Today, we’re shining a spotlight on an employee to help you get to know us better. This week’s Employee Spotlight features one of newer security technicians, Josh Taylor. 1. What is your job title? Security Technician 2. What do you do at Heartland Security? I install service panels and sensors, 3G to 4G LTE cell upgrades, pull […]
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Trip Wire Alerts
The latest security cameras from Alarm.com use video analytics technology that helps pinpoint only the events that matter to you. This technology can recognize the difference between important activity versus other events. Rather than get alerted every time something moves, you can set up your preferences to alert you for only what you want to see. With […]
Video Analytics – Ground Zone Alerts
With video analytics from Alarm.com, you can have smarter video. With video analytics, you can create rules to make zones around your home to notify you of activity. These “ground zones” are best for observing specific areas where activity is important but unpredictable, like porches or backyards. When a “ground zone” is crossed, Alarm.com’s smart […]
A New New Year’s Resolution
It’s been 3 weeks since the new year began and that is how long experts say it takes to make and keep a change in your life. If you made a New Year’s resolution and might have broken it already, that’s fine! How about a New Year’s resolution that is easier to keep up with […]
Business Security Systems during COVID-19
As we find ourselves in a situation previously unlike anything most of us have experienced, we’re facing times of great uncertainty. It’s hard to know what next week or next month may look like. With that in mind, Heartland Security is trying to make it easier for business owners to get security systems when they […]
What to Know if You’ve Bought a Home that Already Has a Security System
With the housing market roaring right now, you might be in the market to purchase a house that already has a security system in it. Or maybe you’ve already done that. Or you know someone who has. The odds are that if you’re house-hunting, you’ll come across a home with a security system in it. […]
4 Important Safety Topics for Seniors
On Thursday, June 27, 2019, Heartland Security participated in the Douglas County Healthy & Active Senior Expo sponsored by Douglas County TRIAD. Seniors could visit vendor tables, listen to the keynote speaker, attend breakout sessions, get free lunch, and win door prizes. One of the breakout sessions was titled “Home Safety” with a talk given […]
4 Things You Should be Doing with Your Camera System DVR
You check your smoke alarm batteries twice a year, but do you ever check your DVR (digital video recorder)? Keeping your camera surveillance system in good working order is a must. If you’ve put in the investment for a video surveillance system, you’ll want to make sure you do the following to keep it in tip-top shape. […]
Protect Your Kids and Guard Your Cabinets with a Sensor from Heartland Security
If you’ve got kids, you know there are many dangers you want to protect them from. No matter what age they are, you want them to be safe and healthy. But what about when you’re not there? How do you know if they’re making good choices? Heartland Security can help. That protective instinct starts right […]
Local and Cooperative-Owned: What makes Heartland Security different
When you think about security systems, what kind of companies come to mind? Many people can name at least one national company, and possibly a few smaller companies. These companies probably include cable, phone, or Internet providers, or other companies who have added on security as part of their varied services. Heartland Security is different […]