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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 [...]

Learn how to install the Alexor wireless alarm system with this DSC installation video. More user videos for Alexor, Simon, LYNX and more are comming soon to GeoArm’s YouTube channel. Visit GeoArm for more information on Alexor, or to purchase a new DSC Alexor wireless security system. Bookmark and Share:

Check out the GE Simon XT wireless security system user video we posted on YouTube. The user video includes basic instructions for the Simon XT user on how to arm and disarm the panel, turn chime mode on and off, use the wireless keyfob and more! The GE Simon XT offers easy one touch arming [...]

RSI Videofied is bringing its signature video alarm monitoring to additional central stations including CMS and Mace CSSS. There is increasing demand for the video verification of alarms which videofied provides, ensuring quicker police response, and eliminating false alarms. According to Keith Jentoft, president of RSI, the New York City Police have indicated that they [...]

The new L3000PK LYNX Plus wireless security system from Honeywell is now available! Introduced earlier this year, the LYNX Plus from Honeywell is the security industry’s first self-contained wireless residential system that internally supports two-way voice capabilities over GSM and an integrated signal-strength meter. LYNX Plus is a combination control panel, keypad, siren, dialer, two-way [...]

GE Security’s TX-8010-01-1 wireless garage door sensor allows you to equip your garage door with a security system sensor without the difficult installation of traditional contact. The TX-8010-01-1 enables you to easily monitor the the opening of your garage door. Once the garage door opens to 35 degrees, the sensor will go into alarm condition, [...]

The Honeywell 5870API Asset Protection device is ideal for assure the proctection of individual high-value assets in a home or business. The small device allows users to protect against theft, as well as burglary, by protecting certain items from those who may have legal and reasonable access to a premesis. According to Honeywell, the Asset [...]

The new Videofied XL security system kit from GeoArm is now available! The new XL panel has greately reduced the entry price for videofied systems. The Videofied XL Panel includes a built in Keypad as well as a prox tag reader for easy arming and disarming. The XL supports up to 20 peripheral devices such [...]

This week, Alarm.com counted the billionth activity monitoring message received by its Network Operations Center from an Alarm.com customer security system. Vienna, Virginia – Alarm.com, the industry leader in wireless, web and mobile technology for remote monitoring and control of home and business security systems, today announced that it has just processed its billionth activity [...]

GeoArm is pleased to announce that our Alarm.com service has added an EZinstall feature for the remote video surveillance monitoring service. The new EZinstall feature from Alarm.com Simplifies the video camera installation process by eliminating the need for technicians to perform network configuration. It also extends the availability of Alarm.com Video to a broader segment [...]