Keyless entry may not be futuristic, but the next generation of systems is taking convenience to another level. Meet August, a newcomer on the scene. Designed by the same genius who brought us the Bluetooth-connected Jawbone systems, August is a wireless, keyless...
Launched first in Maryland last month, Comcast's Xfinity Home service has now expanded to include the Washington D.C. and Virginia markets. Comcast customers will recognize the Xfinity brand, but many don't (yet) know what their Xfinity Home service is all about. The...
Another cable service provider has launched a remote home monitoring service. This time it's Comcast, extending its Xfinity product into the home security realm. For as low as $39.95 a month, Comcast customers can subscribe to the Xfinity Home Preferred Package, which...
Are you a Verizon FiOS customer? If so, be on the lookout for a Home Control service option in the near future. Verizon just announced they will be starting a pilot program in New Jersey for their Home Monitoring and Control service, which does exactly what the name...
Are you worried about your home when you head out of town for Thanksgiving later this week? Are you concerned that light timers, locks, and alarmed windows aren't going to stop burglars from breaking into your house Home Alone-style? Instead of leaving your dog behind...
Have you ever suspected your neighbors of trampling your flowers or knocking over your mailbox? Maybe you've known, deep in your gut, that the culprit was grumpy old Mr. Jones or the bratty kids who live down the block. But you can't prove that they did it, and so you...
No, this is not an endorsement for the iPhone (although I have one and must say I enjoy it fully, with the exception of the dropped calls). Rather, this is clarification on the last App used in the commercial. Schlage wants it clear to all that the App being used is...
The thieves are back. With the economic downturn, some cities are seeing an increase in home burglary, according to ShopSmart magazine. What can you do to protect your home? ShopSmart has a list of steps you can take to protect yourself in this PDF file. Here are some...
Hiding a key outside of your home for those moments when you are locked out used to be standard operating practice for homeowners. No longer. With Schlage's electronic keypad locks, the lock feature a keypad allowing homeowners to add, change or delete user codes in...
1. Evaluate your home’s “exterior envelope,” from the garage and roof structure to windows and doors. Exterior openings of the home play a crucial role in severe storms. If wind pressure penetrates the home, it can lead to catastrophic results. 2. Know your zone....
