Every October, Fire Prevention Week shines a spotlight on fire safety awareness across North America. From October 5–11, 2025, fire departments, safety organizations, and community partners will join together under the theme “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” This year’s campaign encourages Canadians to take a closer look at the devices we […]
(Updated for Fire Prevention Month – Canada 2025) Protecting What Matters Most October is Fire Prevention Month, a reminder for homeowners across Ontario to take a few simple—but vital—steps to safeguard their families. Fires can start suddenly and spread in minutes, but regular maintenance, awareness, and planning can save lives. Test smoke and CO alarms […]
Online shopping is convenient, but leaving parcels unattended at your doorstep leaves them vulnerable. Porch pirates target easy, visible deliveries, and the result is lost time, money, and trust. This article explains who is affected, the real steps you can take right now, and how Alarm Systems helps homeowners stop package theft for good. How […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way Canadians protect their homes. What used to be a simple alarm system has evolved into a network of smart devices that see, think, and respond in real time. From preventing false alarms to recognizing unusual activity, AI home security is making our neighbourhoods safer and our homes more […]
With Bell leaving the security business in 2025, many Canadian families and business owners are asking the same question: What’s the best alternative to Bell Security? The good news is this transition creates an opportunity to find a provider who specializes in what matters most — protecting your property. What to Look for in a […]
“The fire department told us point-blank that if one of our young kids (we have 4) had gone into the pool shed that morning, they could have died within 30 seconds.” — Eric Janssen
On October 1, 2025, Bell will officially withdraw from the Canadian security industry, transferring all residential and business accounts to API. For Bell customers, this change will happen automatically unless the customer proactively chooses another provider. When it comes to something as critical as protecting your home or business, the transfer provides an opportunity for […]
Telecom companies often market bundles that package internet, phone, TV, and home security together. At first glance, this can appear to be a convenient, cost-saving solution. But when you look closer, these packages often create more problems than they solve — from unclear pricing to inflexible contracts. Here’s a closer look at why bundled security […]
Rogers has officially begun retiring its 3G (UMTS/HSPA) network as of August 7, 2025, with full decommissioning expected by the end of the year.
At Alarm Systems, protecting what matters most means more than securing homes and businesses—it’s about caring for people, families, and the communities we live and work in. This past June, our President, Chris Neumann, joined thousands of riders in The Ride to Conquer Cancer, a two-day, 200-kilometre cycling event in support of the Princess Margaret […]