ADT, AG, Telus and other Security News

If you’re a homeowner, you likely have some concerns about your house. Maybe you’re wondering when you need to replace a big-ticket item like a furnace or roof.  Or if you should get a lawn service. Or if you picked the right color for your living room. But there’s one nightmare scenario none of us […]

If you’ve just searched “carbon monoxide smell,” it’s probably because you have concerns. Maybe there’s a strange odour? Or everyone in the house is feeling a bit unwell (e.g., headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath). The most important thing to know immediately is that carbon monoxide (CO) itself has no smell at all.

Artificial intelligence isn’t just about powering your smartphone assistant or recommending your next TV binge. It’s not just helping you convert measurements or substitute ingredients when cooking or making your home a little more comfortable by adjusting the thermostat or lighting. Machine learning in home security is revolutionizing how we protect our homes. Indeed, across Canada, more homeowners are turning to advanced security systems that use AI and machine learning (ML)

It’s no surprise that home security has come a long way. From simple alarms and motion lights as standalone tools to today, with the Internet of Things (IoT) reshaping how we protect our homes. This new, intelligent, coordinated ecosystem with the IoT of home security can watch over our homes and loved ones, learn daily

Have you noticed changes—or perhaps even disruptions—in your home security system lately? You’re not alone. Recently, a big player in home security (Bell) sold its residential alarm services (to API). This transfer has led many Canadians to report issues, including dropped monitoring, cameras going down, billing issues, and inaccessible customer support. Numerous families count on

In the grand scheme of things, it wasn’t that long ago when home video surveillance meant bulky cameras hard-wired and mounted, perhaps over the garage or front door, to capture often grainy footage and backed up on videotape. While useful, these systems were expensive, cumbersome, and not broadly available. Today’s security systems offer a whole

It’s never been easier or more convenient to protect your home. One of the biggest reasons for that is smart locks for Canadian homes. Because they offer both increased security and ease, smart locks are especially helpful for busy families and during the winter months.  Imagine: No more taking off your mittens or balancing your

For most of us, our homes are the biggest investment we’ll ever make. So, it only makes sense to protect that investment as much as possible. One aspect of that is, of course, home security. Today, there are a growing number of options, and it can be challenging to decide which type is right for

When trouble comes knocking, time doesn’t just tick by; it becomes a blur. Fires can double in size in just minutes. Break-ins can escalate before you even realize someone’s trying to get in. Water can rise quickly, leaving lasting property damage. During medical emergencies, mere moments can stand between a full recovery and a heartbreaking

The good news is, it’s easier now than ever before to set up a home security camera. It can be as simple as sticking a small device above your door and connecting to an app. But just because the technology is easy to set up doesn’t mean the rules are. Indeed, it’s important to understand

Working from home offers significant benefits—from saying goodbye to a long commute to a large decrease in interruptions when you’re trying to focus to greater flexibility and so much more. Yet when you set up a home office—whether you’re a remote employee, a contract worker with access to sensitive data, or a small business owner

It’s probably a good guess that you don’t have a flock of geese patrolling your yard (at least not intentionally). But the desire to protect your home and loved ones is as old as, well, homes themselves. Fortunately, in the evolution of home security, we’ve come a long, long way.  The future of home security