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Access Control Systems: Why Are They a Benefit To Business Security?

When it comes to keeping your business safe from unauthorized individuals trying to enter it, how do you do so? One solution is through an access control system — with the help of our team, we want to explain in detail.

What Is Access Control?
When it comes to an access control system, this type of security system is put in place to determine who is allowed to enter and exit different areas or rooms of a business. It allows for areas of the business to be secured, restricted, and controlled — if desired. If you own a business and you have lots of employees, visitors, or customers conducting business — it’s best to ensure they remain in the proper areas.

How Secure Is Your Business?
When thinking about your commercial building, is it secure enough? Do you have security cameras, alarm systems, and...

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Benefits of Using Apps to Connect to Your Security Camera Footage

In order to get the best security for your home, you are going to need security cameras. There are also a number of different ways to get the most out of this security feature. One way to do this is to connect your cameras to your cellphone. We want to go over the advantages of utilizing these two technologies.

Real Time Alerts

It's nice to look back on security footage from your cameras when you are home but what is even better is instantaneously being able to see your security camera footage in real time. You can achieve this by connecting your phone and security cameras. This is going to allow you to see what your camera is seeing and all you need in internet connection. You can be anywhere, even around the world, and still see your security cameras at any time.

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How to Pick The Best Business Access Control System

Picking the proper access control system for your business can be challenging and leave you wondering about what you should be considering before making a final decision, as well as hiring commercial installation services. We are going to go over how you can pick the right access control system for your business to give it extra security.

What is Access Control?

This is the system that restricts entry to specific rooms within your building. You can customize these restrictions for specific unauthorized individuals. This is particularly helpful if you have a lot of employees, customers, or visitors to your facility.

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Residential Security Services - What Are They?

If you are interested in keeping your residential property secure, our team at Smart Vision Plus is here with a few details on how you can make this possible!

Some options include:
- Outdoor security measures
- Door and window security measures
- Security system add on's - smart locks, video doorbells, alarm systems, smart home security, etc.

For all the details, check out this link below! If you have any security related questions, our team at Smart Vision Plus would be happy to answer them. Give us a call at 1–833–880–4591 for all your residential security needs.

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Keep Your Home Safe With This Comprehensive Security Checklist

Having proper house security can be challenging if you are unaware of the right information. Now that you are looking into it, to make sure your home is the most secure, we have come up with an easy-to-follow checklist that will help with your residential security.

Outdoor Security

Since the first thing people come to when approaching your house is the outside, this makes the security just as (if not more) important as indoor security. This is going to include the front and back yard, as these are the most common areas where people try to break in to your home. There are also key clues to look for that will indicate the value of your home and what kind of place you live in.

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Workplace Theft: Ways to Prevent It

In a perfect world, every workplace wouldn’t have to worry about employees stealing anything. But in reality, this does happen, and more often than you might think. One study found that 75% of the employees openly admitted to stealing at least once from their current employer. This can be shocking. Especially when there are already rules and measures in place to prevent these things from happening. If you want additional security in the form of security cameras, we can help.

Keep a Strong (And Secure) Record of Your Inventory

This is something you need to be doing, regardless, the question is how frequently you check your inventory and how in depth are the details about it.

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Security Mistakes That Can Happen on a Construction Site

With the advancements in technology, high quality security cameras are available for both indoor and outdoor use. But people are making security mistakes on construction sites that could easily be avoided. We want to go over these mistakes, so you can keep your site safe and secure.

A Non-Secure or Inconsistent Power Supply
Having power on a construction site can already be a challenge in and of itself, but maintaining that consistent frequency of power is integral for your security systems to work effectively.

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Protect Your Home While On Vacation With These Tips

Going on vacation is a time where you need to be letting go of stress and finding time to chill out and relax. The last thing you should be concerned about is dealing with theft while you're away. With our help here at Smart Vision Plus, we want to do anything possible so that your home can stay safe while you’re enjoying your time away. One of the best ways to achieve this is with high quality camera products, but in the meantime we want to help with some advice from our security experts. To learn about how to keep your home safe during a vacation, check out the information we have provided below.

Visuals Are Key
When it comes to potential break-ins, making sure your home looks occupied as often as possible is great in keeping everything safe. Some of the main mind-tricks you can use to enforce this visual include:

Putting any and all deliveries on hold. When a potential intruder sees packages at your front door, you’re more susceptible to stolen packages and a break-in, as people will assume you’re not home when the mailbox/front door is full of...

