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Alarm System Price - Avoid Pesky Sales Calls when Shopping for a Burglar Alarm

Getting price quotes for alarm systems can be difficult, and you're likely to face a barrage of sales calls day-in and day-out for weeks. Learn how to get burglar alarm prices without the hassle of pesky sales calls with these 5 insider tips from SimpliSafe Home Security.

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Quick Tip: What is a Duress PIN?

A Duress PIN is a four-digit code that sends a covert “distress signal” to our alarm monitoring center. Whenever you enter your secret “Duress PIN” into your keypad, the system quietly sends your SOS signal to our monitoring center. We won't call your home, as we usually would to verify an alarm. Instead immediately dispatch the police straight to your home. You can enter this code into your keypad anytime to alert us of danger or use it if an intruder is forcing you to turn off your alarm.

To program your Duress PIN use our Easy Setup Wizard.

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7 Ways to Stop Burglars from Choosing your Home

Burglars aren’t fussy about where they break into. They look for the easy options. The advice in this report is based on two principles:

  • Make your property look less appealing to burglars
  • Make your property look harder to break into

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The Danger of Owning a Wired System

As an alarm company, safety is our priority. We want to make sure that our product offers you the best protection.

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A Burglar Alarm Company, SimpliSafe, Is Helping Burglars Find New Jobs

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During the last 100 years, home security systems have relied on Ma Bell to send alarm signals to alarm monitoring centers. Savvy burglars came to rely on a low-tech solution to defeat most security systems—wire cutters.

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Seven Ways to Enhance Your Home Security

You’ve already got an alarm system to protect your home, what else can you do to avoid being a victim of a burglary? According to FBI crime statistics, one out of every six homes will be burglarized this year. There are some simple things you can do to protect your home, here are seven tips to help keep you safe.

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One Sneaky Clause to Look for in Your Alarm Monitoring Contract

When buying a home security system, it’s important to know exactly what you’re signing up for.

If you’ve been researching your options for getting a home security system, you’ve likely found a striking similarity between what most companies offer…In exchange for a “free system” they’ll offer you a 3-year alarm monitoring contract.

We’re all used to signing contracts for cell phones, gym memberships, and now even for cool devices like the iPad…

So it’s no big deal right?

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Is Wireless Better? 5 Secrets Alarm Installers Are Keeping From You

Wondering how to choose your home security system? Having trouble deciding between a wired system and a wireless one? Before you make your decision, consider the benefits of a wireless home security system, like SimpliSafe. Here are some benefits to choosing a wireless system that home-installers don’t want you to know.

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Gotcha! Burglar Caught Red-handed: SimpliSafe Customer Saves Thousands

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On January 30th at 12:08pm, a burglar set off a SimpliSafe motion sensor in a vacant home in Medford, NY. The crafty burglar then disassembled the alarm system in an attempt to disable it. Believing the alarm to be defeated, he remained on the property.

What this brash burglar didn’t know was that it was too late.

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Getting the Perfect Alarm System for your Home

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We know that each and every house is different. Often, pre-bundled packages just don’t provide adequate protection. All SimpliSafe home security systems are customizable to meet the specific needs of your home.

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