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Part of the integrated Smart Home is awareness that benefits you in ways you may not have considered.
You already know contact sensors work for doors and windows. You may not know that same technology can be used for so much more. Next, you and your family have patterns; times you leave for work, school and activities. Your security system is smart enough to learn what may be out of the ordinary and give you a heads up.
Let’s take a step back and talk about what contact sensors are and how they work. Contact sensors tell your security system if something is open or closed.
A single contact sensor is made of two pieces: one installed on the movable feature (like the door) and one on the stationary feature (like the door jamb). When it’s opened and the pieces move apart, the sensor signals ‘open’ to your security system.
Contact sensors were created to trigger the alarm – to sound the alarm if the ‘open’ signal is sent when the alarm is set. Contact sensors will also warn you if you try to arm the system while a contact is open or separated.
In an Alarm Engineering Smart Home, those contact sensors can serve a much greater role.
The sensor’s open or closed status can send you real-time alerts so you know when something is open or closed around your home. These are easy to customize, so you can set them up to get the exact information you want. For example, you can get an alert if a window is open when you to go bed, or if you leave home without closing the back door.
But they can do so much more.
Because contact sensors are wireless, you can put them on almost anything you want to keep tabs on. Here are some examples:
These proactive notifications take intelligent protection to the next level. If you have little ones or aging parents, Unexpected Activity notifications can help. Your security system powered by alarm.com gets to know your everyday patterns and can let you know if something out of the ordinary is happening. Here are some areas where these Unexpected Activity alert can save the day:
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Locally owned Alarm Engineering has been securing Delmarva since 1985. In that time, we have earned our reputation for integrity, reliability, and quality with our emphasis on superior service to our customers. We know you have choices when it comes to your security system, so here are some things you should know about our team.
Alarm Engineering is leading provider of electronic security systems and services in Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia. From integrated home security systems with home automation and video to large enterprise-level integrated systems and small business solutions, our highly trained and professional staff will get the job done right. As an Authorized Alarm.com dealer, we offer exclusive Crash and Smash technology, Geo-Fencing and LiftMaster Garage Control, and the Doorbell Camera as part of our Home Automation offerings.
For more about what sets us apart from the crowd, click here or give us a call at 410-546-2210. But don’t just take our word for it: check out our five star Google Reviews.
Just like medical professionals suggest you get a periodic physical to identify possible issues with your health, we recommend periodic testing of your alarm system, at least annually but even as often as monthly.
We highly recommend testing your system immediately if you have:
This test will cover two important system communication checks:
Before you test your system, make sure to let us know you plan on testing it.
You have now tested your system! As always, our service professionals are here 24/7 to answer any questions you may have.
This is a great time to think about who is contacted when your alarm sounds. You created your call list when we initially installed your system. Do you remember who is on your call list?
Many of our customers set their call list more than twenty years ago! We recommend checking your call list at least every couple of years to be sure the information is up to date. Remember to have your Account ID or Passcode handy when you call our office, or complete this online form so we can validate your identity.
We recommend listing yourself and any close neighbors or family you trust to be able to check on your property at any time or the day or night.
Each person on your call list should:
Your passcode is a single word designated by you that is able to declare a false alarm. Your Account ID is a unique series of numbers and letters provided to you on installation day on black and white cards the size of a business card. Keep this Account ID safe as knowledge of this ID will allow the bearer to make any changes or updates to your account by calling our office or completing this online form. If you haven’t assigned an account passcode or if you don’t remember what it is, just call our office with your Account ID and we can either remind you or change it: 410-546-2210.
If you aren’t yet an Alarm Engineering customer, experience the customer service difference a local, expert team offers. We’ve been serving your friends and neighbors since 1985.
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Locally owned Alarm Engineering has been securing Delmarva since 1985. In that time, we have earned our reputation for integrity, reliability, and quality with our emphasis on superior service to our customers. We know you have choices when it comes to your security system, so here are some things you should know about our team.
Alarm Engineering is leading provider of electronic security systems and services in Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia. From integrated home security systems with home automation and video to large enterprise-level integrated systems and small business solutions, our highly trained and professional staff will get the job done right. As an Authorized Alarm.com dealer, we offer exclusive Crash and Smash technology, Geo-Fencing and LiftMaster Garage Control, and the Doorbell Camera as part of our Home Automation offerings.
For more about what sets us apart from the crowd, click here or give us a call at 410.546.2210. But don’t just take our word for it: check out our five star Google Reviews.
Daylight Saving Time is here once again. Follow these quick tips to make sure your security, video, access and fire equipment stay up to date.
Your security system records alarms and events, so it’s important that your system’s internal clock is accurate. If you use our suite of interactive services, your system will update automatically and you don’t need to lift a finger. If your system is monitored by a standard telephone line, you may need to update the time manually. All systems are a little different, so if you don’t have your manual handy, call our office and our team can walk you through updating the time on your panel.
As with your security system, video and access control equipment has an internal clock and the time may need to be set manually to make sure your event recording displays the correct time. If you aren’t sure what to do, just call our team and we will walk you through it.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges annual battery replacement at Daylight Savings Time for all electrician-installed or DIY smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. If your smoke or carbon monoxide detectors are monitored by Alarm Engineering, don’t worry about guessing when the batteries are low as we will alert you with a text, email or phone call. If you don’t want to get that phone call (which can happen any time of the day or night) when your batteries are low, we can update your account to send you a text or email alert for non-dispatch events like low battery alerts. Click here to update online or call our office with your Account ID and we will be happy to update your account preferences.
No matter what type of fire or security system you have, we always recommend testing your system on a regular basis. If we are monitoring your equipment, call our office and we can put your system on test and walk you through the process: 410-546-2210.
Locally owned Alarm Engineering has been securing Delmarva since 1985. In that time, we have earned our reputation for integrity, reliability, and quality with our emphasis on superior service to our customers. We know you have choices when it comes to your security system, so here are some things you should know about our team.
Alarm Engineering is leading provider of electronic security systems and services in Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia. From integrated home security systems with home automation and video to large enterprise-level integrated systems and small business solutions, our highly trained and professional staff will get the job done right. As an Authorized Alarm.com dealer, we offer exclusive Crash and Smash technology, Geo-Fencing and LiftMaster Garage Control, and the Doorbell Camera as part of our Home Automation offerings.
For more about what sets us apart from the crowd, click here or give us a call at 410-546-2210. But don’t just take our word for it: check out our five star Google Reviews.