On-Line Reviews
Guard Tronic has received poor on-line reviews from ex-employees fired for sleeping on the job, ex-spouses of employees trying to get them fired, people with whom we've never done business, and people in foreign countries (we don't work in foreign countries). It is...
WaPo Article about Hacking Alexa and Siri
Entire article linked below: Hackers can hijack your iPhone or smart speaker with a simple laser pointer — even from outside your home It’s a surprising vulnerability that would allow an attacker to take over any number of popular voice-controlled devices. Microphones...
Water Leaks
Tis the season...... Frozen / burst water pipes can cause as much damage as a fire. From a leaking sprinkler head to a broken water line, water damage is costly. If the home isn't continuously occupied, such as an Airbnb, VRBO, or vacation home, the water can leak...
Critters and Varmints
As temperatures plunge, critters and varmints are looking for places to keep warm....and motion detectors make the perfect condominium. Please take a few minutes while cleaning your home or business to brush/vacuum over your motion detectors. If you think there may...
Joey McClellan – OKBFAA Instructor
Congratulations to Joey McClellan on becoming a fully certified instructor for the Oklahoma Burglar and Fire Alarm Association and the Arkansas Security Alarm Association. Joey had to take the course and pass with an 80% or greater and then student teach each course...
Home security
Porch.com scoured the internet and found trends in the home security market. They compiled their data on the site linked at the bottom of this page. We thought some of their statistics were very interesting: "The No. 1 reason our respondents elected not to install...
NESA Fall Meeting 2019
Jordon Brown was proud to represent the Arkansas Security Alarm Association at the bi-annual meeting of the National Electronic Security Alliance. NESA is the parent organization of the ASAA, the Oklahoma Burglar and Fire Alarm Association, the Texas Burglar and...
Fire Threat
A sharp increase in the number of fires and fire deaths takes place every fall and winter. Space heaters, electric blankets, and fires in wood burning stoves and fireplaces are just a few of the causes of these fires. Public fire departments responded to 1,318,500...
Nest Camera Hacked (again)
Security issues continue to plague DIY security systems. The Mercury News reports a child's nanny hearing an unrecognized voice coming from the Nest camera threatening to come get the baby. From the story (linked below): "what makes this issue even more terrifying is...
Verizon Issues
For the second day, we are continuing to see communications issues with Verizon Wireless. Our central station noticed an issue with failed phone calls to Verizon cellular customers and they were unable to reach us. As we started analyzing the network, the issue...
Local Economy
Using a local electronic security company has many advantages....especially if they own their own central station. We know the local area and know what dangers of the local area and what detection equipment works best in your home or business. Because we utilize our...
(800) 687-0668
Please make sure to add our central station phone number to your contacts. All phone calls and text messages from our central station will come from a single number. Sales and technicians may use their office number or their cell phones to contact you. Central...
Amazon Choice Cameras
This story is copied from Security Sales and Integration story linked below. ‘Amazon Choice’ Cameras Found to Have Huge Security Flaws Tests conducted by a consumer watchdog group revealed certain cheap IP cameras found on Amazon can easily let hackers into user’s...
Fire Prevention week 2019
October 6 - 12 is Fire Prevention Week! This year’s theme is “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape!” Remember to make a home escape plan with all members of your household and practice it and also test your smoke detectors. More information about...
Temperature Monitoring
As the temperature cools down (finally!), it is a good time to remember that some of our customers' biggest losses come not from a burglar or fire but from refrigerator / freezer and furnace failure. An inexpensive temperature monitor can save thousands in damage from...
Testing Smoke Detectors
NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, states: Household Fire Alarm Systems. Testing. Household fire alarm systems shall be tested by a qualified service technician at least annually. NFPA 72 14.4.6.1, 2013 If your smoke detectors haven't been tested...
2019 OKBFAA Business Seminar
Jordon Brown, regional manager for Guard Tronic's Fort Smith office, was honored to be able to present at the 2019 Oklahoma Burglar and Fire Alarm Association's Business Seminar at the River Spirit Casino and Resort in Tulsa this past week. He was joined by Dara...
InfoMedia
Guard Tronic, Inc. is excited to announce the acquisition of InfoMedia Co, based in Fort Gibson, OK. The effective date of the merger will be October 1, 2019. Doug Brannon began in the electronic security industry as an installer with Guard Tronic nearly 40 years...
Customer Service
What level of customer service do you expect? Many today expect to wait two days for most every purchase or service. That may be great when ordering a present for your cousin's birthday party next week, but we believe it is an unacceptable time to wait to have your...
FM Approval
Guard Tronic complies with two voluntary standards for our central station and installations. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is an annual audit of our central station and certificated systems (mostly jewelry stores). Factory Mutual (FM Global, or FM) is an audit every...
Screens
When do you feel most secure? What would it take for you to feel secure in your own home? Most alarm companies have no way to cover windows, and do it in a way that works for you. If they install contacts on the movable window, nothing is detected if the burglar...