Things to Know About Home Security Alarm System

Home Security Alarm System is basically a structure of interworking devices and components to safeguard your Home. The main component of Home Security Alarm System is a Hub or Control Panel which is connected to various sensors and devices.

Types of Home Security Alarm System: It can be classified based on the following

Wired Alarm System Vs Wireless Alarm System

Wired Alarm System is a basic burglar alarms that uses low-voltage electrical circuit connectivity to connect entry points like Doors / windows etc and the main hub.

Wireless Alarm System is a Home Security system without wired connectivity. Instead the devices are connected through Radio Frequency. The Hub and other connected devices pass signals to communicate like triggering an Alarm or working on a command. [···]

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Most Effective spots to place Motion Sensors

Motion sensors are an integral part of the home security systems. The basic function of a motion sensor is to detect any movement and inform about this through preconfigured instructions. Based on the need and convenience, one can choose how they would like to be informed. Some common examples are switching on the lights, notifications on phone (if it is controlled through an app), alarm beeps or simply through LED indicators. To have the optimum utilization of motion sensors it is important to choose the right sensors as there are so many different types available in the market which caters to different needs. Plus, it is equally important to place them at the right spot. [···]

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Connected Garage Door

Garage Door Technology Reaches New Heights With Skylink NOVA

The NOVA system allows standard garage door openers to connect to smart home systems. Through the SkylinkNet app for smartphones, users can connect to their garage door openers through Wi-Fi. It is also compatible with services like Amazon Alexa. The 12-watt LED light delivers the same brightness as a traditional 100-watt tungsten bulb. [···]

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Best Smart Garage Door Openers Controller

Skylink is launching the Nova, a Wi-Fi-enabled universal garage door opener that can be retrofitted to most existing garage doors. It’s compatible with Alexa and IFTTT, and is programmed to automatically open your garage doors when it hears a smoke or carbon monoxide detector alarm. It’s built into a large circular 12-watt LED, so it will provide lighting for your garage, too. The Nova will be available for $99 when it goes on sale this spring. [···]

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Hackers can use your smart devices against you

Hackers can use your smart devices against you

In 2016, cyber criminals reportedly hacked millions of smart devices — including home security systems and even printers — knocking several companies offline for hours, including Amazon.

Frank Cicero, an executive with Skylink, a company that makes smart devices, including garage door openers, door and window sensors, and security cameras, told Action 9 that outsmarting hackers is always at the forefront. [···]

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Nova Smart Garage Door Controller

Skylink Group’s Nova smart garage door controller syncs with Amazon Alexa

Skylink Group, a leading provider of connected home safety solutions, debuted the NOVA at CES 2018. NOVA is a Wi-Fi enabled, universal garage door controller device that can be retrofitted directly onto most garage door controllers on the market. It transforms existing garage door openers into smart openers through the SkylinkNet iOS or Android app. [···]

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