AUSTRALIANS are losing an astounding $4.5 billion per yeardue to cybercrime, according to Queensland Police. The Queensland Police Service is doing an amazing job in creating an awareness campaign titled “R U In Control” that aims to combat rising cybercrime rates by educating Queenslanders about the dangers of online criminal activity. The “R U In Control”…
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Have you seen Alarm.com’s new web user dashboard yet? We’ve redesigned this important aspect of the Alarm.com experience, making it faster and easier to control your home through our web interface. With better navigation, better customization and an app-like experience, it makes smart home security even more intuitive. Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll…
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Forget zombies, black cats and creepy fog. The thing that scares burglars and thieves the most is getting caught. To an intruder, a home with smart home security is a house of horrors. Pretty quickly, burglars learn to pick up on the visual cues—and to retreat back into the shadows when they find them. Fright No. 1: Signs that…
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Some people have funny ideas about home security. Certain homeowners, for example, boast about preventing burglaries with nothing more than a large Beware of the Doberman sign. Others park a pair of muddy size 14 boots outside the front door as a crime deterrent. Some will tell you to entrust your security to a fake security cameras—an…
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Of all the security devices out there, contact sensors might seem the least interesting. They’re small, simple and unobtrusive, with a single function: to detect the opening and closing of doors, windows, cabinets and drawers. They’re also one of the most essential components of a smart security system. The more contact sensors you have, the smarter…
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It’s great to use your Alarm.com mobile app to control your home when you’re out of the house. Back at home, though, voice control is a popular option that smart homeowners love. Now, you can keep your home more secure and comfortable by talking to Google Home, our newest voice-control integration. Our new Alarm.com Action for Google Home enables…
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With dark evenings and Halloween on the way, it’s the season for urban legends. But in the spirit of October’s Crime Prevention Month we’re not going to spread any. We’re going to debunk them instead. Home security is an emotive topic. You’ll typically hear plenty of anecdotes about burglaries, as well as lots of myths…
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One of the smartest things about an Alarm.com-powered home is the proactive safeguards it provides for your family. Your system’s advanced technology detects potential danger and takes action on your behalf. Our Insights Engine, Geo-Services and Crash and Smash protection are all examples of proactive safeguards that work on their own, using Alarm.com’s cloud intelligence and real-time data from devices around…
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Doesn’t it feel like everything is being reinvented nowadays? Like: hailing a cab. Or shopping, or music listening, or watching TV – all reinvented. Home security is no different. Just ask one of the millions of homeowners who trust Alarm.com. Since reinventing home security back in 2000, we’ve been innovating non-stop to deliver better security, enhanced…
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