Residential Security

The current trend in DIY projects seems to be home security. Companies are coming out with cool new DIY home security projects like Samsung’s new product SmartThings. This sounds like the best DIY project yet.  You’re going to save money and get a cool home alarm system. Unfortunately, that’s just not true. As with many other DIY home improvement projects, they typically fail and end up costing more money. Here is  10 totally cringe-worthy home improvement fails if you need a refresher (or a good laugh). The point is, better safe than sorry. 6 reasons to skip the DIY home security!

What makes a security system by Gotcha Surveillance “smarter”?

It has its own app, for sure, but so do toothbrushes nowadays. So what’s the big deal about smarter home security -and why should you consider it for your home?

A shift from in-store to online shopping in the recent years has made package theft a more popular and rewarding crime. The stakes are highest right now, after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Thieves know people are ordering gifts and other discounted high-ticket items and they cannot wait to go shopping on your doorstep. A typical home alarm system will only work if someone actually enters the home. This is why package theft is so popular among thieves and so frustrating for online shoppers. It’s quite frankly, hard to do something about.

Renters experience many of the same frustrations homeowners do when it comes to home security. While renting does have its perks, it can be frustrating to feel as if you don’t have control over your home. It can take weeks or months to get maintenance requests resolved and you can’t make any major changes to the property. However, this doesn’t mean that renters are left without any options for protecting themselves and their belongings.

A basic physical security system is comprised of various devices to protect your property. Physical devices include door locks and alarm systems.  Despite these physical security devices, security risks still exist. However, a surveillance camera fills in some of the largest gaps that exist in these systems. We’ve listed the main ways that home security cameras eliminate flaws in your security system.

Are you trying to pick the right security system? It can be a frustrating process, especially when you’re busy with a new home, or a new arrival in the family.

Keys have been with us for a long time. The ancient Egyptians were the first to secure their doors with keyed locks. The first instance of a lost key occurring soon after.

Amazon’s recent surprise event revealed over a dozen products. Not only did they release new products, but also several new Alexa commands too. Any Alexa-enabled device is able to use the new commands.

Summer’s in full swing, and we think there’s no better time for your renters to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. And for owners whose property includes a yard, patio, or porch, this means keeping up with your landscaping so it looks nice and more importantly, is easy and cost-effective to maintain.