“CO alarms should be installed on each level of the home and outside sleeping areas. Smoke alarms should be on every level of the home, outside sleeping areas and inside each bedroom.” However, the CPSC does not recommend the placement … Continue reading →

Based in Shenzhen, China, Tenda has expanded its business into the World market. Tenda established more than 10 branches and 50 offices in China. Since 2007, Tenda has started launching its global branding strategy. Is Tenda a Chinese company? Based … Continue reading →

Verisure’s Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) is ARC Gold-approved by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). NSI is recognized as the leading Certification Body for the security and fire-protection sectors in the UK. Is Verisure NSI or Ssaib? Verisure alarms are not … Continue reading →

The short version is that TKIP is an older encryption standard used by the WPA standard. AES is a newer Wi-Fi encryption solution used by the new-and-secure WPA2 standard. Which Wi-Fi encryption is best? WPA2The best current standard for encryption … Continue reading →

Security alarm legislation The Private Security Industry Act was introduced to regulate the private security industry.Alarms are covered by British Standards and you should check that all items you install conform to the appropriate standard. Your suppliers should be able … Continue reading →

Recommended long-range routers ASUS RT-AC88U: Best standalone long-range router. NETGEAR Orbi RBK50: Best mesh router for large homes. TP-Link Archer AX10: Best budget router. Amazon Eero Pro: Best router for user-friendliness. NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12: Best router for speed. Google Nest … Continue reading →

When driving with the app, Waze also alerts you to any incidents (Hazards, Accidents, Police, Speed Cameras etc.) Does Waze show mobile speed cameras? In general portable cameras are temporary and not mapped in Waze as they can be difficult … Continue reading →

TikTok is relatively safe despite some valid concerns; most cybersecurity experts consider it no worse a risk than other social media apps. TikTok is an enormously popular social media site in which users create and share short-form videos. Does TikTok … Continue reading →

Sure, you can use your phone to monitor who’s ringing your video doorbell, but a dedicated display sitting on your kitchen counter can save you from running around to find your phone when someone’s at the door. Can I add … Continue reading →

At the heart of all digital cameras is an image sensor, which converts light information transmitted via a lens into an electrical signal that can then be stored and called up later by a computer, which reveals it as a … Continue reading →

EN-EL14a. The battery for the Nikon D3500 is model number EN-EL14a. It’s a lithium-ion battery pack rated at 7.2 V / 1230mAh / 8.9Wh. Does the Nikon D3500 come with a battery? As mentioned above, the D3500 will sell for … Continue reading →

Lithium-ion cells are interesting in that they provide incredibly consistent power, but they die out naturally over time. Even if not in use, a lithium-ion cell sitting on a shelf will gradually fade. Batteries for wireless security cameras can last … Continue reading →

If your Android has no physical buttons, slowly swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the All Apps menu. Swipe Waze off this screen to close it. Why is Waze always on? Location always on – For … Continue reading →

Cloud and local storage only available with a paid monthly subscription: you’ll need to invest in a Ring Protect Plan for 60 days of cloud storage and access to local storage. No field of zoom: you won’t be able to … Continue reading →

Photovoltaic panels can use direct or indirect sunlight to generate power, though they are most effective in direct sunlight. Solar panels will still work even when the light is reflected or partially blocked by clouds. Rain actually helps to keep … Continue reading →