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Security Camera Purposes and Their Types

Security cameras are a great way to make your home safe and secure. There are a lot of different options/types you can pick from. Each of them has its own advantages and specific features. We want to go over a few different options you will have to help you understand how they can benefit you and your specific needs.

The Big Three

There are 3 popular cameras that people like for their homes, businesses, and warehouses. Let's discuss these now.

- Dome Cameras

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Security Threats To Look Out For During Wintertime

Winter is a beautiful season for a number of reasons. Firstly, it acts as a cool down period from the hot summer, secondly, it coats the streets with beautiful white snow & third, it is the ideal time of year to delve into hobbies and enjoying warm drinks. Even with all of these positives, though, winter isn't all rainbows and sunshine.

While holidays are fun and something to look forward to during the winter season, the higher risk of theft is not. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, it is said that robbery, home burglary and personal larceny crimes increase by 20% in the month of December alone. Due to this increase in theft, we here at Smart Vision Plus want to help provide you with some common visual cues that burglars pick up on, so you can fix them as needed and...

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The Difference Between IP and Analog Security Cameras

If you have made the decision to install security cameras for your house, business, warehouse, or otherwise, that is great! While it is easy to make the initial decision, the harder part starts when you begin looking into all the different cameras available, making the next step very difficult. Luckily, we want to help make this process easier for you by giving you all the information you will need about the differences between IP and analog security cameras.

The Quick Rundown

Almost all security cameras today are either IP or analog. The biggest difference between them is how the footage goes from the camera to the video recorder.

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Business Security Mistakes That Are Common

Home security has become increasingly important over the last 10 years or more. Regardless of the pandemic happening, crimes are increasing. Are you aware of another important security measure that needs to be taken? Business security.

If you own a business, the most important thing is keeping it safe. This means protecting your investments, sales, inventory, and staff. Safely protecting these things will help avoid serious and potentially life threatening things. While we could talk about what to do, we want to focus on that not to do when dealing with business security. Let's go over some common mistakes businesses make when they are installing their security systems.

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Why Hiring a Professional Security Installation Company is Important

When you need to add extra security systems to your home, it is highly recommended that you always hire professionals to do the job. Although this job can be done by oneself, only the most experienced technicians can ensure that your security cameras are installed properly and securely. They also make sure to install your equipment as best as possible to maximize efficiency, meaning that you can make the best out of your security devices to keep everyone and everything protected. To learn more about why you should always hire the pros, check out the information we here at Smart Vision Plus have offered below.

You Can Sit Back & Relax
One of the best parts about hiring professionals to install your security devices? You can sit back and not have to worry about doing any of the heavy work involved with security installation. People who don’t work in this field often have little understanding of just how many steps go into this type of project. Mounting the security equipment is one thing, but having to set up a plan to place the wiring is another. When you work with the experts, you get to relax and focus on the other important aspects of your day.

Avoid Troubleshooting/Trial and Error
When you decide to go through with installing your security products on your own, chances are you’re going to run into issues. The difference between running into issues on...

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What You Can Do To Improve Your Home Security

Canada is a great place to call home. Although over all, Canada is quite safe, that doesn’t mean there is no risks or crime. Particularly homes in and around the GTA and any other populated cities across the country.

If you want to keep your home safe from things like crime and theft, you are going to need a security system and other technologies to protect your home. If you want to know more about how you can improve your home security, we are going to go over this.

Read More: https://www.smartvisionplus.ca/blog/improve-security-in-your-home/

Dome Security Camera 101

Whether it comes to residential, commercial, industrial or otherwise, security cameras are an integral part of keeping a place safe and protected. Because of how versatile this field really is, it can be quite confusing coming to a decision about what products you should buy and how to use them.

One of the many different camera types you can buy is known as the dome security camera, and it is quite popular for a number of different reasons.

Here at Smart Vision Plus, we want to talk all about this type of product to determine whether or not it is the right fit for your situation.

What Is a Dome Camera?
The easiest way to describe a dome camera to those who are unaware is that it’s a camera encapsulated within a circular dome. Not only does this type of camera offer a sleek design that blends into almost any building, but it also looks a lot less noticeable than other devices. This helps to better capture potential burglars and criminals in the process. When you combine this with the wide range of different lens and image sensors available for this...

