Category: Home Security

Virtual Trip Wires For Home Security

Virtual Trip Wires For Home Security

Sep 25, 2019 | , , ,

I remember the first time I saw an article about ‘trip wires’. The image showed rays of light protecting an open patio door onto the balcony at a very expensive property.

It allowed the owners to sleep in their bedroom with the door open on hot sultry nights – without fear.

The only person they had to worry about was an intrepid ‘Mission Impossible’-style cat burglar.

Someone who had managed to get around the automated gate, run the gauntlet of the watching CCTV cameras and 24/7 monitoring and avoided setting off the alarmed windows and doors. read more…

Alarm Monitoring Companies Near Me

Alarm Monitoring Companies Near Me

Sep 18, 2019 | , ,

An alarm helps to keep your property secure, monitoring that alarm makes your home or business even safer.

It’s very unusual for a home to be occupied 24/7. And humans are creatures of habit, so there is usually a pattern to the times when our homes are empty.

Thieves know this. It’s why they ‘case a joint’ to decide whether or not it is ripe for burglary.

Businesses are even more vulnerable. Most are almost always empty between 9pm and 5am.

So what happens when your alarm goes off when you’re not there? read more…

Free Home Security Equipment For UK Police Forces

Sep 11, 2019 | ,

It’s all over the news this week. Amazon Ring have teamed up with some UK constabularies to give away free home security equipment. The tech in question is video doorbells.

These HD devices monitor your home day and night (using infrared vision). You will receive an alert on your mobile phone, laptop or PC as soon as movement is detected on or near your property. You can then view what is going on and communicate with any person on your property. read more…

How You Can Tell If Your Home Is Earthed

How You Can Tell If Your Home Is Earthed

Sep 6, 2019 | ,

One of the most common faults in British homes is inadequate or no earthing/bonding.

It’s not something that is top of mind for most homeowners. And having plugs with earth wires in them is not the same thing at all!

Here’s how I first learned about the earth at home

I asked a specialist company to quote for putting one of their condensation control units into the loft at my flat. Their surveyor came to do a site survey. One of the first things he asked me was whether there was an adequate earth. read more…

Maslow’s Hierarchy For Home Security & Burglars

Maslow’s Hierarchy For Home Security & Burglars

Sep 5, 2019 | , , ,

In 1943, a psychologist by the name of Abraham Maslow established a hierarchy of human needs. But “what’s that got to do with Home Security?”, I hear you ask!

Well, personal security is included in Safety. Which comes second in terms of importance after our most basic Physiological needs – air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing and reproduction.

Sadly, the safety of our family and possessions is being threatened more and more. read more…

What is a Burglar Alarm Maintenance Contract

What is a Burglar Alarm Maintenance Contract

Sep 3, 2019 | , ,

Security companies across the country will try to persuade homeowners and business owners to invest in servicing but exactly what is a burglar alarm maintenance contract?

Like any electrical equipment, an alarm needs a regular service. A maintenance contract will ensure that your alarm system continues to work at full capacity for as long as possible.

The whole point of having a high quality intruder alarm system installed at your home or business premises read more…

How To Tell If A Burglar Is Watching Your House

How To Tell If A Burglar Is Watching Your House

Aug 30, 2019 | , , , , ,

Most of us have heard the term ‘casing the joint’ in an old movie. It’s a slang term to describe the method used by burglars who are assessing whether to target a particular home or business.

These individuals will watch your property and look for patterns so they can decide:

  • is it a worthwhile target for return
  • what security measures are in place to stop them
  • when is the best time to attempt their break-in

But what signs should you look for to understand that you’re being watched by a burglar? read more…

Video Door Entry System vs Audio Intercom Phones

Video Door Entry System vs Audio Intercom Phones

Aug 29, 2019 | , ,

A video door entry system is a great way of controlling who can enter your property. And who is kept firmly out.

Whether you own a £5m mansion or are renting a one-bed apartment in a tower block, it can be a better experience than an audio intercom phone.

Like many women of a certain age, I’ve lived in quite a few different types of accommodation. So I know a thing or two about keeping bad guys out of your home!
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What is a Burglar Alarm Maintenance Contract

Why Home Alarm Maintenance Contracts?

Aug 28, 2019 | , ,

Geoff and Jan had lived in their lovely bungalow for decades.

About five years ago, Geoff had paid for a home burglar alarm system to be installed because he knew that the external bellbox was a visible deterrent that would help to keep them both safe. There were plenty of other homes that did not have this protection. So any burglars would be persuaded to find easier pickings nearby.
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