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American Homeowners and Their Home Security Habits by State

  Are you a part of the 75% of American homeowners who lock their doors when they’re away? When it comes to protecting their homes, American homeowners have different reasons why they do or don’t prioritize home security. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from 2020 – 2021 there were roughly 1 million burglaries,

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Home security trends: 2024

Home security trends 2024, showcasing outdoor spotlight security camera

Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and in the realm of home security new methods and equipment are constantly hitting the market. As we look ahead to 2024, homeowners are embracing cutting-edge solutions to keep their properties and loved ones safe.  In this article, we’ll dive into the top home security trends in 2024

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Here Are the Crime Documentaries America Can’t Get Enough Of

It was a late Friday night, around 9:15 pm. It had been a long week for Mr. and Mrs. Doe, and the only thing they wanted to do was relax and enjoy a night of entertainment. The rain and thunder set the tone for what was about to happen in the Doe residence. As they

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Do Crime Shows Put You on Your Guard? 81% of Fans Say Yes

Jump to: Each State’s Most Searched Netflix Crime Show Interesting Findings How Crime Shows Influence Home Security Concerns Survey Findings Methodology Americans can’t get enough of crime shows. Last year, crime dramas made up about one-fifth of all scripted shows on network television. And as of the publication of this article, about one-third of Netflix

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What should I look for when buying a security system?

  Choosing a home security system can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. This article breaks down the basic structure of a home security system and what you should look for when buying one. Most home security systems include two main parts: the equipment you install, and the monitoring service that keeps your system

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What’s the Difference Between Surveillance Cameras and Security Cameras?

  Your eyes can’t be everywhere at once. Luckily, technology has allowed us to place cameras in locations where we can’t always be present. From surveillance cameras in public spaces like parking lots and grocery stores to more personal security cameras inside and outside your home, cameras look out for us when we can’t look

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Here are the COVID-19-Related Problems Couples Bickered Over the Most

For many of us, quarantine has highlighted the relationships in our lives we care to invest in and those we don’t. Feel like bailing on your social distance hangout? Now you can claim you woke up with a sore throat. Don’t really feel like going to brunch with those friends again? You don’t need to—now

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The Top 15 States with “Smart Home” on the Brain

One of the first smart devices to see widespread adoption was the smartphone. Now, people are using that first smart device to search for newer ones—particularly ones that make home life easier, more comfortable, and more automatic. The team at Smart Home Solutions, an authorized provider of Vivint, analyzed Google search volume from the last

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Curb the Spread of Germs with Hands-Free Control

It’s more important than ever to slow the spread of COVID-19. To keep germs at bay, we should limit the number of surfaces we touch, and the amount of people we interact with.  Smart home automation, including voice command and IoT devices controlled through smartphone apps, helps you avoid manually operating devices and getting your

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Summer Theft in the Last 5 Years: Which States Have It Best and Worst?

Six months ago, the team at Clearlink, an authorized retailer of Vivint smart home security that powers VivintSource.com, helped debunk the myth that winter brings thieves out of the woodwork. It’s actually summer thieves that are the busiest of all.  The reasons aren’t clear, but the professor we cited previously guesses that theft spikes when

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