October 2020

Abode FAQs  Can I use Abode without a Wi-Fi connection?  Yes, the Abode systems come with an ethernet cable that you can connect directly into your router, giving them access to the internet and other smart home devices without connecting to Wi-Fi.  How does professional monitoring work?   Under the Pro plan ($20/mo.), Abode will connect […]

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5. Make sure the home appears lived in If a house looks vacant, it’s an open invitation to a burglar, so make sure your vacation home looks lived in even when you aren’t there. Don’t let mail or newspapers pile up, keep the yard maintained, and make sure any bushes or shrubs are trimmed on

Sliding Glass Door Locks FAQs How do you fix a sliding glass door lock? Mortise locks are the most common type of outdoor or indoor patio lock. These locks are secure, but they’re also prone to breaking and bending after time. If your sliding glass door lock breaks, the best solution is usually to replace

iSmartAlarm Sensor: Fewer False Alarms iSmartAlarm door and window sensor uses wireless communication to “speak” to other smart devices in your house so you’ll get fewer false alarms. It can reach other devices up to 320 feet away and sends a text when it detects unauthorized use.  This sensor is easy to install and move

Comcast Xfinity Home FAQs How much is the Xfinity home security system?  Prices vary with Xfinity based on your customer status, location, and the package you choose. But monthly, you can expect to pay between $55.00 and $75.00+ depending on your location, other Xfinity services, and your equipment and monitoring plans.  Which is better, ADT

Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro comes with several notable features like package detection, a square aspect ratio, and a wide field of view. While package detection isn’t unique to Vivint, we like that the camera also sounds a tone when someone approaches a package on your porch to warn them to

How we picked the safest cities in America To identify the 100 safest cities in the country, we analyzed FBI crime report statistics and population data. FBI data is for 2018 (the most recent year for which data was available). Population thresholds  We excluded towns with populations below 2,500 because those are considered rural by

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