As a smart, capable adult, maybe you feel you have what it takes to handle everything on your own in an at-home emergency. But the truth is, most people need some kind of help. If there’s a break-in or a fire, your number one job is to get yourself and your loved ones out of the house safely. Calling 911 on top of that is not something you’ll be able to handle in that moment. But if you have a monitored home security system, you won’t have to.

Do you wish there was a button that automatically took care of things around the house for you? There may not be one that washes the dishes or takes out the garbage, but there is one that can perform your home automation functions. It’s called Scenes, and it actually gives you a total of four buttons – one for each of your day’s most important milestones. Here’s a little more about each of those buttons and what you can do with a simple tap.

Your home security system protects you, but what protects your home security system? The burglary method known as "crash and smash" is a threat to not just your home, but the security system as well.

Snapshots are all the rage these days; the most popular social media sites are dominated by snapshots, instant cameras are making a comeback, and even your home security system can include a feature that sends snapshots to your phone or email. How does that last one work? It’s called an image sensor, and it’s offered exclusively by the maker of our home security systems.

It’s the season for love, and there’s no better way to show your home some love this February than to give it a smart home upgrade. Home control is no small promotion for the average household; it’s a major advancement that makes a home run more efficiently for the benefit of the entire family. Here’s an essential overview of what home control give you.

When pipes burst, appliances leak or utilities drip continually, homeowners and their insurance companies are on the hook for all the damage. That damage can range from collapsed ceilings to mold-blackened basements, and all of it is dangerous. Is there a smart solution? There is!