False Alarms from Smoke Detectors

False Alarms from Smoke Detectors. New Years is around the corner.  Will my smoke detectors trip from fireworks?  What should I do? In a previous post Types of Smoke Detectors, I went through the major types of smoke detectors used in home alarm systems.  Since New Years is around the corner,...

LogicMark LifeSentry 37911 PERS Medical Alarm

LogicMark LifeSentry 37911 PERS Medical Alarm. Monitored Medical Alert Alarm System. Installation by Aloha Alarm, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. Emergencies can happen anywhere in one’s home and even in the yard or driveway. LifeSentry will allow one to communicate their message instantly and...

Honeywell Lynx Touch L5100 Security Alarm Control Panel

Honeywell Lynx Touch L5100 Security Alarm Control Panel. Security System is feature-packed.  Ideal for small to medium size business and home security alarm systems. Part of Honeywell’s family of self-contained wireless controls, Honeywell’s dynamic LYNX Touch has tremendous appeal—with a...

Homeowner Tips to Reduce Long Term Energy and Maintenance Costs

Things you can do to help save money. As you move into your new home, reduce your long term energy and maintenance costs. Congratulations!  You’ve just purchased a new home and are starting to settle in.  Get off to a great start in saving money sooner rather than later by following...

DSC PC1832 Security Alarm Control Panel

Digital Security Controls (DSC) A major manufacturer of Business & Home Security Alarm Control panels. The DSC PC1832 is a mid-level control panel for commercial and residential security alarm systems. The PC1832, also known as the Power 1832, the midsized control panel in the DSC Power...

New Homeowner Move-in Checklist

New Homeowner’s Basic Check List Not unpacked yet?  Where to start? Moving can be overwhelming.  Where should I start?  Make a list. Prioritize.  Calculate a budget.  Here are a few things you should consider as you are moving into your new home.  Whether it is a brand new home or...

HonoluluJobBoard.com FREE Job Listing Site in Hawaii

HonoluluJobBoard.com, a new and free job search engine in Honolulu, Hawaii. HonolouluJobBoard.com is Free for Employers and Employees. I recently stumbled across a new job listing service, and want to help out Hawaii’s residents with a new job listing service. If you are searching for a...

Barter for your New Home Security System in Hawaii

Barter is Flourishing in Hawaii. Bartering for Goods & Services can be fun and rewarding. I have a secret weapon I wanted to share with you.  I don’t normally share this in a public forum because the other alarm companies read my blog, so I am hesitant to make this post, but what the...

Locksmith Scam Alert in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Avoiding Shady Locksmiths. Be aware of a new locksmith scam around Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. This story is reproduced from www.khon2.com which ran on 08/07/2012. Steven DeMarco called Action Line hoping to help others learn the shady truth behind some emergency locksmiths. “They will be...

Types of Heat Detectors used in Fire Alarms

Types of Heat Detectors used in Fire Alarms Understand the differences between Smoke Detectors and Heat Detectors. Heat Detectors are different from Smoke Detectors.  There are 2 basic types of heat detectors; Fixed Temperature and ROR (Rate-of-Rise) detectors.  They have different...

EDC: Every Day Carry

EDC: Every Day Carry What do I carry in my pockets? Do you carry a few essential items in your pockets or on your person for preparedness?  Whether you are traveling cross country in winter, or to the local convenience store for groceries, you should consider carrying a few basic items. The...

Free Home Security Systems

FREE HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS!!! Can I get something for nothing?  What’s the catch? Is this for real? Has the era of the free lunch returned? It seems to be to0 good to be true! What’s the catch? We are bombarded by offers of free internet, free cell phones, free test drives, free...

FREE Home Security Alarm Systems

FREE HOME SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS! You see it on late night cable tv.  You see in in the Sunday paper.  You see it in magazines.  There is even a new local reality show in Hawaii that follows the work and follies of a local alarm company as they sell and install free alarm systems and then ...

Do you Own or Lease your Security Alarm System?

Is your current home security alarm system owned or leased? Don’t guess, you may be surprised at what you’ll find. A few years ago, it was very common that home alarm companies would lease you a security system.  They would calculate an inflated installation purchase price, lease it...

