Location-Based Thermostat Automation & Video Recording from Alarm.com

May 16th, 2013

Location Based Thermostat AutomationThe leading provider of interactive security and home automation services, Alarm.com, has recently announced several new enhancements to its already robust Geo-Services offering, including Location-Based Thermostat Automation & Video Recording.

“Alarm.com is focused on adding features that work automatically to provide greater value, without the homeowner having to remember to take extra steps,” said Rebecca Davenport, Alarm.com’s director of product management.

Location-Based Thermostat Automation

Alarm.com’s location-based thermostat automation allows homeowners to use their location as an input to make automatic adjustments at home. To put this more simply, homeowners can set their thermostat to adjust to energy saving mode when they leave home and re-adjust to its original setting when they are on their way home.

Saving money without sacrificing comfort has never been so easy!

“Our expansion of location-based technology allows the system to be extremely personalized, reacting in real-time to the behavior of the individuals it serves,” said  Davenport.

 

Location-Based Video Recording

 

Alarm.com now allows homeowners to create specific rules, pausing certain video recording rules or schedules, when they are home. This allows for increased privacy without sacrificing the security benefit of video monitoring.

“Using location as another input to intelligently make adjustments in the home is a natural extension of the platform,” said Davenport. “We are excited to continue evolving this technology and to layer it into additional features in the future to make our service more useful every day.”

Chesapeake Systems Services: An Authorized Alarm.com Dealer in Baltimore, Maryland

 

If you are interested in learning more about the Alarm.com products and services described in this blog, please contact Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. (CSS) today by calling 800-205-4909 or clicking here. CSS is an Alarm.com authorized dealer in the Baltimore, Maryland area.

Now you can also follow CSS on Facebook and Twitter!

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Alarm.com Offers Location-Based Thermostat Automation and Video Recording through Geo-Services

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Better Security & Better Parenting: Both Possible with Alarm.com

May 10th, 2013

Alarm.com SecurityAs a parent, you know the situation. Your child arrives home. He/she is supposed to call you right away to let you know they arrived home safely, but they forget. So you are left to worry, running the possible scenarios through your head. Did they make it home? Are they hurt? What is going on!?

 

Better Security & Better Parenting: Both Possible with Alarm.com

 

Alarm.com takes the above scenario and helps rectify the situation. With an Alrm.com security system, you can receive real-time text message alerts when someone enters your home and inputs their unique security code. So you will never have to worry about your son or daughter forgetting to call you. Instead, you will know exactly when they get home. But that is just the beginning.

 

Additional benefits of Alarm.com:

 

  1. Alarm.com’s Image Sensor will take a picture of whoever enters your home, allowing you to verify that it was your son or daughter.
  2. With Alarm.com’s Smart Schedules, can trigger your thermostat to set your home to the right temperature before you get home. This allows you to minimize energy use when no one is home, while still maintaining a comfortable home. That is what we like to call a win-win!
  3. Live Streaming Video allows you to periodically check in using your smart phone, tablet, or other Internet-enabled device to make sure everything is ok.
  4. Because Alarm.com systems utilize a Dedicated Cellular Connection, the system will stay up even when your phone line, cable and/or Internet go down.
  5. Alarm.com will send you Severe Weather Alerts or Power Outage Alerts so you can stay up to date on the latest news in your area.
  6. You can remotely arm or disarm your security system, control the thermostat, lock/unlock your door, and more with Alarm.com’s Geo-Services.
  7. What if your phones are out? How can you call for help? Well, with Alarm.com’s Two-Way Voice, you can communicate right from your security panel.
  8. And so much more!

 

Authorized Alarm.com Dealer in Baltimore, Maryland

 

Alarm.com, provides its interactive security, video monitoring, home automation and energy management solutions exclusively through a network of more than 1,000 licensed and authorized Security Dealers, like Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. (CSS).

 

If you have any questions about our blog, “Better Security & Better Parenting: Both Possible with Alarm.com,” or wish to set up a consultation with one of our security experts, please contact Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. – an Alarm.com authorized dealer – by calling 800-205-4909 or click here today! You can follow CSS Inc. on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

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An alarm system that helps parents manage the home BabyCenter

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Alarm.com Integrating with Lutron Electronics on Total Home Control System

April 29th, 2013

Alarm.com, the industry leading technology provider of interactive security solutions and home control systems, recently announced its collaboration with Lutron Electronics. The Pennsylvania-based company designs, manufactures and tests more than 16,000 energy-saving products. Alarm.com will integrate Lutron’s RadioRA®2 and Homeworks® QS total home control systems Alarm.com’s already robust connected home platform.

