We have spoken before about the increase in home automation devices and how they will make our lives easier and technologically smarter. The ability to view CCTV cameras remotely on smartphones has been a technology around for a while, but lately we are also seeing the introduction of smart alarms that can be remotely controlled. […]
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Through winter and the long, dark evenings, there was lots of advice online about keeping your home secure due to the increase in crime at that time of year. Now that the weather is picking up, the days are longer and spring is in the air, it is important not to let the security of […]
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A surprising number of people believe that a dog is enough security for your home. Others think that if you have pets roaming in your home that you would not be able to have a burglar alarm set. Both these statements are untrue. Pet friendly alarm sensors are the answer. Having a dog should not […]
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Last year we took a look at the future of CCTV and alarms and how technology was improving the way we use this equipment. A year on, many of these predications in trends have become a reality, with more homes embracing the automation side of home security. Home automation includes the control of your home […]
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“Why get an alarm when nobody pays attention to it going off?” There is a reason people tend to agree with this statement. If your alarm is prone to activating without due cause, this could get annoying for your neighbours and in turn lead them to believe all activations are false, even in the event […]
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As the countdown to Christmas starts, make sure your home is secure to stop any unwanted visitors this season. There are lots of ways you can prevent a break in this Winter – take a read of our tips to help keep your home safe. Don’t leave gifts on show Avoid putting presents where they […]
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National Home Safety Month – October 15 Crime increases when the clocks get put back. Winter is a peak time for burglaries with longer nights providing cover. It not only pays to be prepared, but as the nights draw in, make sure you scrutinise your home as a burglar would. The peace of […]
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False alarms are not only an irritation, but they can lead to people ignoring alarms which could be dangerous in the event of a real activation. Insurance approved installers carry out constant monitoring on the amount and reasons for false activations to help prevent them from happening. From looking at the reasons that alarms go […]
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PSIMs have been mentioned a lot in security news lately as they start to gain momentum. These Physical Security Information Management systems have been around for a while, but it is in the last few months that notice has really been taken to their potential and how they can help manage all sorts of systems […]
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As technology advances, we can see more innovative ways to keep ourselves entertained, informed and even secure. The police are making sure they are up to date. The Security Innovation and Demonstration Centre (SIDC) “brings together government, industry and academia to explore security and policing challenges and enable the rapid development of technology. “ Cameras […]
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