6 Ways to Use Home Automation Technologies to Shut Down an Unauthorized House Party

If you are raising teens, you know just how determined to get into trouble they can sometimes be. The moment you turn your back, they have some trouble brewing in a millisecond. When the teen has some time off from work and school, but you do…
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Critical Concerns: Home Security and Domestic Violence

The topic of home security is a serious one by nature and becomes more serious when we talk about real life applications. An example of this is in the area of home security safety planning in cases of domestic violence. Domestic violence isn’t…

Minimizing Fire Damage: Smart Technologies Mean Earlier Detection

Each year more than 2,500 people die, and 12,600 are injured in home fires. Direct property loss due to fire damage is estimated at $7.3 billion each year. These statistics are sobering and even more so knowing that most fires can be prevented,…
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Home Automation Help: Halloween Shouldn’t Be Scary

We all like to think that Halloween is reserved for nothing but fun for our youngsters (and the young at heart) but crime never takes and night off, even for Halloween. Criminals take advantage of opportunities like Halloween because most people…

Your Smoke Alarm Is More Important Than You Think

You probably have a smoke detector in your home, but studies show that most residents never give their smoke detector another thought. And that is not good. Research shows that 3 out of 5 fire related deaths are a result of malfunctioning…
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Top Advantages of Using a Smart Video Doorbell

Sometimes small things can make a huge difference in our lives. But because they are small and blend into our lives so well, we may overlook them at first glance. This can be true of video doorbells. Sleek and amazingly sophisticated, video…
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Home Theater Fails and How to Avoid Them

One of the best things about technology today is that it is diverse, accessible, and affordable. That is great news for every facet of our lives, including the time we spend in relaxation and recreation. Today, we can make our homes the center…

Forget Wheaties, Start Your Morning with Home Automation

Wheaties may be the breakfast of champions, but home automation is what turns mornings into winning ones. Mornings are important, and how you begin can set the stage for the entire day. Small annoyances can add up to huge time wasters that become…
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2015 Fall/Winter iPad-Mini Winner!

HS Tech Group is happy to announce that Nancy Filsinger is the winner of our Fall/Winter iPad Mini Contest Back in 2001, when building their new home in Perry Hall, Maryland, the Filsinger’s chose HS Tech Group for their home security needs.…

Careers: Integrated Security Systems Account Executive

HS Tech Group is looking for an experienced outside salesperson to join our growing team. We are a leading security systems integrator of Access Control and IP Video solutions based in Baltimore with high profile customers throughout the region. Join…
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Home Emergency Planning & Checklists

When disaster strikes, you may not have much time to act. Prepare now for an emergency. Learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead. The following checklists will help you get started. Discuss these ideas with your…
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The Award Winning American Brewery Project Baltimore City, MD

Humanim - The American Brewery Project Situated in the heart of Baltimore City, this historic landmark was built in 1887 and operated as the “American Brewery,” one of the largest breweries in Maryland.  The building was modernized in…