Honeywell Home Security: Engineer Tackled By 200-Page Manual
Honeywell has been manufacturing home security systems for over 60 years. The bulk of their systems are sold to local dealers and alarm installers. As a homeowner, you’re likely to purchase one of these systems at a high markup through your local alarm dealer, or need to sign a three-year alarm monitoring contract for $30-60/month to get a system installed. However, some of Honeywell’s systems are sold direct. For those of you considering purchasing one, we’ve looked into Honeywell’s wireless security systems to give you a better idea of what you’d be getting.
Make 2013 Lucky: Home Security New Year's Resolutions
Fireworks have gone off, champagne's been poured (probably all over the floor), the ball has dropped - we've officially made it to 2013. After you've swept up the confetti, thrown out your old calendar, and reminisced about last night's party, it's time to look toward the year ahead. Why not start by making some home security resolutions? The SimpliSafe team has collected a bunch of new year's tips for you, covering everything from fire safety to social media security to burglar-repellant landscaping. Check them out, and get your year off to a safe start.
7 Weirdest Thefts of 2012: What Do Maple Syrup, Fairy Penguins, and Hair Weaves Have In Common?
As the year comes to an end, everyone's taking stock of how things went - reminiscing, list-writing, and making predictions for next year. At SimpliSafe Home Security, one of our resolutions is always to keep you safe, and as crime gets stranger and stranger, it's good to know what we're up against. With that in mind, we've put together a rundown of all the weirdest heists, cons, and thefts of 2012. Read on for breakfast bandits, penguin-nappings, and more!
Personal Gun Control: Safety Tips for You and Your Family
The recent tragedy in Newtown, CT has sparked a national conversation about gun control, but no matter where you stand on the particulars, everyone can agree that gun ownership is a big responsibility. Here at SimpliSafe Home Security, we don't presume to take sides on such a complicated issue, but we are committed to the safety and security of you and your family, so we researched gun statistics and safety tips. Here is what we found:
Santa Claus: Holiday's Biggest Ho-Ho-Home Security Threat
BREAKING NEWS: U.S.A. - Throughout history, he’s gone by many aliases: Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle. But this year, some law enforcement officers hope to reveal the infamous Santa Claus for what he really is: the world’s most prolific, and strangest, break-in artist.
7 Anti-Grinch Home Security Holiday Gifts for Santa, Frosty and You
Break-ins increase during the holiday season, and it only takes a quick look through the bookshelf to see that even fictional characters aren’t safe from this trend. Here at SimpliSafe Home Security, we can’t help but feel that if the victims had only consulted us, some of these crimes could have been prevented. Read on to find home security stocking stuffers for everyone from Dr. Seuss’s Whos to Ebenezer Scrooge, and maybe get some gift ideas of your own.
FBI City Crime: 6 Most Burgled Cities, Is Yours One?
We recently searched the FBI’s 2011 Uniform Crime Report and pinpointed six cities with major insecurity issues - of course, plain data never tells the whole story. SimpliSafe Home Security dug up the drama behind the numbers. Read on for tales of tough grannies, Vaseline, wheelbarrow bandits, and more!
5 Weird Thanksgiving Travel Tips: Burns, Burglars, and Bed Bugs! Oh My!
Thanksgiving sends millions of Americans traveling all over the country to join loved ones for turkey, booze, and pie. Anytime you leave your home for extended periods of time weird things happen. We’d like to help you spend Thanksgiving counting your lucky stars not raising your fists in fury. So, here are some tips provided by SimpliSafe Home Security to help your travel safe and happy this Thanksgiving.
Social Media: The Digital You & The Social Stalker
With the explosion of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, etc., the obstacles that an everyday stalker would have to jump through to get closer to you have been eliminated. The internet gives stalkers a new way to track you, follow you, and research your likes and dislikes.
Theft Protection: How to Recover Your Stolen Property
Your Apple Macbook has just been stolen from your home. All your personal information, pictures, videos, etc. are gone and now in the hands of some thief. There are a lot of things going through your mind and the thought that your personal security has been breached devastates your piece of mind. Take heart. Dry your eyes. It’s time to start hunting for your stuff using these tips provided by SimpliSafe home security.