What are the signs it’s time to replace my smoke alarm?
Have you ever wondered if your smoke alarm is doing its job, quietly keeping your home safe? Like any reliable home technology, smoke alarms have their lifespan, and recognizing the signs it’s time to replace them is the key to maintaining a secure home. At Livewire, we’ve had countless conversations with households in the Richmond […]
How Do I Register My Security Alarm System in Virginia?
Security alarm systems are an important part of home and business safety, but they can also be a source of frustration if they are not registered with the appropriate authorities. In Virginia, security alarm systems can be registered with the local police department. This helps to ensure that the police, fire, and emergency can respond […]
Time to Make Sure Your Home Security System is Up-To-Date
Peace of mind. It’s a priceless feeling, especially when it comes to the safety of your home and loved ones. But do you take your security system for granted? Just like any other technology, security systems require maintenance and updates to continue offering optimal protection. Is yours up to the task? By actively engaging […]
Why Do I Need A Service Plan?
Why do I need a service plan? We’re asked this question a lot – and it’s a fair point. While it’s true that a well-designed and properly-installed smart home system should last 3-5 years, there’s no guarantee the occasional issue won’t pop up. Smart home technology can be a big investment, so you should make sure […]
Exploring the Qolsys IQ Panel 4 for Smart Home Security
I’ve watched the residential security industry morph from a clunky backwater to a thriving home control ecosystem. It’s bustling with new innovations and hungry vendors looking to capture their share of consumer recurring monthly revenue (RMR). Qolsys entered the fray in 2010. At the time most security systems were connected via copper phone lines and […]
Select The Right Technology For Your Renovation Project
When renovating your home, it can be overwhelming to choose the right technology to include in your updates. Here are some tips to help you pick the right technology for your home renovation project: Identify your needs and goals Start by thinking about what you want to accomplish with the renovation. Are you looking to […]
Planning for Technology During a Home Renovation
When planning for technology during a home renovation project, it’s important to first identify your needs and consider the technology you currently use and what you would like to have in your new space. This may include things like home automation systems, home theater systems, and smart appliances. Identify Your Needs Once you have identified […]
New Smart Home Automation
The planning and design phases are the ideal time to consider adding smart home functionality. When planning new home automation, it’s important to take your ultimate goals into account. After all, you’re designing a house that matches virtually anything you could ever want, including features that will make living easier, at the end, you know when […]
How to Prevent a Crash and Smash Attack
It’s an endless game of cat and mouse. New home security measures are developed, and burglars have to figure out a way around them. They discover how to attack a security system, and we either catch them or uncover new ways to stop them. There are a number of methods burglars tend to use when […]
The Security of the Future is Now
Did you know that before smart home technology and connected devices, security systems were tied to your phone line? So if the lines were down or the wires were cut, bye-bye security and awareness. It was that notion that drove Steve Trundle to launch Alarm.com, the solution that would bring home security technology into […]
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