There are things about alarm system system that require an alarm technician to come to your home, and some things about an alarm system that do not require an alarm technician to come to your home. We get called for both, which is fine; we’re happy to do them. That said, let’s cover some of […]
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Does that look like a clickbait headline or what? Good thing it’s not. There are some super cringe worthy promotions out there right now. Security used to be about making sure that a home was covered against intrusion or break in, and an alarm was supposed to provide a level of security to the home […]
Opening Up – What now?
So. Here we go. As promised, Ontario is in at least a partially open state. Ontario to reopen borders with Quebec, Manitoba as 2nd-dose bookings open in delta hot spots | CBC News We find ourselves in a brand new position, with no road map or guidelines to follow. This is uncharted territory for our […]
VCR to IP – In Series
Surveillance systems date as far back as 1942. We’re not going back that far. But; Remember these? They recorded to this; Coming back to you? No? This may refresh your memory; We’re as glad those days are gone as you are. Not as happy as Philip Ob Rey , who turns old tape into some of the […]
Creating Space – Securing Bubbles
I’ll be honest; I’m getting a little tired of all this personal space I’m getting. I never thought I’d miss those shoulder-to-shoulder crowds at concerts, or restaurants. I want desperately to go the grocery store and fight for my place in line with some 80 year old who is oddly aggressive with her cart. I […]
Protecting Yourself
One of the most interesting parts of the security business is how HONEST it is. We don’t care about excuses or stories, because our job is to supply and install equipment that will capture truth. The justice system in Canada, while far from perfect, relies on evidence to hand out punishment. Innocent until proven guilty. […]
Locked Down
Yeah, I know. We’re sick of these words. I’m sick of these words. First off, I just want to say that we want to say thank you. Thank you to vast majority of people in the Region of Waterloo. I’ve seen you following every guideline mandated by Health Canada in an attempt to end this. […]
Response Lists and Verification
Having an alarm system is a great source of peace of mind, and now adds a level of clarity to what is going on in your home when you are away. That said, there is one pain point that may always exist in home security. That pain point is the response list, or call-out procedure […]
Multi-Zone Activation
As previously announced, Waterloo Regional Police have modified their response methods in an effort to eliminate unnecessary call-outs. Similar to their request for 911 to be kept free for emergencies the Region, and it’s alarm dealers, are working together to free up police resources, and to improve the accuracy of alarm call-outs. You can find […]
Convenience and Security
So. How do we do this? How do we make a home both more accessible and less accessible… at the same time? Security systems, at their core, are designed to restrict clear access to a living/working space to anyone not authorized to be on the property or inside the premise. They can be used as […]