Residential Security Service

What We Specialize In

Residential Security

SMG can protect your family from the devastating losses that come as a result of theft or other home damage.
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Camera Systems

Utilizing our interactive platform, you can set up multiple cameras in and around your home to watch areas and then set up email alerts—no matter where you are—with off-site recorded video clips on event activity.
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Fire & Carbon Monoxide Alarms

SMG Security can install fire and carbon monoxide alarms to protect your family while you’re at home.
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Smart Phone Access

SMG’s interactive video monitoring technology allows you to see what’s happening at your property through your mobile device when you can’t be there.
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Central Station Services

You can receive text messages and/or email alerts through our systems when there’s any activity from your home that you want to be aware of—for example, your burglar alarm being set off in Chicago.
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High Water Alarms

A high water alarm will notify you of a failing submersible pump or a plugged line, which could cause the liquid level to rise in your septic tank.
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DIY Home Security Systems VS Professional Installation

Choosing to invest in security for your home or business is one of the best things you can do to protect yourself and your property. However, in this day and age, it can be difficult for individuals to choose between DIY security measures and professionally installed home security systems. Brad Tolliver, the president of SMG…

Benefits Of Having A Secure Healthcare Facility

Hospitals and healthcare facilities have a constant flow of residents, guests, and employees so it is vital that they have a safe and secure space for them to visit, get well, and do their jobs. Some of the benefits of having a security system installed in your healthcare facility include Enhanced Safety It is shocking…

3 Ways to Prevent Motor Vehicle Theft from Your Lot

With the prices of new and used cars, along with auto parts, skyrocketing, motor vehicle theft is becoming an increasingly severe problem in all areas of the country, including Illinois. In fact, Illinois ranks 8th in the nation for vehicle theft. Police department data from across the state reports well over 21,000 stolen vehicles, which…

Small Businesses and Cyber Security – A Major Problem

Initially, you might think of cybersecurity as something that only large, multi-million- and multi-billion-dollar businesses need to take seriously. That most definitely is not the case as the following facts and statistics indicate. Nationwide, approximately 43 percent of cyber attacks are targeted toward small businesses. Cyber attacks against small businesses are extremely costly, and 60…

Business Security Systems and Integrated Security

It would be safe to say that in today’s world, everyone recognizes the need for business security. And it’s rare for a business not to have some kind of security system in place. Unfortunately, security all too often is limited to some form of access control and a security camera or two. That limited approach…

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Is your company protected against online security breaches? In 2004, October was named Cyber Security Awareness Month to highlight cyber security and its importance as threats to technology and secure data become more prevalent. If you run a business and need help with online security, contact one of the leading security system companies in…

The Importance of Commercial Fire Alarm Maintenance

A functional fire alarm system is one of the most necessary factors in keeping your building safe and compliant with legal requirements. Your system requires regular maintenance and inspections to ensure it’s up to code and working properly. Regardless of the age and features of your system, a maintenance program is necessary to keep…

Employee Theft and Business Security Companies in Chicago

If you’re a business owner, you may not think that employee theft is a serious problem. We certainly don’t want you to become paranoid in your attitude toward your employees, but if you’ve never thought seriously about employee theft, we urge you to consider these very sobering statistics. Employee theft costs American businesses an…

SMG Partners with Genetec for Business Security Systems

SMG Partners with Genetec for Business Security Systems Every business owner should be concerned with security, especially when you remember that theft costs U.S. businesses over $100 billion every year. Providing the very best in business security has always been our focus at SMG Security. And our ability to accomplish this objective has now…

CO Monitoring – Home Security Systems in Elk Grove Village

Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the silent killer. It’s odorless and colorless, and unlike carbon dioxide, is entirely man made and is not naturally present in the atmosphere. CO is produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter. When present in quantities greater than 35 ppm, it is toxic to humans and animals, and…

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In Their Words

Thanks for your help with this process! Your install team was amazing! They were extremely efficient and we hardly knew they were there. Great guys who took the time to show us how to use the system and answered all our questions. I’m sure I will have some for them down the road. Big thanks to you and your team!

- Frank M.

The installation crew that was here was FABULOUS!!! I didn’t even know they were here most of the time. There was no doubt in my mind that they knew what they were doing. You have no idea how comforting that is. As I’m sure you know, that isn’t always the case when there are technicians in the building. It went very smoothly and we’re so grateful for that! Please extend my gratitude and appreciation for the job they did. I knew we made the right decision!

- Gail H.

We used SMG for monitoring services for our home for 35 years (!) and were consistently well served and attended to. Calls were always picked up promptly, and the service attendants never failed to immediately call to check in on us if the alarm was ever triggered (99% of the time were false alarms we generated...oops...). Service technicians were very competent as well. Highly recommend.

- J. Winstein

Recently switched my monitoring service company for an Elk Grove location. These guys gave me the best quote for an affordable system! Great company!

- Jade N. , Curv Group LLC

A short note to tell you about the great customer service provided by your staff. We moved to Wheaton in August 2019 to a townhome that had an older SMG System. Anthony came out and explained the SMG capabilities, John updated the system and Dave has been by several times to troubleshoot and solve problems. The three are real professionals and know what they are doing. The administrative staff on the phone are always very helpful and professional. Please thank them for their service.

- M. Thomas

Your employees, from the start through completion of the job, were professional and concise in the performance of their work... From the first contact through the end of the project Christian kept me informed, answered all of my questions, and guided me in having the correct system installed... They were indeed professional, polite, kept their work area tidy and worked around all of the functions we had going on at the church. I am especially grateful for these men being on our job as they are the face of your company and they represented you well.

- Mark K., Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake

I wanted to take a moment to share with you some good news you may not hear every day but I am sure you will welcome. Your team completed the installation of the security system in Bethel. They were professional and followed our safety, security and Covid-19 protocols to the letter. Throughout the installation, communication was great and the team was very friendly and helpful. In particular, I want to call out Dino for his great customer service. Thanks.

- Mark P.

- Mark T.

Awesome. I just wanted to pass along that the fire alarm test yesterday was without a doubt one of the best I have ever witnessed. The crews had everything set up and ready to go and were even asking me questions about the programming before we started so they could get the changes made. They had no issues with some of the changes I requested due to our local codes and immediately corrected them. Absolutely everything went smoothly and the guys were great to work with. I really hope I get to work with them again.

- Richard T., Palatine Community Health Center

Your team just left and I wanted to take a moment to say how great both Armando and Mike were during the camera installation process. Everything is up and running and I could not be more pleased.

- Susan C., Centerpoint

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