 

“Alarm.com is focused on enabling the best experience for our users,” said Alarm.com’s vice president of marketing, Jay Kenny. “We have developed an industry leading connected home platform and continue to add features and capabilities to connect all the mission critical systems in the home.”

 

As the result of Alarm.com’s most recent collaboration homeowners, like you, will now be able to control their lights, shades, thermostats and small appliances, as well as their home security and energy management, from a single, integrated platform.

 

“We believe that a single, connected experience is better and lets homeowners add more and more functionality over time to their existing systems,” said Kenny.

 

Benefits of Alarm.com Integrating with Lutron Electronics on Total Home Control System

 

  1. Control EVERYTHING, including lighting, shades, security, thermostat, video monitoring and more, from a single mobile app.
  2. Create custom rules to automatically trigger lighting, shade, and thermostat controls based on security system settings or sensor activity.
  3. Create lighting, shade, and thermostat schedules for better energy management.

 

“Adding a Lutron control system to the Alarm.com connected home platform is a win for homeowners— now they can get even more out of their home by combining light, shade and temperature controls with a comprehensive, connected home platform in a single, easy to use app that adds energy, security and convenience benefits that they will enjoy every day,” said Rich Black, director, residential product management and business development at Lutron.

 

“Teaming up with market-leading companies like Lutron is part of our broader effort to leverage our platform to connect the best of breed devices customers have in their homes to make them more useful and integrated,” added Kenny.

 

Alarm.com services are available exclusively through the Alarm.com dealer network, and provide full integration with Lutron’s RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS systems.

 

Maryland Authorized Alarm.com Dealer

 

Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. (CSS) is a proud to be part of the network of more than 1,000 licensed and authorized Alarm.com Security Dealers. At CSS, our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. We are conveniently located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland and proudly serve, but are not limited to, the following counties throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Charles County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Fairfax County, Loudon County, Harford County, Prince George’s County, and Queen Anne County.

 

If you have any questions about the Alarm.com Integrating with Lutron Electronics on Total Home Control System or wish to set up a consultation with one of our security experts, please contact Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. – an Alarm.com authorized dealer – by calling 800-205-4909 or click here today! You can follow CSS Inc. on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

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Alarm.com and Lutron Electronics Team Up to Deliver Integrated Home Management Controls

 

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Platform Connect: A Flexible Way to Integrate More Devices with Alarm.com

April 24th, 2013

Alarm.com, the leading provider of interactive security and connected home services, is at it again. The innovative security provider recently announced the addition of Platform Connect, a flexible way to integrate more devices and best of breed partners with the Alarm.com Platform service and single app experience. This is just another way in which Alarm.com delivers on the promise of a truly connected home.

 

“As more and more devices have the ability to be remotely accessible, it opens up new possibilities for how a consumer can interact with all the devices in their home – and how these devices interact with one another,” said Alison Slavin, vice president of product management, Alarm.com.

Benefits of Platform Connect

 

  1. A single solution to control all of the mission critical systems in the home.
  2. With Platform Connect, it is now easier than ever to integrate new products.
  3. First class, seamless experience to the user.
  4. Platform Connect delivers this flexibility through a multi-tiered API supporting direct integration, cloud-to-hardware integration and cloud-to-cloud integration to the Alarm.com Platform.
  5. Alarm.com is constantly expanding its offerings to include more and more products.
  6. Manage and monitor everything from a single Alarm.com mobile app or Web account.
  7. A truly connected home experience! Alarm.com’s connected home platform delivers an integrated experience that is fully customizable.

 

“Alarm.com is working to connect all the mission critical devices in the home in a single, easy to use experience,” said Slavin. “We see the unlimited possibilities inherent in “The Internet of Things” and Platform Connect allows easy integration into the Alarm.com platform to make it a reality in the home.

 

“With Platform Connect we have architected our connected home platform for easy and secure integration with third party solutions, putting Alarm.com in the unique position to transform the vision of the connected home into a reality,” added Slavin.

 

Are you interested in Platform Connect? Is so, contact your Maryland Authorized Alarm.com Dealer today!

