Reputable

A security company should have a good reputation. ADT is one of the most well-known national brands in the United States, and they have an impressive resume that supports their reputation. Since it was started in 1874, ADT has grown to be the leading security provider in the United States. Today, they serve over six million residential customers and numerous commercial clients. In fact, all but a few of the Fortune 500 companies entrust their security needs to ADT.

People

Of course, most of the components of a security system are going to be technological; they will not be people. However, behind those pieces of technology, there needs to be people. People, not robots need to be running the alarms and sensors. People can provide services that technology cannot, and in the event of an issue, people can help take care of the problem.

ADT is not just a series of sensors, wires and alarms. ADT, at its foundation, is a large group of well-trained experts. The company consists of people. They even offer a plan, at a very reasonable price, that provides security monitoring and two-way voice communication with the technicians running ADT’s centers.

Locations

The last place people think would lose power or be vulnerable to a security threat is the security company’s center. At the headquarters, where all alarms are monitored, security should be safe. With most companies, this is true. It certainly is at ADT.

However, ADT is not arrogant enough to think it is immune from every possibility. The most unthinkable tragedy could happen. That is why the company has chosen to diversify its geographical locations. There is not one central monitoring facility, but there are five of them across the United States. If something unforeseen does happen at one facility, there are four backup locations. These four centers will continue to provide service to all ADT customers, without even a second of interruption.

Guarantee

In any industry, one sign that a company is confident in its product or service is a guarantee. A home security company should be confident that they can prevent break-ins. ADT is.

That is why they offer a Theft Protection Guarantee. If a home is broken into while the ADT alarm is set, ADT will pay the homeowner’s insurance deductible (up to $500.00). This is much more than a small token to give people in their time of suffering. This guarantee demonstrates the company’s confidence in their service.

Authorized Dealer

Selecting a reputable dealers is as important as selecting a reliable security provider. Security Concepts, www.homesecurityconcepts.com, is an authorized ADT dealer. Contact the experts at Security Concepts for an ADT system.

However, one way that many people in Broward are finding peace of mind is by installing an ADT security system through homesecurityconcepts.com. ADT is a world leader in home alarm systems, and can provide 24 hour a day, 7 day a week monitoring to ensure that your home and loved ones remain safe. In the event that a break in alarm is set off, ADT will dispatch the proper authorities to your residence at once, lessening the chance of a criminal getting away. And by installing an ADT home alarm system, you will also have the benefit of posting a sign in your yard, alerting potential criminals to your ADT protection. Often, this is a determent enough to keep crime away from your home, and your loved ones. As ADT has a reputation as being a state of the art leader in home protection technology, criminals will certainly think twice before trying to enter your home when they know that the power of ADT’s advanced monitoring network is installed in your home.

And ADT’s monitoring service is not just for criminal response; they also provide monitoring for other emergencies such as fires. Once professionally installed by homesecurityconcepts.com, your ADT system can alert monitoring staff of excessive smoke in your home or place of business, even if you are not there. From there, ADT can contact you to inform you of the problem, as well as contact the proper authorities to respond immediately, meaning you have a better chance at saving your possessions. Having an ADT alarm system can mean the difference between saving your home and property, and losing everything.

And as alarm technology has evolved, it is now more affordable than ever to have an ADT system professionally installed in Broward by homesecurityconcepts.com. As well, the monthly monitoring services offered by ADT can be fit to virtually any budget. ADT understands that you simply cannot put a value on human life, nor on irreplaceable personal belongings, and they want to ensure that their service is available to all. If you have considered a home alarm system in the past, but have put it off, Security Concepts at www.homesecurityconcepts.com today, to see just how easy and affordable having an ADT home alarm system installed can be!

In fact back in those days there were not many alarm companies because the market was very difficult to get into. Really the only way to actually get into the business back in those days was if you knew someone in the industry and they let you know there was an opening.

Every person that actually got into the industry in those days had to literally start from the ground up. If anyone out of the industry tried to even purchase alarm products from the local distributor, they would instantly be turned away. Of course that is not the case today, today anyone can purchase anything a professional licensed alarm contractor can purchase by simply going on line and finding it and they can even get it at the same price professional installers get it. However that doesn’t mean that anyone is capable of installing a complete residential alarm system for you. Oh they can try but very soon it will be evident that it was installed by a novice.

