If you haven’t considered a commerical security system for your business, you’re missing thousands of dollars in potential savings. Most Chicagoland owners don’t realize that a commercial security system does even more for their business than prevent theft. In a high-crime area like Chicago, security systems will also reduce your insurance premiums. Crime Stats Per…
Ultimately, every business in the Chicago area have alarm system benefits from Chicago alarm companies. Criminals are predators, and like a predator, they target the weak. The bigger risk they have to take to successfully carry out a crime without getting caught, the less chance they’ll commit that crime. According to an FBI report on…
Security system equipment has a huge importance when you’re looking to get a security system for your home. One thing you are going to want to know is what exactly is involved, and what all is going to be installed. Our expert installation team will come to your home and get your system all set…
Home automation and home security go hand-in-hand. Smart home automation allows homeowners to control a variety of aspects of their homes from nearly anywhere in the world. This means you can control things like your lights, appliances, locks, thermostat, and other aspects of your home. When in use in tandem with a security system, you…
On the surface it may seem like all security companies in Chicago are the same. Let us tell you, this is NOT the case. If you’re considering getting a home security system, make sure you look into your provider before making your purchase. There are definite differentiating factors between different security companies, and you’ll want…
Winter is primetime for house fires. You might be surprised to find out that nearly a third of all house fires happen between December and February. There are a lot of reasons for this, and we’ll explore them each below and what you can do to avoid them! Many house fires are preventable, so follow…
Angie’s List annually hands out their awards. This year the 2016 Super Service Award goes to Alert Protective. This is the highest honor f0r the top 5% of qualifying businesses on Angie’s list. Alert Protective is the only alarm company in America to have won this award in 12 consecutive years. We feel nothing but excitement…
Wireless Connection Benefits Smart home automation sounds complicated and expensive at first. However, installation is actually quite simple, and it’s more affordable than you might think! And when you consider the benefits of wireless home connections, the cost and installation become clearly worth it. Below are some of the biggest benefits of getting smart home…
Holiday safety tips have a huge importance. Thanksgiving is a time for being thankful for what we have. We assume that since you are thankful for what you have, that you want to keep it! Don’t leave your home susceptible to crime. If you plan on traveling out of town for Thanksgiving, you’ll want to…
Motion detectors can keep your home safe. We spend plenty of time making sure our doors are locked, our windows are shut, and our homes are secure, but all-too-often we overlook one of the most crucial access points of our home: the garage. The garage not only might be home to plenty of your valuable…
With temperatures averaging in the 50’s, this is the perfect season for joggers in and around the city of Chicago. Brisk air, beautiful colors, and a city filled with endless routes—it’s like a jogger’s dream. However, jogging—especially at night—can lend itself to some dangers. Follow these tips to help you stay Alert while jogging this…
Considering moving? Here are a few moving safety tips you can use. Shopping around for a new home or apartment can be a daunting task. You probably have a wish list with details like number of bedrooms, square footage, location, number of bathrooms, etc. However, what you might be overlooking are the safety features of…