 

Alarm.com, the industry leading technology provider of interactive security solutions, helps protect and empower over a million residential and commercial customers throughout North America. The company provides its interactive security, video monitoring, home automation and energy management solutions exclusively through a network of more than 1,000 licensed and authorized Security Dealers, like Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. (CSS).

 

If you have any questions about the Energy Monitoring Solution from Alarm.com or wish to set up a consultation with one of our security experts, please contact Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. – an Alarm.com authorized dealer – by calling 800-205-4909 or click here today! You can follow CSS Inc. on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

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Alarm.com’s Platform Connect Enables Easy Integration into the Connected Home

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Alarm.com’s Energy Monitoring Solution & Your Maryland Authorized Alarm.com Dealer

April 16th, 2013

Nowadays, energy efficiency is the name of the game. Homeowners everywhere are starting to pay attention to their energy usage while trying to find ways to better manage that usage. However, without an easy way to monitor energy consumption, how can homeowners ever expect to take the necessary steps to reduce their energy usage?

 

The Answer: They can’t! Fortunately, that is all about to change.

 

Alarm.com recently announced its new Energy Monitoring solution, which provides homeowners with a detailed view of not only their whole home energy usage, but also the energy usage of individual devices. Alarm.com’s allows homeowners to track energy usage in kilowatt-hours and actual dollars.

 

“Because our underlying security platform is tightly integrated with thermostats, lights, appliances and other home automation devices around the home, Alarm.com has made it easy for consumers to transform energy usage data into actionable changes that reduce energy consumption,” said Alarm.com’s vice president of product management, Alison Slavin. “Our new energy monitoring solution enhances the Alarm.com mobile app and Web interface by providing an integrated view of energy usage and home activity.”

The Alarm.com Energy Monitoring solution builds on several recently announced energy-focused product and service innovations, including:

 

  1. Geo-Services: Alarm.com allows homeowners to maximize energy savings by having thermostats automatically adjust based on their mobile phone location.
  2. Solar Panel Integration: Alarm.com allows hoemowners to track their home’s solar energy production compared to their energy usage and home activity.
  1. Integration with Lutron: Alarm.com/Lutron subscribers can use their security system and sensor activity as triggers to change their Lutron light and shade settings.

 

Chesapeake Systems Services, Your Maryland Authorized Alarm.com Dealer

 

Alarm.com Inc., the leading provider of interactive security and connected home services, provides its solutions exclusively through a network of more than 1,000 licensed and authorized Security Dealers, like Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. (CSS).

 

The Alarm.com Energy Monitoring Solution will be available to Alarm.com dealers nationwide in May.

 

If you have any questions about the Energy Monitoring Solution from Alarm.com or wish to set up a consultation with one of our security experts, please contact Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. – an Alarm.com authorized dealer – by calling 800-205-4909 or click here today! You can follow CSS Inc. on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

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Alarm.com Launches Energy Monitoring Services Alarm.com

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TruVision Mobile: A Remote Video Management Application

April 12th, 2013

Interlogix® – a leader in security and life safety solutions for both residential and commercial applications covering intrusion, video, transmission, fire and access – very recently announced the release of TruVision™ Mobile. This new remote video management app allows users to more effectively manage their residential or commercial surveillance system using their tablet or other Internet-enabled mobile device.

 

“Mobile apps are no longer just a secondary thought, but a significant part of the daily operation of a video system,” said Kostas Mellos, sales leader, Video & Transmission, Interlogix. “We think it’s important to invest in remote management applications to provide a cohesive view of video across multiple environments.”

 

TruVision Mobile is specifically designed and optimized for tablet users. Features and benefits include:

 

  1. Feature-rich interface for both the TruVision DVR 30 and DVR 31
  2. View real-time video and control PTZ cameras from their iPhone® and iPad®
  3. Foundation for a common mobile experience for all TruVision recording platforms
  4. Easy-to-use
  5. Best of all, TruVision is FREE!

 

Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc.: Your Source for Interlogix Intrusion, Video, Transmission, Fire, and Access Solutions

 

At CSS, our mission is to provide you, our customers, with the highest quality service and the most advanced products in the industry. This is why we are proud to offer the people of Maryland the latest Interlogix security and surveillance solutions.

 

What sets CSS apart from the competition is our pursuit of excellence and the drive for unparalleled customer service. Our staff is highly trained and committed to delivering products and services that exceed customer expectations in performance, schedule, and value.

