The first step in protecting yourself and your home from burglars is to be informed on how burglars pick a home to burglarize. The simple answer? They look for an easy target. Burglars work hard to...Read More

A homeowner can expect to pay anywhere from $20 to $100+ per month for a home security system. Breaking that price range down, there are two primary cost factors associated with a monthly security...Read More

Home security systems vary by protection, convenience and cost. Because homeowners place different values on these factors, there's no single "best" home security system on the market. That's going to be true no...Read More

Homeowners insurance typically covers two types of property after a break-in occurs: Real property (windows, doors, gates, etc). This property is protected under what is known as "Coverage A" and...Read More

Home automation means using connected "smart" devices to automate and simplify tasks around the home. A few examples of home automation include: A thermostat that adjusts the temperature according...Read More

Remote access refers to when a homeowner remotely controls devices like a home security camera or thermostat from an app on their smartphone. Another way to put it: remote access connects homeowners to their...Read More

Finding the perfect home security system is a balancing act between cost and protection. When considering what to look for in a security system, we suggest the following three-step process: Identify how much...Read More

Regardless of the time of day or night, when a stranger knocks on your door, it can be uncomfortable or even frightening. While we hope that no one tries to break into your home, a common tactic burglars...Read More

"Landline" and "cellular" describe the two methods in use today for connecting home security systems to professional monitoring companies like Ackerman Security. Without a landline or cellular connection, a home's...Read More