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How to find your Communication Module Serial Number on your 2GIG Alarm.com Security System

Why, When & How To Test Your Security Alarm

How would you feel if you paid for a home security alarm system, diligently armed it every day and then came home one day to find you had been broken into and your alarm didn’t work? It never went off. You never got a call. The police never came. Your security and your peace of […]

How to Add a 2GIG Thin Door/Window to a Go!Control Panel as a Window

Want to add a 2GIG Thin Door/Window Sensor into your 2GIG Go!Control Panel as a window? This video from suretyCAM security and automation shows you how to do just that.

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 […]

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 […]

When Security Alarm Salesmen Attack

Aggressive. Deceptive. Manipulative. I’ve heard them all. When it comes to public perception, security alarm salesmen rank somewhere between lawyers and used car salesmen. It’s OK for me to say that. My name is Ryan Boder and I am a security alarm salesman. We get a bad rap. It’s unfortunate because there are so many […]

suretyCAM vs ADT vs Vivint PPC

A recent review at Maximum PC compares the differences between ADT Pulse, FrontPoint Security and Vivint – three well known security alarm and home automation systems that offer similar features to suretyCAM’s 2GIG Alarm.com system. In this article we’ll compare ADT Pulse and Vivint to suretyCAM and show why suretyCAM gives you a better security […]

suretyCAM Launches Do-It-Yourself Security Alarm and Home Automation

Due to popular demand, suretyCAM now offers very low cost, no contract, do it yourself 2GIG Alarm.com security alarm and home automation monitoring. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer and you want top quality security alarm monitoring via cellular GSM and interactive services from Alarm.com, now is your chance! You don’t have to program the equipment. We […]

How to find the Firmware Version of your 2GIG Go!Control Panel

suretyDIY offers a quick rundown of how to access the firmware version of your 2GIG alarm system’s control panel. This firmware dictates compatibility with certain peripheral devices, so updates may be necessary to add new equipment. The good news, it’s easy to find.