 

If you have any questions about TruVision™ Mobile, or wish to set up a consultation with one of our security experts, please contact Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. – an Alarm.com authorized dealer – by calling 800-205-4909 or click here today!

 

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  1. Interlogix® Introduces Next Generation Analog Cameras and New Mobile App at ASIS 2012

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Home Improvement Tips: Maximizing your Lighting & Elan g! Lighting Control

April 1st, 2013

As a homeowner, do you feel that you are not quite getting enough out of your lighting? Are you looking for a more energy efficient solution that will not hamper your lifestyle, but actually improve it? Well, then you need Elan g! Lighting Control. Elan g! makes it easier to not only turn your lights on and off, but also dim lights, manage shades, and create custom lighting schedules.

 

Maximizing your Lighting with Elan g! Lighting Control

 

  1. Manipulate Lights: Elan g! allows homeowners to adjust any light in the house with just a click of the button.
  2. Create Custom Lighting Schedule: Want to better manage your lighting? Elan g! allows you to create custom lighting schedules to get the most out of your lighting investment.
  3. Manage Lights Remotely: With Elan g!, you can manage your lights remotely using a smartphone or other web-enabled device.
  4. Set the Mood: Elan g! lets you set the mood with special lighting.
  5. Save Money: With more control over your lights, you will be better able to manage your lighting usage. And with Elan g!’s energy management feature, you will be able to make your home more energy efficient.
  6. And so much more!

 

“The money saved in the long run is always worth it,” said Leslie Sellers, president of the Appraisal Institute.

 

Elan g! Lighting Control Solutions from Chesapeake Systems Services (CSS)

 

CSS is your choice for Elan g! system design and installation. We are a factory authorized direct dealer with experience in small to very large systems. But what really sets CSS apart is our pursuit of excellence and the drive for unparalleled customer service. Our staff is highly trained and committed to delivering products and services that exceed customer expectations in performance, schedule, and value.

 

So why would you call anyone else?

 

If you have any questions about Home Improvement Tips: Maximizing your Lighting & Elan g! Lighting Control or wish to set up a consultation with one of our security experts, please contact Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. – an Alarm.com authorized dealer – by calling 800-205-4909 or click here today! You can follow CSS Inc. on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

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  1. Maximum Value Technology Projects: Wireless Lighting HGTV

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Improving your Home Theater: The SONOS PLAYBAR

March 26th, 2013

You have the comfortable recliners to make your home theater nice and relaxing. You have the lighting control solutions and separate lighting zones to help create a theatric atmosphere. You have the high definition television to give you the amazing picture quality you desire. But what about the sound?

 

Theaters have a very distinct, all-encompassing sound that makes going to the movies an exciting experience. In order to complete your home theater, you will need the powerful, realistic sound that movie enthusiasts, like you, enjoy.

 

The Solution: The SONOS PLAYBAR! It delivers sophisticated home theater acoustics and wirelessly streams all the music on earth. And it all comes from one easy-to-use player that brings HiFi sound to HDTVs.

 

SONOS PLAYBAR Features and Benefits

 

  1. Nin-Speaker Design: This design complements cinematic HD screens with richly-textured HiFi sound for TV, web, movies or video games.
  2. All-in-one Wireless Music Player: The PLAYBAR allows you to wirelessly stream all the music on earth.
  3. One-click Access: With the software update designed to support the new PLAYBAR, all Sonos owners will now enjoy one-click access to their favorite music, radio, and playlists with “Sonos Favorites.”
  4. Connection: The SONOS PLAYBAR connects using a single optical cable and plays everything that’s connected to the TV, including cable boxes and game consoles.
  5. Wall Mounting: The SONOS PLAYBAR easily mounts solution either horizontally above or below the TV.
  6. Mobile: Android owners will get widgets, taskbar notifications, and improved search. And our app now looks great on iPhone® 5.
  7. Additions: Add a SUB for big bass sound and then add a stereo pair of PLAY. Thought the SONOS PLAYBAR sounds great on its own!

 

Contact your Sonos Account Manager if you have any questions.

 

If you have any questions about The SONOS PLAYBAR or wish to set up a consultation with one of our security experts, please contact Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. – an Alarm.com authorized dealer – by calling 800-205-4909 or click here today! You can follow CSS Inc. on Facebook and Twitter as well!