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Proper Income Property Security

Are you in possession of an income property and need security for it? Do you know what system is going to be best for it and where you should install it? Not to worry if you don’t know the answers to these questions. We are going to help answer them and give you some advice on how you can make a good decision.

Different Types of Alarm Systems

There are many security systems to pick from, the problem is finding the right one for your property.


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Why Seniors Should Have Security Installed

When you think about installing security systems into your home, a lot of people think about families with young children. Why are seniors overlooked in that picture, however?

After all, every person deserves safety and security— especially those who are in a more vulnerable state of life. Since there’s a sense of fragility around senior citizens’ health, it is extremely important that they stay safe from any sort of danger and implementing security measures is the best way to do so.

Here at Smart Vision Plus, we would like to talk about how security is beneficial to seniors and why it should be installed for this age group.

Prevention of Crime
This may be an obvious one, but it is definitely one of the most (if not most) important reasons why seniors should invest in security. In many cases, it does not matter how old you are, where you live, etc — criminals will find a way into whatever property they want. Matter of fact, in a lot of cases, seniors are seen as the perfect targets for robberies as they are less physically capable to deter intruders and often hold items of immense value (vintage or otherwise). Even just the simple installation of one security system will help deter thieves from entering your property so...

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Warehouse Security Problems Can Be Fixed with Technology

Issues with warehouse security are more relevant than you might believe. One main reason for this is because of how large an area it is. Another reason is how many entrances there are, which gives more opportunity for break-ins.

No matter what the reasoning is for wanting more security, you can minimize these issues with the right technology. We are going to discuss how security cameras and alarm systems benefit warehouses and keep them safe.

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Everything to Know About Home Alarm Systems

Toronto is quite the large city. As a matter of fact, the Greater Toronto Area is home to nearly 5.5 million people. With this dense type of population packed into such a small area, there is bound to be some break-ins and burglaries, especially to those who don’t have alarm systems installed.

When push comes to shove, these systems work hard to provide your home with the absolute best in security and safety. These systems can monitor certain areas of your home, trigger noises and alert other devices when a door has been broken into, and much much more. The best part is that over the years, alarm systems have greatly advanced technologically, meaning you’re even safer than you would be, say, five years ago.

If you’re interested in potentially buying a home alarm system for your place but are unsure whether it’s worth it or not, don’t sweat it. We here at Smart Vision Plus are here to provide you with all the information you need to know about alarm...

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Reasons Why Your Business Should Have a Security System

You might know how common it is for homes to have security systems. However, its event more important for businesses to have them. Do you know why? Do you want to learn the benefits of installing a security system in your business? If this is the case, we are going to discuss this information in order to educate you on why your business needs them.

Lowering Risk of Crimes

This is the top reason and an extremely important one, no matter what your business is. No matter if you have a large or small business, making sure it stays safe with a security system is a necessity.

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Security Tips for Living Alone

Living by yourself can be an amazing feeling. It’s a feeling of freedom, relaxation and full control— but even so living alone can have its dangers. Luckily, there are a lot of ways to increase your overall safety when living alone so you can sit back and relax feeling safe in the comfort of your own home. One of them is installing an alarm system in your home, but here at Smart Vision Plus, we want to provide some important tips when it comes to safely living on your own.

Become Familiar With Your Surroundings
When you want to feel comfortable in your own space, you want to be familiar with the neighbourhood around you. In order to do this you can both look online and get out to meet your neighbours. Search the crime rates in your area to get an idea of what your location is like and become familiar with neighbours you can trust to develop good relationships and, in turn, increase your overall safety. The more you are aware of your neighbours schedules, vehicles, etc. you can better determine when suspicious activity takes place.

Secure Every Point of Entry
This point may seem like common sense, but you’d be surprised at how many people just lock their doors and leave everything else unlocked. This can give a...

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Common Mistakes When Choosing a Security System

The more security technology begins to advance, the more options become available. With all of these new cameras, CCTVs, video doorbells and more, it is becoming all the more difficult to choose the right products that suit your home’s needs. Luckily, we here at Smart Vision Plus want to help you make the decision that’s right for your and your security needs. The best way to start this process is by looking at what not to do so you can instead do what is right. To learn about the common mistakes people make when choosing security systems, check out our advice below.

