Forest Security Safety News

Safety Check If you need to stop someone who is no longer trusted from knowing your location, you can revoke their access with iPhone’s Safety Check. Starting in  iOS 16, you can completely, or partially disconnect another person from your iPhone. This was developed for people whose personal safety is at risk from domestic abuse...

Your iPhone is packed with security features to assist you in the case of an emergency. The problem is, most of us don’t even know they are there, or how to use them.  We all know it’s best to be prepared, just like we have an evacuation plan in case of a fire, and safety...

The internet... it’s hard to imagine (or remember) life without it. We use it for just about everything and when we need to find something, we just “Google” it. The convenience of finding things, right at your fingertips, just moments after you start searching for them... But did you know, there are some things you...

Everything's Connected   It’s almost easier to list what’s not connected in our homes these days, than to list what is. Who would have thought just a few short years ago that we would connect things like our stoves, refrigerators, TVs, speakers, or doorbells (just to name a few) to the internet? IoT devices now...

  AI Voice Scams It’s not like we didn’t have enough scams to worry about, now with fast growing AI technology, we have even more. New AI platforms has made it so simple to clone voices that can easily be used by criminals for online and phone scams. A recent McAfee survey (Download the report…

The world of home security has become so complex. Companies offering so many different types of systems, so many different security devices, then add to that all the automation devices, no wonder we feel confused. Let’s take it step by step - Forest makes it easy!   Forest Base System and Options It all starts...

Backyard Season Safety     The cold and snowy months are behind us as we look forward to the warm sunshine of summer. Our backyard begins to green up and remind us its time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and nature. Now that we expand our living spaces into the outdoors, we…

Have you wanted a video doorbell for your home but haven’t been able to install one since you don’t have a current hardwired doorbell and analog chime? Or do you have a current wired doorbell but want to install a video doorbell in a different location? Perhaps you want to add a video doorbell to…

  Connected technology goes a long way to provide safe and more comfortable living for seniors living independently.   As the senior population grows, so does the need for technology to help in well-being. Seniors are more active and want their independence, even if a little assistance is needed from time to time. Thankfully, technology…

      Home security has evolved from the traditional burglar alarm into an entire system of automation convenience. All of today’s security devices can work together to make your home not only safer but smarter too. But, are all these devices safe from prying eyes? We see news stories all the time about a…