That is why when purchasing a residential alarm system you truly need to do a little homework to make sure the company you are dealing with is an industry professional which is licensed and insured. At Security Concepts we pride ourselves in being one of the most reputable residential alarm system installing companies. Our staff is made up of industry professionals which have been around for more than 30 years. And when looking for an alarm system fro your residence you want to make sure that the people you are letting into your home will be capable of not only designing a complete alarm system for you but also be able to install it according to South Florida Building Code and National Electrical Code.

After all purchasing a residential alarm system is a far more important decision than ordering window treatments or what color to paint your home. Some people who are inquiring to buy an alarm often call us and want to just get pricing over the phone without giving us the opportunity to actually come out and visit their home and we often tell them that what they are ordering is not pizza, but a residential alarm system that has to be catered to their specific needs. That is what makes us different from our competition, that while everyone else is just concerned about getting a new customer , we are concerned about providing professional service at extremely competitive prices.

At Security Concepts we have the experience to be able to quote a job for something a s small as a one bedroom apartment to a multi million dollar home as the ones we see our celebrities purchasing. No job is too small or too big when you have the kind of experience we have in the industry. If you are in the market looking for a residential alarm system then the only name you should be considering is ADT. ADT is by far the most experienced and well known name in the entire world. And we at Security Concepts have the priviledge to represent ADT as an authorized dealer.

Don’t wait any longer if you have procrastinated in getting a residential alarm system. Call Security Concepts today at (305) 424-9219 or www.homesecurityconcepts.com

We can try to protect our homes by using many different methods such as better locks on doors and windows. Other things we can do is put in better lighting around the perimeter of our homes. Perimeter fencing that reaches at least 6 feet also helps in maintaining our homes secure. Eliminating landscaping that helps potential robbers from being seen by our neighbors is also something we can do to feel safer. All of these things are a great way of making it hard for a burglar to target your home.

However , the number one way that law enforcement agencies say is the best way to protect your home is by getting a home security system. And everyone knows that no one does that better than ADT home security services. ADT truly is the number one name in security in homes in Fort Lauderdale and across the nation. Getting a home security in Fort Lauderdale is not an option any longer, it is simply a necessity these days. And the reason is that crime is definitely on the rise in Fort Lauderdale scrime statistics show.

Home security systems offered by ADT have in recent years become extremely affordable and even better yet they have become extremely effective and easy to install. ADT now offers state of the art wireless home security systems for Fort Lauderdale residents that make securing your home easy and affordable.

All it takes is one phone call to Security Concepts, your ADT authorized home security systems specialists. We will send one of our systems specialist the same day we receive your call and perform a free in home security analysis to determine what the best way to protect your home will be without breaking the bank. The determining factors as to what kind of protection you will need is determined by the amount of doors and windows the home has. Also whether the home is a one story home or two story home also makes a great difference. Another important thing to consider is whether the house has an attic or crawl space to be able to run wiring  which will make a difference in price.

A huge array of equipment is available these days to protect your home on the inside as well as the outside. Doors and windows are protected using magnetic contacts. Interiors of homes are protected using motion sensors. Glass on doors and widows get protected from glass shattering using audio frequency discriminators. Inside as well as outside sirens are extrtemely important because they alert you and your neighbors even before the police get there.

If you are in the Fort Lauderdale area you should definitely have reason for concern. If you want to confirm that just go to FBI statistics on burglaries in the Fort Lauderdale area and you can see for yourself the necessity of protecting you home from intruders. If this article has made you think of getting one of our specialists to visit your home and give you a free in home estimate do not hesitate any longer and just pick up the phone and call 1800 991 6587 today.

•                Make sure your children memorize their full names, address including city and state, and phone number with area code.

•                Using a play phone, teach children when and how to dial 911 or 0 and also show them how to operate a pay phone.

•                Explain to your children that they should never accept gifts or rides from people they don’t know well.

•                Teach your children to go to a store clerk, security officer or police officer if they ever get lost in a store or mall or on the street.

•                Set a good example by locking doors and windows and checking to see who it is before opening a door.

•                Listen to what your children say about their fears and help them understand them and trust their instincts.

Staying Safe When Home Alone: ADT Home Safety in the Home for Young Children

•                Always leave a phone number where you can be reached along with numbers for neighbors and emergency services right by the phone.

•                Have your children check in with you when they arrive home.

•                Set rules for having friends over when you’re not there and for your children going to friends’ homes when no adults are present.

