We heard about a new house alarm scam at the FTC’s recent Common Ground conference in Utah. Here’s how it happens: A sales agent knocks on your door, claiming he’s there to upgrade or update your house alarm or home security system. It seems like he’s with the company you use – only he isn’t. He walks in, pulls out or disconnects your old system, and installs a new one without telling you. He then asks you to sign a document – but what you don’t know is that it’s a new contract. Most people don’t know they’ve been scammed until they get a call from their original home security system company, saying the system isn’t responding. Or they start getting bills from two different alarm companies. Here’s what to look out for to avoid this scam: Sales agents who say they represent your current security company and want to upgrade or install a new system. Or a sales person may claim that your security company has gone out of business, and say they’ve taken over your account. They might insist that you buy new equipment and sign new contracts. If that happens, call your current company to confirm, using the phone number on the paperwork you already have. Sales agents who push their way into your home, or refuse to leave. It’s always safer to say no to someone on your doorstep before they come in, rather than trying to get a salesperson out of your home. Firmly tell the person no. If they continue to pressure you, close the door and call the police. High-pressure or scare tactics. Limited time offers, and pressure to “act now” to protect yourself from supposed crime sprees in your neighborhood are often signs of a scam. Report it to the FTC.

Comcast—the global service-provider/media-producer conglomerate that everyone seems to love to hate—has been making a lot of news lately. Fortunately for Comcast, the news these days isn’t just about aborted acquisitions and unhinged customer-service reps. The cable-TV giant unveiled a new online TV service aimed at cord cutters (and cord nevers); launched a powerful new set-top box; beefed up its connected-home platform; partnered with EA to develop a digital game-streaming service, and is rumored to be on the verge of launching an Internet TV platform to compete with YouTube. Since many of those topics are of interest to TechHive readers, we reached out to Comcast Cable’s executive vice president of consumer services, Marcien Jenckes for more information. This interview was conducted over email. TechHive: Is Stream, Comcast’s new online TV service, just a PR exercise? Are you simply trying to improve your reputation among younger audiences? With the reported limitations, it honestly sounds a bit halfhearted at this stage. Comcast Marcien Jenckes, Comcast executive VP of consumer services. Marcien Jenckes : First, it’s important to note that millennials actually make up the largest percentage of our X1 users and we just had our best second-quarter video results in the past nine years. [Editor’s note: X1 is Comcast’s latest cloud-connected set-top box platform.] Second, a few of the so-called “limitations” are a little short sighted and miss the whole point of the offering. Stream is a great product designed for a very specific consumer: those who want a smaller group of channels and primarily watch video on a computer or device. And remember, this is a brand new service that we are beta testing in a few markets this year. We’ll add even more content and ways to watch as we roll out to more customers, like the ability to watch Stream on a TV and more live channels to watch outside the home. We’ll also build in features like “pick your premium” and entertainment tiers like kids or sports. Right now though, Stream gives you a skinny bundle of channels to watch on laptops, phones and tablets in your house and we included some of the most watched networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and HBO. Plus, you get Streampix and a cloud DVR. Out of the house, you can tune in to thousands of on demand movies and shows from this same channel line-up and watch anything you recorded. Pretty great deal for just . So think of Stream as a moment in time and as a product that will surely evolve and make even better in the months ahead. TH: Xfinity Games, currently in beta, is another interesting development. What sort of audience are you after with that service? MJ: Xfinity Games is an opportunity to integrate another experience right into the X1 platform and we think it will appeal to casual gamers and families. It’s in beta now, so we can work out the kinks, and we have a terrific partner in EA that will help us make the experience better and better over time. TH: What has the consumer response been like in the three or so years that Comcast’s connected-home offering, Xfinity Home, has been in business? MJ: Well, we really started Xfinity Home as a home security platform, and the home control aspect has grown and evolved over time along with advancements in technology and consumer adoption. We’re now at a place where I think Xfinity Home is ready to take off and offer the best of both worlds. No one else is really positioned to do that right now. We have more than 500, 000 customers, new partnerships in place with some terrific tech companies, and a real vision for where we want to take the platform. Comcast TH: As you open Xfinity Home to third-party connected-home devices and platforms, will Xfinity Home solve the fragmentation issue afflicting this market? MJ: I think we can be one of the solutions for sure. Look, there has been an explosion in the number of connected devices out there, but there still isn’t a single, simple platform that can tie them all together. Xfinity Home has the potential to be that comprehensive solution. So we’re partnering with as many popular device makers as possible, so that when you buy a Lutron lighting system for example, it works seamlessly with all your other Xfinity Home security and control functions. These controls are also going to be accessible in one app, so you don’t have to dive in and out of dozens of different experiences. And by being on the same platform, we’re making individual devices smarter by letting them talk and interact with each other. The thermostat, the wearable on your wrist, the lights in your house, and the opener in your garage—all should be enabled to trigger one another and just start working as you pull into the driveway. TH: The industry likes to call TV, Internet, telephone service bundles the “triple play.” With landline telephony on the decline, could the connected home, broadband, and TV be the new triple play? MJ: We don’t have plans to change our triple-play structure. Remember, for tens of millions of people, having a reliable home phone is still very relevant and important. And there are some big saving opportunities for home phone users too.

