Is Anybody Home? Always secure your home when away. An empty house is a tempting target for a burglar. Keep your house looking the same whether you are home or away. Follow these simple steps to help you keep your
Currently, burglary is the second most prevalent crime in America. For this reason, the majority of homeowners are concerned about home security. When thinking about home security, there are three aspects that you should pay attention to when increasing the security level of your home. These are time, light and noise. The reason these three aspects demand attention is because most criminals hone their craft so they can work quickly, quietly and in darkness.
Feb
25
Make Your Home Safer Against Burglary
Household burglary is the unlawful entry ( entering through an unlocked door or window) or forcible entry ( breaking a window, cutting a screen or breaking through a door ) of a residence which usually involves theft. Illegal entry may
Oct
24
What is ADT Pulse® and How It Works?
From almost anywhere, you can have the power to arm and disarm your home’s security system. But ADT Pulse is more than just remote security — it’s home automation, climate and light control, and video. And it’s affordable, customizable and
Oct
24
Items Most at Risk in a Break-In
Burglars have three objectives when breaking into a house: they want to be in there for as little time as possible, they’d prefer not to get caught in the act or afterwards, and they want to get their hands on
Oct
22
Property and Violent Crime on the Rise
According to data released this week by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, the frequency of both violent crime and property crime rose last year. The number of simple assaults increased from 4 million to 5 million between 2010 and
Oct
22
ADT Monitored Home Security Systems Now Available Without a Landline
If you’ve cancelled your home security plan or have decided not to install a security system because you don’t want the extra expense of paying for a land line telephone, we’ve got great news for you. An ADT Monitored Home
Jul
17
Honeywell Lynx Touch with Z-Wave®
Honeywell’s newest LYNX Touch self-contained security system includes two alarm industry firsts that will allow installers to more easily provide local and remote services, which are increasingly popular among homeowners who want to control their security using mobile devices. The
Jul
17
Honeywell Tuxedo Wireless Keypad is Here
Honeywell released the Wi-Fi version of Tuxedo Touch, a touchscreen security and automation controller with Z-Wave functionality. Wi-Fi eliminates the need to run a CAT5 when connecting to a local area network—an enhancement that greatly simplifies the installation process while