•                Let your children practice operating door and window locks.

•                Explain how important it is not to let anyone into the house without your permission.

•                Teach them to not reveal on the phone or at the door that no adults are home, but to instead say their parents are too busy to come to the phone or door.

•                Rehearse the home fire escape plan with your children.

Safety at School and at Play

Here are some tips that will help keep children and teens safe when they are away from home.

•                Encourage them to stick with their friends rather than walking or playing alone.

•                Teach them how to spot dangerous places, like vacant buildings, alleys, deteriorated playgrounds and parks.

•                Explain how taunting, teasing and arguing damage friendships and to settle disagreements through talking not fighting.

•                Walk routes to school, stores and friends’ houses so you can make sure they are safe and point out where they can get help in an emergency.

•                Teach your children and teens to be conscious of criminal or suspicious behavior in your neighborhood and to tell an adult when they see such activities.

•                Make sure your school has a policy of calling the parents when a child is absent from school.

•                If you use daycare or after-school programs, check their credentials carefully, including certifications, staff qualifications, policies regarding field trips and parental visits, and reputation in the community.

Advice for Young People About Drugs and Alcohol

Chances are your teenager knows people who use and abuse drugs or alcohol, though they may not have seen it firsthand. Talk to your children about how their friends or acquaintances may show signs of drug use.

•                Talking about drugs and drug culture.

•                Owning drug paraphernalia, like pipes, syringes and rolling papers.

•                Having large amounts of cash or always having very little cash.

•                A sudden increase or decrease in weight.

•                Slurred or incoherent speech.

•                Withdrawal from other people, as well as lying, depression and paranoia.

•                Dropping out of school activities.

Avoiding the Drug Scene

Help your children avoid being drawn into drugs by being smart young adults.

•                Don’t go to parties where alcohol or other drugs are likely to be available.

•                Hang out with friends who don’t need drugs or alcohol to have fun.

•                Get involved in drug-free activities and encourage friends to do the same.

•                Remember that the penalties for possession of illegal drugs can be severe, including prison and loss of student loans.

For more information call your local ADT Dealer at (305) 424-9219 or visit us online at www.homesecurityconcepts.com

A benefit to having ADT is ADT 24 Hour Alarm System Monitoring provides around the clock protection, 365 days a year.

ADT Scares Away Criminal Activity

ADT’s rock solid reputation for helping protect homeowners has sent a clear message to would be burglars and criminals to stay away from ADT protected homes in South Florida . One look at an ADT sign is enough to sent criminals packing. That is a fact. FBI crime statistics stipulate that a burglar enters a US home every 14 seconds and that 60% of burglaries occur while a home is occupied. Last, but not least, 38% of robberies are committed with a gun, which makes matters worse.

In a time and age when burglaries have reached record numbers, homeowners have to ask themselves the hard questions like, “What can I do to help protect my family?” The answer is simple. Sign up for ADT today and start experiencing peace of mind tomorrow. Some things in life are beyond our control. Keeping your family safe is no longer something you have to leave to chance. ADT’s remarkable home security systems promise exceptional safety and value for your home and family.

ADT Promotes Family Safety

One of the additional benefits of having an ADT Monitored Security System in South Florida is that it promotes family safety on a daily basis. Having the ADT monitored system in place and using it on a daily basis, requires that family members make sure windows and doors are locked, before the alarm is set. Such a daily routine can go a long way in encouraging safety habits that go beyond the home and impact real world habits.

Here are some additional safety tips that we recommend:

•               Have lights in all entrances.

•               Have good locks (deadbolts) on all doors and windows.

•               Use timers to turn lights and radios on when you are not home (noise is a great security enhancement).

•               Stop mail and newspaper delivery when you are out of town.

•               Do not use your first name on your mailbox or in the phone directory – use your first initial.

•               Don’t use a message on your answering machine that says you’re away from home or on vacation, etc.

•               Know which of your neighbors you can trust in an emergency.

•               Check who is at the door before opening it, and do not open the door to an unexpected visitor.

•               Do not let strangers into your home to use the phone. Offer to make the call for them.

•               Don’t hide extra keys in easily accessible places. Criminals will find them.

Never give personal information to telephone solicitors.

