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    Great Last Minute Tech Gifts 2015

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Most of us always procrastinate until the very last minute before Christmas to get gifts for our friends and family. Here’s 5 great tech gifts for the last minute shopper.

    1. iPhone Movie Projector.

    Hook up your iPhone (or any smartphone) to this little projector and have a mini theatre in your home!

    $31.95 (Buy It Here)

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    2. Fitbit Charge Wireless Wristband.

    Track your heart rate, distance you’ve travelled, workouts, steps, and so  much more with this all in one wristband!

    $149.99 (Buy It Here)

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    3. Amazon Fire Stick.

    This is a game changer for home entertainment. If you don’t have a way to access Netflix, Hulu, Amazon or HBO (and many more) from your TV, then this is the gadget for you.

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    4. The “Hoverboard”.

    The hottest commodity that every single teenager wants this winter. If you need a last minute gift you can’t go wrong with this!

    $349.99 (Buy It Here)

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    5. Home Automation System.

    Titan alarm is one of the leading and most cutting edge companies for you to get a smart home automation system in Phoenix and the valley. You can never go wrong with this! Keep an eye on your house when you’re away, adjust your thermostat remotely, and so much more!

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    To learn MORE about Home Automation Systems in Phoenix and the surrounding areas contact Titan Alarm today! Call us! 602-680-4567 or TEXT US! 623-523-4849

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    Holiday Vacation Tips

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    3 Security Vacation Tips

    As one of the busiest travel seasons approaches make sure your holidays aren’t ruined by using the 5 following tips to protect your home that is protected with home security in Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert or Paradise Valley.

    The following guidelines outline how to avoid travel risks.

    1. Secure your phone, tablet and laptop. 

    If you are using one of these devices to monitor your home security system, make sure that all of your devices are password protected. If you on the off chance do lose your iPhone or iPad make sure to wipe them with Find My iPhone so that no one can access your user data and access your home security system.

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    2. If possible, don’t bring valuables.

    Leave as much jewelry and other fine items at home, locked in a safe place.

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    3. Social Media Can Wait.

    Share limited information on social media about your location and length of travel. Over sharing, even with friends and family, can provide Internet trolls enough information to know you’re not at home, putting your assets at risk. Also, vacation is better this way—take time to unplug.

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    Holidays are a crucial time to have a Home Security System, lots of burglars know that people will be out of town and away from their homes, leaving it a vulnerable spot to break in and rob. The last thing you want to do when you come back from a holiday vacation is come home to find your house has been robbed.

    Home security is a great way to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your valuable items safe and sound. With a Titan Alarm Home Security System, you’re taking the right step to protecting yourself.

    To learn more about a Home Security System in Phoenix,az, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert or Paradise Valley, contact Titan Alarm today! Call 602-680-4567 or TEXT US! 623-523-4849.

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    Thanksgiving Travel

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Holidays are a time to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends, so Titan Alarm is here to give you some easy tips to keep you worry and stress free about your home during the holidays!

    Keep your yard clean: If you’re out cleaning leaves from the gutters, or replacing shingles before the cold winter snow sets in, make sure you don’t leave any ladders out if you’re not using them.

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    Dumb as a Rock: Don’t leave any keys hidden that someone could find, burglars know all the good spots.

    Silence is Golden: While you’re away make sure your voice mail is on the lowest volume and that your land lines are on mute so that no one can hear the phones ringing over and over again when you’re not home.

    You’ve Got Mail: Have all mail held at the post office or have a neighbor get the mail for you while you’re gone.

    Lockdown: Lock and Secure all windows, make sure you don’t forget the ones upstairs as well.

    Home Alone: Use timers to operate lights to make it look like there are people home.

    Last but not least, one of the best ways you can protect your house is to have a Titan Alarm system installed in your home, our systems include 24 hour monitoring to keep your home safe and sound.

    If you’d like to learn more, call Titan Alarm at 602-680-4567 or TEXT US! 623-523-4849

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    Home Security Tips for the Holidays.

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    With the holidays approaching faster than anyone knows what to do with, it’s time for us to start helping everyone out with a few security tips to keep their homes safe while the hustle and bustle of the holiday season takes over.

    1. A Lived In House

    Make it look like you’re still home when you’re away, have lights on a timer, ask a neighbor to collect your mail while you’re gone, these are two great ways to make burglars think you’re still home.

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    2. Contact Titan

    Make sure you get a hold of us to update all your contact numbers before you head out of town, that way if something happens we can get ahold of you immediately.

    3. Conceal Valuables

    Keep valuable items out of sight from anyone looking outside the house. Don’t keep spare keys in places obvious to burglars such as under a flower pot or fake rock. Remove valuable items from sight in your car, if parked in the driveway, and put a lock on the steering wheel.

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    4. Decorations

    Make sure your holiday decorations don’t cover vital parts of your Titan Alarm Home Security System.

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    System Check Up

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Fall is here, and with the change of seasons brings hot chocolate, pumpkins, hayrides, and cooler weather. Aside from the things most people look forward to, there’s also some things that home owners and landlords start to worry about with cooling temperatures. Cooler temps mean higher risks of freezing pipes, fires from heaters and houses being too cold.

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    Which means it’s the perfect time for you to have your Titan Alarm system inspected, which YOU can do!

