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    What To Do After Your Business Was Robbed

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Has your business been broken in to and burglarized? That’s one of the worst things that can happen to a business. We wanted to go ahead and give you four tips to recover from a break in at your business.
    While the whole situation is still fresh, do these 4 tips as fast as possible for the best results.

    1. Contact the Police.

    If your business has been robbed, there’s evidence all around you, inside and out of your business. It’s important you notify the police right away and they will be able to send out forensics experts who can examine evidence.

    2. Inform Your Insurance Company.

    After you’ve contacted the police, make sure you call your insurance company, the sooner, the better with them.
    Be prepared with the following information, that way the insurance company can adequately assess the situation.

    A summary of the crime.
    An estimate of when the crime happened?
    Damage done to the property and business, including losses.
    Depending on the severity of the burglary the insurance company might send out a claims adjuster to inspect the property.

    3. Take inventory of your facility.

    After you’ve made the proper calls, make sure you have your employees do a thorough inspection of their workspaces and work areas, have them list any losses they’ve noticed.

    4. Call Titan Alarm.

    Your business is how you survive, it’s your living. Titan Alarm wants to help you keep your business safe and sound.

    Let Titan Alarm show you how affordable and easy it really is to get the best security for your business.
    Schedule a free consultation today! Call 602-680-4567 or TEXT US 623-523-4849

    Learn More About Intrusion Detection

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Try Out a System!

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    With how much attention is growing on home automation, remote controlled and connected smart homes, Z-Wave solutions are starting to form and grow new opportunities in the security market. To help showcase our equipment we have launched a connected home system display at 23425 N. 39th Drive.

    We’re creating a uniquely cool and delicious experience with Poseidon Water and D+K Custom Interior Design, enjoy 23 flavors of delicious Thrifty Ice Cream while touring the design center, featuring all types of kitchen, bathroom, plumbing, flooring and a Titan Alarm interactive home security demo.

    Mention this blog and receive a 2nd scoop of delicious Thrifty Ice Cream for free!

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    Learn More About Home Security

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    4 Access Control Tips for Home

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Having a home automation system installed in your house isn’t just smart, it’s safe as well.
    We’ll cover one of the big sellers in the home automation world: smart locks.

    A smart lock is paired with your smart home systems so that control can be done from your smartphone, computer or your system’s touchpad.

    Here are 4 tips on how to get the most out of your smart locks!

    1. Forgetful?
    You rush out of the house late, spilling coffee on your way out, trying to get to your car to hit the road before bad traffic, half way to work, you realize you don’t remember if you locked the front door or not. Fear not, pull out your trusty smart phone and check the status of your door locks, if it’s unlocked a quick touch of a button will lock your door for you!

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    2. Easy Access.
    Your neighbor forgot to turn off the iron and calls you to ask you to go turn it off for them, where is the first place you’ll look for a key? Under the front door mat. With smart locks we can get rid of that hiding place and hiding keys completely!
    With a smart lock installed on your door you can control who goes in or out all with your smart phone. Pretty smart.

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    3. The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire.
    Your house is on fire, the doors and locks are way too hot too touch, so you can’t get outside to the safety away from your house being on fire. When your home automation system has both smoke detectors and smart locks on it, the smoke detector can send a notification to your monitoring station and unlock the doors that have smart locks on them, making escape easy, and the response time immensely shorter.

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    4. Medical Emergencies.
    If you have aging parents who live alone, this one will strike a note with you. Imagine they just had a stroke, with strokes every second counts to be able to have a full recovery. Your parents press the panic button which signals for emergency services to come and it also unlocks the front door so that the EMT’s or firefighters don’t have issues getting in to distribute help.

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    Smart locks, mean a safe house.
    A safe house, means a smart owner.

    Interested in learning more about smart locks, home automation or home security? Titan Alarm is here to answer all of your questions.
    Feel free to call us at 602-680-4567 or TEXT US at 623-523-4849

    Learn More About Home Access Control

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Commercial Access Control

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Now a days, businesses of all sizes are starting to get more and more serious about their security. So many don’t fully know what they are getting into and call the first one they can find and “hope for the best”, instead of taking the right amount of time to really research and find the best company for their needs.

    What Business Security Solutions Does Titan Alarm Offer?

    At Titan Alarm we offer a wide range of solutions for your business, and not just security! We have video surveillance systems, alarm systems, access control and even fire systems!

    What is an Access Control System?

    Access Control systems do what their name sounds like, they control the access to buildings, rooms or resources. When you install an Access Control System you then have access to be able to restrict and monitor who has access to any building, room or facility.

    Does my business need an Access Control System?

    It’s important for any sized business to keep all data safe, so to do that, we have to keep threats away. Every business does the basic version of that by putting locks on doors and giving keys to employees. You can benefit from an Access Control System if you can answer yes to any of the following questions!

    Is a lost/stolen key an immediate security threat to your business?
    Do different employees need different access privileges?
    Would it be beneficial to restrict or allow access based on time or day?
    Do I need a record of when someone enters or leaves a door?
    Could my employees and clients be more secure?

    Access control systems come in a variety of types and sizes with custom solutions for every company. Titan Alarm is ready to help meet your business’ needs! We have solutions for small businesses to large enterprises. Contact us today to find out how we can help you secure your business with an Access Control System!

    Call: 602-680-4567

    Text: 623-523-4849

    Learn More About Access Control

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 2, 2018.

