Your hours of operation may look a little different the week of July 4th. Whether your company is observing the holiday or extending the hours of operation, you can set up a holiday schedule to arm/disarm your system and adjust access control to accommodate the change.

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It’s summertime, the kids are home, and the doorbell rings. They expect it to be a neighborhood friend wanting to play. But too often it’s a door-to-door sales person or an exterior service company. Take the time to explain the importance of the video doorbell and get...

Traveling during the holidays? Your alarm system can help keep your home secure while you’re away. Automating your lamps and exterior lighting will give the appearance someone is home. Have your neighbors grab your mail and any packages delivered to your door. Double c...

Stay connected with your older children after school by turning on notifications on Total Connect. Did you know you can receive notification alerts to your phone, laptop, and computer when someone arms or disarms your security system. A true peace of mind knowing your...

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Using a pet sitter while out of town? Give your guest a temporary user code so you can keep your system armed while enabling your visitor access to care for your animals. And don’t forget, you can arm/disarm your system from anywhere using your Honeywell Total Connect...

New GOALS! Don’t forget to arm your security system when you leave the house! The majority of break-ins happen during the day when it appears that no one is home.

Excerpt from SDM'S Article "Security Dealers' Biggest Installation Challenges" - 12/18/17

Anyone designing, installing and servicing commercial alarms knows there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution. From historic buildings to multi-tenant buildings to...

Always turn off holiday lights when you head to bed or leave your home. Access to your lights via your Total Connect App makes this much easier and convenient, especially if you need to override your lights on a favorite schedule.

Don’t let your home be a target for burglaries this holiday season. Take extra safety precautions to keep your family safe. Don’t leave boxes that show off your latest gifts/purchases by the road. Automate your interior and exterior lights while out of town. Don’t let...

Covert security was the key when it came to protecting a National Historic Landmark that transports visitors back to a lavish 1907 residence.

Iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to build a unique residential complex for Buffalo, New York, busin...

Over the past weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with my seven year old granddaughter and work on a pumpkin. My granddaughter drew her favorite pet, a "cat" and I was in charge of the carving. I think we made a pretty good team. See for yourself.

Children are full of excitement while running from house to house on Halloween. Remind them that even though they can clearly see an approaching vehicle's headlights, it's very difficult for drivers to see an approaching vehicle's headlights, it's very difficult for dr...

Remember when trick-or-treating to carry flashlights and have your children use hands free glow sticks to keep them safe and visible in the dark.