Not Checking A Cameras Coverage
By coverage, we do not mean a camera’s warranty (although that is always an important aspect when choosing security systems). In this situation, we are talking about how much area a security camera will cover. In certain rooms, cameras will create blindspots, making it easy for potential burglars to avoid a camera’s sight. In addition, certain areas of the home will not be able to carry wires, meaning your choices for camera positions are limited. Always check the range of coverage when it comes to a security product to ensure that it can cover all of the necessary areas of your home. This can be done best with a highly professional security team by your side, such as the one here at Smart Vision Plus.

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Flaws in Home Security That Burglars Look For

When you own a home, you want to be certain that you have some of the most advanced security possible in order to keep your treasured belongings (and your loved ones) safe. When you don’t equip your home with the right security systems, it is exposed to potential break-ins. Did you know, however, that there are ways besides high-tech security systems that can make your home vulnerable to possible burglars? To learn about what these weak spots are, we here at Smart Vision Plus are here to help.

Unlocked Doors & Windows
This one is easy to overlook, but has been made by mistake time and time again by people from around the world. A lot of people will assume that if they live in a relatively safe neighbourhood that there is nothing to worry about. Sometimes, a person will leave their home unlocked because they are only leaving for a short amount of time. It is important to note that even in these times of a break-in being unlikely, there is always a chance for someone to spot this weakness and take their opportunity. This is especially true if a burglar/robber has been monitoring the area and is aware of people’s open doors and windows. In a lot of other cases, burglars will go door-to-door until they find a home that is unlocked. Regardless of how this instance happens, you want to be as safe as possible. This means locking all of your doors and windows whenever you leave the home and no one is there.

Dim/Unlit Entryways
One of the main aspects that burglars look for when breaking into a home is a poorly lit home, both in the exterior and the interior. This is because a poorly lit/unlit home often...

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Why Choose Smart Vision Plus As Your Security Team

Over the years, Smart Vision Plus has worked incredibly hard to provide customers with quality products and superb Security Systems in Toronto installation services. As a result of our hard work, our team has obtained a strong reputation in the security industry and we have become widely known across Toronto and the GTA. To find out why you should choose our team, continue reading this post.

About Smart Vision Plus
Our team here at Smart Vision Plus has a clear goal, we wish to provide the community with the best security measures that will keep each individual and their property safe. We provide peace of mind to each client we serve. Our clients include both residential clients and commercial clients. We proudly provide CCTV (closed-circuit television) equipment while providing professional installation services.

When deciding on a security team to hire, it’s important that you consider our team as we have had years of experience in this industry. You can rest assured we have the knowledge, skills, and right team to facilitate the services we offer. While the industry has made technological breakthroughs over the years, you can rest easy that our team is right on board with providing our clients with the best and most up-to-date products and services. As well as advanced technology, we also keep quality and integrity at the forefront of each project.

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Top Benefits of Home Security

Modern home security systems have made incredible advancements throughout recent years. These security solutions protect your loved ones, your property, and your valuables at all times.

Our team at Smart Vision Plus provides the best Residential Security Services in Toronto and today, we are here to explain the top eight benefits of having our products installed on your property. 

Family Protection
First up, and most importantly, is family protection. Knowing you can be confident about your family’s safety will give you the greatest comfort. Alarm systems will help stop/prevent invasions and will immediately contact authorities for help in order to keep your loved ones safe.

Valuables Protection
Most people install security in their homes to keep their assets and valuables safe. Having an active 24/7 system can detect trespassers so that no one is able to...

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How to Prevent Your Security Cameras From Being Hacked

As technology becomes more and more advanced, chances for hackers to take advantage of this upgrade in technology becomes more and more common. You’ve likely seen it with large data breaches in social media platforms, password leaks involving millions of people — this news is becoming widespread info and it’s important you stay safe.

Did you know that more than just your computer and phone can be hacked, however? It is an unfortunate truth, but security camera products can in fact be hacked as well. Using a camera’s unsecured IP address, one can have their feed monitored or messed with by complete strangers. If you’re looking to know more/prevent this terrible occurrence from happening, we here at Smart Vision Plus have come up with some information all about this type of security breach.

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CCTV & Security Cameras: Are They the Same?

A lot of people tend to use CCTV and Security Cameras interchangeably. But this is inaccurate because they are two completely different. We are going to talk about the differences and how they work.

CCTV (Closed Circuit Television)
CCTV is short for closed circuit television. This is a camera system that uses wires or radio signals in order to bring camera data to a central monitoring station. If you need numerous cameras in order to cover different locations without needing to connect each by a wire, CCTV is what you need. When you have the signal, CCTV cameras are able to be placed practically anywhere in order to maximize security. They can cover all areas of a home or business.

