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March 2, 2026
What is Alarm.com AI Deterrence? Proactive Home Security Explained
Alarm.com's AI Deterrence (AID) uses video analytics and smart audio to warn intruders before entry. Learn how it works, setup, and why it's essential for 2026 smart homes. Available via Surety Home.
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Most home security systems respond after something goes wrong—a door forced open, a siren triggered, a clip reviewed after the fact. Alarm.com’s AI Deterrence (AID) takes a different approach: it intervenes before an intruder ever crosses the threshold, at the moment they’re still deciding whether to commit. The result is a system that doesn’t just...
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March 4, 2026
Alarm.com Video Doorbells Explained: Models, Features, and Home Setup Tips
Explore Alarm.com video doorbells like ADC-VDB775, VDB780B, VDB755P, and more. Compare features, video analytics, two-way audio, battery vs. wired vs. PoE, and integration with Surety Home security systems for smarter front-door protection.
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A video doorbell gives you a live view of your front entrance from anywhere—on your phone, tablet, or computer. Alarm.com video doorbells go a step further by combining high-resolution video with AI-powered analytics, helping you understand not just that something happened at your door, but exactly what it was. This guide covers the available models,...
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March 6, 2026
Alarm.com Garage Door Control Explained: Z-Wave & MyQ Integration, Tilt Sensors, and Automation
Learn how to add smart garage door control to your Alarm.com system with Surety Home. Covers setup, automation rules, and troubleshooting common issues.
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The garage door is one of the largest entry points in any home, yet it is often the least monitored. Alarm.com garage door control lets you open, close, and monitor your garage doors remotely through the same app you already use for your security system. When paired with a professionally monitored Alarm.com system through Surety...
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March 9, 2026
Alarm.com Smart Locks Explained: Z-Wave & PowerG Locks, Yale, Kwikset, Schlage Integration
Guide to Alarm.com compatible smart locks for Surety Home. Covers top Z-Wave, PowerG & Wi-Fi models (Yale, Schlage, Kwikset, IQ), setup with Qolsys IQ panels, user codes, automation rules, and troubleshooting.
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Smart locks are one of the most practical additions to an Alarm.com security system. When integrated with your panel and the Alarm.com app, they let you control access remotely, track who comes and goes, assign individual user codes per person, and tie door locking directly into your security automations—all without a separate smart home hub...
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March 16, 2026
PowerG Motion Sensors For Alarm.com: PowerG PG9914 Pet-Immune PIR, PG9984P Dual-Tech
Guide to Alarm.com PowerG motion detectors for Surety Home. Covers PG9914 (pet-immune PIR), PG9944 outdoor, PG9984P dual-tech microwave+PIR, sensitivity/pet masks, placement, troubleshooting false alarms.
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PowerG motion sensors bring professional-grade detection to Alarm.com-based security systems. Unlike consumer-grade WiFi or Z-Wave motion sensors that rely on short-range, congestion-prone wireless protocols, PowerG uses a dedicated, frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio with 128-bit AES encryption. This means the signal between the sensor and your panel is both extremely difficult to intercept and highly...
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March 21, 2026
Professional Alarm Monitoring Explained: What Happens When Your Alarm Goes Off?
Learn how professional alarm monitoring works with Alarm.com and Surety Home — from the moment your alarm triggers to police dispatch, with Becklar's 9.4-second response time.
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Most people arm their security system at night and hope they never need it. But what actually happens if your alarm goes off at 2am while you’re asleep? What if you’re on a flight, in a meeting, or on vacation in another time zone? If you’re self-monitoring with app notifications only, the answer depends entirely...
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March 23, 2026
Qolsys IQ Panel 4 & 5 Explained: Features, Setup, and Alarm.com Integration
Complete guide to the Qolsys IQ Panel 4 and the newer IQ Panel 5 with Alarm.com at Surety Home. Covers features, variants (IQ4 vs IQ4 Hub, IQ Panel 5 vs IQ 5 Hub), PowerG/PowerG+, Z-Wave, setup, firmware, visual verification, and upgrade guidance.
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If you’re shopping for a new Alarm.com security panel, the Qolsys IQ Panel 5 is the one to get. It runs Android 14 on a Qualcomm DragonWing quad-core processor, includes PowerG+ out of the box, has a 13MP PortraitView camera, and supports Z-Wave Long Range. It’s a meaningful generational upgrade in processing power, wireless range,...
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March 30, 2026
Why Does My Alarm.com System Keep Going Off? (False Alarm Causes & Fixes)
Frustrated by false alarms on your Alarm.com security system? Here are the most common causes: low batteries, misaligned sensors, pets, and more — and exactly how to fix each one.
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Few things are more frustrating than a security system that won’t stop crying wolf. You’re jolted awake at 2 a.m., your phone is blowing up with notifications, and when you check the house — nothing. No intruder, no broken window, no emergency. Just your alarm system going off for no apparent reason. If this sounds...
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