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Honeywell’s Lyric system is a smart way to protect your home and family. But if the alarm sounds, do you know what to do? Honeywell has step by step instructions about what to do in case the alarm is triggered. Click to watch the video below, or check out our summary below:

If the Lyric Controller alarm is triggered, the home screen will indicate that it is in an alarm state:

Your first step should be to access the situation and get yourself and your family to safety. If the situation is under control, simply enter your 4 digit user code to stop the alarm. 

You should, at this point, expect to receive a phone call from your service provider. When requested, please give the operator the passcode you created when your system was installed. 

If you do not answer the phone call, or if an incorrect passcode is given to the operator, the operator will notify the authorities.

If everything is okay, please stay on the phone with the operator to verify your situation. After the correct passcode is acknowledged, you can reset your system with the help of the operator.

You can find out what triggered the alarm by looking at the Lyric home screen. This could be due to motion in the home or an open window or door. 

You can enter your user code to reset the system.

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A home alarm system is one of the best deterrents to burglary in your home. Many criminals have admitted that if they know a home is protected by a home alarm system, they will not attempt to break in. Keep your family and home safe the smart way - with a home alarm system.

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Most of the companies we do business with are honest, but there are fraudulent companies around that cannot be trusted. Scammers can be found in any industry, including the home security company industry. And although dealing with scammers always brings the possibility of danger, that danger is escalated when getting involved with home security scammers, because you make yourself vulnerable to those who now have access to your home.

The good news is that the Federal Trade Commission offers some helpful advice in protecting yourself against home security scammers. This article lists several safeguards you can take if you suspect someone is attempting to deceive you with a home security company scam.

Among their safety tips includes what to do when anyone tries to sell you a home security system. Your first step should be to insist that they show you proof that they are who they say they are and that they are associated with a legitimate and reputable company. Call their company to confirm they are actually employed by them.

Also take note of their sales techniques. Some things to watch out for are high pressure selling techniques and whether they are trying to scare you into purchasing their product. If they start telling you about recent crime in your neighborhood, you have reason to suspect they are scammers. Do not purchase your system from them.

Those people associated with home security company scams may also try to convince you that your current security company has closed its doors and is going out of business. Or they may offer an upgrade on your existing system.

Finally, be wary if they offer you ‘free’ components to get your business. This may mean that you will be committed to a long-term, high cost contract for monitoring, and it may not be worth the ‘free’ components.

Best Security Products can help you choose a Honeywell home alarm system that will protect your family. Are you ready for peace of mind? Give us a call or email us at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means the kitchen will be filled with family, friends and lots of activity. Taking a few fire safety precautions is a smart way to keep everyone safe and ensure a happy holiday experience.

The National Fire Protection Association has published some safety tips to make your Thanksgiving safer. Click below to watch the whole video. We’ve pulled out the main points for you.

1. Always stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the top of the stove.

2. It takes a while to cook a turkey, but that is no reason to wander off. Don’t go far from the kitchen, and be sure to check the turkey frequently.

3. Keep children at least 3 feet away from the area you are cooking in. Also, make sure matches and utility lighters out of their reach. The best place is high up in a locked cabinet.

4. Test your smoke alarms to make sure they are working. You can do this by pushing the test buttons located on each device.

5. If a fire does occur, get out. After your family and you are safely outside, call 911. 

Some additional tips from the NFPA website:

1. If you have a candle lit, never leave a child alone in the room with it.

2. Make sure children cannot reach knives.

3. Keep electric cords (such as those found on coffee makers, plate warmers and mixers) from dangling off the counter where a child could reach them.

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If a fire does break out in your home, a home security system that includes smoke detectors can mean the difference between life and death. Seconds matter when you find yourself in a home fire. Properly working smoke detectors can warn you of the fire long before you may be aware that it has begun.