Home Security System: Close cottage down properly for the winter
For a basic, self-installed wireless home security system that you can monitor via your smartphone, tablet or computer, look at iSmart Alarm, ismartalarm.com, and Skylink. [···]
This affordable home security system is impressively easy to set up.
Home automation is becoming very popular, and no wonder — it offers many advantages, not least of which is security for you and your family. Unfortunately, the cost of some systems put them out of reach to many of us. Skylink is one of a few companies offering DIY home security and automation at an affordable price. We’ve gotten a chance to check out their SkylinkNet Alarm System Starter Kit and a plug-in on/off control device to see for ourselves if you can get great home security at a lower price. [···]
How to Outfit a Smart Home on the Cheap
Play nice. Gallen Tsui, president of Skylink, a provider of connected home-safety solutions, says in an email that many manufacturers work with multiple platforms such as Alexa and Google Home. Using products that adhere to the same standard or work on the same platform will ensure that they work well together, making for a more seamless experience for the user. [···]
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SUBSCRIBE to WIN a Skylink Home Control Lighting Solutions Starter Kit – HCBB-3L. It lets you wirelessly control any light that is connected to the receiver. Compatible with SkylinkNet Alarm System. [···]
The connected system implements a tamper-proof feature designed to safeguard the largest entry point of the home.
Studies show that home security is the No. 1 reasons homeowners are interested in smart home systems. The latest connected gadget is designed to safeguard a vulnerable entry point: the garage door. [···]
So, it’s not something I like to talk about, but a little over a year ago my house was broken into. It really sucked. Chances are there’s not much I could really have done to prevent it. There are some weirdos out there.
Today’s review is something that I kinda wish I had had back then.
It’s the SkylinkNet Alarm System. The company sent over the starter kit and a couple of the plug-in receivers. [···]
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Technology that can be used to connect and protect your home was the focus of today’s Tech Tuesday. [···]
Amazon Alexa Giveaway
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A: You must link your Alexa to your SkylinkNet account. Please follow this video to link these 2 accounts together. Most importantly, you should see this statement on the Alexa page “Your SkylinkNet Skill was successfully linked.” once they are linked. This is to confirm Alexa is communicating with your SkylinkNet’s account. Refer to this setup video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWK3xUF3Png&t
A: The easiest command is to ask Alexa to check your alarm status, by saying: [···]
Atoms Garage Door Opener – Garage doors seem so archaic. They simply go up and down using a track and we control them with the simple press of a button from a handheld opener, the infrared button in our car or a keypad attached to the house. [···]
