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Professionally Monitored Alarm Systems Make a Difference
Professionally monitored alarm systems offer more safety and convenience than Do-It-Yourself (DIY) systems. It's a significant responsibility to self-monitor a smart security system. That is why Alarm Detection Systems provides professionally monitored systems in your...
Certified Antifreeze Solutions for Water-Based Fire Sprinkler Systems
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recently updated the Standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. NFPA 25 now requires that glycerin and propylene glycol antifreeze solutions currently used in installed fire...
Smart Home Security Network Tips
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, around 43 million smart homes in the United States have over 45 million smart home security devices. Likewise, Wi-Fi networks have grown more robust and faster to support home automation. This post covers essential tips...
Three Common Home Security Questions
Every day Alarm Detection Systems answers dozens of home security system questions. In this post we discuss three popular topics in detail. What are the differences between home security cameras, and where should they be placed? Security cameras are often...
Home Security Systems for Pets
Make sure every member of your family is protected—even the furry ones. A professionally monitored security system from Alarm Detection Systems can make sure your furry babies are safe at home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, household pets are...
How Hosted Managed Access Control Works
The term Hosted Managed Access Control defines two essential things. The first part is that the software that drives your system resides on a secure off-site server administered by our technical team. The second part is that the programming of the system is managed by...
Wireless Elevator and Emergency Phone Adapters
There are several reasons why replacing traditional landlines with cellular devices makes sense in elevators and two-way emergency communications. This post will cover both the phone industry's changing landscape and look at a trending security upgrade. A growing...
A Safer Holiday Season Starts With A Connected Smart Home
Turn your house into a smart home this holiday season. Your Alarm Detection Systems Systems Security Expert can help pick the right solutions to expand your alarm systems' capabilities through app control and intelligent devices. This short article covers how...
Two Sensors Are Better With Thermal Security Cameras
Lighting conditions, weather, distance, and other visual limitations all contribute to security cameras' performance. This post will look at security cameras that use visible light HD video capture and thermal imaging. These thermal cameras are a newer type of product...
Choose a Secure Alarm PIN Code for Your System
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) functions primarily to verify your identity, and arm or disarm the alarm system. Similar to a password, you should only make this PIN number known to authorized users. Professionally monitored systems provide security and comfort...
A Common Issue Connecting Home Alarm Systems to Wi-Fi
At Alarm Detection Systems, we get hundreds of calls to our tech desk and Customer Care every week. Our live representatives assist customers with all kinds of alarm system issues. Recently our parent company in Illinois, ADS, fielded a call regarding connecting an...
Is Your Alarm Panel Ready to Say Goodbye to the 3G Network?
Soon, US cell providers plan to shut down 3G networks to free up bandwidth for faster signals. When providers shutter 3G completely, it is known as a "network sunset." It's been roughly two decades since the introduction of 3G communications. Since that time, we have...