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For the second year in a row, kids and parents will celebrate Halloween more cautiously due to COVID. But that’s not the only public safety issue to be concerned with this Halloween. If you’re a homeowner in New York, you’ll want to do your part to keep your home and neighborhood safe from the vandalism and intrusion spikes that happen every Halloween.
Read MoreEvery year since 1925, the week that surrounds October 9 is observed as National Fire Prevention Week in the United States. In New York City, the FDNY, FDNY Foundation and its partners call on all New Yorkers to be #FDNYSmart by promoting fire and life safety education.
Read MoreHome security used to be complex, with landline telephones hardwired to alarms and even more intricate wiring if cameras were incorporated. For homeowners, monitoring those cameras themselves was next to impossible. But today, homeowners can get better home security with an alarm that connects with wireless technology. Better still, this security comes at a lower cost, and homeowners can monitor their cameras from anywhere using their own personal smartphones.
Read MoreAs the long days of summer turn into the active evenings of fall, you need home security technology that’s dynamic enough to support your routine as it gets busier. In other words, you need a smart home system. Here’s what it can do to bring your house to life.
Read MoreFor many of us, fall is a time when we roll out the welcome mat: to kids, to parents, to weeknight dinner company and weekend movie nights. The relaxed vibe of summer is over, though, and it’s time to tighten up our home security habits as we welcome these visitors into our homes. Fortunately, we can do that without turning our friends away.
Read MoreKeyless entry isn’t just for businesses. Homeowners can also experience the convenience of the smart lock, an intelligent replacement for conventional keys that has changed building security for more than 4 million consumers. If you opt to add a smart lock system to the front door of your home, here are more of the benefits you can experience.
Read MorePeople have been using the basic lock and key system to protect their homes since the beginning of time. But times have changed, and the way we protect our homes from intruders should as well. The most advanced way to do this is with smart locks, a popular electronic replacement for physical keys.
Read MoreThere are many smart home devices, but certain systems are vital if you want to have a fully automated smart home. One of them is a smart lighting system, which enables you to automate your home’s lights and control them remotely rather than turning them on and off manually. If you aren’t sure whether you need smart lighting in your home, here are some of the top reasons to get on board.
Read MoreThe annual National Night Out, a community/police partnership event that promotes anti-crime programs in communities on the first Tuesday in August, is back for 2021 after a one-year hiatus during the pandemic. With the exception of 2020, this annual event has been enjoyed by Americans every year since 1984.
Read MoreIt’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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