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Whether you're looking to install a simple security camera system at your home, or you're investing in an integrated video surveillance and access control solution for your business, you need to find reliable technology and a security service provider in Chico, CA that you can trust. Crime Free Living is committed to your satisfaction, period. In fact, much of our business comes from our customer referrals. But don't take our word for it... see what our customers say below.

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Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What Type Of Security Camera Does Your Home Need? It is indisputable that having security cameras installed is one of the best ways to protect your home. However, for non-techy Chico homeowners, setting up home security may seem like an endless maze. Let us start with the basics so ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Security Cameras Can Keep Businesses And Schools Safe A robust security system is important for all kinds of businesses, schools, and other institutions. Security is one of our basic needs as people, and without it we can become stressed, paranoid, and too preoccupied to deal with other important...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What is the best wireless security camera system? As it so happens, most of the Chico, CA consumers who are trying to find a wireless video surveillance system hold the false belief wireless provides for ease of setup. While it might seem as if wireless is the option ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Where To Hide Your Hidden Home Security Cameras Visible security cameras are a powerful deterrent to criminals. When they see a security camera, they know their risk of getting caught just went up exponentially. So oftentimes, they will skip over your house and look for one without a ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Spring Cleaning Tips For A Safe Home Many people think of new beginnings as they welcome the spring season. Plants start to grow again, and flowers bloom. The weather is also nice. Springtime offers an inviting atmosphere.

Another thing that people relate to this season is spring...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Why Are Cloud Video Solutions Preferred For Retail Applications? Now, more than ever before, retail organizations must have an effective video security system in place to protect retailers against theft, liability claims, and inventory management. In this blog post, we explore three ways a cloud video solution is...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What Is Smart Home Automation With the rapid advances in technology we have gone from a telephone on the wall with a cord to to having a tiny computers with the world at our fingers. It is only natural that the next step is to ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What Could You Get Out Of Access Control Access control is something that many of Chico, CA think is just reserved to large businesses and commercial complexes. While access control is important in these and other applications, it also has it’s place with Chico, CA businesses as...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Why DIY Security Systems For Your Small Business Is A Bad Idea Businesses and the rest of the US are affected by various crimes, such as employee theft lost. It has also been discovered that 95% of employees steal from their employees, based on a 2025 anonymous survey of 50 retail and service...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What is Card Cloning and Why Should We Care? No security system is completely perfect. Security companies can use modern technology to come up with high-tech access control and alarm systems, but others who want to break into small companies, major corporations, and even government...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What Makes A Security System Smart? A smart home can be a few different things depending on how you set it up. At its heart, a smart home can connect otherwise unconnected appliances and devices, and this makes it easier to control music, TV, the temperature, ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Which Business Alarm Works Best For Your Company Modern security systems can come with all kinds of different features. You can choose from several camera brands and options, get an electronic lock that works with keycards, codes, or biometrics, and choose several sensor types that can trigger an...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Traditionally or DIY Home Security Which To Choose More and more people are turning to DIY projects when it comes to improving their home security. It is an alternative that often proves to be a more affordable and convenient option for many homeowners.
However, before you decide to ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What Ways Can You Integrate A Security System? A serious business security system is complex and uses several methods and many layers to protect the valuable property, information, and employees in your office, factory, storefront, complex, or other workplaces in Chico, CA. These systems...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What To Teach Your Children About Home Security Do you work in an office and sometimes have to leave your children home alone in Chico? If so, a home security system can provide you with peace of mind knowing they are safe until you return.
Even if you ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Why Choose Remote Monitoring For Security Cameras? Security cameras have come a long way in the past few years. New cameras can be completely wireless, provide HD footage or better, switch to other visibility modes like low-light and infrared, and swivel around by remote control. New...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What To Do If Your Security System Goes Off While You Are Away Whether it’s in your car, in a shopping mall, or in a home, alarms sometimes go off when they’re not expected. Most times, the alarms amount to very little. But it can still cause panic as drivers fumble for their ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What To Look For In Great Commercial Security Security cameras are something of a must in today’s commercial security realm. However, with all the options available on the market today, how do you know which one to choose to best suit your needs? Today’s security cameras are more...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What To Know About Security Guards Before You Hire Them Are you managing a property? Whether it’s a residential or a commercial one, property management goes beyond the cleanliness of the facilities. It’s also about making everyone on the property secure and safe. With that, aside from having...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What is an IP Network Camera? An IP Network Camera is a video camera that uses all digital video technology, and can be followed over the Internet. IP network cameras let you know what is going on in your Chico, CA home or business. You can ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Ways To Upgrade A Home Security System More people are starting to see the advantages of having a home security system. Not only does it help protect your belongings and property, but it also helps keep your loved ones safe.

