DIY Home Security Systems

Honeywell’s AlarmNet division has added a new Video Surveillance option for their Total Connect alarm services. Providing both real time video surveillance along with video alerts of programmed events, Total Connect Video allows you to stay connected to every aspect of your business or home security situation. This video from Honeywell shows some of the [...]

Today we have a few home security tips for you. Often overlooked but simple home security fixes can sometimes mean the difference between a vulnerable and secure residence. 1. Remember the basics. Besides your alarm system and other security gadgets, security door locks, strong doorframes, and locked windows need to be the foundation of a [...]

Check out the new Alarm System Reviews & Customer Testimonials over at GeoArm. Customer response is usually a good indicator of how well a company is doing its job, and according to these GeoArm customers, they are doing a fantastic job: “I would like to thank you and your team at GeoArm for your exceptional [...]

A helpful video for users of Honeywell’s new LYNX Plus Wireless Security System: Honeywell LYNX Plus is available in Phone Line, Internet, and Cellular kits from GeoArm, starting at just $274.99, including custom system programming! The easy to use interface is explained in this user guide video. For more helpful DIY home security video updates, [...]

With GeoArm’s new low prices, you can now add cellular alarm monitoring to your system with the GS3060 for only $199.99. DSC’s GS3060 Cellular Alarm Communicator is universal to any control panel that has Contact ID as a communication option. Most modern control panel’s can be connected to the GS3060 with a simple 2-wire connection, [...]

GeoArm has reduced prices on the entire line of Honeywell AlarmNet cellular and internet alarm communicators. Enjoy the benefits of eliminating your phone line, or having your system communicate wirelessly with an AlarmNet radio that has been reduced in price by 20%-30%! The 7847i internet communicator, 7845i-GSM internet & cellular communicator, and 7845GSMR cellular communicator [...]

If you have a GE Simon 3 model security system, these user videos will help you to get the most out of your home alarm. GE Simon 3 Security System User Video Part 1: GE Simon 3 Security System User Video Part 2: Note: For a limited time, the 60-924-3-01 Wireless Talking Alarm Keypad for [...]

A vulnerability of all alarm panels is that intruders have a fair amount of time to find and destroy a panel before it reports the intrusion to the central station. With All-in-one alarm panels, this risk is even higher because the system is usually located near the door where the user can get easy access [...]

This is an actual video clip captured by a Videofied system and transmitted to GeoArm’s central station. This individual was in the process of burglarizing a construction site north of Tampa, FL. When your security system leads to the capture of potential criminals (especially when they have been previously burglarized) it leads to some seriously [...]

Honeywell AlarmNet has released a new application for Total Connect allowing users more control of their security system from their iPhone or iPod Touch. There is a new application that provides video services as well as additional interactive functions, called “TotalConnect” instead of “MyKeypad”. This application is available for free download via the App Store [...]