An electronic home security system can be the source of great peace of mind or great financial headache. That's because buying a system, and the alarm monitoring that often goes along with it, can be a thorny purchase, fraught with such perils as wildly differing prices, high-pressure sales tactics and unfriendly contracts. Basic home security systems, or burglar alarms, are typically wired to a central control panel in the home that will activate when windows or doors are opened while the system is armed. More advanced systems add fire and carbon monoxide alarms, motion sensors, glass-break detectors and, increasingly, home automation options such as controlling home lighting and temperature. The good news is that almost 80 percent of homeowners with alarms rated their systems as effective in protecting their homes, according to a survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. But consumers shopping for systems often report hassles, said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie's List, which collects customer ratings for various categories. "Home alarms is one of the categories where we hear complaints about high-pressure sale and scare tactics, " she said. Some companies insist on long-term monitoring contracts. And prices can be all over the place, said Robert Krughoff, president of Consumers' Checkbook, which rates home security companies and recently published an extensive report on the topic to its members. "We see a lot of variation in price and no real relationship between quality and price, " he said. "We found some of the lower-cost places rated very high in terms of quality, and some of the high-priced places don't rate particularly high." Here are some basic questions and answers to help you shop. Do I need a home security system? "I think the most important advice is to think twice before even bothering with a system, " Krughoff said. "There are a lot of things you can do that would probably be more powerful than any home security system." Burglars usually aren't sophisticated. They often take advantage of unlocked doors or windows that are easily jarred open. "Most of the time they get in through very unartful means, " said Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Consumers' Checkbook. Cheap and effective alternatives are quality deadbolts on doors, substantial window locks and motion-sensor lighting outside. You could get a dog, although its care might turn it into a pricey option. You could bluff by posting a Beware of Dog sign or the window stickers from alarm companies. Habits matter too. Always lock you doors when you're away. And when you're on vacation, put lights on timers and have someone pick up newspapers or place newspapers on vacation hold. "Those things really matter, " Krughoff said. The Consumer Reports survey found that 19 percent of respondents said they at least occasionally leave doors at home unlocked when they're out, and 26 percent said they at least occasionally leave windows unlocked when they're not at home. Consider that owning an alarm can be a hassle. You have to turn it on when you leave and rush to turn it off when your arrive home. Children, house guests and pets can accidentally trip the alarm, potentially leading to local fines for false alarms. And you're supposed to test your system monthly to make sure it is communicating with the monitoring service, according to the Electronic Security Association. Maybe those hassles are why 43 percent of people who have an alarm say they occasionally don't turn it on when not at home, according to the Consumer Reports survey. How do I choose an equipment installer? Get several price quotes for both system installation and monitoring, perhaps starting with companies rated highly by Consumers' Checkbook or Angie's List. Check for complaints against individual companies with the Better Business Bureau. Salespeople who try to intimidate or pressure you into a quick decision, sometimes pointing to recent spate of burglaries in the area, are ones to avoid, according to tips at Angieslist.com. The inability of salespeople to explain how the system works is another red flag. In a recent report, Consumers' Checkbook found prices vary widely. Prices for installation and three years of monitoring ranged from less than $2, 000 to more than $3, 300 for the same job. Do I need monitoring? Central system monitoring can automatically notify an alarm company that there's a problem by sending a signal over a landline or wireless connection. They can, in turn, notify police or fire departments. Monitoring typically costs $20 to $50 a month, depending on what's included, but your alarm system will work without it. If your home is usually occupied or you have neighbors who will notify authorities that an alarm is sounding, central station monitoring provides only limited additional protection, according to the report in Consumers' Checkbook.

