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Hailed as HomeStars’ highest honour, the Best of Awards, presented by DEWALT, Canadian Contractor, and RenoRun, recognizes the most trusted home service professionals in HomeStars’ network of over 60k pros, vetted and crowned for their commitment to consistency, integrity and unparalleled customer service. A “HomeStars Best of 2019” badge now appears on Canadian Security Professionals profile as a sign of their commitment to quality, showing homeowners they’re a top choice for their home security needs. It’s a great feeling when your work is appreciated, and receiving a Best of Award is truly an honour,” says Anas Mustafa, CEO of Canadian Security Professionals. CSP is also one of the top rated home security companies in Ontario and British Columbia winning many awards including the Consumers Choice Award, Best of Home Stars, Three Best Rated Award, multiple time Alarm.com award winner, and the ADT President’s Award.

Usually, home video monitoring allows you to view your home cameras through a live feed on your phone. Unfortunately, some Canadians have been the victim of theft and other cyber crimes, as hackers have penetrated their security system and stolen data or even viewed their home video cameras. Home video cameras are often wirelessly connected to your internet and monitoring apps so you have 24/7 access to your video feeds from your cell phone. If you are going to use your cameras from your phone or computer, it is important to use very strong passwords to protect your profile and keep your video feeds private.

Interactive security systems offer the user absolute control over their home security. This smart security technology can be tailored specifically to your unique home security needs, allowing you to create a security system that you trust to keep you and your family safe. Here are seven advantages of transitioning towards interactive home security systems: By controlling your security features through an app on your phone, interactive security systems have become both convenient and user-friendly. Having a smart home is more than just convenient; it allows you to monitor and track your energy usage and security needs, so you will have a clear understanding of your home’s security and energy needs.

But if you’ve been wondering why Z-Wave logos are appearing on home automation kits — we’ll explain what the difference is between these two popular technologies and how they affect home security. That being said, there is often a central hub (usually the security system keypad) that does connect to the internet by using a sim card instead of using your Wifi network. Many people prefer to use Z-Wave technology for their home security systems because they consume less energy than traditional wifi and can be more secure. Compatible devices will not only control smart locks and garage doors — but also adjust your home’s thermostat, turn lights on and off, and even control certain appliances.