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Why is my alarm beeping after a power outage?
Monsoon outage and now the alarm panel will not stop beeping? Here are the usual causes, how to quiet it, and when it needs a service call.
Read articleDo you need a long-term contract for alarm monitoring?
Big alarm companies often lock customers into multi-year contracts. Here is how monitoring contracts work, what to look for, and why no-contract monitoring exists.
Read articleHow to choose a medical alert device for an aging parent
Fall detection, monitoring, battery life and whether it works away from home. What to look for in a personal safety wearable before you buy one for a parent.
Read articleHow to reconnect Wi-Fi cameras and doorbells after a new router
Switched internet providers or got a new router and now every camera is offline? Here is why it happens and how to get everything reconnected.
Read articleIs it legal to record audio on a home security camera in Arizona?
Video of your own property is generally fine. Audio is where Arizona's eavesdropping law comes in. Here is what one-party consent means for cameras and doorbells.
Read articleDo security cameras work in Arizona heat, dust and monsoons?
Valley summers push outdoor cameras past their limits. Here is what heat, dust storms and monsoon outages do to cameras and alarms, and how to keep yours running.
Read articleSnowbird home security checklist for Fountain Hills and Scottsdale
Leaving the Valley for the summer? A simple checklist to make sure your alarm, cameras and Wi-Fi keep watching the house while you are gone.
Read articleWhat to look for in a video doorbell for Arizona heat
Arizona summers are hard on video doorbells. What to check before you buy: temperature rating, power, Wi-Fi at the door and where the sun hits.
Read articleWhy does my Wi-Fi camera keep going offline?
Ring, Blink, Arlo, Wyze or Nest camera keeps going offline? Wi-Fi cameras that drop offline are almost always fighting weak signal, power problems or a router change. Here is how to find the cause and fix it.
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