In the same way that some folks are ditching cable for contract-free subscription services like Netflix and video streaming viewers like , security firms like ADT are being forced to share the market with an increasing number of do-it-yourself devices - and standalone cameras represent a significant portion of that growing sub-category. While the shift toward DIY security gives consumers many more options, it also complicates the purchasing decision a bit. That's why we're here. We'll address a bunch of topics and potential questions in this buying guide so you can figure out exactly what today's DIY home security cameras offer. And, we'll take a look at the innovative tech that's likely to define the future of the industry. (Please note this buying guide deals mainly with indoor DIY home security cameras.) Old-school security cameras Internet Protocol, or IP cameras are the precursor to modern-day smart-home-style security cameras. Technically, these little numbers were the DIY competition for the ADT's and Vivint's of the world long before today's smart home was even a thing. Here's the problem: just like their clunky name suggests, IP cameras weren't designed with simplicity in mind. And some of these so-called DIY devices are still kicking around today, masquerading as competitors to smart home security cameras like , and others. (model number FI9826P) is one example. I reviewed this IP camera last year and its Web interface was ridiculously convoluted. Check it out for yourself: Foscam's Web interface. Screenshots by Megan Wollerton/CNET Sure, a relatively tech-savvy person could probably make sense of this, but today's DIY (which began when smart home products that emphasize seamless, smartly-designed Web and mobile apps, like the , emerged on the tech scene), is going for a more universal accessibility. That puts more pressure on companies to create cameras that are truly simple to set up, but it's good news for consumers - and the mass market as a whole - since there are more buying options than ever before. Taking matters into our own hands Before getting bogged down by the specifics, think about what you hope to get out of a security camera. Here are some questions to consider: Do you want to look in on a mischievous pet while you're at work or are you more interested in protecting your property 24/7? Will your camera stay in one spot or would you like to be able to move it around with ease (including outside)? What about the app? Do you want to have access to your camera on your computer as well as on your phone? Is a high-resolution video feed necessary or is it OK if the camera captures a simple standard-def clip or photo of a security event? If you're interested in saving video footage, would you rather use cloud storage or access your video locally (via a microSD card or a USB drive)? How much are you willing to spend on a security camera? Do you want your camera to work with other devices? DIY security offers you the freedom to select from a bunch of different features, prices and styles. But, staring at a sea of options can be really confusing if you haven't already sorted through what matters to you and what doesn't.

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Protecting your home from an intruder doesn’t have to kill your budget. Some of the best home security providers offer a cheaper package to fit into your budget. We review the five least expensive systems available and discuss whether they are monitored or not. These security systems are likely to be the most basic offerings a company has with no security cameras, home automation, etc. However, there are some instances that may surprise you – they did us! Deciding between a or security system is your first and most important decision. It is crucial to understand because different people have different ideas about what a security system must include to be safe. What Is A Monitored Security System? Monitored security systems give you extra peace of mind since you are not the person in charge of monitoring your own system (including while you’re away from your home, asleep or showering). Monitored systems have a central monitoring station that contacts you and/or authorities when your system has been triggered for fire, intrusion, etc. What Types of Monitoring are Available? There are three types of monitoring: landline phone, broadband Internet and cellular. What is HardWired/Landline Monitoring? Systems that are monitored via landline are less expensive than broadband or cellular but they are also not as secure because an intruder can cut your phone line, disarming its communication connection with your system. What is Broadband Internet Monitoring? These systems are monitored via your Internet connection . While it is a little tougher with WiFi, thieves can cut these cords also or disconnect your power, resulting in your system being disarmed, making this less secure than cellular. If you go with broadband you’ll want to have a battery backup for your system. These systems typically have a 24 hour battery backup in the case of a power outage or your line being cut. What is Cellular Monitoring? Cellular monitoring is the safest type of monitoring available and is what we recommend. These systems communicate with the central monitoring station via cellular signals over a cellular network. These aren’t the same as the network your cellphone is on so don’t worry if you experience dropped calls on your smartphone while you are home. Cellular monitoring is typically more expensive than landline or broadband monitoring but far more secure. Learn more and see our choice for the best cellular monitoring company. Cheapest Monitored Security Systems