Category: Industry News
News about the low-voltage and security industry.
It's That Time Of Year Again...
The door knockers are out in full force! Not familiar with the phenomena of summer time door-knocking security sales people? Read on to learn more...
An important message about fraud
I'd like to preface this by saying that not all door knockers are unethical. We even knock on a door or two here and there (mostly neighbors of new customers), but the past few years this situation has gotten out of hand.
Here at ASI we value the trust you've placed in us as security industry experts. Because of this, I feel like it's important to alert you to the fraudulent and misleading sales tactics that some security companies use in the summer months.
Here's the scoop...
Out of state security companies hire college students to go door to door in different neighborhoods selling security systems. These swindlers are often nicely dressed, well spoken, and friendly. They have a whole list of tricks they'll use to get you to sign a long term contract with them. Even if you al ...
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Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect Is Not Compatible With Alarm Systems...
As most of you know, home security systems typically communicate over a phone line. We have recently had some customers asking us about a new service from Verizon Wireless called Home Phone Connect. Home Phone Connect connects all of your existing home phones to a modem that communicates over Verizon's cellular network. We have done some research, and have determined that Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect is NOT COMPATIBLE with home alarm systems.
According to the Verizon Wireless Website, Verizon Home Phone Connect is not compatible with the following:
Home Security Systems
Fax Machines
DSL or Dial Up Internet
DVR Services
Medical Alert Services
Credit Card Machines
If you are an ASI customer that has switched or is considering switching to Verizon Home Phone Connect, please contact us immediately. We do have other monitoring options available including cellular monitoring (many of you h ...
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The adage "you get what you pay for" is just as true when dealing with your security as anything else in life. The big difference is however, your life could easily hinge on the effectiveness of your security system.
For decades alarm systems have been providing security for millions of homes and businesses. From year to year the features and benefits provided by alarm systems change rapidly. Systems can be installed that communicate using a cellular communicator and are powered totally with solar energy. Another technology feature that is available to consumers is video enhancement. Video can be integrated with your alarm system to perform a multitude of tasks.
When the kids come home from school and disarm the alarm system you can see them on your computer at work or on your smartphone while you are at the mall. If you have a burglary occur at home, the central station upon receiving the alarm signal simply takes a quick “live view” using your video enabled alarm system.
False alarms ...
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