The most effective alarm system combines professional monitoring with AI-powered detection to reduce false alarms and cut emergency response times by up to 60%. Wired systems are reliable, but modern wireless systems with backup connectivity offer the best balance for most homes.
Can someone watch you through your phone camera? Yes, it’s possible-but not as common as you think. Learn how hackers access cameras, which phones are most at risk, and how to protect yourself with simple, proven steps.
ADT is the #1 smart home security company in 2025, leading in professional monitoring, reliability, and AI-powered threat detection. With exclusive Google Nest integration and 24/7 emergency response, it's the top choice for homeowners who want real protection.
Dogs cry at alarms because of their sensitive hearing and instinctual responses to high-pitched sounds. Learn why it happens and how to stop it with proven training methods and smarter alarm choices.
A pet-friendly alarm ignores your dog or cat while still detecting intruders. Learn how these systems work, which brands perform best, and how to avoid false alarms with large pets.
Learn how to choose outdoor security lighting that actually works-covering brightness, color temperature, motion sensors, solar vs. hardwired, placement, and real-world tips for 2025. Stop guessing. Start protecting.
Learn the three main types of alarm systems-wired, wireless, and hybrid-and which one is best for your home. Compare reliability, cost, installation, and future-proofing to make the right choice.
The maximum distance of a CCTV camera depends on resolution, lens, and lighting-not just specs. Learn real-world ranges for recognition, detection, and night vision with 4K and PTZ cameras.
CCTV is a complete surveillance system - not just the camera. Learn the key differences between a CCTV system and a CCTV camera, why the confusion matters, and how to avoid costly mistakes when installing security for your home or business.
Wired alarm systems are outdated for most homes. They’re expensive to install, hard to move, ugly to look at, and easy to disable. Wireless systems now outperform them in reliability, cost, and features.
When WiFi goes out, most wireless security cameras stop sending alerts and live feeds-but many still record locally. Learn what actually works during an outage and how to protect your home.
A barking dog can set off traditional alarms, but modern pet-friendly systems use advanced filtering to ignore pet sounds. Learn how they work, which ones actually work, and how to avoid false alarms.