October 3rd through October 9th is National Fire Prevention Week for 2021.  “Learn the sounds of Fire Safety” is this year’s theme. A great message and reminder that can save lives. Having a Forest Security Alarm with life safety devices (smoke and CO Detectors) is the best way to protect your home and family. If the there ever is the threat of carbon monoxide or fire, not only will your detector give you warning, Forest will also be calling you to …
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Just What is Video Analytics? Security cameras have been around for decades but it wasn’t until the late 90’s when we started using them in our homes for security purposes. In ‘92, the Nanny Cam was introduced to monitor our children and baby sitters. Now we have doorbell cameras, outdoor cameras, indoor cameras so we always know in an instant, what is going on in our homes. With all those cameras, comes all those notifications. It’s great knowing what is …
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Cost Effective?       Is a DIY system really cost effective?  DIY kits make it look easy to set up and install but who do you contact for help if there is a problem? Are the contacts and detectors covering the most vulnerable access areas in your home? Are you sure it will work at the most critical time, when it is needed? Who is monitoring your system? If there is an emergency, who will call for help?   …
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  Starting a Business… Starting a business these days is tough enough, but starting one that has special security requirements is even tougher. That’s what friends and business partners found out when they decided to open a distillery and bar. One of the requirements to obtaining a distilled spirit plant permit in their location was providing proof of high security ensuring no endangering theft of product. Unique Requirements: Storing spirits on site prior to sale required a federally bonded warehouse …
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Out of Date? Is your current security system out of date and difficult to use? Technology has come a long way in a short time. Today’s security system will include:   Control Panel: An easy to navigate Control Panel. Our newest E911 Control Panel can even disarm your system just by seeing your face. Mobile App: A mobile app to control everything, see what’s going on, and stay connected to home. Professional Monitoring: Professional monitoring protects in case of an …
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  Limited Device Access Permissions Forest’s residential video camera system has just launched a brand-new feature that will help you be more in control and more secure. You now can restrict which cameras are visible to specific logins using Limited Device Access permissions. Control exactly who can view footage from specific cameras increasing your privacy and flexibility of what different people can see. Camera access is restricted across all video pages including Live View, Saved Video Clips, Onboard Recording, and …
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  Video Doorbells all start out the same… They allow you to see who’s at the door and have a two-way voice conversation with them from your mobile app. They all allow you to answer your door whether you are at home or away. This is where the similarities end. A video doorbell from Forest, works with your security system. Why is this so important? Let’s say it’s dark out and your doorbell rings.  You can’t see who is there, …
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