If you’ve ever seen the “Check” error message on your alarm keypad, you may be wondering what it means and what to do about it. This article will explain why this error message is displayed and provide instructions on how to clear it. What does the “Check message mean on my alarm system? The Check…
If your Ademco or Honeywell alarm system is beeping with a low battery, you’re not alone. This is a common issue that many homeowners experience. This blog post will provide some tips for solving the problem. We’ll also discuss what to do if the low battery warning continues to occur. Thanks for reading! How can…
Burglars can strike any time and often go for homes that are unoccupied. If you have an alarm system installed in your home, though, you don’t have to worry! Alarm system monitoring is a service that keeps an eye on your security system 24/7, ensuring that if there’s ever a break-in or other emergency, help…
Alarm systems communicate with the central station in two ways, either through a phone line or a cellular connection. The message of FC or Comm Failure stands for communication failure. It means that your alarm system’s control panel attempted to dial out to the central station and failed. An FC or Comm Failure message displayed…
Owning a security system will come at a cost, especially with the new advances of home security and automation systems. In this article, we will find out the benefit of each security device and if they are worth investing in. Are home security systems worth the cost? The average price of a home security system…
There are two things to consider when purchasing a home security system: the upfront cost of the installation and the monthly fees associated with monitoring the security system. How much does it cost to install a home security system? A home security system can cost as low as $299 for a basic system to $2,500…
Wireless security systems have been around for a long time, and I have installed thousands of them in the past 27 years working as a security system technician in New York. To understand what makes them so reliable, I’ll start with the basics of how they work, and I’ll explain why they might not work…
I have installed thousands of wired and wireless security systems over the past two decades. For commercial installations, we have always used hard-wired systems for their durability and low maintenance operation, and for residential applications, wireless systems have become the standard due to the low cost and ease of installation. What is better, hardwired or…
I’ve installed thousands of security systems in the past two decades, and I’ve never heard of or seen an alarm system get hacked. But, most people don’t know that it is not that difficult for someone to disable your alarm system. Can alarm systems be hacked? Alarm systems are virtually hack-proof because very few are…
If you’re thinking about installing a home security system, one of the things you’ll have to do is sign an alarm system monitoring contract. Just about every alarm company will require that you sign a contract, and a standard alarm contract is for a term of 3-5 years. Most people never read the contract, and they…