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Improving your Home Theater: Screen Selection, Wall Color & Lighting

March 19th, 2013

When it comes to luxury, what is more luxurious than a home theater? And with the constantly rising prices of movie tickets, home theaters just make sense. You can enjoy all of the luxuries of a movie theater in the comfort of your own home. But how do you ensure you are getting the best possible experience with your home theater?

 

Improving your Home Theater: Screen Selection, Wall Color & Lighting

 

  1. Projector: Obviously, the first thing you need is a quality projector. However, there are several other factors to consider as well.
  2. Screen Selection:  Believe it or not, your screen plays an important role in the image you see. However, selecting a screen isn’t always easy. Screens act differently in different situations. There is no one screen that is better than the rest. Screen selection must be done on a case-by-case basis. Rooms with a lot of ambient light must have a screen with a light rejection surface. These screens are designed to turn away light at very specific angles while accepting light that comes from the direction of the projector. Still, this is just one example. Every situation is different.
  3. Wall Color: Next time you go to a movie theater, take note of the wall color. I bet you the colors are painted a dark color. This is designed to focus the viewer’s attention forward at the screen. However, you want your home theater to be aesthetically appealing. So what colors are best? Well, first let’s talk about finish. Avoid semi-gloss. These paints reflect light and make a room brighter. Instead, opt for a flat sheen in dark, earthy tones or eggshell. Another suggestion is to paint the front wall, where the screen goes, a flat, light-absorbing dark gray. This will help prevent light from bouncing back at the viewers.
  4. Lighting: We have talked about light a lot so far. So, as you can probably imagine, lighting is important! First and foremost, it is important to keep light away from the screen. To accomplish this, place lights as far away from the screen as possible and do not direct them towards the screen. This is also an area where lighting control solutions are extremely useful, especially separate lighting zones.

 

Elan g!: Lighting Control Solutions from Chesapeake Systems Services

 

Elan g! allows you to manipulate the lights in your home with a simple touch. You can quickly turn your lights off, dim lights, manage shades, and creating custom lighting schedules. And CSS is your choice for Elan g! system design and installation. We are a factory authorized direct dealer with experience in small to very large systems.

 

If you have any questions about Improving your Home Theater: Screen Selection, Wall Color & Lighting or wish to set up a consultation with one of our security experts, please contact Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. – an Alarm.com authorized dealer – by calling 800-205-4909 or click here today! You can follow CSS Inc. on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

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Light Matters: Tips for Maximizing Your Home Theater Electronic House

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Baltimore Security Solutions: Home Automation from Alarm.com

March 15th, 2013

Electricity powers almost everything. Because of this, your electricity bill can sometimes get out of control, especially during the summer when your air conditioner is running 24/7. How do you manage your electricity bill? How do you keep costs down without sacrificing comfort? It is a difficult task. Or, at least, it was.

 

Home Automation from Alarm.com

 

Alarm.com’s home automation solutions, Z-wave and emPower, interface with your existing Alarm.com home security system and allows you to adjust energy use either from home or remotely, using a smartphone or other web-enabled device. Alarm.com’s Z-Wave allows you to remotely monitor and control lights, locks and thermostats and manage your home’s energy consumption. Z-Wave unifies all home electronics into an integrated wireless network, with no complicated programming and no new cables to run. Meanwhile, Alarm.com’s emPower alerts you when a thermostat setting is changed or a specific door lock is accessed. You will be sent a text or email alert.

 

“Since our inception ten years ago, we’ve focused on building a very robust and flexible remote monitoring and control platform that could expand beyond security to support other mission-critical applications in the home,” said Alarm.com’s vice president of product management, Alison Slavin.

 

Alarm.com’s home automation solutions are “designed to meet the needs of anyone looking to reduce their energy consumption and have greater control of their property’s critical systems from afar,” added Slavin.

 

Baltimore Security Solutions: Chesapeake Systems Services, a Maryland Authorized Alarm.com Dealer

 

Alarm.com Inc. home automation and security solutions are available exclusively through the company’s network of more than 1,000 licensed and authorized Security Dealers, like Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. (CSS).

 

If you have any questions about Energy Management from Alarm.com or wish to set up a consultation with one of our security experts, please contact Chesapeake Systems Services, Inc. – an Alarm.com authorized dealer – by calling 800-205-4909 or click here today! You can follow CSS Inc. on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

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  1. Home Energy Management Can Power Next-Level RMR Alarm.com

 

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