Your home is where you keep what is most important to you, whether it be your spouse, kids, pets or valuables. Having a security system is an effective means for protecting all those items. To enhance that protection adding video surveillance is taking the next step to further protect those valuables.
Tags: Burglary, peace of mind, Home Security Tips, Home Invasion, Video Surveillance, Alarm System, Kids Safety
Each summer, out of town alarm companies send out people to communities across the country to go door-to-door and persuade homeowners into purchasing a new alarm system. These people, while appearing friendly, have been found to use deceptive sales tactics and often misrepresent themselves and the companies they work for.
Tags: Home Security Rochester, Home Security Systems, peace of mind, Safety and Security Tips, Safety Tips, Security, Security Tips, Home Security Tips, Home Automation, Home Safety Tips
The days are longer, the snow is FINALLY melting, birds are chirping, and the temperature is warming (hopefully to stay). It gives you this boost of energy to open the windows, air out the house and start cleaning! All great things to do in the spring time, but here are some things you might not think of when you’re busy sweeping, dusting and rearranging.
Tags: Home Security, Home Security Rochester, Safety and Security Tips, Spring Cleaning, Spring Home Safety
A burglary occurs approximately every 20 seconds in the United States. That adds up to almost 180 per hour and 4,320 a day. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, in 2016 burglaries of residential properties accounted for 69.5 percent of all burglary offenses. These are alarming statistics and something you don’t want to spend time worrying about.
Tags: Burglary, Home Security, peace of mind, Safety and Security Tips, Protecting valuables, security system, Home Invasion, Uncategorized
You may be thinking, I’m not a large business with multiple facilities or a large number of employees, why would I need to invest in video surveillance system? Well, don’t underestimate your business and the benefits a video surveillance system can have on success and safety of your business.
Tags: Interactive, Safety and Security Tips, Video Surveillance, Business Security, Uncategorized
The new year is upon us and it’s that time where we make New Year’s Resolutions to live by but end up failing a week or a month later. Well, fail no longer! We have an idea you can and should stick with… home and/or business security!
Are you a homeowner or a business owner or maybe both? Are you protecting those assets from the unwanted mishaps? No worries, 2018 is the year for you and here’s how you can meet your 2018 resolution goal…
Tags: Home Security, Safety and Security Tips, Security, Holiday, Business Security, New Year Resolution, Uncategorized
Are you currently a Total Connect user? Have you noticed the recent updates? Total Connect is what allows customers to control their home and business security solutions through any mobile, tablet, or PC device with internet access. Custom Alarm Total Connect is a secure application which allows our valued customers the ability to arm/disarm, receive notifications, view cameras, control automation devices and many more aspects.
What are the Updates you ask?
The most noticeable update users see when using Total Connect is the new look. This new design features a simple layout and color scheme throughout. The menu structure and icons are more visually appealing for each of the features.
All Total Connect customers should have access to the update via www.totalconnect2.com or by downloading the new app in the app store on your mobile device. If you are having issues, please call Custom Alarm to help guide you through the update at 507.288.5522.
Tags: Home Security, Interactive, Home Automation, Total Connect, Video Surveillance, Uncategorized
It’s the most wonderful time of the year full of holiday cheer and Christmas miracles; it all seems so magical, that’s what the cheesy holiday movies portray, right? But are you prepared for the unwanted visitors and mishaps? The holidays are one of the most likely times for a home break-in. Don’t let the unwanted happen to you, instead enjoy each moment worry-free by following a few security tips.
Tags: family, Family Activities, Home Security, Packages, Safety and Security Tips, Fire Safety, Holiday, Holiday Home Security, Home Automation, Uncategorized
If you are like me, you’ve already started your holiday shopping or at least created a list of what to buy. (Cue the holiday music) If you haven’t, that’s ok, like others you may be the last-minute shoppers. Either way, if you are shopping online this holiday season you will be receiving plenty of deliveries at your front door.
Are you always home for those deliveries or able to get to the door? No worries, here’s one thing you’ll want on your Christmas list, the Skybell Video Doorbell!
You may be thinking, “What’s that and why is it on my list?”
Custom Alarm uses Skybell doorbell technology to keep you and your family safe! Skybell’s unique technology allows you to see, hear and speak to any visitor at your door.
Tags: Family Activities, Home Security, Safety and Security Tips, Security, Holiday Shopping, Uncategorized
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