Every garage with an automated door has probably experienced the issue of a door sensor failing to work. If your garage door reverses before closing completely, your garage door sensors are most likely to blame. It can be extremely inconvenient for a car owner if a sensor is not working. Quick Summary of Methods: Method … Read more
Criminals seeking an easy way into a house frequently target the weakest link, often sliding glass doors. They are usually unlocked and have an extremely simple locking mechanism. A few simple things can be done to safeguard a home when you’re using glass doors, and we will go through them after we cover the basics … Read more
If your Nest Thermostat is a few years old, it may lose power suddenly. But there is no need to worry as this is a normal issue after a few years of use, and we’re here to help. The following guide walks you through fixing a Nest Thermostat in three situations: whether the thermostat shows … Read more
Many homeowners use nest cams as nanny cams, helping them monitor babysitters, children, and even housecleaners or workers. However, due to their popularity, many people already know what a nest cam looks like and can easily spot them in modern homes. This may cause them to stick out like a sore thumb. To help you, … Read more
One of the worst things after a power outage is finding out certain electronics have stopped working. Knowing what you can expect from a Nest thermostat and how to repair it during a power outage can be a lifesaver. Here are some quick fixes if your Nest thermostat seems to be offline in the Nest … Read more
Philips hue bulbs are very long-lasting. Philips offers a 10-year warranty on the bulb and a 2-year warranty on the connected light fixture. The average Philips Hue bulb (Gen 2 and 3) has a lifespan of 25,000 hours or 50,000 on/off cycles. These bulbs will last 11 – 12 years if used for 6 hours … Read more
Most people know about the dangers of inhaling smoke, but they may not know as much about carbon monoxide dangers. Medical and emergency officials say carbon monoxide detectors are extremely useful and functional, and all homes should have them. They are as important as a smoke alarm. The problem with carbon monoxide is it has … Read more
If your Ring Video Doorbell Pro is no longer working as intended and you’ve exhausted all troubleshooting options, or if you intend to sell or give it away, you can reset it to its factory default settings. This guide will walk you through the steps. Resetting a Ring Doorbell is necessary if: Step 1: Undo … Read more
The MyQ App is an app designed to operate and access the functions of your garage door. It is used to open or shut the garage door easily and check the status of your garage door. It monitors and keeps track of the garage door functions for both residential and commercial garage doors. It allows … Read more
When the battery is low, Nest will show a warning. There could be several causes for the low battery, and you must determine the core problem. To prevent your Nest Thermostat from going offline abruptly due to low power, there are a few tips for resolving the Nest thermostat low battery issue. What Should You … Read more
Below I will explore some of the different ways to secure your home from threats that I have learned as a security installer. No one intends to be a victim of a crime or break-in, but it does happen. And when it does, it can be a traumatic experience. Making your home less vulnerable to … Read more
Recent studies have shown that up to 80% of burglaries use the backyard as the first access point. As a security installer, I have seen this happen again and again. Without securing your backyard, you’re inviting a whole subset of issues, from wild animals to robberies. Today, I will bring you some tips and ideas … Read more
Imagine standing in your living room with a beeping alarm and not knowing how to disable it. It’s overwhelming! The neighbors will hear it, and because you don’t have the code, you won’t be able to turn it off. So, what’s next? Turning off an ADT alarm system without a code is as simple as … Read more
Usually, a common issue with ADT alarm panel users is that they have trouble figuring out how to reset the alarm. There are different ways to reset an ADT alarm system. In general, the user password must be input when resetting an ADT alarm before pressing the shutdown button. This is usually more than enough … Read more
Any dispatcher will agree that the most comment call they get is regarding how to turn off a fire alarm. There is no automatic turn-off function, nor will the device recognize if the fire is already under control. Hence, the sound will continue until someone turns off the alarm. We’ll run through some steps and … Read more
At present, many people choose battery-powered security systems. The Ring contains different battery-operated surveillance cameras, outdoor cameras, PTZ cameras, nanny cams, spycam, and even video doorbell models. You can install these cameras in any place without much hassle. However, one drawback of these battery-powered Ring models is that they can not function when the battery … Read more
