by John Schwartz | Mar 31, 2021 | Articles, Home Security, Temperature Monitoring
With the changing seasons here in the Midwest, homeowners face constant challenges to keep their home’s systems in good working order. Spring is one of the times where environmental alarm sensors become most needed. With the melting snow, fluctuating... 
by John Schwartz | Feb 16, 2021 | Articles, Business Security, Managed Access, Public Spaces, School Safety
The term Hosted Managed Access Control defines two essential things. The first part is that the software that drives your system resides on a secure off-site server administered by our technical team. The second part is that the programming of the system is managed by... 
by John Schwartz | Feb 11, 2021 | Alarm Service & Repair, Articles, Business Security, Fire Testing
Fire alarm testing standards According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and many local municipal codes, it is necessary to have the fire and sprinkler systems in commercial buildings tested periodically. Most cities and towns state this as a... 
by John Schwartz | Jan 15, 2021 | Alarm Service & Repair, Articles, Home Security
Just the thought of being locked out of your house creates a sense of frustration. It can happen at the most inopportune time, like when taking out the trash. Whatever the reason might be, it is not a fun experience. Furthermore, if the event does occur, you will need... 
by John Schwartz | Jan 15, 2021 | Articles, Business Security, Public Spaces, School Safety
There are several reasons why replacing traditional landlines with cellular devices makes sense in elevators and two-way emergency communications. This post will cover both the phone industry’s changing landscape and look at a trending security upgrade. A... 
by John Schwartz | Dec 7, 2020 | Articles, Home Security, Temperature Monitoring, Video Verification
Turn your house into a smart home this holiday season. Your ADS Systems Security Expert can help pick the right solutions to expand your alarm systems’ capabilities through app control and intelligent devices. This short article covers how different alarm system... 
by John Schwartz | Nov 19, 2020 | Articles, Business Security, CCTV, Temperature Monitoring, Video Verification
Lighting conditions, weather, distance, and other visual limitations all contribute to security cameras’ performance. This post will look at security cameras that use visible light HD video capture and thermal imaging. These thermal cameras are a newer type of... 
by John Schwartz | Oct 29, 2020 | Alarm Service & Repair, Articles, Business Security, Home Security
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) functions primarily to verify your identity, and arm or disarm the alarm system. Similar to a password, you should only make this PIN number known to authorized users. Professionally monitored systems provide security and comfort... 
by John Schwartz | Oct 12, 2020 | Help Center, Home Security
At ADS, we get hundreds of calls to our tech desk and Customer Care every week. Our live representatives assist customers with all kinds of alarm system issues. Recently we fielded a call regarding connecting an alarm panel to a home wireless Wi-Fi mesh network. Home... 
by John Schwartz | Oct 12, 2020 | Alarm Service & Repair, Articles, Business Security, Home Security
Soon, US cell providers plan to shut down 3G networks to free up bandwidth for faster signals. When providers shutter 3G completely, it is known as a “network sunset.” It’s been roughly two decades since the introduction of 3G communications. Since...