September 24, 2020

Possibly the only thing as pervasive as the novel coronavirus is the unending stream of scams targeting us when we’re at our most vulnerable. Don’t give the scammers any victories as they prey on the fallout of a pandemic.  Here’s what to look out for—and what you can do about it. IRS stimulus check scams  […]

Third-party smart home products compatible with Vivint Vivint’s third-party smart home support is among the best in the home security industry. We especially like that it sells many of these devices directly to customers, making it easier for you to outfit your Vivint system in one fell swoop. Amazon Alexa Vivint has two Alexa skills

Link Interactive tech and equipment Link Interactive has a wide selection of security and smart home products to make your home safer and easier to use. As you shop for a plan, you can browse door sensors, fire alarms, security cameras, and more. When you choose between the Standard, Gold, or Elite plans, you can

Nanny camera FAQ What is good picture quality for a nanny cam? Picture resolution is simply a pixel count on your camera. Numbers like 1080p refer to the vertical lines of pixels lined up across your camera’s view. Generally, the more pixels create a sharper picture, but this can change based on how closely you

The 10 Best Wireless Security Cameras of 2021 Rebecca Edwards | Jan 4, 2021 | Home Security Learn which wireless security cameras deliver the most features, have the best Wi-Fi connectivity, and offer perks like free cloud storage. SafeWise researched and tested wireless security cameras so you don’t have to. Find out which ones we

The 10 Best Wireless Security Cameras of 2021 Rebecca Edwards | Jan 4, 2021 | Home Security Learn which wireless security cameras deliver the most features, have the best Wi-Fi connectivity, and offer perks like free cloud storage. SafeWise researched and tested wireless security cameras so you don’t have to. Find out which ones we

How many days should my kit last? While there’s no way to know how long you’ll need to survive on your own after a natural disaster or other emergency, planning for a minimum of three days of survival is a good starting point. Once you have a three days’ supply, try to build up to

While security systems have typically relied on a home phone or other landline to provide an around-the-clock link to the security company, the age of cell phones forced changes in the industry. These days, the comfort of security monitoring is available without the necessity and extra expense of a home phone line. With more families

Sources of carbon monoxide gas Carbon monoxide (CO) has been called the “silent and invisible killer” because it doesn’t have a smell, color, or taste. It’s one of the most prevalent causes of death due to poisoning in America. Any time you burn something—like gasoline, natural gas, wood, oil, propane, or charcoal—carbon monoxide is released