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Keep Your Family Safe with These Home Security Tips

If you want to have a fundamental level of security in your home, an alarm system is what you need. However, this is not the only thing you can do to protect your home from burglars. There are other, smaller things you can do that will deter such things. For instance, you can keep the outside light on. Our team here at Smart Vision Plus is going to go over a few important and simple things you can do to keep your home safe and how to choose the right alarm system for you.

Alarm Systems
If you are to do any of these tips, this is the one you should absolutely make sure to do. If you don’t have any sort of alarm system in your home, it is extremely vulnerable to burglars. They could break and enter into your home at any point in time and you could be none-the-wiser until after the fact. There are many different kinds of alarms you can get. Some involve video cameras, while others are your traditional alarm. Now, most alarms are connected to your phone, so if you are not home, you will be notified that it has been triggered.

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Warehouse Security Challenges

Operating managers are always concerned with warehouse security and logistics. This is because they are constantly busy with activity every day. This makes it important to be able to keep visitors and employees safe while reducing the risk of theft.

On average, Canada alone, there is roughly $5 billion dollars of cargo theft every year. These largely go unreported and in 2019, there were about $35 million cargo losses reported. Whereas, 5 years prior, the losses were reported as 2.1 million. From 2019 to 2020, warehouse theft went from 10% to 25%.

This theft can be attributed to improper security. When you have the proper security precautions put in place, you are able to reduce theft risks, protect your business, its employees, and visitors. This can include things like adding lighting, fencing, security cameras, and patrols. Our team at Smart Vision Plus is going to go over some warehouse...

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Why Choose Us For Your Security Needs

It can be hard to find a good security company. Particularly because the sheer number of companies out there. You probably want an affordable, efficient, and quality company and product. We are this and much more and we can help make your dream a reality. Our experienced team will work with you to make sure you get everything you want. Our customer satisfaction is very important to us, along with the quality of our products.

Our company is the best in security, both for businesses and for homes. We are going to go through exactly why we are the best. Let's talk about why you should choose us and the benefits that come with it.

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Business Security System & Why It’s Important

The world is ever changing, which means that businesses need to change along with it in order to keep up with competitors. This includes stay up to date with security systems. If you do not make the necessary steps to protect your company, the space and the people in it will not be safe. No matter if you have employees, managers, customers, clients, or visitors, you need to make sure everyone inside feels safe and comfortable. Not to mention protecting your valuable assets, such as furniture, desks, lighting, windows, etc. If any of these things gets stolen or damaged, it can be very costly. We are going to go over why installing a security camera for your business is very important.

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Top 5 Tips to Choosing the Right Alarm System

The alarm system you have in your home should provide you with the right amount of comfort so that you know your loved ones and belongings are safe and secure while you are away. In order to choose an alarm system in Toronto that allows you to feel this level of comfort, our team at Smart Vision Plus has created this alarm system checklist full of tips that you should review before committing to a purchase. Make the right decision and follow these five tips outlined below.

#1: Can The System Protect Me?
Knowing the ins and outs of an alarm system is important so that you know which level of security you are getting. Checking the features and functions to know the system’s capacity to protect you, your loved ones, and your property is important. The system you choose should also be able to alert you on your phone if there is an issue – this feature is one that you want.

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Burglary Facts You Should Know

Summer Months are Popular

This might come as a surprise, but between June and August are when the most break-ins occur. Between this time, there is a rise by almost 10%. Typically, burglaries happen between the times on 10am and 3pm, when houses are usually empty.

The Burglars Profile
90% of burglaries are in residential areas. Typically, robbers rob people close to their own homes, which can be 1-2 blocks away. This means that you might see these people regularly around your neighbourhood.

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Construction Site Security Measures to Implement

Have you thought about the security measures that a construction site requires? For many reasons, these types of sites require extra measures, and our team at Smart Vision Plus is here to guide you through which aspects a project manager will want to take a closer look at in specific. If you wish to keep the project’s tools, equipment, materials, and vehicles safe at all times on the site, you will want to consider reading the details put together here by our commercial security services in Toronto team.

Setting up Proper Site Lighting
Whether the site is used in the day or the night, it’s important to keep the area well-lit at all times. Project managers need to keep the area lit (even if it’s not in use) as it will deter any trespassers or thieves from entering the construction site. Motion detection lights can be useful to incorporate in the security plan. In addition, keeping the area lit ensures that the risk of hazards is low and can reduce the risk of accidents happening.

