WH Security Blog - Home Security System

Can a security system help me track my teenager?

Are you concerned about what your teenager is doing while you’re not around? Do you want to make sure they don’t sneak out at night? A security system can definitely help with these concerns. [...]

Keeping track of your contractors - Home Security System

WH Security has a great way for you to control who has access to your home. With our Control My Home features, you can remotely lock and unlock your doors from anywhere you have an Internet connection. [...]

How security monitoring works

Are you ever concerned about your home while you’re away? Wouldn’t it be nice to know that someone is watching over your home and property? Security monitoring from a professional monitoring center can provide this type of service and peace of mind for you. [...]

The benefits of having multiple access codes for your security system

Whenever I install an alarm system, I take pride in teaching its users the system’s capabilities – and it all starts with the access code. Most customers don’t know that there are many ways to utilize your access code that will make your system more secure. [...]

Protecting your home without a landline phone

No landline? No problem!

Landlines are disappearing rapidly, and customers are relying on cell phones more and more for communication. Because security systems have traditionally relied on landlines to communicate with monitoring centers, you might think that the security industry would be suffering – but that’s not the case at all. [...]

Why it's important to test your security system

One common remark that has been made to security professionals over and over again is “should I be testing my alarm system?” The answer to the question is yes – definitely. Testing your alarm system on a regular basis is the only sure way to know that the system is working. [...]

Save money by remotely controlling your thermostat

As 2012 gets underway, rising energy costs continue to be on the forefront of our minds. Most people are looking for ways to save money, and one easy way to save is to add a thermostat that can be accessed remotely through the Web or a mobile device. There are a plethora of advantages to remotely accessing your thermostat. [...]

Snowbirds: Protect your home from feeze damage while you're away

I have a couple of friends that have second homes in the southern part of the country. They all share a major concern: Is there a way to keep an eye on my home in Minnesota while I’m away? [...]

Why smoke/fire sensors matter

When considering the benefits of a home security system, what usually comes to mind is protection from burglary. Security systems reach far beyond that, and can protect your home from a variety of other threats. One important danger you can protect against is a house fire.[...]

How cameras can help to protect your home or business

Although surveillance cameras may have originally been developed to provide security for banks, there are a variety of other applications that these devices can be used for today. This powerful technology has become more affordable, and can enhance the effectiveness of any home’s or small business’ security system. [...]

Protect your home from CO this winter

Making your home a safe environment involves more than just preventing burglaries. You may want to consider installing additional sensors – such as carbon monoxide (CO) sensors – that help protect your home from other dangers. [...]

Freeze sensors protect against frozen pipes

During the cold winter months, it’s important to think about the effect weather can have on your home.

Protecting your cabin during the winter

Many Minnesotans who have summer homes or cabins received a rare opportunity to enjoy their vacation spots a little longer than usual this year, thanks to the extension of warm weather into October. Unfortunately, we know that this won’t last forever and soon your cabin will need to be buttoned up until next spring.

Remote access to your home at your finger tips

With interactive websites and smartphone apps, you can remotely control nearly every electronic aspect of your home – lights, door locks, and alarms [...]

Will pets set-off an alarm system?

This is the age old question asked by most pet owners who are looking to buy an alarm system: Will pets set-off an alarm system? [...]

Seven tips to prevent credit card theft

I was shocked by the phone call I received. It was my bank calling to ask if I tried to make two large purchases at stores in California. Given that I was in Minnesota that same day, I knew it wasn’t possible. Luckily my bank had declined the charge attempts. [...]

Prevent yourself from becoming a statistic

According to the FBI, homes are broken into every 30 seconds in the United States. Additionally, recent studies have shown that demand is rising for private security service in the U.S. to combat this statistic. [...]

Local Company, Local Know-how, Local Security

Safety, trust and peace of mind come from working with a local home security company that hires security experts who are familiar with your neighborhood.

Be safe & save

Having a home monitoring or home alarm system can translate into significant savings on your home insurance policy. [...]

Value added services: home security & home convenience

Home alarm and security system companies have always eagerly embraced technology to improve their products. Along with advancements to home safety and security have come the value added benefits of convenience and home automation. [...]

Keypads: an essential part of a home security system

It’s amazing how alarm systems have changed over the years. When alarm systems originally came on the market, the keypad or “user interface” was quite large and elementary. These keypads were very basic with few customization options. [...]

What burglars look for when trying to break into a home

Having your home broken into is a scary thing that no homeowner wants to think about. Yet, burglaries happen to 2 million homeowners each year in the United States. [...]

Home security systems deliver peace of mind during summer vacations

Heading up north, making it out to family reunions and going on camping trips or family vacations is par for the course during the precious months of summer. While you’re away from home this summer, few things will let you kick back and relax like a home security system. [...]

How to determine the best security system for your lifestyle

Whether you live in a condo, townhome, apartment or single-family dwelling, taking a little time to determine the best security system will help ensure the one you choose best meets your needs. Below are some things to consider when developing the best security system for you. [...]

Hardwired vs. wireless

There are many types of alarm systems on the market today. As systems evolve, they are being used for a variety of purposes. However, the most basic system variance is hardwired vs. wireless. [...]

Fun things parents can do with an interactive security system

Do you have teenagers at home for the summer, like I do? Are you worried they will spend too much time playing video games? Well I certainly am, and I have dreamed up a wild “security solution” to resolve this fear. [...]

Summer safety advice

I recently sat down with Wright County Sheriff Joe Hagerty and Hennepin County Sheriff Richard Stanek to get some solid advice for our customers regarding how to stay safe throughout the summer. [...]

Why interactive security?

Home security has come a long way in the last decade and one of the biggest advances comes in the form of interactive services. To over-simplify what interactive does: it allows the customer to access their security system from remote locations. [...]

Protecting my memorabilia with water sensors

I wonder if anyone has a basement like mine?

I’m a pack rat. I have been for years. I save stuff that is sentimental to me. I have everything from the favorite doll my daughter had when she was young, to old articles from my high school newspaper. [...]

Welcome to WH Security's blog!

There are many reasons to visit WH Security’s website: the great products, the interesting testimonials from customers – and now a blog with information about how to make your homes and businesses safer, and more secure! [...]