Below are companies who offer low-cost monitored alarm systems that are less than $30/month. They are ordered from least to most expensive. | | | | Protect America Review Protect America’s Copper Plan costs .99/month. There are no equipment, activation or installation fees and you are locked into a 36-month contract. There is a lifetime equipment warranty, so should a piece of your system break – Protect America will replace it. Monitoring is done through your landline (aka you must have a landline phone) so this is not a wireless system. Protect America is also our #2 pick for home security system options. Equipment Included 1 Simon XT panel 3 door/window sensors 1 motion detector Learn more about Protect America’s system by watching this brief overview. LiveWatch Review LiveWatch has two equipment packages to choose from: Plug&Protect Basic and Plug&Protect IQ. Both offer 24/7 cellular monitoring for .95/month. The equipment has a 2 year warranty. These systems are 100% wireless but are only available to homeowners. You are not locked in to any contracts so you can cancel anytime. Plug&Protect Basic Equipment $99 equipment cost plus a $19.95 activation fee 2 door sensors 1 motion sensor 1 key fob 1 control panel Plug&Protect IQ Equipment $199 with a $19.95 activation fee 7″ touchscreen smart panel with a built-in camera AlarmForce Review AlarmForce offers a $0 down and $25/month monitoring. They don’t go into detail about what the system consists of, so if you’d like more information we suggest contacting them directly. Their equipment has a lifetime warranty and requires professional installation. LifeShield Review LifeShield’s Security Essentials package is $29.99/month. This company is now owned by DirecTV and requires a 36-month agreement and if you decide to cancel there are early cancelation fees. The package offers 24/7 professional monitoring via broadband Internet with phone backup. If a piece of equipment from your system breaks, Life Shield will replace it at no charge. 4 door/window sensors 1 security touchpad 1 security base and 1 keypad 1 keychain remote

The $300/AU$549 Panasonic Outdoor Home Surveillance Camera Kit includes a Wi-Fi hub and two cameras rated for outdoor use. Additional hub-compatible Panasonic devices are available a la carte - everything from extra cameras (you can have up to four per hub) to motion, door/window and water sensors, as well as smart plugs (you can have up to 50 sensors and smart plugs per hub). That's almost enough to make you forget that there's no Panasonic IFTTT channel or other third-party integrations, but not quite. You're also stuck with a 480x640-pixel VGA resolution (standard definition) and an app that looks outdated. On the other hand, you can arm and disarm your cameras on demand, the motion- and sound-related alerts are prompt and you have a lot of control over the settings (you can adjust motion sensitivity and create custom activity zones). This kit isn't perfect, but it manages to offer just enough in terms of features and performance to make it a reasonable DIY outdoor security camera contender. The basics Panasonic's hub-and-dual-camera kit look pretty standard as far as DIY security devices go. The glossy black and white plastic hub isn't exactly small, but it won't take up a ton of space, either - it also won't distract from your overall decor. The hub comes with a power adapter as well as a cable to connect to your router. Not only does the hub act as "command central" for the cameras (and any other Panasonic-brand accessories you may decide to add), bridging communications between the cameras and your phone, it also has some of its own built-in features. Specifically, it has a speaker and an LED status indicator, which work in tandem with the Android and iOS Panasonic Home Network apps. Basically, the status indicator will display either solid or flashing green, yellow or red LEDs so you know what's happening at a glance without having to look at your phone. Solid green means the cameras are disarmed and that the system is ready; flashing green, flashing (alternating) green and yellow, solid yellow and flashing yellow all mean the system is in various stages of initial configuration; solid red means that the system is armed and flashing red means that the armed system was triggered by either motion or sound. Audio alerts - via the hub's built-in speaker - will let you know when the system is arming or that a camera has detected motion or sound. The hub also comes with a microSD card slot for local video clip storage and a 4GB card is included with the purchase. Like the hub, the cameras share a similar black and white plastic design aesthetic. They come with optional stands and hardware for mounting to a wall, fence or other outdoor structure and they are rated for 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (that's 0 to 40 degrees Celsius) and encased in a weatherproof finish to keep them safe from inclement weather. Both cameras come with a long cable for an easy install - I set mine up on a front and a back porch and was able to comfortably run the power cords from indoor outlets to the outside porches - and both are equipped with microphones and speakers, two-way talk, a 640x480 VGA resolution (standard definition), motion detectors and night vision. A closer look at this camera kit Setup is mostly straightforward, but I didn't enjoy working inside the Panasonic Home Network app (available for Android and iOS users). I used the app on my iPhone 6 Plus and found it to be lacking in terms of ease of use and general design flow. It looks like it came straight out of the 1990s, which is quite a feat given that mobile apps didn't exist back then.