    Here are three steps to take to do some routine maintenance on your system!

    1. Sensor Utilization

    Make sure that your sensors are in the right areas, as the year goes on people like to rearrange furniture and decorations, so make sure that your sensors have clear lines of sight into each room that you want each sensor to monitor.
    Make sure that no chairs, couches, tables or decorations in the way of the sensor.

    2. Battery Replacement

    Don’t wait until it’s too late to replace your batteries! Most homeowners will only replace the battery when they receive the alert for a low battery, but the truth is most batteries should be replaced every 3-5 years, but it’s never a bad thing to be too prepared and change it every year. Feel free to call us to set up getting you a new battery if you need it!

    3. Maintenance is Key

    Try to maintain your system throughout the year, bare minimum at least once a year. It’s extremely simple to do and it’s fast! If you want to learn how pick up your phone and call Titan Alarm at 602.680.4567 or TEXT us at 623.523.4849

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    3 Reasons for a Wireless Security System

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    When shopping for a new Home Security System in Phoenix or Tuscon, you’re going to be faced with a lot of different companies, with a lot of different packages and offers for you for your home. When you’re shopping though, you should remember these 3 perks of having a Wireless Security System.

    1. Remote Control

    One of the MANY advantages of having a wireless security system in your home, is having the ability to check in on your home from anywhere you are. If you’re out with friends or stuck in the office for work, you can check your cameras with your handy smartphone! You also can check if you forgot on the lights, or would like to turn the lights on to keep intruders out. Have you had issues with the house being too hot or cold when you’re gone? Easy fix. Control your wireless thermostat with your smart phone.

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    2. Instant Notifications

    Along with Remote Check-ins another amazing resource is to have notifications sent to your smartphone when an event happens in your house. Receive notifications any time a door is opened or unlocked, that way you can see who comes and goes, or have notifications sent if your home security system is armed or disarmed.

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    3. Programmable Features

    This is one of our favorites here at Titan Alarm! Did you know that your lights can be programmed to turn on based off of what time it is? Do you have constant fights with your alarm clock in the morning? This is your solution, program your lights to automatically turn on at a certain time to kick you out of bed! Do you leave in a rush in the mornings? Set up a geo-fence that will trigger all the doors to lock, lights to turn off, and thermostat to turn up once you get a certain distance away on work days!

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    Wireless Security Systems are one of the top trending security systems available now a days! If you’re interested in learning more, contact Titan Alarm today! Give us a call 602-680-4567 or TEXT US 623-523-4849

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    Home Automation Geo Location Services

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Geo tracking allows residential and commercial customers new possibilities that goes above and beyond security and emergency services. The way that Geo Tracking works is that most smart phones have a GPS locator built into it, (such as your maps app. etc.), as long as you have your location services enabled, Alarm.com can tell where you are located. The nice thing about this is that you can set rules of what you would like to happen all based off of where you are located. For example, if you are at home, your thermostat can be set to the temperature that you prefer, and if you leave more than a half mile away from home, you can have the temperature start rising, saving you money on your electric bill, and as you approach home again the temperature will start dropping so it can be the perfect temperature for you to walk in to.

     

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    You can also set up rules to close down your house when you get to far away, if you get a mile away Alarm.com can do the following, close your garage door, make sure the doors are locked, turn off lights or turn them on, arm your system, change thermostat and so much more.

    All of these possibilities are included with Titan Alarm services.

    Want to learn more? Contact us!

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    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    False Alarm Prevention Program Phoenix

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Did you know that the Phoenix Police Department offers a False Alarm Prevention Program??

    What you can gain from the course:

    • Provides reasons for false alarm activations and ways to prevent them.
    • Educational information for alarm system users.
    • Includes a certificate for waiver of one $96 Police False Alarm Assessment. (Certificate must be redeemed before an invoice has been issued for the false alarm.)

    Cost is $10 per subscriber, paid at the class.

    You must R.S.V.P. for any class.

    For more information call the Code Enforcement Unit at:

    602.534.0322

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    Vacation Tips to Keep Your Home Safe

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    We all love going on vacation, whether its to get away to a tropical paradise or a weekend getaway to the cabin up north. One of the most important things about taking a vacation is making sure your home is secure while you’re away. The easiest way to get the most coverage is with a home security system from Titan Alarm, we offer 24/7 monitoring, access to your cameras from your smart phone or web browser, notifications any time a door or window are opened, and a notification anytime someone rings your doorbell. Along with our system here are a few tips we recommend to keep your home safe while you’re away.

    1. Make sure you install door and window shades and blinds, that will make it difficult for a potential burglar to see if someone is home.

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    2. Motion controlled outdoor lighting is one of the biggest deterrents for outside movement. It also helps keep your lights from staying on all day over a long period of time.

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    3. If you’re doing a home renovation make sure you don’t leave ladders in sight, they’re an open invitation for burglars. Along with keeping ladders hidden keep any tools inside and locked up so that they can’t be used to break in as well.

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    4. Before you leave trim or replace large bushes that cover and windows or doors, this will prevent burglars from being able to hide behind them while they try to pry open any doors or windows.

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    5.Put your TV, lights and radio on the Titan Alarm controlled appliance outlets so you can turn on your appliances while you’re away from your phone with the Alarm.com application, giving the appearance that someone is home.

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