Archive for October, 2008
SafeMart Vs ADT Home Security
Oct 18th
Safemart is a fascinating home automation company with a diverse array of features on offer. These range from automated home vacuum systems to state of the art home intercoms. Does this make you think of a home taken straight out of The Jetsons? Well, many of the features offered by Safemart are so high tech it would be easy to make such a connection.
While Safemart offers home security systems, ADT specializes only in the installation and monitoring of such systems. So if you are looking for the most advanced safety system and aren’t just looking to get your house ready for MTV’s Cribs then ADT might be the better choice for you.
ADT Home Security offers customers the most advanced safety related services available to consumers today. They can turn your home into a refuge as safe as Fort Knox. You can have closed circuit video 24 hour monitoring and even a carbon monoxide alarm system installed in your home or business. Unique to ADT is their keychain alarm triggering system that allows you to carry a small transceiver that can get you help no matter where you are in the home.
Safemart’s security offerings vary from the unique to the pretty much bog standard end of the safety system universe. One feature Safemart offers is a freeze alert alarm that can notify you of drastic drops in temperature in areas of your home or business that might result in a burst pipe. This could save you thousands of dollars by helping you to avoid a costly flood or pipe leak. Safemart also offers a variety of burglary prevention and monitoring systems.
Taken side by side, Safemart and ADT aren’t really direct competitors in the home security market. If you are really serious about home safety only and don’t need a new home theater system installed at the same time then ADT is probably for you.
Sonitrol Vs ADT Home Security
Oct 18th
Sonitrol and ADT Home Security Services both have long histories of providing customers with the utmost in peace of mind. ADT has the longer history of the two, what with it being found way back in the late 1800’s! ADT started out in the telecommunications industry but during the war years in the beginning of the twentieth century it began to provide services to help keep America secure.
Sonitrol provides break in and video monitoring services for business and homes. In addition, this company also offers fire and carbon monoxide level monitoring services, as well. Sonitrol has less of a long history or depth of experience as ADT but it does still offer customers monitoring ability 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Sonitrol’s main claim to fame is its audio intrusion system. Through the use of high tech microphones it can detect whether or not there has been a break in. This system has its basis in Sonitrol’s beginnings in pest management. In the=2 01950’s the founder used a system of microphones to detect and eliminate termites.
ADT started out creating security systems for the government and soon came to its premiere place as on of the leading security firms for businesses and individuals in the United States. ADT offers services like video monitoring, carbon monoxide alarms and even remote keychain alarm activators for each of your family members. Just imagine the peace will you will feel knowing that no matter where you are in your home or business you can activate your ADT monitoring system.
ADT and Sonitrol but manage to excel in different areas. If you are looking for a system that covers more bases at home or at your business, though, ADT might be the better and more experienced choice.
Protection One Vs. ADT Home Security
Oct 17th
If you are thinking about installing a new security system into your home, there are many companies out there offering a wide array of services to you. But which one might work better for your particular situation and budget? Let’s look for a moment at the different programs offered by ADT and Protection One.
Just to be clear, ADT has a much wider array of security options for the safety conscious among us in this ever more dangerous world. Just have a look at the news what with everyday tales of home invasion robberies and murders becoming more and more the norm each day. ADT can increase your peace of mind with video monitoring, laser detection and even personal keychain alarm activation technology. Just keep that keychain with you and if that intruder corners you in a locked bathroom you can use it to trigger the alarm.
ADT offers all these services in bundled packages starting as low as $39.95. Isn’t your own personal piece of mind and that of your family worth that much every month? Of course it is. While there may be competitors that offer lower monthly fees, no one offers as many features for $39.95 as ADT.
One mainstream competitor for ADT is Protection One. It has an advertised plan that undercuts ADT at $29.95 but in their advertising the company does not disclose set up fees or installation costs. The company just offers a free in home evaluation where they will then tell what the real cost is. So at that point, get ready for the hard sell.
Protection One offers a more limited array of services like less advanced heat sensing intrusion detectors (what do you do if your dog wants to go in that room?) and standard keypad based systems that are connected to sensors on your windows and doors. Essentially, this system is good if you want to only be sure that no one has opened a door or window while y ou are sleeping.
It is never a bad idea to have a home security system installed in your home. You just need to be aware of what exactly it is that you want. ADT offers a wider array of possible services and is clearer about its pricing. If you are looking to keep it really simple, though, have a look at Protection One as well.
Home Security Alarms
Oct 13th
If you are looking to improve the security in and around your home there are a number of different alarms to be considered. You don’t want to wait until someone breaks into your home to take action, which would be like buying a helmet after a head injury.
One of your options is the basic alarm that comes with your security system. Sensors are placed through out the home on doors and windows. If someone opens one of these doors or windows an alarm will sound and law enforcement will be notified immediately.
A second way you can protect your home is with a driveway alarm. These devices are placed at the front of your driveway and are attached to motion sensors. These monitor the traffic going in and out of your driveway. Anytime a person or car crosses the sensor an alarm sounds, letting you know what’s going on around your property at all times.
Another good deterrent are security lights. These do not make a sound but they are automated to turn on when ever there is motion detected. You will be alerted by the lights every time there is motion in your yard. They are also good at simply scaring away any intruders because they think someone is home or they don’t want to be seen in the light.
