To follow on from the previous blog… here are some potential advantages of a wireless system. Speed of installation With a wireless system we don’t have to run cable from every sensor or device to the main panel. The installation process for a wired system may take several days. With our systems; we are very… Continue reading Why is a wireless system so superior?
With today’s staggering advancements in technology, one could argue that there is no room for wired intruder systems. Wired systems, however, continue to find their way into people’s homes and businesses. So the question is: why? One theory is many people are simply oblivious to the concept of a wireless option. People may be suspicious… Continue reading Wired Intruder Alarm Systems – why are they still around?
Yes, it’s possible! GuardHome make it possible for you to set your alarm from anywhere in the world. I recently took a three week trip to Colombia and had no problems checking on my home even from 5000 miles away. All I needed was internet connectivity to access a simple app on my smart device.… Continue reading Setting my GuardHome alarm from Colombia
In the last week of January there were nine burglaries across Bishops Stortford in just five days. Four of them took place in just one afternoon. In one of the burglaries £3000 worth of jewellery was stolen. In another case, they took £1,700 of jewellery and a car key. It will cost the owners £500 just to… Continue reading Burglars on the rampage in Bishops Stortford
Is it time to think about a wireless CCTV system? Probably not, and here’s why… Whilst there are some small benefits such as the ease and speed of installation, there are plenty of downsides that are more important to think about. Cost A CCTV system with wireless components will usually be more expensive than the… Continue reading Wireless CCTV – why not?
Yes! – or probably – it depends. One of the factors is down to the quality of a camera. The simple rule of thumb is: the higher the definition, the more bandwidth it will use. How can you measure whether you have a speedy connection or not? You’ll need to monitor your… 1) Download speed.… Continue reading Is my internet speed fast enough for CCTV?
We are accredited by the National Security Inspectorate www.nsi.org.uk They are a UKAS certified organisation who ensure that the work that we undertake in the security industry is compliant with the relevant UK and European standards and any other codes of practice that might apply. Unlike a trade organisation, where you pay your subs and… Continue reading NSI – One more reason to choose GuardHome
It is argued that acquiring new clients costs in the order of five times the rate of retaining existing ones. I would maintain that the ratio might be considerably more than this, especially when you factor in the likelihood of additional business that your existing clients could provide. We recently upgraded the alarm system for… Continue reading Caring For Your Customers Brings Rewards
‘The Part Night Light Program’ has been introduced by Essex council whereby street lights in some areas are turned off. The council insists the program will not lead to greater crime rates, however, the change can understandably leave people feeling vulnerable, particularly the elderly. Over 70% of the 127,000 council-owned streetlights are operating part night… Continue reading Part night lighting
Over the Christmas period, a client of ours went away to America on holiday with their family. This particular client, like many of our newer clients added the optional extra of a ‘GuardHome Powerlink module’ to their alarm system. Referring back to a recent blog, the Powerlink module enables you (and us) to connect to… Continue reading The surprising and unintended benefits of GuardHome equipment
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