Business Security Services

What We Specialize In

Fire Alarm

Our team has 30+ years of experience designing and servicing fire alarm systems in the Greater Chicago area. Our security engineers are certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).
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Security

As a business owner, there’s a constant concern for security, and for good reason. SMG Security can design a custom security system for your business to supply the safety you need.
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Camera Systems

Our highly-trained consultants can design and install a customized security camera system in your business to give your office and building 24/7 protection. CCTV will keep an eye on your business all day, every day.
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Access Control

The need for a safer and more secure work environment has never been greater. We can design and implement an access control system that will both monitor and control entry to your building, and provide a database for reporting.
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Cyber Security

Our highly-trained consultants can design and install a customized security camera system in your business to give your office and building 24/7 protection. CCTV will keep an eye on your business all day, every day.
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AES Intelli-Net Networks

AES Intelli-Net is the highly-reliable industry leader in delivering high-quality wireless alarm communications to fire and security professionals in case of emergency.
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Central Station Services

Upgrading to new equipment or integrating your current business security systems with our central station brings peace of mind knowing that the proper authorities will be notified if your systems are triggered.
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Cellular Elevator Phone Lines

At SMG, we offer a cellular elevator phone line and 24-hour monitoring services. The cellular phone in an elevator doesn’t stop working even if mobile service in the area is knocked out.
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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…

Are You Still Using POTS Lines for Monitoring?

If you still use POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines to communicate with your central station monitoring company, you are using outdated technology. In the before time (as my father likes to say) POTS lines were the most reliable means of transmitting an alarm signal. However, telecommunications carriers like Verizon and AT&T are abandoning their…

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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What We Specialize In

Fire Alarm

Security

Camera Systems

Access Control

Cyber Security

AES Intelli-Net Networks

Central Station Services

Cellular Elevator Phone Lines

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