Posts by Nathan Taylor

Some smart home devices are nice to have, while others are must-haves. One smart home device that has become a clear must-have in recent years is the smart lock, which is a keyless lock that allows you to open a door without a traditional door key. Instead of an outdated door lock, you’ll have a…

If you’re more than a few decades old, then you remember life before caller ID – that time in history when people picked up a ringing phone without knowing who was on the other end.  These days, it’s something most of us can’t imagine doing. We value our privacy and security too much.

83 million households in the U.S. have at least one smart home device, and one of the smartest devices of all is the doorbell camera. A doorbell camera is a smart home security device that can complete some of the most vital tasks around your home. Here are four important uses for it.

While staying home is safer for kids’ health for the time being, ensuring their physical safety also requires extra attention – especially if they’re home alone while doing school on the computer.  As the parent, we know you’re ready to do whatever it takes to make sure everyone is safe at home while you’re away.…

Even if the space around your home’s front door is guarded by a doorbell camera and secured with an alarm, the door itself needs protection as well. Luckily, there is a smart home security device for this: a smart lock, which is an electronic lock device that replaces the traditional lock and key with a…

If your doorway is becoming a busy place again, that can be a sign that life is slowly getting back to normal. However, that also means it’s time to be aware of the security risks that come with a busy front door. To minimize those risks, you need technology that can watch over your doorway…

It seems like energy bills get higher every summer, don’t they? This year, they may actually be higher because of Americans staying home more. The only solution is to apply some common sense energy saving measures, and that can be tough when everyone in the family is coming and going all day long. Fortunately, you…

Most of us have grown accustomed to using our smartphones – and yet, some homeowners start off frustrated when it comes to using their smart home devices. The good news is, there is a solution for your smart home frustration: using a smart home service provider, which we are here at TCS Fire & Security.…

There’s nothing better than the relaxing days of summer, where there’s a little more time to enjoy your home and family. Of course, summer has its own unique safety challenges that every homeowner must be aware of. Knowing these facts can provide the awareness you need to keep your family safe this summer.

It’s that time when we celebrate the fathers and grandfathers who cared for us and helped us grow up safely. Now that we have, it’s also time for us to help take care of them. Unfortunately, 7 in 10 adults with parents over age 60 are unable to visit as often as they’d like to…