The Surety Press

Learning in a 2GIG Compatible Combined Shock Sensor and Window Contact

Have a 2GIG Compatible Combined Shock and Window Sensor to learn in? suretyDIY shows you how.

Can Hackers Unlock My Z-Wave Door Lock?

A recent paper presented at Black Hat USA that demonstrated a Z-Wave door lock being hacked and unlocked remotely has been causing a lot of turmoil in the security and home automation world. Does this mean Z-Wave door locks are no longer secure? Absolutely not! Let’s ignore the sensationalized panic being spread by certain security […]

New Mobile Features for Alarm.com: Forget it? You can Still Set it.

It was 7:35 on a weekday morning a few months ago, I was functioning on limited sleep and excessive coffee, and I was running late for an eight-o’clock meeting in downtown Columbus, Ohio. I hastily showered, dressed myself, and grabbed an apple from the fridge, because all I had time for was a sad facsimile […]

A Dog Is a Great Addition to Home Security, but Isn’t the Final Answer.

We here at suretyCAM love dogs and think they’re an excellent addition to a security system. Humankind has been using dogs for a variety of reasons for centuries. We have dogs for companionship, protection, hunting, and sometimes to give us a reason to get off the couch. There’s a reason they’re called man’s best friend. […]

Alarm.com Features Help Columbus Through Blackout

You get what you pay for. This is the expression that has commanded the business world. If a new feature or service is made available, it comes replete with a sizable marketing campaign and matching price tag. Even if a secondary service doesn’t accrue additional cost, it is most often that complimentary features complement overpriced […]

Security Cameras In Columbus Ohio Homes 10TV

Eamon Burgess teaching residents of Columbus Ohio about home security cameras. The segment ran last night on 10TV News at 11, showing a variety of home security cameras and home security alarm systems. Alisha Saffold shows off her Vivint system. Then Joe Evans shows off his suretyCAM system, including high definition outdoor cameras, a Yale […]

Closing the “Arm Stay” Protection Gap – Glass Break Sensors

Many basic home security systems have a gap in protection when the home is occupied; the time when the home should be most protected. A glass break sensor can provide additional protection to your family and property to close this gap. The Protection Gap The typical basic home security system is equipped with contact sensors […]

Finally, Smart Homes In Ohio… Thanks Time Warner!

We’ve been hearing it’s coming soon for years but it appears that finally, Time Warner will be offering their smart home and security alarm service in Ohio. What does this mean for us lucky Ohioans? Let’s find out by reading the press release that’s been recently plastered on every single Internet news wire known to […]

To DIY or Not to DIY Home Security

A shaky US economy means 2 things for your home security – 1) Your security needs are increasing as more people get desperate and resort to breaking and entering. 2) Your budget is getting tighter. One way to save a bundle on your home security system is to Do It Yourself. You’ve remodeled your own […]

First Steps to Installing Your 2GIG Go!Control Panel

Getting ready to install your DIY 2GIG Go!Control panel from Surety? Make sure you cover the basics before putting it in the wall. We’ve recorded some tips to make sure you’re ready to go.

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