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DIY Perimeter Protection Using Honeywell Security Components

Everyone wants to get the best value for their money. If you’re someone who is handy, good with home improvement projects and capable of analyzing complex system, buying and installing your own security system may be a good choice for you. Get components from a store like which offers quality Honeywell Security products. They most […]

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Things To Consider When Buying A Security System

There’s no shortage of security systems on the market today. When looking at the right choice for your home, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. While every security system company has “consultants” who are supposed to help you determine what you need for your home, they are also commissioned salespeople. That means searching for the right […]

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False Alarm Crackdown – New Police Units Assigned

If you have a cheap or faulty security system, watch out! The jig is up. Police departments around the country are cracking down of false alarms. The Miami-Dade County Police Department  and Sheriff Department of Charlotte County, North Carolina  have recently passed false alarm reduction ordinances. In fact, both departments have new units just to […]

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Broadband Security Systems – VoIP, Next Alarm and More

In an age of high-speed Internet, everything’s changing – even home security systems. Most customers have their home security systems connecting to their security system monitoring company via standard telephone lines. However, many people have switched to digital Voice over IP service which runs calls through their broadband connections at cheaper rates. You may be […]

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Tips For Choosing A Quality Home Security System Company

Kim Proctor of Protective Systems Inc. of Seattle, Washington operates a third-generation family business which provides home and commercial security systems and monitoring services throughout Western Washington. Years of experience and work with security systems have taught her a few things. She believes consumers looking for a good home security system should consider several things […]

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Combining Home Automation and Security in a Single System

Home automation brings all of your major home electronic systems together through one central control panel, keypad or remote. You can activate or deactivate a security system via the same control that activates your home theater and temperature control – for example. A good home automation system can turn your home into a “smart home” […]

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Beware Of Door-to-Door Security Offers – Too Good to be True?

When it’s time to commit to a home security system, make sure that you are looking for the security system, no the other way around. Door-to-door home security system salespeople can be problematic and even dangerous. While there are always honest people, the chances are a door to door security system salesperson is aiming to […]

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False Alarm Reduction Tips from FARA

The False Alarm Reduction Association (www.faraonline.org) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the hefty costs of security system false alarms to taxpayers and private security system companies. False alarms from your home security system can result in citations and heft penalty fees from local law enforcement agencies. Here are some pieces of advice fork […]

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Interview With Kim Proctor – Protective Systems Inc.

Seattle’s Protective Systems Inc. was a pioneer in security system technology and sales when it began in 1970 and remains a respected leader in its region today. PSI is a great example of a sophisticated, highly-reliable, family-owned, local security system provider. Kim Proctor of PSI explained some of what prospective and existing security system customers […]

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Security System Owner Responsibilities

Home security systems give us immense benefits including the privilege of feeling secure at night and when we go away. With every privilege come costs and responsibilities. Being a security system user also means being a responsible security system user. The Security Industry Alarm Coalition(http://www.siacinc.org/Default.aspx) advises home security system users to consider a few points […]

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Vivint Security
Call: 866-278-9277
Protect America
Call: 888-981-6738
Protection 1
Call: 888-342-6982
LifeShield Security
Call: 855-976-9061

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Home Security Statistics

Every 14.6 seconds, a burglary takes place in the US. ±
Average loss per burglary: $1,725. ±
Homes without security systems are about three times as likely to be broken into than homes with security systems. ±
Favorite items: cash, jewelry, electronic equipment, silver, guns and other items easy to sell. ±
± Washington Post, 2007 (link)