Summer is here and so is our 40th anniversary milestone! We're so excited about our Giveaway and Give Back contest, and we hope you've joined us on this journey and are following us and entering the contest.

Speaking of summer, we are all now spending more time outside in our backyards swimming, entertaining, enjoying outdoor movie nights and more. Be sure your house is secure and that no one accidentally forgets to lock the front door while everyone is out back! If you have questions about home security, please feel free to reach out today!

Happy summer!

Scott Boxenhorn

President & Co-Principal

IDS Audio/Video & Technologies, Inc.

Is Your Front Door Locked?

Picture this: you, your family and friends are in your beautiful backyard, having outdoor movie night. Lots of talk, laughter, and movie soundtrack fill the air. Little do you realize someone forgot to lock the front door. Did you know that two-thirds of burglaries involved no forced entry, just unlocked access? With a home security system, you can check that all doors are locked from your phone. If they're not, with one tap you can go back to your movie with peace of mind! Read more here.

Don't Let Your House be an Invitation to Intruders

Many people think a front door light and a motion light over the garage is all that is needed for illumination and safety. There are many reasons that landscape lighting (especially in the front of your home) is important—beyond asthetics—and among them, the fact that this is the time of year we like to spend a lot of time outside in the back of our homes. Consider elevating your outdoor lighting to deter intruders and keep walkways safe. Read more in our latest blog post here.

There's Lots of Prizes Left to be Awarded!

Our 40th Anniversary Giveaway & Give Back is in full swing! Be sure to follow us on social media and enter for a chance to win one of 40 cool prizes!

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If you already follow us, just click here to enter. Good luck!

Quick Tip: Keep Your Alarm Keypads Clean!

If you don't routinely wipe down your keypads, consider adding this task to your cleaning routine. Over time, buttons can give clues to codes by being either too clean or too dirty.

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