New forecasts from Mind Commerce predict that the smart lock market will grow at a rate of 75 percent from 2016 to 2020. To join the new craze, many have opted for standalone smart locks that let you get rid of traditional keys and access your Wilmette, IL homes through mobile apps or personalized codes. Now you can take those smart locks to the next level by integrating them into a security system that offers remote access, different control options and triggered responses.

A lot of moving parts go into creating a truly effective home surveillance system. Now that we’ve gone over the best cameras and where they should be installed, it’s time to talk about management. Designing a surveillance system also involves finding the best ways to control your cameras and access your footage. This blog will go over four features that help you get the most out of the brand new cameras in your Winnetka, IL home.

One of the things that make a smart security system stand out from traditional ones is that it gets all of your technology working together. One way it does this is through customized triggers, which create chain reactions within your system. These often begin with your home access control. Depending on whose coming in or at what time, just unlocking your door can disarm the security system, turn on lights and adjust your thermostat. In this blog, we'll show you some common uses for these customized triggers in your Northbrook, Illinois home.

In 2012, AT&T announced it would get rid of its 2G wireless network at the end of 2016. With that deadline just around the corner, security dealers throughout the country are scrambling to help people upgrade their services to ensure they're not left behind after the 2G sunset. The purpose of this blog is to explain what these networks are, why AT&T decided to make the change and, most importantly, how it could affect the home security system in your Glenview, Illinois residence.