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According to a UNC Charlotte study that interviewed actual burglars, 80% of all would be burglars will avoid homes with security systems, and 50% would abandon a crime in progress if they heard an alarm system. Combine those statistics with the fact that in...
How safe is your home? While we like to think that our home is our sanctuary, remaining lax about your home security measures is one of the biggest factors that can result in a break-in. It’s a fact: homes without a security system have a 300% or more likelihood of...
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many new challenges to our community, including an increase in theft and burglary in Connecticut. Crime dropped significantly during the lockdown, but criminal activity has since been on the rise. Fortunately, there are ways you can...
Smart home automation is quickly evolving into one of the fastest, largest markets in technology and continues to grow. By 2022, the global smart home market is expected to reach a value of more than $53 billion. And as more and more people continue to move out of New...
More people are moving out of New York to Connecticut than ever before. In fact, data from the Postal Service shows that 5,082 New Yorkers moved to Connecticut in March 2020, compared to 1,361 in March 2019. This trend has continued into the rest of the year, with...
Choosing the right home surveillance and security system to keep your family safe is an important decision. With newer options on the market, such as the Ring alarm security system that boasts no contract and affordability, you may be wondering if this is the best...
Is your home ‘future proof’? With more tech-savvy features and WiFi-enabled devices in the home, we’ve become more connected than ever before. In fact, in 2019 Deloitte found that U.S. households owned an average of 11 connected devices, including seven with screens...
Does your place of worship have a plan for congregation members who want to attend your services but are unable to? Whether it’s from travel, sickness or the inability to leave the home, members or potential members want to hear your message, but may not be able to...
Safety and security shouldn’t have to be a burden for those who are attending a religious service. Unfortunately, it is a matter that needs to be diligently addressed, especially for places of worship that have become targets for acts of violence. Ensuring the safety...
Smart homes improve the efficiency of our day to day activities, can make chores easier, and quite simply, make our time at home more enjoyable and comfortable. With all of the personal upsides, what is the tangible impact of smart technology on home value and appeal...
The largest Control4 update is here. The Control4 OS 3 is officially released and comes with major upgrades for an enhanced smart home experience. This new upgrade is jam-packed with more than a thousand new product upgrades, including a refined home screen, faster...
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Did you know that burglars are three times more likely to target properties that don’t use a security system? Research has found that residences without a home security system increase their chances of experiencing a home invasion than those with home security and...
For New York and Connecticut homeowners, not only do smart home features help make your lives easier and more convenient, but they can also increase your home’s value when it comes to selling. Recently, the Forbes Real Estate Council singled out smart home tech as...