If you are among those who have ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

The Best Places to Install Security Cameras in Your Home The level of security you can enjoy at your home in Chico, CA depends on how you strategically place your security cameras. It is preferable that anybody who is new to a home shouldn't even have an idea that a ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Where To Put Your Security Cameras? - Top Five Locations If you are looking to improve the security of your Chico home, putting an effective surveillance system in place is an ideal way to do so. Security cameras help to increase the chances of catching intruders and should, therefore, be ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Security Protections For A Multi-Site Business Owning a multi-site business in Chico provides a variety of unique challenges. Protecting multiple sites on one system requires a high degree of security expertise to design a customized system that meets your needs. However, there are some standard...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

The Biggest Threats Facing Retail Businesses Today Being a business owner can be a freeing and exciting path to go down, but every business owner faces some risks. Chances are, your business is your biggest investment, so you’ll naturally prioritize keeping it protected. However, all too...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What Features Should You Consider When Choosing Home Security Cameras? Home security technologies have advanced significantly in recent years. As a result, security cameras offer a wide range of features that any Chico homeowner can utilize to protect their home. If you are buying a surveillance camera for the first...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What Features Do You Need In A Security Camera Picking a security camera can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. With countless models on the market, each boasting a unique set of features, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Instead of just looking for the most ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Ultimate Buyer's Guide for Business Security Cameras The success of any Chico, CA business depends on how well it is managed. It is important to protect your business against threats, such as malicious mischief, theft and burglary to avoid any distractions. One of the best ways to ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

What To Do When Your Doorbell Camera Captures Something Suspicious Doorbell cameras have become popular in recent years. They are great at catching people in the act of theft or vandalism. They can increase home security not only for the homeowner, but for the community as well.
If you own ...

Security and Surveillance Blog Posts for Homeowners in the Chico, CA Area

Which Are Safer? IP vs DVR Security Camera Systems Apparently, there is a broad range of sophisticated security camera systems in Chico, CA which you may use for your home's security needs. Improvements in wireless and video technology have made full-color, full motion and high-resolution videos to...

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What Our Customers Say

"I had the Alibi system installed several years ago. It has functioned flawlessly. The image quality is exellent both night and day and in all weather conditions. I particularly like the replay (which can be set at various speeds) and zoom functions of the system. Tech support from Crimefreeliving has been excellent. I have received quick responses to questions, and timely home visits — as when I changed IP carriers and my Alibi system needed to be reset. I have recommended Crimefreeliving to several friends."

Rich

"As a small business owner here in Chico we definitely saw the need for video surveillance. After expressing our needs and concerns Tim did an excellent job getting us set up with the set up with the appropriate equipment. He really took the time to address our concerns in a very friendly, professional and knowledgeable manner. I highly recommend Tim for all of your business and residential video surveillance needs."

Ron H., Owner/Auto Doctor

"I have to say I love having my security cameras at my home. Tim Truby did a wonderful job of installing the five cameras. He is very neat and cleaned everything up after the installation. He explained to me how to operate the monitor, my phone and IPad. However, I have had to call Tim because I'm not tech savvy and forget what he has told me. He usually just helps me over the phone and then all is well. I'm 80 years old and enjoy the comfort of knowing I have these security cameras."

Gloria

"Tim Truby designed and installed a 32 camera system for us here at the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District. We had received several other quotes from security system vendors, but Tim’s quote was the least expensive. Tim also installed the system quickly and has always been available when we needed him. We are very happy with our security camera system and we can highly recommend Tim Truby for all of your surveillance system needs."

D. Weseman, Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Crime Free Living updated our old video system with a new 16 Channel HD Alibi Video Security System. The old system had been added onto by different installers which resulted in a cabling mess. There were cables that worked and cables that went nowhere. It was a mess. Tim sorted it all out and installed cameras that are very clear. He also installed a monitor for our cashiers to watch hidden areas, a monitor to watch the entry door, and a monitor that allows employees to watch the outside parking and gas pump area. All work was done on time and very professional! Will always recommend Tim and Crime Free Living.

S. AM PM Chico Arco Station

"I had Tim install an Alibi Video Security System at my residence and a couple business locations. The remote view option is invaluable to absentee owners or anyone who travels a lot. The clarity and quality of the cameras have allowed for viewing employee theft. The evidence provided from the HD video cameras was fantastic! Tim was professional and provided extra value from his law enforcement background."

J. Folsom Arco Station

"Tim, I want to thank you again for doing such a fantastic job on installing a wireless IP security camera system at our dream home. The extra time that you took to hide wires, and install a clean, professional system is much appreciated. I still can’t believe the clarity, quality, and ease of use of this new system. I wished that I would have met you before our original inferior system was installed by another company. Now, whether I am at home, or monitoring the system from around the world, I know that my home and family are safe and sound."

John M.

"In April of 2017, my husband and I made a phone call to Crime Free Living that turned out to be a smart and wise decision. Amazingly, in just a few hours, Tim installed four Dome Security Cameras, weatherproof enclosures, and hooked up into our home a 23" Full HD Widescreen Security Monitor. Even more than his professional expertise was the time spent with us in making sure that this system was working correctly and properly installed on our phones so that anywhere in our travels we can monitor our new home in Magalia."

Tieka and Don S.

"I have been using Crime Free Living for the last couple years ar work and at home and I really recommend this product. Tim is a very good service provider. If he can't figure it out, he's got good tech support with the system that he offers."

Gary D.

"I have known Tim for over 10 years. To date, Time with Crime Free Living has installed two separate surveillance systems for my company. With each system, Tim has listened to my needs and custom dsigned surveillance systems for my specific needs and within my budget. The equipment used is always state of the art, the workmanship is top notch, and Tim is the example of trustworthy. I would recommend him for any job."