A burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States. Most burglaries happen during the day when homeowners are at work, but occasionally a break-in will take place at night when someone is home. Being at home during a break-in is a frightening and dangerous concept, but knowing what actions to take can help keep… Read More
Statistically, there are about 8,000 home burglaries happening every day across North America, a third of these occurred while someone was home. As scary as this may seem, there are a few simple things you can do to improve your home security. It’s simple science that things will follow the path of least resistance. This goes… Read More
Our access features allow you to easily and conveniently lock, unlock, and open doors and garages. Best of all, these access features integrate seamlessly into ProTec’s interface so you can control your access from the same smartphone app and in-home panel as your security and automation system. Here are four reasons to add access to your ProTec… Read More
As a provider of home security systems in Greenville, we thought we’d take a closer look at the most common causes of residential fires. By knowing the areas of the home that pose the greatest risk, you can take steps to protect your family, home, and valuables. Here are five common causes of home fires:… Read More
Did you know that almost half of all residential fires start in the kitchen? That’s why as part of our ongoing home security educational series for Fire Prevention Month, we turn our attention to kitchen fires and how you can prevent them: All it takes is a few seconds for hot oil from a pan to splatter and hit… Read More
Teaching your kids about fire safety and prevention is crucial for keeping them safe, but can also be a bit tricky. After all, you want to emphasize the seriousness of fire prevention, but you don’t want to completely scare them. Here are a few tips for teaching kids about fire safety in an age-appropriate way: Your whole… Read More
According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 365,000 structural fires occurred in 2015, resulting in more than 2,600 deaths and more than 11,000 injuries. October is Fire Prevention Month. How prepared is your family in the event of a fire emergency? Everybody knows the importance of smoke alarms, but sadly, in the aftermath of many fires, smoke… Read More
A fire at home is something most of us prefer not to think about, but this can be a serious mistake. By proactively implementing a few simple home fire prevention strategies around the house, you can protect your family, pets, valuables, and home from the unthinkable. Here are three tips for protecting your home from fire: Install… Read More
Many people think that home security systems are in place to protect your valuables when you leave. It is easy to believe this considering that about 4.5 billion dollars in stolen property get reported annually. However, there are more advantages of having a home security system and many of them have to do with caring for you and… Read More
Smart home technology provides an affordable, powerful and scalable supplement to your home security strategy. While the term “smart home” covers a broad array of capabilities, every smart device has two common features: an ability to communicate with other devices or networks, and an ability to respond to conditions Consider a simple door position sensor, for… Read More
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