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How Often Should You Test Your Security System?

How Often Should You Test Your Security System?   Even after putting your security system in place, you should consider testing it regularly.  Whether we’re talking about a residential or commercial system, we want it to make sure it’s up-to-date and fully operational.  Today, it’s easier than ever to test whatever features you have.  Especially when you work with an experienced company—like ARM Security Systems—that’s able to walk you through the process. Stick to Once a Month At a minimum, you should plan to test your security equipment once a month.  Whether you have a full security panel, a doorbell camera, smart locks, garage door controls, indoor/outdoor video cameras, and smoke/CO2 detectors, most manufacturers recommend monthly tests.  Even if you think you use your equipment regularly, it never hurts to make sure everything’s performing optimally.  Some security experts recommend conducting your test(s) on the same day... Read more