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Locking Down Your Safety With a Smart Lock

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The most obvious way to protect your home is to keep your doors locked, but with a smart lock , you can take advantage of many additional features as well. These devices are particularly important, especially when considering that 34% of burglars enter homes using the front door. A smart lock goes beyond being the average gatekeeper of your front door. The examples listed below are just a few ways that you can get the most out of this home security device. Keyless Entry The need for your standard house key is a thing of the past when you have a smart lock. You’ll never have to worry about forgetting your keys again! A smart lock allows you to enter your home with either a set code or by deactivating the lock in your Guardian Protection app . For example, if your children come home from school before you return from work, you won’t have to worry about them keeping track of or losing their keys. This feature is also useful for when you’re briefly leaving for a run or to walk the d
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CEDIA elects Level Up Automation CEO Jennifer Mallett along with Stephen Goodhue and James Ratcliffe to its Board of Directors

  CEDIA  is the leading global trade association for smart home technology, serving more than 4000 members, 30000 professionals from 77 countries. CEDIA   announces three newly elected directors who will join the CEDIA board of directors for the 2023-2025 term: Stephan Goodhue, Jennifer Mallett and James Ratcliffe. “Stephan, Jen, and James bring an abundance of home technology experience and much-needed, fresh perspectives to the board,” said David Weinstein, chair of the CEDIA board of directors. “Their resumes are impressive, and their strategic visions for the association’s future made them stand out among a large pool of qualified nominees. I look forward to working with them to best serve the needs of our members and to advance the industry.” James Ratcliffe is the managing director of Homeplay, based in Sunbury-on-Thames in the U.K. James began his career in home technology and developed a passion for music, sound and electronics when he joined a hi-fi store at the age of 14.
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Did You Know? The Truth About Water Damage

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Did you know that 98% of basements in the U.S. will experience some type of water damage? It’s a disaster no one wants to happen but can be any homeowner’s reality in an instant. Water damage caused by home flooding or water leaks can be an expensive setback for homeowners. Though severe damage is preventable, it is a common occurrence that still plagues thousands of people across the country each year. Of course, there are measures that you can take to minimize and even help prevent the effects, but it is still important to note some hard truths about house flooding. It’s Common With so many areas in your home that tap into your water system or are vulnerable to rainwater leakages, it’s no wonder why an estimated 14,000 people suffer water damage daily . Though this problem can be easily prevented by affordable means, many people are unprepared to spot the signs of a leak that can quickly turn disastrous. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t notice the problem until it’s too
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The Even-More Watchful Eye: The Modern Security Camera

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By Kevin Santelli VP, Commercial and National Accounts Business at Guardian Protection This article originally appeared in Facilitator: December/January 2023 Why Cameras Continue To Be One Of The Most Exciting Advancements in Security Security cameras are better and more affordable than ever before. One of the most important security advancements for facilities managers in nearly every industry is the improvement, accessibility, and affordability of cameras. Fine and fast casual restaurants, retail food outlets, manufacturing plants, and multi-location dining establishments continue to experience the remarkable impact of having a second and third set of “eyes” on the job 24 hours a day.  If you already have cameras onsite, you may be able to further leverage what you have at little cost. If you haven’t yet had the benefit of leveraging these hardworking security devices, then it’s worth getting a 101 intro.  And safe to say that the next three minutes of your time could tur
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Keep an Eye Outside With Guardian’s Outdoor Security Camera

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Outdoor cameras are one of the most common and beloved smart home security devices. But are you getting the most out of your Guardian outdoor camera? There are so many unique and useful features that you might not even be aware of all that your camera is capable of. If you’re looking for new ways to utilize your outdoor camera, read below to discover more features! Intruder Detection Capturing, recording, and storing footage is not the only thing our outdoor cameras are capable of. These cameras are smart enough to detect and recognize whether a person, animal, or vehicle has passed your home through video analytics. This feature allows you to set notifications for when any of these are detected in your camera’s view. If you’re hoping to catch someone or something specific sneaking through your backyard, for instance, you can adjust your settings to notify you when your camera senses the intruder. Tripwires While your outdoor camera is one of the best devices for providing you
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How to Use Voice Control To Get the Most from Your Devices

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Voice control options like Siri and Alexa have made navigating life easier; so why not let them make your house even smarter? Siri and Alexa can be paired with your Guardian Protection app and devices to make remote, voice-activated control a breeze! From turning on your lights to disarming your security system, Siri and Alexa can be excellent tools to get things done without lifting a finger. If you would like to pair your Guardian devices with these voice-activation tools, read below on how to introduce Guardian to Siri or Alexa! Hey, Siri! Pairing your Apple device with your Guardian app is simple. To connect your Guardian Protection devices with Siri, follow the steps below: Log into the Guardian app.  Tap the menu icon.  Tap App Settings.  Tap Siri Shortcuts.  Tap the shortcut you would like to create.  Add a custom phrase for Siri. Finally, tap Add to Siri.  Check out this video to see how to navigate your Guardian app: Alexa, Pair With Guardian If you prefer A
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New Home Security Features for the New Year

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This year, we’re ringing in new home security features that can improve how your home is protected. If you’re interested in keeping up with the latest in home security, read our recap of what to look forward to! New and Improved Security Devices From outdoor smart plugs to wireless doorbell cameras, we’ve added more smart devices that will easily integrate with your system. Plus, a few of your favorites have received major updates! IQ4 Security Panel Security panels are the bread and butter of home security. Every year, the number of tasks you can efficiently complete from your panel increases, making this device perhaps the most versatile in the home security industry. The IQ4 Security panel is a step above the rest and continues the evolution of the home security panels you know and rely on. This new panel will come with several useful and unique features that build off of our previous IQ2 Panel. The new IQ4 Panel is: Supported by Z-Wave. This helps with the automation of
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