A sucker is born every day: don’t be one! There’s so much phony Internet marketing around security systems going on that it’s easy to get suckered into paying too much for something you don’t really need, or ending up with an alarm company that spends all its dollars on marketing instead of customer service. ASecureLife.com has been reviewing security companies since 2008. Our market research is rigorous and includes installing and testing systems and conducting anonymous consumer research calls to gauge customer experience. Questions to Ask Before You Buy Before we get in too deep, you’ll want to have these questions in-hand to make the most informed buying decision for your home. I mean, what security system components do you really need? How much should you expect to pay for an alarm system? What does installation involve and how complicated is it? I’m sure these are some of the questions running through your head – they were for me. Here’s a run down of the questions you should ask the company before you buy. I have also put together the answers to help you choose the best home alarm system for you. 1. What are my options? There are many (in my opinion, just enough to make it super confusing!) home security options, and lingo, out there. One thing you might be wondering is what’s the difference between home alarm and home security? As far as the industry’s concerned, not much. Technically speaking, a burglar alarm consists of just the skeleton sensors necessary to detect an intrusion (door, window, and motion) and notify the home owner with an audible noise. An alarm system extends this to also include fire and smoke detectors. Taking it a bit further, a home security system also can include monitoring by a central station, home security cameras, remote control via your smartphone, and home automation options such as automated lighting and door locks. With all the tech options today, you probably want to choose this more comprehensive security system to best meet your needs. 2. How much does it cost? A simple can be purchased on Amazon for as little as $20. A self-monitored alarm system includes an extensive set of sensors including carbon monoxide, freeze and water sensors. A popular version is offered by SimpliSafe and it can be purchased for around $260. A full-fledged home security system is monitored by a central station and can be upgraded with all the bells and whistles, including home security cameras. It typically locks you into a 3-year contract and starts at $20 per month plus installation fees of $100 and up (but if you ask nicely, they might just offer free equipment and installation).

At Hardened Structures our Fortified Homes are custom tailored to our clients particular requirements. We emphasize the family function and quality lifestyles as being the design drivers while all of our Fortified Homes bear an unmistakable architectural signature of safe and secure elegance. At Hardened Structures our architects can design to your individual architectural style be it Contemporary, Traditional, Colonial, Mediterranean, Beach Front, Southwestern or any personal preference. We can also work with your own architect to achieve the level of protection and perfection necessary for your personal residence. Our security consultants are internationally recognized experts in the fields of building fortifications, personal security, advanced security systems and offensive/defensive components. At Hardened Structures we employ a Multi-Hazard Engineering methodology that not only recognizes individual threats sequentially, but also address all hazards/threats as simultaneously occurring, so as to insure there is no "Achilles Heel" within our designs. The Protection Program for a Fortified Home is varied and is usually determined by the Client's Threat, Risk and Asset assessments. The home can be protected against a wide range of threats including forced entry/assaults, climate change, chemical / biological / radiological / explosive (CBRE) agents, air-blast, ground shock, penetration, fragmentation and damage to the structure and equipment due to explosive loading. Along with the Client's particular living, function and storage requirements, the designs also incorporate active offensive and defensive components, and mechanical responses to reduce the effectiveness of any given threat while providing for individual/family long term living requirements. For most of our clients, one of the most important aspects of designing their Fortified Home is that it not resemble a fortified home and that the outwardly appearance is of a well designed custom home. Only the owners will know the true capabilities and functions of the home which may include: Vaults for firearms and ammunition Vaults for precious metals, cash and other vaulables Remote control Offensive and Defensive systems Hidden compartments and sliding bookcases Emergency escape ways Alternative energy and sustainability systems Vehicle storage and fuel systems Ballistic walls, windows and doors Fire resistance "Off Grid" electrical capabilities Independent water and sewage Advanced security systems, CCTV, sensors and alarms Hidden passages and entrances Underground bomb shelter and storage Ballistic Level 5 Hardened Home Features protection from: Bullets, Forced Entry, Hurricanes, Flooding, Tornadoes and Armed Assaults Fortified Homes are special, and so are the people who choose them. At Hardened Structures confidentiality is paramount. We serve as our Client's agent, representing their best efforts by professionally and stealthily implementing a design/build program to meet any Threat Event. Fortified Homes can include protection mitigation for: Natural disasters covering earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning and flooding. Ballistic Levels for most weapons from .22 to .50 caliber Forced Entry and Armed Assaults Fire in the immediate surroundings CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological nuclear) air filtration systems

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