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After the tension of the past year, 2021 calls for being kinder and gentler to ourselves and others. It also calls for making life simpler. Luckily, there’s smart home security technology that can help. Here’s just the beginning of what it can do.
Read MoreThroughout the past year, businesses have been confronted with a wide range of brand new security concerns. But there’s nothing new about the most basic security need of all: keeping the doors locked. In the past, businesses used traditional locks and keys to do this. But in 2021, it’s time for businesses to leave that antiquated security method behind.
Read MoreNow more than ever, we all deserve a happy, serene holiday season. Here are some ways we can use our home security technology to support the secure atmosphere we all want for our families during the holidays.
Read MoreLiving alone can definitely have its perks, like having all of the fridge space to yourself, and being able to choose what you watch on television. But if you currently live alone or are planning to move into a home by yourself, it’s understandable if you feel a bit frightened by the possibility of intruders. Don’t stress about what could happen, instead take steps towards making your home safer so you can feel more secure. The secret to feeling safer when you live alone is planning ahead and taking home safety into your own hands. We’ve put together a home safety checklist to use if you want to feel safer at home.
Read MoreWhether you’re shopping in person or online this holiday season, you’re bound to see many “off the shelf” DIY home security systems. Most of these promise a “plug and play” experience, which means you can install them with little-to-no technical expertise. It’s easy to be enticed by this promise – but the fact is, these systems are lacking in some of home security’s most important features. Here’s what they’re likely to be missing.
Read MoreRetail stores, like many businesses, are looking at tightening their budgets for 2021. But if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that safety and security must remain high priorities. Theft, vandalism and even violence have crushed retailers this year, and no one can say for sure what the future will bring. With that in mind, here are five security recommendations for 2021.
Read MoreIf it’s your turn to host Thanksgiving dinner, you have a lot to keep track of this year: how many guests you’re allowed to have, where you can eat, how long the event can be. You need all the support you can get to make the day go as smoothly as possible. Here are some great hacks to help you out.
Read MoreFor criminals, porch piracy is one of the easiest types of theft because they can carry it out swiftly and silently. In the winter, when valuable gifts are being delivered and the sun goes down earlier, porch piracy is in full swing. In the cover of the dark, criminals speed toward victims’ porches, grab their targets and duck out of sight. In November and December, you need more protection from package theft than any other time of year. Here’s how you can acquire it.
Read MoreWhen you want around-the-clock video monitoring to strengthen your home security, you need smart home video monitoring.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year when scary things become fun for a little while. But if you’re a burglar, there’s nothing fun about the one thing that scares you the most: getting caught in the act. This Halloween, you can use your smart home security devices to make their fears become reality. Here are three ways to do it.
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