Home security alarms are a very efficient way to improve the security around your home. If you don’t have any of these measures already in place, you should consider installing one today.
Protect America Security Review
Oct 6th
Protect America is a security company founded in 1992 by Thad Paschall. It started out as a small home security provider and has become one of America’s fastest growing security companies. Protect America security systems have been installed at over 240,000 locations nationwide and is ranked in the top 10 for residential home alarm systems.
Protect America’s philosophy is that if they can provide their customers with the best home alarm systems in the industry and focus on excellent customer service, they will earn your business every day and keep it forever.
Here are a number of claims made by Protect America Security about their product:
• The best price
• State-of-the-art UL listed technology
• Protect your home with 24/7 monitoring
• Get up to 20% off homeowners insurance
• Lifetime replacement parts warranty
• Locked in monitoring rate
• Peace of mind
As you can see Protect America is very similar to other home security companies such as ADT Home Security. You should do some research and compare to find a security company that will best fit your needs.
Brinks Security Review
Oct 3rd
Brinks Home Security delivers trust, efficiency, and world class service. They are one of the leading companies offering security options for your home and business. Brinks is also one of the leaders for transportation security.
Brinks Home Security installs monitored home alarm systems, including burglar alarms, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that are simple and easy to use. With a Brinks home alarm system, a monitoring center will always be on call with 24-hour home security monitoring services. Brinks currently services 1,200,000 residences and businesses throughout the United States and Canada.
What stood out for Brinks was their program to properly train their Service and Installation technicians. As a result the technicians provide very good instruction to every customer on the appropriate operation and use of the alarm system. They also inform you of the best ways to avoid false dispatches to your home.
All in all Brinks is a good home security company but I wouldn’t suggest jumping right into service with them. There are a number of other quality security services you should look into first.
Doctor Being Sued by Intruder
Oct 3rd
A Janesville man that admits to breaking and entering with the intent to rob a home is suing the homeowner for shooting him in the back. Kurt Prochaska, 39, was on probation when he broke into a home and was consequently shot by the home owner. However, that’s not stopping him from going after money through the courts. He is going after Doctor, Michael Rainiero; who awoke to find Prochaska in his living room. Rianiero asked him to leave and he refused so Rainiero shot at him once and hit him in the back.
“All Rainiero wants is for this whole fiasco to be over with,” said Rainiero’s attorney.
The Milwaukee County suit is claiming Rainiero used excessive force to deal with the intruding plaintiff and alleges Prochaska sustained severe and permanent injuries, relentless pain, and loss of earning capacity. The suit doesn’t specify a damage amount.
Rainiero claims he shot Prochaska in self-defense.
“The doctor was asleep in his bed when an intruder came into his home and put his life, his wife’s life, and his two kids’ lives in jeopardy,” Rainiero’s lawyer said. He also added that Rainiero showed restraint by only firing once seeing that his gun has a full magazine.
There will be a hearing next month for the suit. Prochaska’s Lawyer declined to comment on the case. If the case is thrown out, Prochaska can be forced to pay up to $500 in legal and attorney fees.
Who’s Watching When You Aren’t Home
Oct 3rd
These days, having good home security is one of the most important decisions you can make for your home. Crimes are happening on a daily basis and can put your family in danger. There have been children kidnapped from their own yards, not to mention all the burglaries that are occurring all over the United States. One of the best ways to ensure your family’s safety is to invest in a home security camera system.
Home security camera systems will ensure that your home is being monitored whether you are home or not. It will also afford you the luxury of seeing who is entering your property and even who is ringing your doorbell. This will give you the peace of mind of knowing if you can safely open your door or if you should call for help; a huge advantage in keeping your family safe.
In early 2008, a subdivision in Southeast Missouri was making sure that every single home they had for sale had security cameras installed. This is becoming more popular as people realize the importance of home safety and how security cameras can help. A mother of three teenagers that bought one of the homes said, “The cameras were the selling point because we travel a lot. We wanted to make sure that our home was being watched.”
Just remember that security cameras will be extremely helpful in keeping your family safe. It is important you do not make the mistake of passing on security cameras. You need to do detailed research to find exactly what you need. This can be a lot to handle on your own so I would suggest calling a security company such as ADT Home Security, they will be able to help with all of your security needs.
Burglaries Increase as Economy Declines
Oct 2nd
The United States is tumbling into some very hard times. Some analysts are predicting a financial slide similar to the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Banks that managed to survive those very dark times are now beginning to fall and the Government is being forced to bail these giants out.
Undoubtedly you have felt the pains of our recent economic decline. Most American consumers are tapped out and broke, maxed out on their credit cards and struggling to make payments.
So what do people turn to when they are about to lose their house, their car, and their possessions? Well for some people the answer is crime. They don’t have any other option and are willing to do anything to help themselves. This is the time when burglaries on homes are going to rapidly increase. So what are you going to do to protect your family and your home? The answer to that is ADT Home Security. ADT has the protection you need for your family and possessions and can bring it to you at prices you can afford during this economic crisis. Don’t be a victim, Call ADT Home Security today.