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November 30, 2015
Alarm.com Release Notes 11/30/2015
New Set-Up Wizard The Set-Up Wizard is now available! The wizard will help introduce new customers to the Alarm.com experience. During first time login the wizard will guide new customers to set up key features like User Codes and Notifications to get them familiarized with their new system. New Commercial Reporting We’ve added even more […]
Continue readingNovember 23, 2015
Alarm.com Release Notes 11/23/2015
Linear Z-Wave Garage Controller Now Supported We are expanding our garage door offering to include Linear’s Z-Wave Garage Door Controller. Note that this device is currently supported on 2GIG panels only and requires firmware v1.13+. Devices that were previously installed on 2GIG panels will now show up on the Alarm.com website and mobile app. Re-installation […]
Continue readingNovember 16, 2015
Alarm.com Release Notes 11/16/2015
The Quickbox Now Available The Quickbox by SafeTech is officially supported by Alarm.com. The QuickBox is a smart safe that will help customers control access to important personal items. The Quickbox supports tamper- and access-triggered alerts and video recording schedules.
Continue readingNovember 9, 2015
Alarm.com Release Notes 11/9/2015
Nest Integration Add existing Nest accounts to Alarm.com systems.
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Alarm.com Release Notes 11/2/2015
Provide Enhanced Climate Control With Alarm.com Temperature Sensors The Temperature Sensor is designed to work with our award-winning Smart Thermostat to provide customers with more awareness, precision comfort and peace of mind knowing their home is protected from extreme temperatures. Temperature Sensors are currently compatible with 2GIG Go!Control (1.13+), Interlogix Simon XT/XTi (183+) and Interlogix […]
Continue readingOctober 31, 2015
2GIG Wireless Secondary Push Button Keypad (2GIG-PAD1-345)
The battery powered secondary wireless push button keypad that works with our 2GIG security and home automation controller. WARNING: We highly recommend that you consider a TS1 secondary touch screen instead of this keypad because it often causes false alarms for the following reasons. The 2GIG-PAD1-345 does not make any entry delay beeping noise reminding […]
Continue readingOctober 26, 2015
Alarm.com Release Notes 10/26/2015
Industry-First Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) on Simon XT & Simon XTi We’re following our industry-first LTE module with another market-leading innovation: Voice over LTE (VoLTE). Alarm.com is now the first to offer VoLTE for smart home security in the U.S., enabling direct 2-way voice communications from central stations into the home during an emergency over […]
Continue readingAugust 5, 2013
How to Use Motion Detectors
Motion detectors are a commonly included component in security system packages. Many security companies consider their job done after hanging a motion detector, a couple door contacts and a control panel. But at suretyCAM, motion detectors are just one part of our comprehensive D-Fence program, which looks at all aspects of security to custom fit […]
Continue readingFebruary 16, 2012
Early Severe Weather Alerts Save Lives
suretyCAM provides you with the peace of mind knowing that your home is monitored and protected in the event of an intruder. We can even help you with energy conservation and save you money by syncing your thermostat and lights to your alarm panel. We can also help save your life if there is a […]
Continue readingFebruary 6, 2012
Z-Wave Deadbolt Locks: A Drastic Improvement to a Simple Security Device
One thing I really enjoy about my job is by finding little things we can do to improve our security, especially when it’s an improvement to something that has worked in the past. In this case, it’s the standard door lock. “How can something so simple be improved?” you may be asking. Assuming you are […]
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