Pepper Spray for Self Defense

Pepper Spray as an Effective Security Tool. Pepper Spray is a valuable tool in your Home Security arsenal. In Self Defense, there are a couple of rules to follow.  1) Don’t be the one to start a fight.  2) If you can safely retreat, do it.  3) Use only a level of force appropriate to...

Sirens for Security Alarm Systems

What type of Siren Should I have Installed? There are several types of Sirens to choose for your Home Security Alarm System. Sirens are a vital component of any home security alarm system.  Along with a strobe light and alarm monitoring, the siren is intended to 1) alert the burglar that he has...

Team Aloha - David Acob

Meet Team Aloha! David Acob Aloha Alarm LLC Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii   I’m David Acob, Lead Technician and Installation manager with Aloha Alarm. I am born and raised in Hawaii and graduated from Waipahu High School in 2001, my hometown.  I immediately enrolled into Heald College in...

Why Invest in Silver and Gold?

Why should I invest in Silver and Gold? Diversification, profits, hedge against inflation, inheritance.  Take your choice. There are many reasons why it is a good idea to invest in Silver and Gold.  Investment in Silver and Gold is often overlooked or dismissed by traditional financial...

Worst Alarm Companies in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Who are the Worst Alarm Companies in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii?
What does a bad alarm company look like?
Like any other industry, home security alarm companies have great companies and worse companies.  The main difference with security systems versus common consumer products, is that you are...

Team Aloha - Titus Napoleon

Meet Team Aloha!
Titus Napoleon
Aloha Alarm LLC
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Titus Napoleon is a Sales Manager and Security Takeover Expert.
Hello.  My name is Titus Napoleon.  I am married and am raising four daughters.  It is because of this that I understand the importance of protecting...

Home Security Alarm Companies are Selling You Out

Many Home Security Alarm Company sell their Accounts.
Dealer Programs help Undercapitalized Alarm Companies Survive.
Similar to Home Mortages, you Alarm Company may be Selling You Out.
There are a number of big mainland alarm companies taking notice of our local Hawaii Home Security Alarm...

Compare Best Home Security Companies in Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Aloha Alarm Company

Compare Home Security Companies.
Compare Burglar Alarm Companies.
Compare Local Hawaiian Alarm Company.
Aloha Alarm Company
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
About Aloha Alarm
Aloha Alarm is a local company, centrally located in Halawa Valley, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, close to all major population centers....

Monitored Medical Alarms for Senior Parents and Disabled

Protect Parents, Seniors, and Disabled with a Medical Alarm System.
Provide peace of mind and maintain quality of life.
All too often our Kupuna are left home with the loneliness and without the sense of assuredness that they can summon help in the event of a fall, accident, or medical...

Team Aloha - Dannkai Baccam

Meet Team Aloha!
Dannkai Baccam
Aloha Alarm LLC
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
 
I’m Dannkai Baccam, but you can call me “Dan”, a technician here at Aloha Alarm. I am 23 years young and I like to spend my free time fishing, hiking, and any other outdoor activities with my family and friends....

Team Aloha - Bronson Miranda

Meet Team Aloha!
Bronson Miranda
Aloha Alarm LLC
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
 
Hi I’m Bronson Miranda, technician at Aloha Alarm. I was born here on the island of Oahu. I attended Pearl City High School and graduated in 2003.  Just like the 3 other technicians, I too attended Heald College,...

Preparedness Rule of 3

Rule of 3?  What does that mean?
The basic rule of three in survival.
When we begin to analyze preparedness and survival, we have to figure out what is most important.  It makes sense to prioritize what is most important, and plan accordingly.  What are some of the most essential items...

Should I Get an Extra Keypad?

Should I Get that Extra Keypad?
The salesperson suggested an extra keypad.  Why should I spend more?
If you have recently been shopping for a home security alarm system, you have probably been offered additional equipment; windows contacted, smoke detectors, glass break sensors, wireless...