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4 Simple Home Security Mistakes to Avoid

Most times, burglars succeed when homeowners make simple security mistakes. Even small mistakes can lead properties to become easy targets to those who are watching. Thankfully, Smart Vision Plus has residential security services in Toronto that can help you to identify four common mistakes to help improve the protection of your home. Avoiding the following mistakes will help to avoid the risk of your home being burgled.

Forgetting to Arm & Maintenance Your System
Once you install an alarm system, it’s important that you remember to turn it on before bed or when leaving the house. With newer systems, you can arm the system conveniently through your phone. As well, having a professional install and maintain your system is critical to keeping it at optimal performance levels. Having annual checks can help to prevent problems and ensure that the system is working at its best when you need it most.

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Why Your Business Needs a Security System After The Pandemic

One issue that seems to be taking the centre stage in business environments after the pandemic, is the need for increased safety and security measures. In order to provide some peace of mind to employers, customers, partners, and vendors, it’s becoming increasingly important for businesses to have commercial security services in Toronto installed. Our team at Smart Vision Plus is here today to share with you the different reasons why business security is now more important than ever before.

Commercial Burglaries Have Increased
As a result of COVID-19 there has been a rise in theft, burglaries, and other disturbances. When nonessential businesses were closed, theft rates towards them increased as these businesses were targeted for robbery. As for essential businesses, these types of stores reported higher numbers of shoplifters and point of sale shrink. These reasons have led to the rise in the popularity of commercial security systems.

Now Additional Area to Secure
With social distancing rules in place, this has enforced businesses to adjust their business model. With...

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Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting a Security System

If you look on the market, you will find an array of security system packages that are offered but, how do you know which one is right for you and your family? For this reason, our team at Smart Vision Plus has put together this guide to help you to avoid some of the most common mistakes. Let our team help you choose the right system out of all the security systems in Toronto that are offered so that you can take advantage of the most suitable system to keep your home secure and protected.

Not Getting Enough Coverage
To choose a system that best fits your needs, it’s important to make note of all the areas you want to be covered. Some packages may limit the range of wires, connectivity, and doors/windows so it’s important that you find a plan that accommodates everything you need it to.

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Overlooked Home Security Tips

There are a number of ways to keep your home safe from intruders — but did you know that some people miss the most obvious ones? Some tips can be easily overlooked, and in turn put your home and the people within it at risk! Here at Smart Vision Plus, we would like to explain what these tips and tricks are so you can make sure you are doing the absolute most for your home security.

Deceive Intruders
Sometimes, faking it is the best way to keep your home safe when you’re away. What does this mean? Well, it means a number of things, including:

Automated lights: Robbers will almost always avoid places that seem busy. When you have automated lights, you can set times for lights to turn on and off, giving your home the impression that someone is there when no one really is.

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Security System Benefits For Renters

Many homeowners use security systems to keep their place safe — but what about people who rent? The truth is, most renters don’t think about implementing a security system due to the fact that the property is not technically theirs. Here at Smart Vision Plus, we would like to explain why and how security systems benefit renters.

Peace of Mind
One of the main reasons why people get security systems is because it brings people a sense of comfort and relaxation. When you know that your home is protected from intruders or robbers, you can feel safe in the space you call home. This is especially important for those who live in apartments/condos, due to the large amount of foot traffic and overall residents within a building at once.

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Tips To Keep Your Home Safe

Keeping your doors locked and windows closed is all well and good, but when you don’t take the right precautions and make sure you are doing everything you can, you are putting yourself at risk of theft and invasion of your private property. These things may seem insignificant, but in the long run they can protect you and your loved ones in a much better fashion.

Our team Smart Vision Plus has pointed out some of the important residential security tips to remember when keeping your home safe below.

Know Your Surroundings
What’s just as important as the security inside your property is the security on the outside of your property. This of course means the neighbourhood of which you reside in, as well as the people who live within it. When ensuring the best in home security, it is important to get to know your neighbours on a more personal level. This way, you can have people close to you when you are in need of help during an emergency.

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Are Alarm Systems for Your Home Worth It?

Being able to relax, knowing your home is equipped with the best security products is a good feeling. This isn’t just a feeling, however; installing a security system into your home will factually help ward off intruders. The only problem? People often talk about the price and how expensive security systems are, so it begs the question — is a home alarm system really worth it? We here at Smart Vision Plus would like to answer this question.

