Coolest Home Security Features We Can Expect to See in 2018

There were a lot of cool things to see at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. Not only were we interested in the latest medical alert system technology, we were also extremely excited to see what the new year had in store for home security systems.Here are a few of the coolest gadgets and innovations that caught our eye for 2018.Dual purpose technologyFor the most part, home security technology does one thing — protect your home. But, it has the potential to make our lives easier and more co… Read more →

Protect America - A great choice for families on a budgetProtect America plans start at just $19.99.  There are no equipment fees or installation fees, and you can try their system risk-free for 30 days.  It’s a good way to get started!If you’re looking to install a home security system without paying an arm and a leg for sensors, cameras, and installation “all up-front,” look into the plans that are offered by Protect America. Their packages include up to $1,400 in free equipment with no … Read more →

Sometimes you can’t help feeling bad for seniors.Just not for the reason you think.People think seniors hate technology! What a sad stereotype to have in today’s world of cool gadgets and innovations!Okay, it is true that some seniors aren’t very technologically savvy, but that doesn’t mean they’re not willing to learn! Not to mention, computers and cell phones have been around for quite a while, so today’s seniors are much more likely to embrace new innovations than the seniors of yesterday… Read more →

There’s a lot of really great advice out there on things NOT to do if someone is trying to scam you. As a matter of fact, we’ve talked about some of this stuff before. We've talked about how you shouldn't click on hyperlinks in emails and how you shouldn’t give out your Social Security number when shopping online.One of my personal favorites is what James Veitch did about spam in his mailbox. If you haven’t checked out his TedTalks, you definitely should. I still go back and watch that video when I need… Read more →

ADT Health - an Average Device with a Premium Price TagADT has been one of the most trusted names in home security for more than a century.  It is a reputation that is well-deserved and we had expected this would extend into their Medical Alert System offering.  Unfortunately, that is not the case.  With very ordinary systems and Call Centers, that while very reliable, are built for Home Security and a price that does not reflect value, we ave InHome cannot recommend ADT Health.While we applaud a… Read more →

There are many ways scammers can get a hold of your information. We’ve talked about many of those ways right here at InHomeSafetyGuide.org. For example, you should never click hyperlinks in suspicious emails, friend people you don’t know in real life on Facebook, or give out your Social Security number when making an online purchase. If only following a few set-in-stone rules is all it takes to protect yourself from scammers.Unfortunately, scammers play by a different set of rules every day. As soon as you … Read more →

There’s absolutely no doubt that having a home security system is the best way to keep your property safe. With motion detectors and cameras, it can scare burglars away or identify them for prosecution, if they’re brave enough to target your home.Although a home security system is the best way to keep your home safe, that doesn’t mean it’s the only way to keep your home safe.There are plenty of simple and easy ways you can make your home more secure with or without a home security system. We’ve ta… Read more →

Your home is supposed to be a place where you feel safe. Unfortunately, it’s not as safe as you think. This is especially the case for seniors.The fact is, there are many dangers lurking in your home, and any one of them could spell the end to your independence.Here are a few common senior hazards and how to fix them so you can live independently in your home for as long as possible.Slippery bathroomsOver 80 percent of falls occur in the bathroom. This statistic shouldn’t come as a surprise … Read more →

What does it mean to be a good neighbor where you live? Maybe it means keeping to yourself or offering a friendly wave. It might mean pulling in your garbage bins from the corner in a timely manner instead of leaving them there for days. It might mean not painting your house hot pink, or letting your dog bark his head off in the backyard all day long.Where I live, being a good neighbor means not mowing your lawn at seven in the morning on Saturday.Well, there’s another thing you can add to your list i… Read more →

There’s no doubt that you’ve heard about the Equifax breach by now, and for good reason. It’s a really big deal. The trouble is, when something is a big deal, everyone reports on it. Instead of just reading one article on the matter, you’re faced with tens or even hundreds of articles, all of which offer different bits of advice.Here at InHomeSafetyGuide, we want to help you keep your identity safe, which means helping you sift through the information and make sense of it all. Here are the important… Read more →