Home security blog

As the weather gets colder, you might find yourself spending less time at the cottage and asking… "When I’m not at my vacation home, how can I help keep it safe?" With a place you love and want to protect, out of sight does not equal out of mind. You can check and double-check every window and doo...

We all want our homes to be cozy, safe and warm, a welcoming haven from the icy cold. Since we live in Canada, freezing temperatures in winter are more the norm than not. Is it possible to ensure your home is the perfect temperature for living, relaxing and sleeping, while saving you money? Yes, wi...

Fire Prevention Canada reports that despite the fact that fewer fire losses are reported in Canada, on average eight Canadians die as a result of fire every week1. Read these tips to find out how you can protect yourself from such a tragedy. The following are fire safety tips we have put together...

Back-to-school time comes with big changes to schedules and new concerns for parents. With smart home security from ADT, your child coming home safely is less likely to be one of them. If you're a working parent with older kids, you're not going to be there every night when the bus drops them off....

For smart home beginners, smart lighting is one of the easiest ways to dip a toe into the bright new world of smart home tech. An off-the-shelf smart LED lightbulb is fun to control through an app, easy to install, and can be had for less than $100. If that's as ‘smart' as you ever want your home...

Finally… summer has arrived. Most of us are more than ready to pack up the car and take off on a family adventure. Whether you're going on a cruise, visiting Canada's National Parks, or simply looking forward to spending the dog days of summer at your lakeside retreat, you'll enjoy your precious t...

For small- and medium-sized businesses, protecting your margins and ultimately, your bottom line, is crucial for fiscal health. That's why shutting down retail theft from both inside and outside of your company requires diligence and security. A study by the Retail Council of Canada1 showed that Ca...

Each year billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise is stolen. At ADT Canada, we understand how organized retail crime, shoplifting and internal theft can dramatically impact your bottom line. Operating with razor-thin margins and tight security budgets, today’s retailers are faced with a long l...

Who’s at your front door? With the Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera, you’ll never have to ask again! Simply check your smartphone to see who’s at your door even when you’re not home. When a visitor presses the button, the Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera sends a notification to your mobile device so you you can acti...

When fire strikes, our furry friends are also at risk… of smoke inhalation, injury, even death. With just a little preparation you can help keep these important members of your family safe, too. Here are our 6 top pet fire safety tips. 1) Use collars Always keep collars on your pets. In case of...