One of the most cost-effective security upgrades a business can make is replacing old keys and locks with electronic access control. No more rekeying locks when employees leave. No more spending time at a big box store getting keys made. Remotely administer the...

A UL Listed company matters! Non-UL competitors will claim that being UL Listed doesn’t matter.  That it doesn’t mean anything.  It is just an expense that brings no value. If that were true, they would be UL Listed. You should never have any system monitored in a...

Guard Tronic is honored to be named as one of DMP’s Silver Dealers.   This recognition goes to the top 10% of alarm companies using DMP equipment. We are proud of our almost 30-year relationship with Digital Monitoring Products, the only alarm manufacturer assembling...

Programmable thermostats are great for normal weather but may prove ineffective on days with 35 degree temperature swings. Want full control?   A Z-Wave thermostat allows you to control all of your thermostats through the Virtual Keypad app. Let’s talk about the...

We have more ways than ever to communicate.   Managing that communication can be overwhelming. Guard Tronic notifies you of pertinent events in a way that makes sense to you: phone call two-way text messages one way text messages emails push notifications to the...

Workers from our Fort Smith Headquarters have played a role in Fort Smith Night to Shine since its inception.  The ninth year is no different.  Jordon and Meredith Brown help with the planning of the event and use web space to help with the website and registration....

Remote access means more than just arming and disarming your security system…because security isn’t just about having door contacts and motion detectors. Remotely turn on and off lights and lamps to make it appear as though someone is home even when you’re not....

If your business has multiple locations, or if you have family members in the area, we probably have an office close to them and are able to serve them quickly and efficiently.  You can access all of those systems remotely with a single app. Our offices are located...

Thursday, January 23, 2025 National Security Technician Day We are grateful for all of our technicians who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our clients. Most of our technicians have been working with us for decades.   Ed Carter is the service...

If your fire alarm system is constantly going into trouble, it may be time to find a new fire alarm company. Solving fire alarm system troubles for over 65 years. Guard Tronic Proven Property Protection Since 1959 (800) 542-7866 info@guardtronic.com Fort Smith fire...

Could cancelling your alarm service also cancel your property insurance? With the rising cost of everything, many insurance companies are looking for reasons NOT to pay on losses.  Especially if those losses reach six figures and beyond. In another lawsuit, the courts...

One of the greatest testimonials we’ve received was from a recent widow.  She was having problems sleeping because of the noises her house made. “After having Guard Tronic install a security system, I no longer hear the noises.” Peace of mind.   Just another reason to...

Happy New Year! Wishing you a safe, healthy, and prosperous 2025.

Go ahead and arm your alarm system tonight.    Part of the Christmas magic is that Santa doesn’t trip motion detectors. Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and yours a happy, safe holiday season. Guard Tronic Proven Property Protection Since 1959 (800) 542-7866 info@guardtronic.com

When we say that the systems we install are backward and forward compatible WE MEAN IT! The keypad in this picture has a manufacturing date of 1981.  This is 15 years before Guard Tronic became a DMP dealer.   It is able to display the local weather because it is...

There is no better window detection than a security screen! If you are looking for a full perimeter alarm system, windows can be a challenge….and expensive.   If a window moves, how do you protect against opening the window AND the breaking of the glass?  Other...

The number of residential fires increase in the weeks leading up to Christmas.  Candles, extra lights, extra cooking, and extra current draw are some of the factors that lead to this annual increase. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that you...

We take this time to be thankful. We thank each one of our customers. It has been an honor to serve you for over 65 years. We hope we can continue faithfully protecting what you value most. We thank all of our vendors. Besides security window screens, Guard Tronic...

Cameras are an amazing tool to use to catch burglars, robbers, and other nefarious acts…..after the fact. What if you could use your new camera system to trigger an alarm signal, sound a siren, or both? What if your existing cameras could use analytics to ignore...

Guard Tronic President and Fort Smith Regional Manager, Jordon Brown, has been added to a second Technical Committee by UL Solutions, formerly Underwriters Laboratories. Jordon served on a task group for UL 827, Central Station Alarm Service, in April 2020.  The task...