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Pointe Alarm

Name: Pointe Alarm
Address: 19261 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, US
Telephone: +13138827233
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Pointe Alarm serves homeowners and businesses throughout The Pointes and Southeastern Michigan with systems for security and safety.

10/27/2026

🎃 Terrifying Trick Tuesday 🎃

Today’s trick: Don’t leave a shopping list at the curb.

New TV? Computer? Gaming system? Expensive appliance?
Leaving the box sitting next to the trash can can unintentionally tell everyone driving by exactly what just came into the house.

A couple easy habits:
📦 Break down large product boxes before putting them out
🗑️ Put packaging inside the recycling bin when possible
🪟 Keep expensive items from being easily visible through windows
🏠 Be mindful of what your home is advertising from the street

It’s a small thing, but good security isn’t always about adding equipment. Sometimes it’s just not giving away unnecessary information.

Your recycling bin doesn’t need to brag about your new 85" TV. 👻

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10/26/2026

🎃 Monster Myth Monday 🎃
MYTH: A good security system has to be complicated.

FALSE! 👻

Modern security systems can do quite a bit, but that doesn’t mean they have to be difficult to use.

Depending on your setup, everyday security can be as simple as:
🔐 Arming your system when you leave
📱 Checking status from your phone
🔔 Receiving alerts when something needs your attention
🚪 Knowing when certain doors are opened
📹 Checking connected cameras
🔥 Monitoring for smoke, CO, water, temperature, and more

Behind the scenes, there may be a lot happening — but the goal is to make protecting your home or business easier, not give you another complicated piece of technology to manage.

After a month of monsters, myths, bumps in the night and things caught on camera, we’ll leave you with this:
The scariest part of your security system shouldn’t be figuring out how to use it. 👻

Have questions about your current system or interested in seeing what newer technology can do?

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10/25/2026

🔐 Sunday Security Check 🔐

We’ve made it to the final Sunday of Spooky Security Month! 🎃

So for this week’s check, let’s keep it simple:
When was the last time you actually tested your security system?

A quick system check can help make sure everything is still communicating and working the way it should.

Take a look at:
🚪 Door and window sensors
🏃 Motion detectors
🔊 Sirens and sounders
📱 App notifications
📶 Communication to the monitoring center
🔋 Any trouble or low-battery messages
🔥 Smoke/CO devices according to manufacturer testing instructions

If you’re testing a monitored system, make sure the account is placed on test first so you don’t accidentally create an unnecessary dispatch.

Not sure how to test everything? That’s exactly what a system check is for. Give us a call and we can walk you through testing.

Think of it as one last dress rehearsal before Halloween. 👻

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10/24/2026

😱 Saturday Scare! 😱

It’s Friday night. You’ve locked up the business, gone home, and finally settled in for the weekend.
.........Then your phone buzzes. 😧

Lobby Door Bypassed.

Not exactly the notification you want to see after hours. 😤

With the right access control and security setup, businesses can receive alerts when doors are left open, review activity, and see who accessed certain areas and when.

That can mean less guessing, fewer unnecessary trips back to the building, and a better idea of what’s actually happening.

Because “Did someone leave the back door open?” is not the kind of mystery anyone wants to solve at 10 PM. 👻

Interested in access control or upgrading security at your business?

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10/23/2026

👻 Fright-Free Friday 👻

Not every alarm is about keeping intruders out.

Monitored smoke and heat detection can help protect your home or business by alerting the central station when something’s wrong — even if no one is there to hear it.

🔥 Detects smoke or rapid heat changes
📞 Alerts the central station
🚒 Can help get emergency response started faster
🏠 Adds another layer of protection

Protection goes beyond intrusion.

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10/22/2026

💀 Things That Go Bump Thursday 💀

Ever hear a BANG or CRASH in the middle of the night and immediately wonder what just happened?

That’s where a glassbreak detector can add another layer of protection.

Unlike a standard door or window contact, glassbreak detectors are designed to listen for the specific sound characteristics associated with breaking glass. Depending on the room and placement, one detector may be able to help protect multiple windows or large areas of glass.

They can be especially useful around:

🪟 Large windows
🚪 Sliding glass doors
🏠 Rooms with several windows
🏢 Storefronts and commercial spaces

Door and window contacts are still important, but glassbreak detection can provide another layer of coverage if someone decides opening the window politely isn’t part of the plan.

So if something really does go bump — and then CRASH — your security system may be listening too. 👻

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10/21/2026

😧 What Was That? Wednesday 😧

You check your camera at 2:17 AM and see a giant glowing creature floating across the screen…

👻 Ghost?
🛸 Alien?
🦋 Moth approximately three inches from the camera lens?

Unfortunately for the paranormal enthusiasts, it’s usually option C.

At night, many cameras use infrared light to help see in the dark. When a bug, spiderweb, dust, or even moisture gets very close to the lens, that infrared light can reflect back and make something tiny look huge, bright, blurry, and slightly terrifying.

So before calling Ghostbusters…

🕷️ Check for spiderwebs
🧹 Give the camera lens a quick cleaning
🍂 Clear away nearby leaves or branches
👀 Make sure nothing is hanging directly in front of the camera

Sometimes the monster on your camera is just a moth with excellent timing. 😂

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10/20/2026

🎃 Terrifying Trick Tuesday 🎃

Today’s trick: Retire the “secret” spare key.

Under the doormat.
Inside the fake rock.
On top of the door frame.
Behind the planter.

They may feel like clever hiding spots… but they’re also some of the first places someone might look.

If you need a backup way into your home, consider:

🔑 Leaving a spare with someone you trust
🔐 Using a properly installed lockbox
📱 Adding a smart lock or keypad entry
👤 Giving family members their own access code

Convenience is great — as long as it doesn’t make getting into your home convenient for everyone else.

If your hiding spot has been used in a horror movie, it might be time for a new plan. 👻

313-882-7233 | pointealarm.com

10/19/2026

🎃 Monster Myth Monday 🎃

MYTH: “I have pets, so I can’t use motion detectors.”

FALSE! 👻

Having a four-legged roommate doesn’t automatically mean motion detection is off the table.

Many modern motion detectors are designed with pet immunity in mind. With the right equipment and proper placement, they can help distinguish between normal pet activity and movement that may actually need your attention.

A few things still matter:

🐕 The size of your pet
🏠 The layout of the room
📍 Where the detector is installed
🛋️ Whether pets can climb onto furniture in its detection area

Every home is a little different, so proper equipment selection and installation make a big difference.

Your dog might chase ghosts, but your motion detector doesn’t have to.” 👻🐶

313-882-7233 | pointealarm.com

10/18/2026

🔐 Sunday Security Check 🔐

When was the last time you actually looked at your alarm yard sign?

It may seem like a small detail, but visible security signage is one of the easiest ways to let people know your property is protected.

Take a quick walk outside today and check:

🪧 Is your yard sign still visible from the street?
🌳 Have bushes or landscaping grown around it?
☀️ Is it faded, cracked, or damaged from the weather?
🪟 Are your window decals still visible and in good shape?

Security isn’t always about adding another piece of equipment. Sometimes it’s simply making sure the protection you already have is noticeable.

A little sign can send a pretty big message. 👻

Need a replacement Pointe Alarm yard sign or decal? Give us a call or swing by the office!

313-882-7233 | pointealarm.com

Address

19261 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
48236

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13138827233

Website

http://www.pointealarm.com/

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