If you’re thinking of improving your home or business security, burglar alarms and CCTV are two of the most effective deterrents against burglaries. But which is best? There’s no definite answer to that question as it involves several factors, including the features...
With skyrocketing utility bills, reduced consumer spending and inflation at a 14-year high, businesses need to do everything they can to save money. But skimping on a CCTV installation shouldn’t be one of them. You might think installing a DIY CCTV system rather than...
When selecting a fire alarm system for your home or business, you can choose between a standard (non-monitored) or a monitored fire alarm. In this blog, we’ll outline what the difference is and explain the benefits of both. Firstly, what is a monitored fire alarm...
The sound of a burglar alarm going off in the middle of the night can be a scary or irritating experience. But what should you do? The answer depends on whether it’s your alarm going off or your neighbour’s. What to do if your home alarm goes off Keep calm Don’t...
This month, two of our engineers, Dave and James, went to the industry-renowned Zzeus Training Centre to complete a five-day course on BS5839-1:2017 – the code of practice for designing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining fire detection and alarm systems...
A significant upgrade to the UK’s telephone network means intruder and fire alarms that signal over the telephone network will stop working at the end of 2025. Here’s the lowdown and what to do if your alarm is affected. What’s changing? BT and other telephone...
There are many benefits to having CCTV at your premises. Top of the list, it will help protect your premises from criminal activity and provide a safer working environment for your staff. But choosing the right CCTV can be tricky. Before you invest in a new CCTV...
Fire alarm monitoring is an additional security measure for your fire alarm system. When the alarm is activated, the fire alarm system sends an alert to a dedicated receiving centre triggering an immediate response. It’s not a legal requirement to have monitoring on a...
Home CCTV is an excellent deterrent against potential intruders. So, if you’re thinking of having CCTV at your home, here are three things to consider before your home CCTV installation. Home CCTV installation tips 1. Know what you want It’s important to...
Having an intruder alarm system is one of the most effective ways to prevent an intruder from entering your home. Often the mere presence of an alarm is enough to deter a potential burglar. Unfortunately, however, no alarm is 100% failsafe, and some burglars are adept...
