Home Security
Why Homes Today Burn Faster, and are More Toxic Than Ever Before
It is a problem that has fire professionals concerned. Homes today burn 8 times faster than homes of just 50 years ago, and the implications are serious. Faster fires, and more toxic fumes means the fires are more dangerous than ever before, residents have less time than ever to escape safely, and emergency personnel have…
Read MoreWhat’s New with the Total Connect iOS App? Just About Everything.
This newly designed iOS app provides an updated look and feel comparable to the Android beta app and HTML5 beta website, helping to offer a leading mobile experience across the Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services.
Read MoreHome Security Tips: Top Advantages of Using a Video Doorbell
There are times when something small packs a powerful punch—like the Dragon’s Breath Chili with a Scoville Scale rating of 2.4 million (so hot they say, that it may kill you). Even better, though, is the Skybell Video Doorbell. It’s small, but in the world of home security, it adds a wealth of protection and…
Read MoreSmart People Have Smart Homes
Summer months see a 10% increase in crime, so whether you are going away on vacation or staying home for a “staycation”, please be SMART and secure your home with SMART technology today.
Read MoreThe Dog Is Great, But Smart Security Is Better
While useful, old school home security systems (and cute dogs) have some limitations. But things have definitely changed in home security technologies. Here’s why.
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions About Home Security
A lot of people don’t invest in a home security system based on commonly held misbeliefs about smart security. As with any technology, it doesn’t hurt to see where it is going and make an educated decision about how or if it fits in your life.
Read MoreLight Up Your Season With Home Automation
With the holiday season upon us, we have many things on our minds from finding that perfect gift and getting our holiday lighting just right to making our home safe and comfortable for our visiting friends and family. It may seem like an impossible task to get it all done but we do not need…
Read MoreWhat Burglars Had To Say About Breaking Into A Home
With the holiday season upon us, many of us will be traveling and might be worried about the threat of being burgled while we are away –after all the FBI estimates more than 400,000 burglaries and home invasions occur in the US during the months of November and December. We believe installing a security system…
Read MoreHome Automation and Fire Prevention
October is National Fire Prevention month. The National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention campaign this year focuses on the importance of smoke detectors. The public is encouraged to replace smoke detectors every 10 years. According to the NFPA, smoke detectors are the public’s first line of defense in case of a house fire. And when…
Read MoreHalloween Safety Tips for Kama’aina
Halloween is a festive time that gets everyone out into the community, but it is also a time of increased hazards, for kids and homeowners. Not only is it important to keep trick-or-treaters safe, it is also important to keep your home and property secure. Tips to Keep Keiki Safe Halloween is great fun, but…
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