If you’ve ever been in this situation, then you’ll know how worrying and frightening it can be, especially if you’re walking home alone. Someone is walking behind you and appears to be taking the exact same route as you for a little too long. Whatever the situation, here are some steps to take to keep Read more about What to Do If Someone Follows You Home[…]
When it comes to protecting yourself and your belongings, it’s not just the home and office you need to worry about. It’s important to be sensible and vigilant while you’re out and about, particularly after dark, when you’re alone, or when you’re in an unfamiliar area or country. We’ve got some tips to help you Read more about Staying Safe on the Street[…]
At Carolina Alarm, we’re all about helping you protect your home and your family from a variety of threats. As well as physical threats like fire and burglary, you should also think about how you can protect yourself online. With how connected the world now is, we face a variety of risks when using the Read more about Protect Yourself Online, Too[…]
It can be scary being a new parent. You’ve just brought home this tiny, seemingly fragile new family member, and it’s your responsibility to keep them safe, warm, well-fed, and happy. It’s completely normal to feel nervous as a new parent, but making sure your home is a safe place for your baby can help Read more about Baby Safety in Your Home[…]
There are many differences between renting and owning your own home. You may have more restrictions over what you can and can’t do if you’re renting a house or apartment. For example, you might not be able to decorate or add permanent fixtures. You also have to bear in mind that you might not live Read more about Home Security in Rented Homes[…]
If you’ve been browsing security systems and cameras for your business premises or workplace, then you’ve probably come across these two similar terms – DVR and NVR. These stand for digital video recorder and network video recorder, respectively. Read on to find out more about these different types of security systems and which one is Read more about DVR vs. NVR Surveillance Systems[…]
Security cameras are an essential component when it comes to properly protecting and monitoring your home, and there are a lot of different options for you to choose from. We’ve talked before about the differences between wired and wireless security cameras and which one is right for your home, but what about wireless vs. wire-free Read more about Wireless vs. Wire-Free Security Cameras[…]
Alexa has a number of impressive built-in abilities, but did you know that there are also thousands of downloadable ‘skills’ that you can add to her repertoire? Alexa’s skills are essentially like apps that you can download, giving her more specific and specialized abilities. Some of these are just for fun like quizzes and games, Read more about Alexa Skills for Home Security[…]
Your home security system is designed to keep you safe and protected in your home, keeping intruders out or alerting you and even the authorities if they do break in. But how do you react in this latter situation? Someone has broken into your house while you are home, so what steps should you take Read more about What to Do if There’s an Intruder in Your Home[…]
Your home security system is there to keep your home and your family safe, but what if some of your equipment is positioned where it could be damaged or vandalized? Security equipment outside your house, particularly security cameras, could become damaged by adverse weather conditions. People may vandalize them if they are simply pulling a Read more about Keeping Your Outdoor Security Cameras Safe[…]