Smart Home
7 Back-to-School Problems Smart Home Technology Users Don’t Have
Every parent wants to pave the way to academic success for their children in every aspect of their lives. The first element of this is taking the chaos out of managing routines. Today, parents are using home automation to help them manage daily routines, and ease their worry about the safety and wellbeing of their…
Read MoreTop Home Security Blunders
Life gets busy and we all get a little slack when it comes to thinking about home security. Unfortunately, this is a huge factor in why four burglaries happen every minute in the US. Burglars count on us to lose focus and make common mistake. All they need to do is wait for their prime…
Read MoreEasy Ways to Reduce False Alarms
False alarms are problematic for everyone. They cause the homeowner unnecessary worry and can burden the emergency system, increasing their response times to real emergencies. The good news is that most incidents of false alarms can be avoided by following a few simple tips. Talk to Your Home Security System Provider There are many things…
Read MoreRead this Before You Hide Your Valuables
Everyone has valuables that they would like to keep in the home and out of the hands of burglars. The more important or valuable the item, the more important it is to keep it secure and out of view. But just how stealthy is that hiding spot? Chances are good that it is more obvious…
Read MoreHome Security Technologies Are Transforming Senior Services
Over the last decade, technology has changed the way we approach nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Those technologies however, have largely been geared toward young people. That trend is shifting, and now home security and smart home technologies are leading the way in improving the lives of seniors and helping them avoid assisted…
Read MoreActionable Steps You Can Take Now to Prevent Daytime Burglary in Seattle
Everyone wants to believe that they will not become a victim of a burglary, but the odds are working against us. In 2012, more than two million homes fall victim to burglars. That is one every 15 seconds, and 20 in the 5 minutes it takes to read this article. Surprisingly, many of these crimes…
Read MoreEmotional Fallout After Burglary
No matter how much is taken, every burglary is serious and can cause real, deep, and lasting emotional effects. After all, someone came in to your space.
Read MoreDealing with Dementia: Seattle Senior Monitoring
If you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, providing a safe environment is always a primary concern. As dementia progresses, a person’s abilities change, affecting things like judgment, physical abilities, memory, senses, and understanding of time and place. Providing care for someone with dementia requires some creative problem-solving to…
Read MoreCriminals Going High-Tech with 3D Printing Technologies
3D printing technology is used to create everything from brightly colored plastic dodads to advanced medical devices. The technology is amazing, affordable, and accessible. Perhaps that is why it is not surprising that criminals have found a way to use the technology to their advantage. A plastic representation of just about anything can be printed…
Read More8 Important Reasons Why DYI Security Alarms Spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E
With the right information almost any project can be a DYI project. In fact, the popularity of project websites has fueled a new generation of highly motivated DYI-ers doing everything from making furniture to doing car repairs. But not everything should be a DYI project, especially the installation of home security systems. Here are some…
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