This blog often focuses on burglars, prowlers, and other human threats. Sometimes, though, the biggest home security hazards are the kind you can't chase down — like this weekend's SuperStorm. Luckily, SimpliSafe Home Security has you covered for those, too. Read on to find out how Barbara, a quick-thinking SimpliSafe customer, protected her home with smart wireless security — even from far away!
These days, we've got it pretty good. We can talk to people on the other side of the world within seconds, have anything from takeout food to a plastic container of ladybugs sent straight to our doors, and leave home without taking all our valuables with us. But for a long time, people didn't have it so easy, and taking care of the important stuff — like home security — required some ingenuity. Read on to find out how we got from squeaky floors and sharp sticks to closed-circuit cameras and "protective beds."
If you're both a small business owner and a head of your household, you probably look at two sets of bills when the end of the month comes around. You might notice that some of these bills look exactly alike — same services provided, same company providing them — until you get to the bottom line, where they're somehow wildly different! Like it or not, businesses often pay through the nose for necessities (like internet connectivity, phone service, and security) that households enjoy for much less. Don't believe us? Read on, and learn about three business binds — and how you can escape one of them.
When a burglar goes out to case the joint, what does he see? Does he make note of the names on the mailboxes, or signs someone has settled in? What makes him decide to smash that window — or turn around and slink away? At SimpliSafe Home Security, we're always looking to find out how burglars think, and recent studies by the U.S. Department of Justice and its affiliates have shed some light on what criminals look for in their victims. Check out this list and find out if your home is burglar bait, and what you can do about it.
Honeywell has been manufacturing home security systems for over 60 years. The bulk of their systems are sold to local dealers and alarm installers. As a homeowner, you’re likely to purchase one of these systems at a high markup through your local alarm dealer, or need to sign a three-year alarm monitoring contract for $30-60/month to get a system installed. However, some of Honeywell’s systems are sold direct. For those of you considering purchasing one, we’ve looked into Honeywell’s wireless security systems to give you a better idea of what you’d be getting.
Fireworks have gone off, champagne's been poured (probably all over the floor), the ball has dropped - we've officially made it to 2013. After you've swept up the confetti, thrown out your old calendar, and reminisced about last night's party, it's time to look toward the year ahead. Why not start by making some home security resolutions? The SimpliSafe team has collected a bunch of new year's tips for you, covering everything from fire safety to social media security to burglar-repellant landscaping. Check them out, and get your year off to a safe start.
As the year comes to an end, everyone's taking stock of how things went - reminiscing, list-writing, and making predictions for next year. At SimpliSafe Home Security, one of our resolutions is always to keep you safe, and as crime gets stranger and stranger, it's good to know what we're up against. With that in mind, we've put together a rundown of all the weirdest heists, cons, and thefts of 2012. Read on for breakfast bandits, penguin-nappings, and more!
The recent tragedy in Newtown, CT has sparked a national conversation about gun control, but no matter where you stand on the particulars, everyone can agree that gun ownership is a big responsibility. Here at SimpliSafe Home Security, we don't presume to take sides on such a complicated issue, but we are committed to the safety and security of you and your family, so we researched gun statistics and safety tips. Here is what we found:
BREAKING NEWS: U.S.A. - Throughout history, he’s gone by many aliases: Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle. But this year, some law enforcement officers hope to reveal the infamous Santa Claus for what he really is: the world’s most prolific, and strangest, break-in artist.
Break-ins increase during the holiday season, and it only takes a quick look through the bookshelf to see that even fictional characters aren’t safe from this trend. Here at SimpliSafe Home Security, we can’t help but feel that if the victims had only consulted us, some of these crimes could have been prevented. Read on to find home security stocking stuffers for everyone from Dr. Seuss’s Whos to Ebenezer Scrooge, and maybe get some gift ideas of your own.