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Commercial Security, Home Security

Working Hours, Off-Hours, and Everything in Between: Make Sure Your Alarm Matches Your Routine

December 11, 2025
Working Hours, Off-Hours, and Everything in Between: Make Sure Your Alarm Matches Your Routine Most alarm systems start with a simple schedule, arm it at night and disarm it in the morning. But life rarely sticks to a template. Whether you’ve added a second shift, started working from home a few days a week, or changed business hours for the season, your alarm system should stay in sync. If you’re a Security First Alarm King …
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Commercial Security, Home Security

Don’t Forget the “Second Layer”: Why Your Security Panel Isn’t the Only Thing That Matters

December 11, 2025
Don’t Forget the “Second Layer”: Why Your Security Panel Isn’t the Only Thing That Matters For many customers, if the panel looks good and the app isn’t pinging, everything feels secure. But that control panel is just one part of the system, and it doesn’t always tell the full story. The truth is, most of what protects your home or business doesn’t happen at the panel. It happens across contact sensors, motion zones, cameras, alerts, …
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Commercial Security, Home Security

Why Motion Detection Isn’t Enough: Layering Your Alarm System for Better Protection

October 22, 2025
Why Motion Detection Isn’t Enough: Layering Your Alarm System for Better Protection Motion detection is a powerful tool. It can alert you when someone steps into a protected area and trigger a response in seconds. But relying on it alone leaves you exposed. There’s a reason experienced security professionals recommend layers not just for homes, but for commercial properties, multi-tenant buildings, and small businesses too. If you’re a Security First Alarm King customer and you’re …
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Commercial Security, Home Security

When to Call Us: What Our Techs Actually Help With

October 22, 2025
When to Call Us: What Our Techs Actually Help With Some customers wait until something is clearly broken before calling us. Others hesitate because they’re not sure whether what they’re experiencing is “worth a service call.” But if you’re a Security First Alarm King customer, you don’t need to second-guess it. You don’t have to wait for an emergency, a system failure, or a blaring siren to ask for help. Our techs are here for …
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Commercial Security, Home Security

False Alarms, Real Problems: What They Cost You and How to Stop Them

October 1, 2025
False Alarms, Real Problems: What They Cost You and How to Stop Them If your security system chirps unexpectedly, it’s easy to shrug it off. The dog walked by a motion detector, or someone didn’t shut the door all the way. But when false alarms happen more than once or twice a year, they’re more than just annoying. The costs start to add up. False alarms are one of the most common issues our customers …
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