What guy doesn’t love the idea of a man cave? It is a space totally dedicated to meeting needs and providing creature comforts. A man cave is an escape from the craziness of the world and a place to let the stress of the day fall away. And that is exactly why guys should opt in to home automation—it has the power to make the whole home, rather than just a corner of the garage, a high-tech haven of awesomeness.

Don’t believe us? Here are just a few of the many ways home automation can transform your home and make it the ultimate man cave.

Seriously, it’s hard to not want to be like 007. There is just something super cool about the character that he has remained popular for over 50 years. So, what is it about him that makes him so universally popular? Maybe it is that he is always impeccably dressed, or that he remains completely calm and never even flinches in the face of danger. For us, it is his unreserved use of high-tech devices even before it was popular to do so that has the cool factor totally dialed in. So, we don’t have “Q Branch” supplying us with jetpacks and cars equipped with missiles, but Bond has nothing on us when it comes to truly incredible smart security and automation technologies.

Bringing home baby is a very happy and special time, but it also a serious time. Life just got real. Suddenly you are the caretaker for a little human! A fully dependent, amazing, crying, little human! Now our minds are suddenly filled with worries and concerns we never knew we had, and then you mix in sleep deprivation and adjusting everything else in your life— the whole thing can be overwhelming.
No matter how tired or swamped you become, you can gain the support and help you need by using the tools of home automation. Here are some great tips to get you started.

It is hard to believe, but it was not that long ago that home automation was just a dream and something you would see conceptually in “the home of tomorrow”. Now you can’t go long or far without hearing about or having your life somehow impacted by home automation. It is so much a part of our lives that many people can’t even remember life without it!
Good things are never contained, and the smart home revolution has made it into the workplace, and our lives and our businesses are better for it. Here are some of the ways we love to use home automation to make business even better.

If you are a parent, you know FOMO. The Fear of Missing Out is a real problem for every parent because if it were possible, we’d love to soak up every waking moment with our children. Well, almost every waking moment. As much time as we spend with our children, it is still so difficult to know that we miss some of those small moments that make up daily life.
We have streamlined and simplified everything else in life, surely there must be a better way to manage or eliminate FOMO we think to ourselves. And we are right. There really is a tool to help you stay connected and banish FOMO once for all—your home security system.

If you are like most people, your holiday to-do list can get almost unmanageable. With parties to attend, guests to host, shopping, cooking, and more to do it can add up to a lot of holiday stress.

Wouldn’t it be nice to ease the load so you have time to enjoy a cup of egg nog with the family and just sit back and enjoy the season? Home automation can do just that. Home automation is a tool that not only simplifies your life, it simplifies a multitude of tasks to that you can spend that time on what really matters—time with family, friends and loved ones.

Here are some ways you can use smart home technologies to make your holidays even brighter.

Does home security and home automation matter in fire prevention and protection? Absolutely.

We know that home automation, and home and fire security technologies are convenient and make our lives safer. Sometimes it helps to consider facets of how and why that is so. In honor of National Fire Prevention Month, today we are going to delve in to some of the intricacies of fire and how home automation can play a valuable role in limiting its damaging effects.

Any busy parent can benefit from smart home technology. A connected home is not only easier to manage but provides parents with complete control at their fingertips. It’s there to keep tabs on the home’s safety while also providing peace of mind and making the most menial tasks a cinch. JM Resources can provide families with cutting edge automation and security technology that brings a home to the modern age. The systems are easy to use, reliable, and life changing.

As you investigate security system options for your growing business, one of the questions that is likely to surface is whether or not your system should be monitored. On the surface, unmonitored systems are convenient and cost effective, something that is attractive to any business owner. But there are other considerations and the nominal cost of monitoring can end up saving you a bundle, and could even be the element that saves your business.

After installing a home security system, you are provided with window decals and a yard sign by JM Resources. In theory, those signs are meant to deter potential burglars, letting them know that you have a security system installed. However, some homeowners may be concerned about advertising those signs; so let’s consider the pros and cons.

Mornings are never easy but they are important; and how you start can make or break the entire day. Minor problems and annoyances can add up quickly and sabotage your schedule and your productivity. That is why it’s so important to make those early am hours work for you rather than against you. Fortunately, home automation technologies make that more possible than ever.

Even if you absolutely hate rolling out of bed any time before noon, home automation can make you want to welcome every single day with zeal. Here are some of the great ways home automation can make your mornings awesome.

While many new challenges arise with parenting, most people don’t imagine that they will want to increase their home security when they start a family. It makes sense, though. It’s one thing to not have the best protection for yourself, but most parents worry about the safety of their child and decide to upgrade the security on their homes. Following that line of thought, here are a few ways that you can keep your house safe as you start your family.

Looking to install smart automation features in your home?

Look no further than JM Resources, one of the market leaders in smart homes and home automation. If you are nervous about getting everything done right and at a realistic price, don’t hesitate to contact your local JM agent.

Everyone knows the age old adage “time is money,” but translating that into life may seem difficult for a lot of people. With only so many hours in the day, how is it possible for somebody to be that much more productive than they already are? The answer is science. A recent study has come out that shows the application of smart home technology can save a solid half an hour a day. That’s over a hundred hours in the course of a year that can be spent on personal projects, education, or even just extra leisure time.
Let’s take a closer look and see how you can go about saving your time by using smart home technology.

Home automation is exciting and cool. You may have thought that it is little more than a toy, a set of tech tricks designed to save you a small amount of time and amaze your guests. Right? Actually, there’s a lot more to a home automation than that. A connected home or smart home can play a big role in protecting the health and safety of the home’s residents. In this post, we’ll go over three big ways that home automation can save lives or prevent injuries.

To avoid becoming a victim of home burglary, it’s helpful to understand what happens during a robbery. When a burglar looks at your home, does he see himself sneaking away with mounds of easy loot? Inversely, does it look like too much work, too much time and possibly a quick ride in the back of a black and white car? Read on to consider what puts your home into one of these two categories.

Without an alarm monitoring service, your residential or commercial alarm system has very little effectiveness. Alarm monitoring is a must, but what kind of monitoring technology should you chose? When you purchase an alarm system and sign up for 24/7 monitoring services, our company often recommends wireless alarm monitoring first – and here’s why.

This can be an exceptionally busy time of year, filled with family gatherings and a myriad of thoughts and activities that preoccupy our minds. With all that needs to be done, basic safety concerns are easily overlooked:

Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of our children. Halloween is one of the few nights when most of the kids in your neighborhood are all out at once. For children, Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year. It is also one of the most dangerous.

If you are going to celebrate Halloween, consider these facts and tips to stay safe.

If you want to stash cash and other valuables in your home, think very hard before you choose the perfect spot. Chances are good that the thieves are way ahead of you.