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Smart Home Security for Summer Vacation

By Wayne Wahrsager | July 26, 2021
Summer Security

It’s finally permissible to travel again, and you’re all ready to go…or are you? It makes sense to be apprehensive after staying put for so long. Fortunately, your smart home security system has things covered at home while you’re away. Here’s what it can do.

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Getting Your House in Order the Smart Way

By Wayne Wahrsager | July 16, 2021
Smart Home Security

Right now, many of us are still transitioning out of quarantine mode and doing our best to enjoy the slower pace of summer. But if going back to the workplace onsite is in your near future, now is the time to make sure all your ducks are in a row at home. If your security system is missing any of these smart home features, we recommend adding them before going back to work.

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Making a Commitment to Summer Safety

By Wayne Wahrsager | July 11, 2021
Summer Safety

Summer is in full swing, and we all want to enjoy it to the fullest. In order to do that, we need to renew our annual commitments to summer safety. Review these summer safety guidelines and commit to using them this season.   

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Smart Security for the Homebuying Boom

By Wayne Wahrsager | June 17, 2021
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There’s a homebuying boom going on nationwide, with homes in high demand and markets low on inventory. In Nassau County, the median price of residential properties is now $80,000 higher than it was at this time last year, but homes are continuing to sell. If your family is making a move, you want your new home to be secure on the first night you spend there. Fortunately, we can help you with a smart home security system that goes above and beyond a traditional home alarm. Here are some of the things these systems make possible. 

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Home Security for Father’s Day 2021

By Wayne Wahrsager | June 14, 2021

For many families, there’s a strong possibility that Father’s Day 2021 could look a little different than the holiday has in years past. After all, what fatherhood looked like changed a bit during the pandemic: more dads working from home, some dealing with employment challenges, and many helping with remote schooling. One Harvard University study points to a majority of dads (70%) feeling closer to their children after COVID-19, and the phenomenon reportedly transcends across demographics. 

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Minimize the Energy Load and Your Electric Bill

By Wayne Wahrsager | May 31, 2021

With a Z-Wave® enabled smart thermostat as part of the smart security and automation system at your home or business, you can save money on your monthly electric bill and feel great about all the energy you’re saving. But with a new program, there are ways to save even more. Continue reading for details. 

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How Home Security Makes for Safer Home Deliveries

By Wayne Wahrsager | May 19, 2021
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Now that the curve has flattened and life is finally getting back to normal, it’s time to assess what parts of the pandemic era we plan to keep. For many people, continuing to shop and dine via home delivery is number one on the list. After more than a year of having everything from meals to clothing to entertainment conveniently dropped at our doorsteps, it’s hard to go back. However, home deliveries have one drawback — and it’s one you don’t want to ignore. 

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Life Safety 101: Why You Should Always Include Fire, Smoke and CO Monitoring with Your Security System

By Wayne Wahrsager | April 12, 2021

A security system may start with motion sensors for intrusion detection, but it shouldn’t end there. Security also encompasses life safety: protection from fire, smoke and dangerous gases like carbon monoxide. Here are some critical reasons why you should include life safety monitoring in your home security system. 

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How Wireless Home Security Works

By Wayne Wahrsager | March 28, 2021

Hardwired home security is still available, but many customers now choose to go wireless. What’s the difference? Both are home security systems with a network of sensors and control panel that connect to the monitoring center; the difference is how it connects. A hardwired system connects via a landline connection, while a wireless system communicates through a cellular connection. 

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Getting it Right the First Time: What to Look for in a Home Alarm Company

By Wayne Wahrsager | March 22, 2021
What to Look for in a Home Alarm Company

You know the saying: “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” It’s a great lesson — but if you get something right the first time, no one gets fooled at all. By choosing the right home alarm company, you can avoid unnecessary costs, hard-to-use equipment and incompetent monitoring services. 

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