School Bus Safety – What you need to know

There are more than 25 million children transported by bus to and from school and school related activities every year.  According to the National Highway Traffic safety administration “ … your child is much safer taking a bus to school…

2019 Spring iPad Winner

Christian Roop picks up his iPad at HST Design Center! Christian Roop Recent Winner of the latest iPad Giveaway HS Tech Group would like to congratulate the Roop family of Hanover, Pennsylvania.  HST Customers since…

2018 State of Maryland Smoke Alarm Law – What you need to know

Effective January 1, 2018, the "Maryland Smoke Alarm Law", new House Bill 1413 (law) went into effect.  This Bill was actually approved back in 2013. As I read through the House Bill, it was very clear that the intent of the Bill is designed…

Fall/Winter 2017 iPad Winner

HS Tech Group has another very happy family to add to our growing list of contest winners. Keith Choi of Baltimore County was the recipient of our 2017-Fall/Winter iPad giveaway contest! HST began securing the Choi’s when they first moved…

3 Features of the Star Trek Computer that are Becoming a Reality

For those of us "of a certain age," we remember how cool Star Trek: The Next Generation was when it first aired. A glimpse into the future, the show was filled with the same space travel and interactions with alien races as the original series…

Alexa, Play me a Pretty Melody

In the coming months, you will hear more and more about in-ceilings brackets and wall mounts for the Amazon Dot, Google Home or the forthcoming Apple HomePod. Imagine being able to tell your device to play you part of your playlist through your…

Why Fire Drills are Necessary in your Home

Fire drill day was always an event in elementary school. With fire alarm sounding, teachers marched the children outside and lined them up against the fence to see how quickly the building could be evacuated. Everyone, from the youngest kindergartener…
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A Home Isn’t Secure Without Environmental Sensors

When we talk about home security, we often think about cameras, alarms, and motion sensors that sound an alarm when someone is trying to break in. Yes, these things are important, but there is a bigger threat to your home, and it is already…
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Why You Need a Camera with 2-way Audio in your Home Security System

In today's age of Skype and Facetime, having a camera with 2-way audio in your home security system may seem like an unnecessary upgrade. However, this system can not only provide an added peace of mind for you; it can give you some unintended…
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3 Reasons Why You Need an Integrated Video Doorbell

One of the most exciting pieces of surveillance technology coming to the market soon is the upgraded, integrated video doorbell. Usually, a video doorbell is designed to alert the owner's cell phone whenever someone pushes the doorbell. Normally,…

Home Security Systems: Everything You Need To Know

Very few people say to themselves, "I want to spend the day learning about home security systems!" Until a break-in happens. And statistically speaking, it is likely to happen. 2 million home burglaries are reported in the US every year. A…
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Access Control 101: What You Need to Know About Security

Security, in your home or business, is about controlling access. Defined as the selective restriction to a place or resource, giving someone access control assumes authorization to use, consume or otherwise control the protected good. Whether…