Compare Security Alarm Companies - Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Aloha Alarm-Home Security Alarm Systems. Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Compare Burglar Alarm Companies & Security System Companies
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
The following post provides links to the Better Business Bureau (BBB Hawaii) site for some of the Business and Home Security Alarm Companies in...

Copper Theft Leaves Us in the Dark

Copper Theft is Rampant!
Have you driven down the highway lately and notice the streetlights out for miles?
Chances are that you are witnessing the results of copper thieves.  Copper thieves are indiscriminate.  They steal from all of us.  The State has to pay thousands of dollars to repair...

Copper Theft Leaves Us in the Dark

Copper Theft is Rampant!
Have you driven down the highway lately and notice the streetlights out for miles?
Chances are that you are witnessing the results of copper thieves.  Copper thieves are indiscriminate.  They steal from all of us.  The State has to pay thousands of dollars to repair...

Team Aloha - Mike Kelley

Meet Team Aloha!
Mike Kelley
Aloha Alarm LLC
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

I was born in Washington State more years ago than I care to remember!  I moved to Hawaii in 1973, and graduated from St. Anthony High School on Maui.  I did many things before working for Aloha Alarm, including being a...

Team Aloha - James Taasin

Meet Team Aloha!
James Taasin
Aloha Alarm LLC
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
I’m James Taasin, technician and installer here at Aloha alarm. I was born in northern California  and raised there before moving to Maui in 1995. On Maui I considered Lahaina my hometown where I spent the rest of my...

Glass Break Sensors

I have several glass windows around my home.  How can I protect the glass?
Glassbreak Sensors detect the intruder before he makes entry.
Although not as common as PIR motion sensors, Glass Break Sensors detect breaking glass, and signal thru a security alarm control panel to notify Police of...

Food Storage for TEOTWAWKI

Why do I need Food Storage?
C’mon, the world is not going to end tomorrow!  Why should I waste my time and money on food storage?
Okay, I admit it! I don’t expect TEOTWAWKI  (The End of the World as we Know it) to happen tomorrow, nor on 12/21/2012 (the date that the Mayan calendar...

Team Aloha - Isaac Lima

Meet Team Aloha!
Isaac Lima
Aloha Alarm LLC
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Isaac Lima is a Sales Manager and Security Expert at Aloha Alarm.
Aloha, my name is Isaac C. Lima and I am a security consultant with Aloha Alarm.  I am born and raised in Hawaii and attended high school at Kamehameha Schools. ...

72 Hour Kit

Are you prepared for a disaster?
Do you have a 72 hour kit?
Most disaster preparedness agencies, including the Red Cross and FEMA suggest that you have an emergency kit that has a minimum of 72 hours of food, water and essential supplies.  These kits have different names like a Bugout Bag,...

Being Followed?

Have you ever felt like you are being followed?
How do you know if the car behind you is just going the same way, or if they are following you?
A simple trick is to make 3 consecutive right hand turns.  It works every time.  There is no coincidence in someone that’s just going the same...

Types of Smoke Detectors

Did you know that there are different types of smoke detectors?
 
Ionization Smokes versus Photoelectric Smokes.
 
Types of Detectors
The three types of smoke detectors available today are photoelectric, ionization and those that have both sensors. A photoelectric alarm is triggered...

Motion Sensors Don't Sense Motion

Infrared Motion Sensors are Heat Sensors
What? Did I hear correctly? Infrared Motion Sensors don’t detect Motion?
Infrared Motion Sensors, sometimes called Infra-reds, IR’s, or PIR’s (Passive Infra-reds) are alarm sensors that are a common component on business and home...

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Burglars want to steal what they can see.
Keep your valuables out of sight, and you lower the odds of them being stolen.
If your valuables are kept out of easy sight by potential burglars, then you have improved your odds of not being targeted for a break-in.  Out of sight, out of mind:...

What is a Takeover?

If I Switch, Can I Keep my Existing Security Alarm System?
Aloha Alarm
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Trouble with your current alarm company?  Are they too slow to respond?  Are you paying to much?  Do they keep raising their rates?  Have you been thinking about switching?
There are several...

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Heard of the Rule of 72?

