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Posted on May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 by Wallace Franklin

What is Cross-Zoning?

Posted on July 9, 2018September 17, 2019 by Wallace Franklin

If you’re looking for the best DIY home security system, wireless or otherwise, one term you will likely come across as you read through manuals is “cross-zoning.” What is cross-zoning? To put it simply, it’s a way to cut down on false alarms. We’ll break down the concept a bit more on this page and demonstrate why it’s a valuable tool for you to try.

What are False Alarms?

Even the best DIY home security system wireless setup may send a signal to the monitoring company, and ultimately to emergency services, when there isn’t an emergency. This is referred to as a false alarm. read more

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