by [email protected] | Nov 14, 2014 | Tech Tips
“Category-5 enhanced” cable (or Cat5e) and cat6 are types of “Unshielded Twisted Pair” (or UTP) wire. In other words, there are 4 pairs or twisted wires. The magic of UTP is that the twists have noise immunity. If you think about it, an antenna on your car or the... by [email protected] | Nov 12, 2014 | Safety Tips
Reason #4 – To Control Your Home Remotely Have you ever had that panic moment of whether of not you turned on the alarm system, or turned off all the lights?? Now there’s an app for that, in a manner of speaking. Most home security systems can alert you... by [email protected] | Nov 10, 2014 | Safety Tips
Reason #3 – To get a Discount on your Home Insurance On top of being a burglar-deterrent, installing a home security system could also help lower the premium on your home insurance – and by a pretty penny at that. Some companies may cut your premiums by as... by [email protected] | Nov 3, 2014 | Residential Security
Reason #2 – To Detect Smoke and Fire So, it’s pretty obvious that a home security system can protect your home against burglary, but did you know that many security systems are also built to protect your home from a fire? Like us here at Hawkeye. We offer... by [email protected] | Oct 31, 2014 | Safety Tips
Although Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights for kids all year, it is important to think about safety. We know your family’s safety is your primary concern. With that said it is also our main concern. Did you know that twice as many pedestrian... by [email protected] | Oct 29, 2014 | Residential Security, Safety Tips
Like most people you have probably thought about installing a home security system. If you don’t already have one, why not? Maybe you don’t think you really need one? Well, before you put it off any longer, you may want to consider these facts: In 2010,... by [email protected] | Oct 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Living like the Jetsons is not quite so far off anymore. In fact, fully automated homes may soon become the norm in home construction, especially if consumers have anything to say about it. And they do. According to recent surveys on home automation, home... by [email protected] | Oct 24, 2014 | Safety Tips
Fix your doorbell If your doorbell or buzzer is broken, how can you hear a thief posing as a solicitor at your door? What if you are upstairs or in the basement? Yes some burglars ring doorbells to see if anyone is home. Thieves, especially desperate ones who are... by [email protected] | Oct 22, 2014 | Safety Tips
They pick trash… It might seem extreme but yes, potential burglars DO pick trough your trash. It might seem convenient, but taking your trash out the night before trash day gives the bad guys time to see what you bought last week. People love to flaunt what they... by [email protected] | Oct 20, 2014 | Safety Tips
Last week we talked about how having light timers as part of your home automation can deter thieves. This week we take home automation one step forward and have some further suggestions for you. The same kind of timers you use on lights can also be used to turn radios...
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