What Do They Do?
Before we answer the main question at hand, chances are you will want to be aware of how they function and what exactly they do. In simplest terms, security systems keep your home safe from intruders, as well as monitor your home. They will notify you on when doors are open or closed, or if there have been any attempts of entry into safes, valuable storage spaces, etc.

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Why You Should Choose Smart Vision Plus

With crime rates at a high, getting security cameras installed has become a norm in most neighbourhoods. And at Smart Vision Plus, our team understands the importance of choosing a professional team that can install quality equipment.

That’s why our team offers affordable security system installation in Toronto services that are available to you. Our team has gathered together here a few reasons why selecting our team to complete your security services is a must.

Who We Are
Our team is a professional, reliable, and credible security installation team. We are not shy to provide you with references of past clients and we would be happy to explain to you why we are the leading company in the industry. Our team has also been in this industry for several years so you can rest assured that we have perfected our work down to a science. If you are looking to read up on a few reasons why our team is best at what we do, continue reading.

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How to Secure Your Backyard From Intruders

Are you thinking about upgrading the security system inside your home? Have you thought about upgrading the outdoor security as well?

As most people are concerned about protecting only the inside of their homes, often it’s forgotten to protect the outside of the home. As the outdoor property is the entry point for intruders, it also stores outdoor items such as BBQs, furniture, and bikes that can all also be targeted for theft. 

To provide you with more information, our team at Smart Vision Plus is going to introduce to you all of the possible outdoor residential security services in Toronto that you could get installed to keep your property safe. 

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4 Common Mistakes When Installing Home Security Cameras

Have you considered installing home security cameras around your house before? Our team at Smart Vision Plus are professionals in the industry here to inform you of all the benefits security cameras have for your home and notify you of the most common mistakes that come from the work of unprofessional teams.

If you would like to monitor your children’s safety, check in on your home when you are not around, or create a safe perimeter, having an affordable security camera installation in Richmond Hill is your answer.

Mistake #1: Lack of Coverage & Poor Mounting
The first mistake, and probably the most significant, has to do with the amount of coverage your security cameras have. This means, ensuring that there are no...

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How We Can Help

Are you looking for a Toronto Security Camera (https://www.smartvisionplus.ca/service/cctv-security-camera-installation) that keeps your living space as safe as possible? If so, we here at Smart Vision Plus have got you covered. To find out more give our site a visit today!

Security Advice For New Homeowners

Purchasing a new home is an amazing accomplishment, and you should feel excited! Finally getting those keys, ready to take a transformative step in your life, is something to be remembered.


There are a lot of things to do, and things to prepare, one of those being the security of your home. Residential security services are arguably one of the most important factors, as it keeps not only your belongings safe, but your loved ones safe as well. We here at Smart Vision Plus have come up with a guide on how to keep your home safe throughout the years, so you can feel both comfortable and relaxed in your home.

Familiarize Yourself With Your Neighbourhood
This is a very easy way to get to know the people around you to ensure that the area you live in is safe. Once you are fully settled, take the time to introduce yourself to your surrounding neighbours. Scope the area, and see what kind of environment you are going to be immersing yourself in for the foreseeable future. This will give you a great idea on how your living situation will be, and in some cases, what you will need to look out for.

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5 Security Camera Installation Tips

The invention and engineering of modern-day security cameras is considered to be one of the most advanced technologies today. Depending on the specific scenario, the uses for cameras vary.


Security services are very popular, the most common, and successful use for cameras. The need for surveillance has increased throughout the years due to increased crime and other suspicious activities. This has increased the overall need for security camera surveillance systems and closed-circuit surveillance systems. You are able to install these systems in a number of different places, from your home, to your building, manufacturing plant, or office. Basically, anywhere you feel the need for surveillance, you can get a camera system for it. When you install and use a camera surveillance system it will act as a deterrent for people looking to cause trouble. If they know they are being filmed, they are less likely to commit crimes. In order to maximize the effectiveness of your security camera, knowing where and how they need to be placed/installed is very important.

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4 Major Factors to Consider When Hiring a Security Camera Installation Company

Today, people are installing security cameras in their homes and offices for a variety of reasons. Although many feel safe in these spaces, several feel the need that the risk of unwelcomed threats is simply not worth not being prepared for.

