False alarms are a headache for all parties involved in the process. They cause stress on the home or business owner, they trigger unwanted action at your monitoring station, and they can lead to consuming the resources of your local fire and/or police department. False alarms can also lead to fees/fines that can hurt your bottom line. Although they are unfortunate, there are some steps you can take to proactively avoid false alarms from happening. After a false alarm, you want to quickly diagnose the root cause. You do not want to simply get the alarm reset and ignore the reason why it happ ..read more

Bringing over 30 years of policing experience to the Tasco Security Team [Enfield, NH]: Tasco Security today announced that Michael Evans will be joining Tasco as Service Manager, effective January 1, 2022. Michael will be joining Tasco Security from the Town of Thetford, VT where he was Chief of Police for the past 6 years. Michael will be bringing his invaluable experience in dealing with security to Tasco to further our commitment to deliver best-in-class solutions and unmatched service. “We are excited to have Mike join our team.  His first-hand knowledge in responding to alarms will ..read more

To say 2021 will go down as a year “we will never forget” would be an enormous understatement. In the security industry, we saw a massive increase in demand, supply chain issues, innovative technologies, and a reset of the DIY home security model. As we look forward to 2022, we wanted to share a list of those trends we see in our industry in the year ahead. Increased interest in limited security contact solutions as the COVID-19 Pandemic continues Limiting human interaction has been a theme of 2021 and will continue into the year ahead. In the security industry, this has led to investment in ..read more

At Tasco Security, we have many clients with second homes, summer cottages, lake houses, etc. Each year we see many issues happen in unoccupied homes, many times these problems could have been avoided with some foresight and attention. We decided to put a list together of a few of the major tasks to remember when closing up your summer home for the winter.   1. VET ALL CONTRACTORS & HIRED HELP As you are in the process of getting ready for winter you may have a lot of tradespeople in your home (and they may be aware that you are leaving) from roofing contractors to cleaning services ..read more

Unprecedented demand accompanied by uncontrollable circumstances has thrown the electronics industry into a tailspin. At Tasco Security, we do our best to keep an open line of communication with our customers and potential clients. This involves being out in front of potential issues that we foresee coming down the pipeline. We want to make sure our customers understand this potential situation so we can work together through these supply chain delays. 49% The percentage of security professionals concerned about supply chain management as the pandemic persists. Source: Axis Communications The ..read more

At Tasco Security, we utilize Affiliated Monitoring as our monitoring service provider. Starting August 3rd, Affiliated Monitoring will be performing an upgrade to its SMS text notification platform. This is the platform used to notify you about alarm events via text message. There will be no interruption in sending text notifications, but you will begin receiving text messages from a new sender. Currently, all text notifications are sent from notifications@alertmessage.com. Starting August 3rd, you will be transitioned to the new platform. During this time you may receive text notifications ..read more

At Tasco Security, we promise to always do right by our customers, this includes adapting to and embracing the latest in security technologies while also avoiding those residential and commercial security technologies that we deem unsafe. We are frequently asked about DIY home security solutions, or get calls about companies offering “the latest in security technology”. Typically, we take the time to work with our clients to review their questions and talk to them about why working with a local security provider is more secure, cost-effective, and reliable than any national chain or DIY solu ..read more

As we enter the spring months, the real estate market begins heating up. This year in Vermont and New Hampshire it seems like real estate never cooled down! With the residential real estate market forecasted to stay red hot, there will be a lot of new homeowners across VT and NH. When buying or moving into a new home there is a mile-long checklist that everyone has in their mind. Unfortunately, many times we find that home security is often overlooked or thought of at the last minute. As a new homeowner your property can be an instant target for break-ins or burglary. This is because crimina ..read more

There are so many options when considering home security companies, solutions, technologies that picking one company can be confusing at best. What may start off as a positive relationship can sour over time due to a wide range of reasons. Some companies may go out of business or they may not be providing you with the latest security technologies available. You may be unhappy with their level of customer service or their technicians may be careless or under-trained (we see many examples of careless holes drilled in walls or exterior siding which reflect lazy attention to best practices). W ..read more

As we approach the 8th month of the COVID-19 Pandemic it’s safe to say that the lingering effects on society will be disruptive and long-lasting. People are under more stress with fewer outlets than ever before. School, work, social life, healthcare have all been severely impacted/changed over the past 8 months. It’s challenging to wake up each day under a constant barrage of contradicting, confusing, and questionable information. If you are feeling anxious, even for the first time, you are not alone. According to Next Avenue “There’s a good chance even if you’ve never experienced serious me ..read more