Home Security
Dogs vs Digital Security
In the contest between cold circuitry (digital security) and man’s best friend (your dog), it seems the winner would be obvious. And, if we’re talking about the best pet for playing fetch or retrieving the newspaper, the living, breathing dog is going to win just about every time, it’s true. On the other hand, when…
Read MoreTop 5 Benefits of having a doorbell camera
How often do you think of your doorbell? Unless you have one of those neat novelty doorbells that plays “Dixie” or “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor,” for that little bit of extra fun every time someone visits, it’s probably not that often. It chimes when someone hits the button, you open the door to…
Read MoreCan a home security system fail?
You’ve just installed your shiny new BlueAccess home security system. The components are all in place, the programming is all done, your passcode inputted and the system armed for the first time. It will be all smooth sailing from here, you tell yourself. You’ll never have to worry about security again. Well, probably not. Although…
Read MoreDo I need to have my security system professionally installed?
You’ve decided it’s time to fully secure your home and family’s safety by purchasing a home security system. You know you’ll need an alarm system, some cameras, a doorbell camera, maybe a motion sensor or two, and a secure network to tie it all together. You’re even looking forward to having it all in place…
Read MoreHow to name my security system components
What’s in a name? Shakespeare may have had lovelorn Romeo in mind when he wrote that, but it’s something to keep in mind in other circumstances — including, surprisingly, when assembling the security system components of your DIY home security system kit from BlueAccess. Depending on the size of your home, and the amount of…
Read MoreHow to secure items in your house when you are away on vacation
So, it’s finally time to get away from it all for a week or two and hit the beach… or the mountains… or maybe the casino… or, really, any vacation destination of your choice. But there’s one problem. Although you don’t want to worry about what might be nothing, there’s that nagging fear in the…
Read MoreBest Ways to Keep Your Teens Safe While at Home
That dreaded time has come at last. Your little angels, your very own flesh and blood, have become teenagers. With their increase in age, your teens will expect an increase in freedom as they go more places and do more things without their parents along. One of those things will be keeping your teen safe at…
Read MoreWays to secure your home besides an alarm system
When looking to secure your home and keep it safe from outside intrusion, there’s no better solution than a home security system, particularly an alarm system. Few things can dissuade a would-be burglar than the incessant ring of an alarm system, and it’s one of the most effective ways to protect a property any homeowner…
Read MoreWhat is a duress code?
The unimaginable has happened. An intruder has broken into your home, surprised you in your pajamas and fuzzy bunny slippers and is now threatening you with violence unless you deactivate your home security system so they can ransack your home at will. What do you do? You’ve lost the initiative here, unable to go on…
Read MoreThink like a burglar when putting your home security system together
So you’re trying to secure your home with the best methods you can think of, but where do you start? How do you determine where to put the cameras? What are the best angles to place outdoor lights? Where should you most focus your home security system precautions? What you might need to do is…
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