

Did you know that having a security system could ultimately save you money by reducing the cost of your renter’s insurance?

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Holiday Safety Tips for Homes and Businesses

With the holiday season right around the corner, burglars are on the lookout for unguarded homes or businesses to prey on. Unlike the Grinch, holiday robbers don't often have a heart that grows three sizes, making it more important than ever to protect your valuables and your loved ones. 

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Where Should Window and Motion Sensors be Placed?

A motion sensor allows a system to detect movement, using waves or light to determine if someone or something is in your space. Similarly, a window sensor is used to detect when a window is opened. Together, these can become your eyes when you’re not around.

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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 Station Alarm?

A central station alarm system provides around-the-clock monitoring from specially trained staff that can make decisions on how to respond to any situation.

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How to Deter Burglars

While owning a home security system automatically decreases your chances of being burglarized, there are many common mistakes and oversights that can compromise its reliability. Here are the most important safety precautions you can take in conjunction with your security system to ensure your home is safe from thieves. read more

Monitored vs. Unmonitored Security Systems

If you're thinking about installing a security system, you may be wondering if monitoring is a necessary feature. While an unmonitored system is better than nothing at all, there are some critical things you should consider before making a decision.

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Alarm Monitoring Services: How They Work

An ear-piercing siren and flashing strobe lights create an immediate sense of emergency and indicate an alarm of some sort has been triggered. Now that the alarm has been triggered and the warning sirens have sounded, what happens next?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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