    Smoke Detectors and Fire Systems for Home

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Working smoke alarms and fire systems at home can provide life-saving tactics from potential fires. That’s a fact that has been pushed out into the public very well for years now, and it’s one we all know to be true. Unfortunately the public isn’t as educated as to WHERE fire alarms and smoke detectors should be placed throughout the house.
    According to recent surveys, less than half of the general public know that there should be a fire alarm or smoke alarm installed in each room of the house.

    In order to better educate everyone, here’s a few pointers about installing and keeping up with your smoke alarms and fire systems.

    • One Per Room – One of the biggest issues is that many houses aren’t as equipped as they should be, make sure you have a fire alarm or smoke detector in each room.
    • Right Outside – Another great place for a smoke detector or fire alarm is right outside rooms, in the hallways and one on each level of the house.
    • Change The Batteries – Your smoke detector batteries should be replaced at least twice a year. Remember, you don’t want your batteries to go bad when you need it most.

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    About half of the fire deaths that happen in the U.S. every year, happen between 10pm and 7am. During the hours where most people are sleeping. If you have a working smoke alarm or fire system that number can reduce the risk of dying in a house fire in half.

    These facts all work with the importance of having working smoke alarms or fire systems in all bedrooms.

    For more information on Fire Systems in Phoenix or Smoke Detectors contact one of our Titan Alarm specialists today!

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    Learn More About Fire Alarm Systems

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Keep Your Deliveries Safe

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    It’s been in the news a lot lately, if it’s not the local UPS man throwing packages, it’s a neighbor or passerby stealing your packages. We’ve seen a spike in customer’s wanting security cameras for their home here at Titan Alarm, we wanted to give you a few tips on how to keep your packages secured and keep your home safe with security cameras.

    1. Security Cameras – A Video Surveillance System and Security Cameras will be the biggest way to keep your packages safe from thieves, if the packages go missing, you’ll have video of who took them.


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    2. Positioning Your Security Cameras – The Professional Technicians at Titan Alarm know the best way to keep an eye on your prized goods, when you get a system with us, we can make sure that your cameras are in the prime spots for deterring and catching criminals.

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    3. Signature Required – When you receive shipping confirmation, find out what delivery service is being used and contact them to request a signature upon delivery. If you aren’t home when it’s delivered then they will try again the next day that way your packages are not left unattended at your front door.

     

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    With Security Cameras and a Video Surveillance System you can’t stop a thief, but you can help catch and even deter them from stealing your packages if they see a camera.

    Learn More About Home Video Surveillance

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Wireless Security Cameras and Video Surveillance Systems.

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    A wireless camera includes a built-in transmitter to send video over the air to a receiver instead of through a wire. Many people aren’t aware that there are multiple types of wireless technology in use, each with unique advantages and disadvantages.

     

    What is a Wireless Security Camera?

    With technology constantly improving, wireless technology is now being applied to almost everything now a days, and the best thing is, security cameras and video surveillance systems are taking full advantage of it.

     

    How does a Wireless Security Camera or Video Surveillance System work?

    A wireless security camera has a wireless transmitter built into it, to allow video to be sent through the air to a home base (receiver) for viewing, rather than being hardwired into a home base.

     

    Is a Wireless Security Camera truly wireless?

    Although most wireless security cameras are technically cordless, meaning they don’t need to be hardwired in and that they transmit through a wireless signal source, they still need to be plugged in a power source. With that in mind, there are some security cameras that have batteries, that makes them truly wireless, but keep in mind, batteries can die at the most inconvenient times, and are not the best source of power to rely on.

     

    Can I make a Wired Security Camera into a Wireless Security Camera?

    You most definitely can, although at Titan Alarm we don’t recommend it. With security cameras and video surveillance you really get what you pay for, so if you’re looking for the cheap way around getting wireless security cameras, the quality you receive won’t be nearly as good as if you contacted Titan Alarm for us to set up a Video Surveillance System for you with cameras that were made to be wireless.

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    Learn More About Home Video Surveillance

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    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!

    Learn More About Home Automation

    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

     

    Learn More About Fire Alarm Systems

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    The Importance of Video Surveillance Systems

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    There’s no arguing, most people have an issue with video surveillance. Which is rightfully so. I mean how many of us like the feeling that someone, somewhere may be watching us. When in reality what video surveillance really is, is protection. The video surveillance system isn’t in place to play a police officer, judge or jury, it’s in place to help them understand what has happened in the past. Phoenix video surveillance can also assist in court cases and not make either party of the trial rely on shaky, biased or inaccurate testimonies. Video Surveillance also allows law-enforcement officers to look at past event to locate important information that may have gone unseen or overlooked before.

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    Video Surveillance can help in the identifying and catching of criminals. It’s widespread knowledge that a video was used from the Boston Marathon bombings to help identify the bombers. That’s only one of many many examples of how Phoenix video surveillance systems help. Now in some circumstances, whether it’s an accident or a violent crime police start looking for nearby Phoenix video surveillance cameras to help them in figuring out what happened in the situation. Watch Here.

    Did you know that having a surveillance camera system in Phoenix can help act as a deterrent for crime? Most criminals are only going to break the law when they think that they’ll be able to get away with it and not have to face the consequences. So when they see that a video surveillance system is present a lot of criminals will decide to not commit the crime.

    For more information on Phoenix Video Surveillance Systems in Phoenix, Tucson and Arizona in general, read more on our website HERE.

    Learn More About Commercial Video Surveillance

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

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