Anyone who’s anyone knows how important fire detectors are, and most people know that carbon monoxide detectors are extremely important too. Not everyone knows exactly where to put them, but that’s a topic for another time. That’s because today, I want to talk about just how many choices you have when it’s time to replace your detectors.Did you know that there are different kinds of fires, and some detectors won’t detect them all? Did you know various detectors can communicate with each other?Ther… Read more →

There’s no doubt that home security cameras are a great addition to a home security system. There are some really cool doorbell cameras that can tell you who’s at the door when you’re not home, a camera can help you keep an eye on the babysitter, and nearly every camera today is wireless, so they can be placed anywhere in your home.Cameras can make your home safer, but they aren’t necessarily as convenient as you may think. With so many different cameras and so many different providers, some cameras are… Read more →

Technology is pretty cool. You can do just about anything with a smart phone and a computer. You can chat with friends halfway around the world on Skype, check your email while sitting in an internet café, and change the channel on your TV with your smartphone. Man, we’ve really come a long way, and so have home security systems.Technology has enabled us to do things that we’ve never been able to do before. You can control lights, see who’s at the door, and keep an eye on pets and children in your home w… Read more →

If you have a home security system, you expect to receive help in the event of an emergency, whether it’s a fire or a break-in. The question is, do you know how long it will take for emergency services to arrive at your doorstep?Depending on which security provider you use, you could be waiting for nearly a minute before the system responds. Add to that the time it takes for the monitoring center operator to contact emergency services to relay your information and you could be waiting a lot longer than you mi… Read more →

Wireless home security systems have really changed the game. They provide a high level of protection without all the messy wires and the complicated installation process of previous systems. There are also more options than ever when it comes to keeping tabs on your home wirelessly. You can choose from:Door and window sensors Water leakage detectors Security cameras Motion sensors Electronic locks Fire alarms And moreHere at inhomsafetyguide.org, we think wireless systems are way cool, b… Read more →