Repeated malfunctions within 72 hours.
My alarm tripped several times within 3 days, is there a way to count it as a single occurrence?
According to the Honolulu Police Department’s website,
“If you have a problem with your alarm which causes it to malfunction repeatedly within a...

In the Dark about Power Outtages?

How does a power outage affect my alarm system?
If the power goes out, will my home security alarm system still work?
Can the burglar cut power to my house and then break in?
Most home security alarm systems have a standby battery that is intended to keep the alarm system running during a power...

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Aloha Alarm LLC
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
If you are looking for a job, then read on…
Aloha Alarm in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii is expanding our sales force to accommodate our growing company.  We sell security alarm systems, internet viewable camera systems, and other electronic security.  If...

Cheap can be Very Expensive!

Don’t buy CHEAP
Cheap could be the most expensive decision that you can live to regret.
Have you ever heard the expression that it is better to pay more than you thought, then less than you should.  There are very few categories of purchases that this is more important then personal...

Safety Tip: A Strobe Light is Worth a Million Words http://www.alohaalarm.com/safety-tip-a-strobe-light-is-worth-a-million-words/

Every Home with an Security Alarm System Should Have a Strobe Light.
A Strobe Light lets you know that something happened BEFORE you enter the house.
 
Does your home alarm have a strobe light?  If the alarm trips, the flashing blue light helps the police find the house quicker, and lets...

Do Monitored Smoke Detectors Make a Difference?

Monitored Smoke Detectors Signal for the Fire Department
If a fire starts in your home, seconds make a difference, and minutes are a tragedy
Okay, you have smoke detectors already (you should, it’s the law!).  Are they connected to an alarm company for Fire dispatch?  In the event of a...

Touch Screen Keypad with a Slideshow Feature

Honeywell Touch Screen Keypad
Featuring the easiest to use keypad with a built in slideshow feature
Aloha Alarm LLC
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
With the largest LCD touch screen keypad on the market, the Honeywell Vista series of home security alarm systems blends functionality, ease of use, and...

Contractor License Renewal Deadline is 9/30/2012

Is your Alarm Company Licensed?
Contractor Licenses expire on 9/30/2012
All Hawaii Contractor’s licenses expire on 9/30/12.  Check https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/pvlsearch/app to make sure your company’s license is properly renewed.

A Recent Camera Installation

Aloha Alarm – Recent Surveillance Camera Installation
Home Surveillance Camera System Installation – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
PTZ (Pan – Tilt – Zoom) Infrared Cameras allow the homeowner to control the camera from a remote joystick.
Bronson Miranda installing a PTZ...

Do I need a permit for my alarm system?

I have a home security alarm system, but it is not monitored by an alarm company.  Do I still need an HPD alarm permit?  In Honolulu County, Oahu, Hawaii the answer is Yes.  If the alarm rings, and a neighbor or passer by calls the police, you will be fined $100 for not having a permit.  Of...

I Have a Gun!

I Have a Gun! Okay, but burglars don’t know until they are already in the house. It’s a testosterone fueled thought; defending your family from a midnight intruder with...

Safety Tip: Keep an Eye on Things

Camera systems are affordable and useful in managing and protecting your home and family.  Camera systems let you see your house while you are away with internet remote viewing using your computer, smart phone, or tablet.  Systems are Apple and Android compatible.  Verify that kids are home,...

Safety Tip: Hostage Code

Have you ever been concerned that a ‘bad person’ follows you home, and then forces his way into your house?  He hears the alarm system buzzing an entry delay.  He demands that your turn off the alarm immediately.  You comply, but use your special hostage code.  He thinks you...

Aloha Alarm LLC-Home Security Alarm Systems Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Safety Tip: Hollow Core Doors are good for bathrooms, but...

Exterior doors should have a solid wood core, not a hollow core.  The difference is a solid plank of wood versus a couple of thin plywood sheets surrounding an interior of styrofoam and air.   If your exterior doors are hollow-core, get them replaced.
http://www.alohaalarm.com/safety-tip-hollow-core-doors-are-good-for-bathrooms-but/ Safety Tip: Hollow Core Doors are good for bathrooms, but...