Category: Security

How Dogs Help With Home Security

beware of dog sign

Have you ever seen a ‘beware of dog’ yellow and black warning sign posted near someone’s front door or on their front gate/fence? They want you to know they aren’t playin’ around when it comes to security on their premises. Now you might not know they have a cute little Pomerian or a vicious black… Read more »

Holidays Lead to an Increase in Burglaries

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The holiday season is upon us. People can get extra greedy this time of year. Did you know December is a major month for home break-in burglaries? This is because people leave their homes unattended during the holidays. Perhaps they’ve gone to visit relatives out of state or they’ve taken a much needed vacation to… Read more »

New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Home’s Security

Security Consultant Fitting Security Camera To House Wall

As 2020 comes to a close and 2021 is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about new beginnings and new things. One thing you can do right now is come up with some new year’s resolutions to improve your own home’s security. This is especially important in these difficult times, when civil unrest and… Read more »

What Are the Advantages of Wireless Security Systems?

Woman Configuring Wireless Security System

Technology has been advancing for years now. In the past, security systems were connected by wires, and some still are… but wireless security systems are here, and they’re popular. What are some of the advantages of utilizing wireless security systems? Efficiency If you’re looking for a security system that’s more secure, easier to install, and… Read more »

Inexpensive Ways to Improve Your Home’s Security

Burglar Trying to Break Into Home

Do you want to improve your home’s security, economically? What are some inexpensive ways to make your home safer from burglars?  Lights, Camera (No) Action! Lights make a difference. Burglars always go for dark houses where it looks like no one is at home. Why? Well, it’s easier for them to rob a place where… Read more »

The Benefits of a Wireless Security System

Wireless Security Systems

Technology has been advancing for years now. In the past, security systems were connected by wires, and some still are… but wireless security systems are here, and they’re popular. What are some of the advantages of utilizing wireless security systems? If you’re looking for a security system that’s more secure, easier to install, and flexible,… Read more »

Where Are the Best Places to Put CCTV Cameras?

CCTV Cameras

NYCONN Security Systems’ motto is “we protect you like family.” In the old days, before technology took over, it was usually the dad’s job to make sure the family was protected from any unwanted intruders on the property. That typically meant he’d sleep within arm’s reach of his shotgun, ready to scare off any would-be… Read more »

The Advantages of Having a Modern Security System

Home Security Systems

Security systems have evolved with the times. If you have an older security system from many decades ago, you might be missing out on some very helpful technological advancements found in newer systems sold by companies like us, NYCONN Security Systems. Did you know that in addition to protecting homes and businesses from burglaries, modern… Read more »

How Does a Home Security System Function?

Home Security Systems

For some people, having a large and loud dog in the house is their version of a security system. Others will post stickers on their windows warning would-be robbers that their house is protected by a security system. Whether or not they actually have one installed isn’t the point– those stickers are meant to deter… Read more »

Why You Should Have a Backup to Your Home Security System

Backup for Home Security System

For decades the only way a message could get from your house to the authorities was via the good old-fashioned telephone line. Many people had home security systems in the 1980s and 1990s, for example, that were directly hard-wired to their phone lines. If and when there was a fire, an intruder or a problem… Read more »

Reasons to Have a Panic Button on Your Security System

Panic Button on Security System

Panic is defined as a sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety. Imagine you’re at a business and you’re there all alone, at night. Suddenly you hear a door open and men are talking to each other about robbing the place. What do you do? You panic! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a panic button you… Read more »

How to Determine the Right Security System for Your Business

Security Systems for Businesses

You own a business and you want to protect it. How can you determine the right security system for your business? Determining the Right Approach First off, consider this: you’ve got a physical place to protect from “breaking and entering,” and, these days, you probably have a digital place (a website, online files, etc.) that… Read more »

How Having a Security System Provides Peace of Mind

Home Security Systems

In this increasingly violent world, one thing’s for certain: people crave feeling secure. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a small grocery store in rural America or an city school in a rough neighborhood– either way, it’s nice to know someone or something is “there” for you, watching over you, ready to help if needed…. Read more »