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Security for Multi-Site Businesses: Managing Access, Alarms & Video Across Locations

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Managing security for one location is hard enough, but when you find yourself responsible for multiple sites spread across different cities or states, the complexity starts to multiply. Multi-location businesses face challenges that standalone businesses do not. You need to determine how to maintain systems and consistent protection when you can’t be at every location.
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Your Alarm System Is More Than 10 Years Old: Do You Need an Upgrade?

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Many homeowners assume their alarm system will keep working as long as it turns on and off without issue. But like most technology, security systems don’t last forever.

If your system is more than 10 years old, it may still function day to day, but that doesn’t mean all components are providing optimal protection. Over time, both the hardware and the way your system communicates can become outdated, increasing the risk of missed signals or delayed response.
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Modern Security for Historic & Aging Homes

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Historic homes are common throughout Massachusetts, from colonial-era houses to early 20th-century properties full of irreplaceable original detail and craftsmanship. These homes carry real character, but they also come with unique challenges when it comes to security. Modern systems aren’t always designed with older construction or preservation rules in mind. Fortunately, today’s technology makes it possible to protect these homes effectively without compromising the features that make them special.
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How We Use Customer Feedback (and NPS) to Deliver Better Security Service

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

A strong security service depends on more than technology. It requires a provider to understand customer needs and continuously improve how service is delivered. Customer feedback plays a key role in how American Alarm evaluates and refines its service. One of the tools we use is Net Promoter Score (NPS), which helps us measure how customers feel about their experience and identify opportunities to improve.
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How to Build a Safety Checklist for Your Business

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Running a business comes with a long list of responsibilities and safety is often one of the easiest to push aside until something goes wrong. But missed checks can lead to break-ins, fire damage, equipment failure, or costly downtime.

A simple safety checklist helps you stay consistent, reduce risk, and keep your business protected day-to-day. The key is knowing what to check and how often.

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Security Cameras vs Advanced Video Monitoring: Key Differences and Use Cases

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Most businesses today rely on video as part of their security strategy, but not all video systems work the same way.

Some systems are built to record activity, capturing footage that can be reviewed later. Others are designed to actively monitor and respond, with trained professionals stepping in when something happens.
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Home Security Products and Services Overview for Your First Home

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Buying a first home is a big milestone. As you settle into your new personal space and make it your own, one of the first things you should do is work on keeping your house safe. Unlike living in an apartment where buildings already have security, your house is now solely your responsibility to protect.
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Cold Weather Fire Risks Families Shouldn’t Overlook

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

When temperatures drop in New England, families spend more time indoors and rely more heavily on heating equipment. Fireplaces glow, space heaters hum, and extra lights brighten long winter nights.

But along with that comfort comes increased risk.

Home fires are more common during the colder months and many start from everyday habits families don’t think twice about. The good news? Most winter fire risks are preventable with awareness and the right protection in place.

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Environmental Hazards Real Estate Businesses Experience (And How to Protect Against Them)

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Property managers and real estate professionals face a unique challenge in trying to keep their properties protected. How do you protect dozens, or even hundreds of properties from environmental hazards when you can’t physically be at all of them at once?

The goal is to keep track of all of your properties while weighing the physical and financial harms that could stack up due to hazards. Problems like burst pipes in the winter leading to water damage, sewer leaks, carbon monoxide or even excessive heat in the summer are all issues that need to be monitored at your properties.
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Winter Safety: How to Promote a Safe Community

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Winter in New England brings snow-covered streets, icy sidewalks, and long nights, all of which can create added safety risks for homeowners and neighborhoods. While severe weather may feel overwhelming, promoting community safety doesn’t require big changes or expensive upgrades. Small, practical actions taken by homeowners can make a meaningful difference in keeping neighborhoods safer, more accessible, and better prepared for emergencies throughout the winter months.

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