ADT is Guaranteed to Lower your Home Insurance

ADT Monitored Home Security Systems in South Florida can lower your Home Insurance Premium by up to 20% or more in certain cases. With such a substantial savings yearly, your ADT Monitored Home Security System will more than pay itself off in 1 year. Research analysis has consistently proven that adding a home security system to your home, will not only make your home safer from burglary and crime, but also bring down your home insurance premium because of the obvious long term benefits of having a security system.

ADT invites you to lower your home insurance bill. Join the millions of happy ADT customers who are enjoying the benefits of lower home insurance premiums, simply by subscribing to ADT. It’s really simple and a no brainer. For more information contact your local ADT Dealer at (305)424-9219 or online at www.homesecurityconcepts.com

Motion detectors are a simple device that makes security simpler for home and business owners alike. Combining a sensor that detects motion, and locating it in any numbers of key places within the place that needs protecting and you have a motion detector.

Whether an alarm security system is placed inside a home, or elsewhere, the use of motion detectors makes the results far better than knowing that a door is ajar.  There is a key to doing this though and that is finding the right type of alarm system and detector for you.

Finding the right fit for a motion detector isn’t automatic. There are a lot of them on the market, and some of them are very specific. Some will tell you if there are visitors pulling up in your driveway, or if your dog has gotten through an electric fence.

Your alarm security system will also be individualized do you have a business, a home, or a little kiosk in the middle of the mall? How to decide where to put an alarm system in each of these situations takes some thought, planning and usually, some professional help.

Are you looking at a lot of possible entrances to the place that needs motion detectors and alarm security system? If so, you’ll probably need to consider quite a few motion detectors but the professional security system installers can tell you more specifics.

Wireless sensors are available that can be moved around the rooms as needed, for your convenience. This is handy for those of you with more windows and doors than average. Glass breaking sensors are also out on the market and will pick up the sound of breaking glass.

Many consumers are concerned that they will buy an alarm system that is constantly triggered by their pet(s). While this may happen on occasion, it is avoidable you must take the time to shop around for the correct type of detector, and fit it into your alarm security system.

You will have to decide, as well, whether or not you want your alarm system to be a silent alarm, or a loud, ear-piercing type alarm. Businesses tend to opt for the silent alarms, as do people with a lot of valuables. Their reasoning is that the silent alarm trips off the police department, who show up, and hopefully nab the criminal without disturbing anyone else.

Take the time to call around to various professional installation companies. Ask them plenty of questions about the motion detectors that they carry, and how they work. Likewise, inquire about the alarm security systems, and fees that go along with them.

Learning about motion detectors and alarm security systems is not hard, but it will take some time and effort on your part. Make some phone calls, ask around, and analyze the information you’re given. You’ll be pleased with your choice in the end!

Contact your local ADT dealer for full details at (305) 424-9219 or (800) 991-6587.

The number one name in home security products manufacturing is Honeywell, and they have been the leaders in keeping up with the new hi tech demands desired by homeowners. The latest product introduced by Honeywell into the home burglar alarm industry is Honeywells new Lynx Plus control panel. The new Lynx Plus replaces the previous Lynx RI control panel and is packed with new features.

The first thing you will notice on the new Lynx Plus is the face lift it received. The keypad/ control panel is much smaller and has a new color scheme. Even though the new Lynx Plus is smaller it still has all the features the previous Lynx had and much more. As electronic devices become smaller and smaller so have the alarm panels we see on the market today.

One of the many new and awesome features the Lynx Plus comes standard with is a new LCD alpha display. In the past in order to know the status of any zone, it would only give you a number display of the zone being violated, and you would have to press the status button to know what area belonged to the zone number being displayed. With the new LCD alpha display on the new Lynx Plus, you now have the ability to get an alphanumeric display of the zone definition of any zone being violated. So if your front door was opened and you were not aware of it, all you would have to do was press the asteric key and instantly you would receive not only an audible message describing the zone but also a display which would read front door open.

Another excellent feature on the new Lynx Plus is the remote access feature. Suppose you just arrived at work and realized that you forgot to arm your home security system before leaving the house this morning. On traditional systems you would have to get back in your car and go back home to arm the system or you could just choose to leave it disarmed and hope that no intrusion takes place while you are gone. However with the new Lynx Plus if this were to happen to you, all you would have to do is simply dial your home phone number and access the system remotely, giving you total access to every arming feature the system offers.

If you are used to leaving your family members messages on the refrigerator, you now have a much better way to do that. With the new Lynx Plus you can now record a message into the keypad and later listen to the message at any given time. This is very helpful for reminders to the whole family.

