Whether you manage or own apartment buildings, condos, single-family homes, or commercial buildings, securing properties when they are vacant is as important as keeping them protected when they are occupied.
Vacant properties are vulnerable.
They may attract unwanted guests and become tempting for burglars. Even without personal property inside, appliances, AC components, and pipes can be stolen for money.
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What are Different Types of Access Control & How Are They Used?
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAccess control is an essential security feature for any business as it regulates who can access a commercial building and where they can go within the space. Security technology constantly evolves, making for more robust and customizable solutions.
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Tips for Opening Your Vacation Home for the Season
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAs summer approaches, there are important things to take care of before opening your vacation home for the season. Before your family or renters begin spending time there, you must ensure things are safe and in working order.
Over the course of the months when your vacation home was closed up, dust has gathered inside, debris has piled up outside, and the weather has shifted. Maintenance, indoors and outdoors, should be done before opening your vacation home for the season. Here’s what to take care of before you take occupancy.
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Safeguarding Pharmaceuticals: Effective Strategies for Enhancing Security in Pharmacies
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAmidst their critical role in promoting wellness, pharmacies face a pressing challenge: ensuring the security of their employees and the medications they dispense. Pharmacy customers rely on these businesses to fill their prescriptions for life-saving medications. Any disruption to pharmacy service, whether due to theft, vandalism, or other incidents, poses a threat to public health and safety.
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Making Your Home Smarter: The Power of Smart Home Security System Integration
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamSecurity system integration refers to integrating smart home devices and security system components within a household so they can be controlled remotely or automated to enhance comfort, convenience, security, and energy efficiency. These devices typically connect to a central hub or app. Users can then manage various aspects of their home environment from anywhere using a smartphone or other internet-connected device.
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The Four Leading Causes of House Fires & How to Prevent Them
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHouse fires are often caused by everyday tasks that we don’t think twice about. While investing in smoke and fire detectors is an important part of keeping your home and family safe, it’s equally important to know the leading causes of house fires and how to prevent them.
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A Guide to Auditing Your Home Security System
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAs families grow and lifestyles change, so do our priorities and requirements for home security. What worked perfectly a few years ago may no longer provide the level of protection and convenience you desire today. That’s why auditing your home security system is so important.
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Top Tips for Securing Vacant Properties
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWhether you manage or own apartment buildings, condos, single-family homes, or commercial buildings, securing properties when they are vacant is as important as keeping them protected when they are occupied.
Vacant properties are vulnerable.
They may attract unwanted guests and become tempting for burglars. Even without personal property inside, appliances, AC components, and pipes can be stolen for money.
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How Do Wireless Security Systems Work?
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWith the advancement of technology, wireless security systems are becoming more popular. With so many options out there, it’s difficult to know which way to go with your security system.
Consumer Affairs states that 44% of consumers prefer professionally installed security systems, and 42% of consumers use hard-wired systems that connect to a central control panel. Here’s what you should know about wireless security systems.
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Six Powerful Features of Commercial Security Cameras
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamToday’s features of commercial security cameras are capable of so much more than simply recording footage. They can now work to augment a business’ security strategy and make monitoring and protecting a space much more efficient and effective.
Camera systems can track and generate alerts for things like irregular human movement or loitering, facial recognition, and more. Features like remote monitoring and audio make them a huge asset to your security strategy.
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Updating Your Security When Someone Moves Out
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWhen someone you are living with, be it a roommate or a spouse, moves out, security measures should be taken to ensure your safety and the protection of your home and valuables. Even after someone moves out, if they still have access to the premises via a key or entry code, this poses a number of security issues. Even if you trust them fully, there’s still a chance that they might lose the key or somehow compromise the security of your home by accident.
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