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Having a decked out home theater and audio and video spread throughout the house is always fun. But does that ever make you wonder if anything bad will happen to your house when you’re not around? If someone knows about your electronics obsession? What about when the family is gathered around the theater, the surround sound blasting, popcorn popping. Do you want to scare away intruders? Security products may never be as sexy as other gadgets, but they can give you peace of mind that… View this story
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Glass-break detectors are designed to “hear” the sound of breaking windows, creating a “first line of defense” for your home. The technology has improved immensely over the past several years. But do they really work and are they right for your home? Here are 4 things you need to know about glass-break detectors before you choose them as part of your security system. 1. Why Do I Need a Glass-break Detector? Glass-break detectors are designed to prevent a burglar from getting into your home by… View this story
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Dude, where’s your car? Ask BlackLine. They’ve just announced the Seeker, a GPS-based vehicle recovery and tracking device. Seeker taps into your car’s battery system, with a two-wire power connection. If an unauthorized person (or persons!) moves your car outside of the security perimeter, Seeker automatically sends a text or email to the BlackLine Recovery Service. From there, the cops take over. It sounds great if you’re worried about losing your ride—or at least scaring the kids straight. The unit features BlackLine’s own Aura technology,… View this story
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If you want to add some security peace of mind to your home, but don’t want to add any new wires or go through a professional installer, SecurityMan may have a solution for you. The company’s new Air-Alarm is a DIY wireless home alarm system kit that doesn’t require a monthly fee and can send you phone call alerts. The Air-Alarm system is expandable to up to 60 wireless sensors and up to eight remote controllers, so you can install it in larger homes or… View this story
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InGrid boasts an easy setup with its wireless home security system. Now they can tout an easy purchase as well. The company just announced that starting today, the system will be available through Amazon. “As one of the top leaders in online retailing and consumer electronics, we are very pleased that Amazon.com will make InGrid’s Home Security products available for purchase to consumers,” said Louis Stilp, InGrid’s CEO. “This online distribution strategy not only compliments our existing sales efforts but also helps increase brand recognition… View this story
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Want to give your home security setup a boost? InGrid has plenty of add-ons for that Fort Knox feel. Starting in July, the company will offer siren detectors, cell phone backup capabilities, cameras, temperature sensors and flood detectors. Each of the new products is designed to work with InGrid Home Security, an all-digital, wireless home security system. The Siren Detector hooks to any existing smoke and fire detectors. Then when the smoke detectors go off, a signal is sent to the InGrid system, which in… View this story
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The equipment rack holds not one media server but two. At the front door there’s a fingerprint scanner, a surveillance camera and an intercom nestled within a sleek, modern pedestal. Outside, a weather station instructs the draperies and thermostats to adjust. And those are just a few of the innovative high-tech features in Wolfgang and Cornelia Haerle’s 5,000-square-foot automated home. “We considered every possibility before we started building,” says Wolfgang. He and his wife even went so far as to place an LCD TV behind… View this story
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Want to really scare intruders away? Find a good Samuel L. Jackson MP3 or do your best impression so you can record it to blast at unwanted visitors through a nifty alarm playback mechanism. The EE Systems Group Inc. (EESGI) recently released its new eVOXBOX (EE518A), a custom voice annunciation module that can play back a 40-second message on a single channel. The device contains versatile triggers and adjustable volume controls so you can use it plenty of places in the interior and exterior of… View this story
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Is there anything your cell phone can’t do? At this point, no. While it can’t quite make your bed and do your laundry, Portus allows you to save a few bucks—so maybe you can hire someone to do your chores for you. The new Portus Home solution allows you to use a cell phone or other web-enabled device to peek in on your home’s happenings, as well as its energy consumption. The sensors and system connect inside the house via Z-Wave. Outside, users can connect… View this story
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Keep your eye on this Sparrow. LaserShield Systems just announced the Sparrow, a “plug & go” wireless, instant home security solution. Designed for web use, the product is actually a web adapter that links home security with digital phones 24/7. No more relying on just standard phone lines, which is a good thing since a lot of people no longer rely on them anyway. The setup sends out a continuous signal at regular intervals throughout the day to Sparrow to make sure it’s always operational.… View this story
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This Zorro isn’t as suave as Antonio Banderas or as tan as George Hamilton, but it can catch predators from stealing your stuff. Video Domain has announced the Zorro—a dual camera and digital video recorder with dual-detection passive infrared and video motion detection. It’s part of the company’s MemoCam family, which means that while it can’t leave a big “Z” carved into your foes, it can catch them in the act and record their antics to an SD card. The Zorro compatible with Windows Vista,… View this story
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The equipment rack holds not one media server but two. At the front door there’s a fingerprint scanner, a surveillance camera and an intercom nestled within a sleek, modern pedestal. Outside, a weather station instructs the draperies and thermostats to adjust. And those are just a few of the innovative high-tech features in Wolfgang and Cornelia Haerle’s 5,000-square-foot automated home. “We considered every possibility before we started building,” says Wolfgang. He and his wife even went so far as to place an LCD TV behind… View this story
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