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Diverse Communication Paths

Diverse Communication Paths

A recent communication failure of AlarmNet and several failures by systems utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS), such as Ring, resulting in alarm signals NOT being transmitted to their respective monitoring stations, we feel it is critical to discuss diversity of...
AlarmNet Services Impairment

AlarmNet Services Impairment

Update: AlarmNet360 (browser and app) and Total Connect appear to have restored at approximately 12:40pm on Monday, March 14, 2022.  We hope this means 100% of services are restored. Original: AlarmNet, a cellular service provided by Resideo (formerly Honeywell,...
No More False Alarms

No More False Alarms

Is your current alarm company helping you reduce false alarms or are they helping add to the problem? False alarms are one of the biggest challenges our industry faces.   Most municipalities have a false alarm ordinance that fines users for excessive false...

DIYers Beware!

A report published last month by Consumer Reports sheds light on the vulnerabilities of some DIY security systems, including Ring and SimpliSafe. While DIY is great for many home projects, a professionally installed burglar alarm system, fire alarm system, and camera...

Practical or Fun

Practical vs. Fun What are you going to do with your tax refund money? Will you do something fun? Maybe take a trip? New technology, like the latest phone, computer, or tablet? With interest rates so low, maybe it’s time to invest in a new car? Since many don’t plan...