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
The Features People Want Most in a Home Security System
When deciding on the perfect home security system for your home, you have many features to choose from. It can be helpful to know what most people are looking for. Here are the most in-demand home security system features: Professionally Monitored According to a recent survey, 93% of Americans consider professional monitoring to be the most important feature for… Read More
Voice-Activated Smart Home Security with Amazon Echo
Thanks to ProTec’s smart home security technology, you can already access and control your security system remotely via our handy smartphone app. Now smart home security technology is going one (major) step further, thanks to integration with Amazon Echo. Here’s what you need to know: You’ll Have Access to Voice-Controlled Security By partnering with Amazon Echo, we… Read More
7 Reasons You’ll Love Living in a Smart Home
Smart homes make life easier and more convenient — and who wouldn’t want that? No matter where you are, at home, at work, or out on the town, a smart house will alert you to what’s going on, a good reason to have a home security system in case what’s going on is an emergency!… Read More
4 Advantages of Having a Home Security System with Remote Access
Keeping your home safe is a priority, so a home security system has become a real necessity these days. With our busy lifestyles, a security system that’s not only effective but convenient is a must. Technology provides many electronic advantages that now make monitoring your home as easy as tapping a button. 4 Advantages of Having a Home Security System with Remote… Read More
Home Security Systems and Video Monitoring
If you’re considering a home security system that includes video monitoring, you should know the benefits and limitations of the system before you have it installed. There are a few things that might surprise the average buyer. Wireless does not mean any wires. “Wireless” only means the image is sent via a wireless signal. The… Read More
4 Advantages of Having a Home Security System
Installing a home security system provides many benefits for your home or business. Take a look at these 4 advantages of having a home security system. One of the biggest advantages of having a home security system is that you know that your family and home will be kept safe while you’re away. With monitored home… Read More
3 Ways to Improve Home Security When You’re Not Home
Most burglars wait until a home is unoccupied to break in, to reduce the chance of getting caught. Luckily, there are specific home security steps you can take to protect your home even when you’re away. Here are three ideas: Whether you don’t have a security system at all, or the one you have is old and… Read More
How Glass Break Detectors Can Complete Your Home Security System
Thieves use a variety of methods for entering a home, including slipping in through a hidden window or breaking a sliding glass door in the back of the home. Home security systems can offer protection through the use of a glass break detector. These devices use a small microphone to detect sudden vibration or noises that are… Read More
3 Ways to Secure Your Home Without a Home Security System
Whether you just purchased a new home, welcomed additions to your home, or you simply want to make sure your family and your valuables are secured, then you’ll want to take the time to do some research into home security. Perhaps you are considering a home security system but want to know what you can do… Read More