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Wired alarm systems are outdated for most homes.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.
Do burglars avoid homes with alarms? Research shows 60% of burglars will choose another target if they see a security system. Learn how alarms deter crime, reduce losses, and what makes them truly effective.
Ring doesn't charge for the device, but you need a subscription to save video, get smart alerts, or use professional monitoring. Here's exactly how much Ring costs in 2025 and whether it's worth paying.
Thermal cameras can't see through walls despite what movies show. They detect surface heat only-useful for finding leaks, insulation gaps, and electrical issues, but not for spying. Learn the real capabilities and limits.
Ring Doorbells typically last 3-4 years, with battery life ranging from 2 to 12 months depending on usage and climate. Learn how to extend battery life and when to replace your device.