These are just a few of the excellent new features the Lynx Plus offers.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Lynx Plus system contact us at (305) 424-9219 and a security system specialist will be glad to go over these and all the other features this state of the art system provides.

When I started as an apprentice installer in the home burglar alarm industry more than twenty five years ago the systems that I learned to install were made with an extremely simple arrangement of lights and relays, yet were very difficult to install and service. Installations were done by running one or at the most two pairs of wires throughout the house and along the attic and wherever a window or door was present, a loop would be brought down to install a door or window sensor. This procedure was all that was necessary at the time because the only control panels that existed were single zone panels. The work was very tedious and most installations would take two men approximately one week to complete. The enormous amount of time to install the job was due to the fact that the only way at that time that anyone would protect any glass door or window was using what was referred to as window foil. Window foil was an aluminum tape that had to be attached to each and every piece of glass and a perfect square would be made with the tape around the glass to be used as the actual protection for the glass. The tape would serve as a piece of wire which would complete the circuit back to the zone. If anyone would break the glass from outside the home while the burglar alarm system was armed the tape on the glass would in turn break and cause the circuit or zone to open and that in turn would activate a relay which would trigger a siren to sound for an indefinite amount of time. The problem with installing this foil is that if it was a rainy or cold day outside the tape would not adhere to the glass. Also, the tape would very easily break if you were not careful and if that happened it would be necessary for you to start all over again. All of this was the cause of excessively long installation duration as well as difficult service issues.

For the past ten years or so we have seen the disappearing of this method of protecting homes and gone to smarter and installer friendly systems. The use of foil on windows is non existent and has been replaced with audio frequency discriminators. These sensors are audio sensors that pick up the sound and vibration that breaking glass makes and only one per room is necessary. Systems now have multiple zones and make it much easier to perform a service call in case of  a faulty zone. Wireless sensors have practically made it unnecessary to have to run wiring to doors and windows for protection, Motion sensors are made today with the ability to be used in your home even if you have pets that weigh as much as 100 pounds. Control panels are made with the ability to be integrated with lighting control or video. Keypads which control the operation of your burglar alarm system are now even available in color touchscreen models.

Wherever you fall into this category it would be wise to have your system upgraded at least every ten years. A system that is more than ten years old is a problem waiting to happen and should be upgraded to a more recent model.

The first and most basic home security options is to keep your windows and doors locked. Adding a deadbolt to your door increases its strength and makes it tougher to kick in or shack open. Generic doors can also be modified to a lock that has a number pad, rather than a key lock that could be picked. It is also helpful to put in a security bar for your windows. This will prevent them from being opened from the outside, even if they are not locked. Depending on your home location and your safety conditions, you may even want to consider installing bars across your windows.

As a Floridian, you are annually subjected to the possibility of tropical storms or even worse, hurricanes. A great option is to install impact resistant doors and windows. Impact resistant doors are also an asset to the protection of your home, providing safety and security for families from both storms and intruders. The following are five benefits to installing impact resistant windows to your home:

• They offer immediate protection from hurricanes. Protecting your home has never been

easier. With every impending storm, you can rest assure that your home will be secure.

• They offer protection from burglary and vandalism. The same impact-resistant glass and

heavy construction that keeps flying objects from penetrating these doors and windows also provides a strong deterrent to intruders, thieves and vandals.

• They offer noise reduction. Impact resistant windows and doors act as a significant sound

barrier reducing 50% of outside noise, enhancing the peacefulness and tranquility of your home interior.

• They offer sun protection. Laminated glass used in impact windows and doors blocks

98% of harmful rays, protecting your furniture, rugs, artwork, and family. In Florida, sun protection is as equally important as home protection.

In addition to these great options, the most effective way to prevent access to your home is to install a monitored home security system. If you are considering installing a monitored home security system, ADT is America’s number one home security company. By installing an ADT home security system your windows and doors are protected by providing electrical contacts on your windows and doors that will send a signal when the window or door is opened. While these options are going to be more expensive than changing your locks or adding a window bar, they are also more effective. If you have a room with multiple windows then you may want to consider a glass break detector. These detectors will cover a larger area and will trigger the alarm when a window is shattered. These will of coarse do nothing if a window is left unlocked.

Follow these tips to keep your family and home safe. Doors and windows are the entryways into your home, and only what is good and best for your family should be allowed into your home. Keep burglars out by installing an ADT home security system today.