Home Security

The first day of school is quickly approaching. Before the kids go back, you’ll make sure they have new clothes and everything on their school supply list. But what about your home — is it ready for the kids to stay home alone after school? If not, we can help you get it ready with two small home security technology additions for your Staten Island family. 

With summer travel in full swing, it’s time to revisit the home security steps you can take to keep your property protected while you’re away. No matter where your family is headed this summer, it’s important to align vacation season with your home security goals. Here are some ways to do that. 

There’s nothing inherently wrong with DIY home security. After all, some home security is better than none. But if a DIY system was your “starter” home security experience, that doesn’t mean it should be the only home security you ever use. 

There’s nothing like the feeling of satisfaction at the end of a successful holiday season. To improve your chances of achieving one this year, follow these tips to keep your home protected from burglary and other crimes. 

In some neighborhoods, homeowners have very few worries about crime. If that’s the case on your street, it’s nice to roll out the welcome mat for your neighbors — but proceed with caution, because small oversights can lead to big consequences. Here are some tips for fine tuning your home security habits. 

Smart locks are getting more popular every year — popular with 4 million homeowners, to be exact. That alone shows that today’s homeowners understand the value of keyless entry into the home. Unlike a traditional lock that requires a house key, a smart lock gives you access to your house with your smartphone or a numeric code you punch in. 

A smart home security system lets you manage your alarm and locks from anywhere conveniently with a mobile app. But if you don’t have smart lighting included, there’s something (actually, many things) missing from your system. Here’s what they are. 

Whether it’s fireworks, drowning dangers or the risks of the barbecue grill, summer is full of safety risks. Use these summer safety tips to help protect yourself and your family. 

It’s that time of year when we start thinking about ways to stay cool indoors without spending too much money. If you have a smart thermostat, you’re already saving money, because the Z-Wave® enabled thermostats can be programmed to automatically adjust every time you arm or disarm your security system. This means that in the hot summer months, your HVAC system can cool the house down while you’re home — but when you leave for the day, the thermostat intelligently sets back the moment you arm your system. 

No matter how far we’ve come in the fight against COVID, there’s no denying that some things are here to stay: like disinfecting the things we come in contact with, and trying to stay hands-free as much as possible.