In order to protect yourself and your loved ones from break-ins, robberies, or burglaries, it’s in your best interest to consider having security cameras installed.

Smart Vision Plus wants to inform you that it’s important you choose the most appropriate team with the right skills and experience for your security camera installation in Thornhill. Hiring professionals to pick out and install your cameras is essential to ensure the process is completed effectively and efficiently. In order to hire the proper experts, this article outlines the four major factors to help you find your security camera installation company that is qualified and ready to meet your safety needs.

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Why You Should Never Install Your Own Security System

Home safety and security are always important. Not only you need to protect your property, but you also need to keep your family safe. Investing in a home security system is the best way to ensure your property and your family are protected for years to come. You should always leave home security installation to the professionals such as those here at Smart Vision Plus. We explain why you should leave it up to the experts in more detail below.

Risk of Personal Injury
Installing a security system is challenging in itself. If you have unique security needs or even a multi-level home, certain features will need to be installed at specific heights. People who don’t have the right skills or tools can get seriously injured if they happen to fall from a far up height during a DIY installation.

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Video Doorbell Installation in Toronto, Thornhill & GTA

Protect Your Home With A Video Doorbell
Protecting your home is a big deal. Not only is the security of your property important, but the safety of your family is also critical. There are several ways to ensure that your property remains secure, one of which is by installing a video doorbell. This affordable security measure is a great way to allow homeowners to view the outside of their home before opening the door, it also allows you to capture footage of the same area when you are not home. Smart Vision Plus goes more into detail regarding using video doorbells in the Greater Toronto Area.

Staying Safe and Secure With Video Doorbell Monitoring
You can rest assured that you are protected when you install a video doorbell. No matter what, you will always know who approaches your door, even if you are not there to witness it. The high-tech features and high-quality images make video doorbells a must-have feature in both urban and rural areas.

Home security systems that have tied in cameras are one way to protect your property, video doorbells are another. Both cameras offer a variety of benefits that can help deter crime and record action in real-time. Doorbell cameras and home security...

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Home Automation

Innovative way to stay connected with your home
All of your smart systems will work together in a way that makes everything more efficient. Not only will your family be more secure, but your home will also be more energy-efficient. Smart Vision Plus explains more in detail below.

What is a Smart Home?
A smart home may sound like something out of a movie, but they are actually much better than they sound. Smart homes have two basic functions that allow all of your modern devices to work together when properly configured. Everything will be accessible from a single interface such as your phone or the main panel.

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Security and Alarm Systems in Toronto, Thornhill & GTA

Security alarm systems are one of the main components that keep homes safe, and businesses secure. Not only do they work as a crime deterrent, but they also alert the proper authorities in times of distress. Alarms systems can be set up to alert the fire department if smoke is detected, or even property owners if they are not on-site during an active alarm. Many systems are fully capable of monitoring the premises for fire, water leaks, and other issues that may lead to costly property damage.

TRUSTED BY CUSTOMERS
Reliable and Proven
Our expert and trained staff provide reliable security and alarm system in affordable price

QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS
Experts and Staff
Our technicians and installation team have years of experience in security systems installation

LATEST TECHNOLOGY
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SVP is utilizing the latest technology in residential & commercial security systems

Professional Alarm Systems From Smart Vision Plus
Smart Vision Plus offers a diverse range of residential and commercial alarms from many of the top brands in the country. You can choose from wireless or wired alarms to custom made...

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CCTV And Security Camera

Leading Company In The Security Field
The field of security solutions is always in a state of flux. Advancements in technology and technique emerge at a lightning pace. With so many amazing gadgets hitting the market today, it is important to choose a team that keeps their finger on the pulse of security progression. We work with you to keep track of the activities on your property securely and strategically.

Smart Vision Plus is one of the best security camera resellers in the Greater Toronto Area. We have nurtured positive relationships with all major distribution channels so that we can bring you the best prices on the hardware you need. Each of the security cameras we provide is backed by a full warranty and guaranteed to give you a superior viewing experience, with the warranty covering workmanship defects and installation. We are so confident in our products and our work that we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Our company specialize in CCTV and security camera installation in Toronto and the GTA.

We are one of the metro areas leading security providers.

We are here for all your home and office security needs!

Trusted by customers- reliable and proven
Qualified technicians- expert team
Latest technology- affordable rates
Your satisfaction guaranteed- 24/7 customer support

To learn more about us, take a look at our website. You can also give us a call if you have any questions!

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