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How to Choose and Where to Install a Smoke Alarm

According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire.

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What to Expect from a Quality Alarm Monitoring Service

Home alarms have long been a staple of basic security systems, and many people choose to have alarms installed to ward off potential criminals, prevent unauthorized entry, and protect properties and families from various threats such as fires and floods. Though such alarm systems are often quite powerful on their own, they can be significantly [...]

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How to Choose and Install a Motion Detector for Your Alarm System

Alarm system motion detectors should be both advance and easy to install. Typically, only one motion detector is part of a home security system kit. Therefore, getting an additional motion detector is a common thing to do and is well worth it.

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My Visonic App Questions & Answers

Back in August we had a post on the My Visonic App. We received quite a bit of feedback and a few questions. Therefore, I thought it would be a good idea to do a little follow up.

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Let the Dog Bark!

Published on 28 December 2011 by in Hot Topics, Security Systems

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Let the Dog Bark!

So many dog owners spend much of their time and some of their money trying to get their dog to stop barking. But what dog owners might not realize (and your neighbors as well) is that sometimes barking can be a good thing.

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Know When Your Mail is Delivered and Prevent Mail Theft

The U.S. Postal Service handles 668 million pieces of mail every day. The vast majority of it arrives intact and to the hands of its rightful owner. However, mail theft still does exist. In fact, mail theft remains the most common form of white-collar crime in America.

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This Just In- Global Link Security’s Laser Scan

Burglary deterrents at Home Security Store include the very popular Fake TV, Winn Dummy Cameras, Rex Plus Electronic Watchdog Alarm, and now our newest deterrents are from Global Link Security. With these products you can add an extra layer of protection by giving the perception that your property is as secure and safe as Fort Knox.

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MyVisonic App can Manage your PowerMax Alarm System from Anywhere, Anytime

Whether you’re at home, at work, on a business trip, or on vacation, the MyVisonic App lets you control your Visonic PowerMax alarm system locally and remotely. You can arm and disarm the alarm system,
view the status of various system devices, view the protected premises via installed cameras, and control X-10 compliant home appliances.

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Behind the Scenes!

Published on 21 July 2011 by in Security Systems

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Behind the Scenes!

Every day at Home Security Store we keep busy researching products, testing samples, and choosing which products best fit the needs of our valued customers. When we bring a product in, it’s quite a process for the Web & Marketing Department before that product ever hits the website.

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Where should I install my Heat Detector?

While smoke detectors are more sensitive to detecting smoke, heat detectors are more sensitive to temperature. This means a heat detector (which is a ceiling-mounting initiating device) will trigger when the temperature near the unit reaches a certain level, but will not trigger due to smoke alone.

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