Does a Home Alarm System Require Internet?
The immediate answer to this question is no. After all, home alarm systems have been around much longer than the internet. There was a time when alarms for your home relied on phone lines or a cellular network. Prior to that, there were offline or stand-alone systems that would sound [...]
Home Security During Showings: What To Consider
Safety is important to all of us, especially at home. But what about home security while a house is on the market and you have the foot traffic of strangers? There are few other times when random people have access to your home and belongings (even if it’s temporarily). If [...]
Should You Choose Between a Safe or Security System?
Touring homes for sale is always an interesting experience. You get to see different layouts, check out different communities/areas and find out what upgrades the seller made to the home. Sometimes, these are good… other times, it’s difficult to tell what the owner was thinking. Take security upgrades, for example. [...]
4 Security Tips for Summer Travel
The year 2021 might be the year that people desire to get out of the house for a summer vacation the most. After social distancing and other restrictions, we could all use a little relaxation. Nothing can snap you back quicker to reality than a security issue during your trip, [...]
Mail-In Security Kits vs. Professional Locksmith Installation
SimpliSafe. Ring. Nest. Consumers these days can easily buy a security kit online, have it shipped to their house and set it up themselves. But are these DIY options really worth it? Should you trust your home security to a product you can buy online? Let's compare these mail-in security [...]
How Do You Choose the Right Security System for Your Dallas Home?
Dallas-Fort Worth residents are overloaded with options these days. From television streaming services and car insurance plans to types of mattress and coffee, we have more choices than we know what to do with. (For example, Amazon’s “Cell Phones & Accessories” section alone has more than 82 million products, according [...]
Is Your Home Security System at Risk for Being Hacked
Did you know that in Texas, as in many states, Locksmith are required to maintain certifications, licensing and undergo extensive training before they engage in, legal, locksmith services? Turns out it takes more than a lock pick and a set of keys to ensure the safety and security of someone’s [...]
3 Reasons why a Gun Cannot Replace a Home Security System
Let’s get serious for a moment. While many of our safety and security write-ups here at A-1 Locksmith can be fun, silly and downright ridiculous, we’re cognizant that the safety of you and your family is a paramount concern. It is to us, as well. When it comes to home [...]
5 Ways Your Kids Could be Hurting Your Home Security
The joys of children. You hold them when they’re babies. They laugh and roll your eyes when they’re toddlers. You help them through their primary school days with ABC’s and reading lessons. You devote time, money and energy into helping them grow and blossom into young adults, only to see [...]
Do You Still Need a Home Safe with a Home Security System?
Many homeowners find significant peace of mind after installing a home security system in their house. And this is for good reason: as a result of rapid advances in technology over recent years, home security systems now provide for an enhanced amount of protection, including video surveillance, alarms and alarm [...]
