When you look at the set menu in a restaurant and are tempted by the price, then you look at the dishes closely and think “I really like some of the dishes but not all them.” After a few moments, you decide that it is worth paying a bit more rather than compromise and so… Continue reading Why we don’t offer CCTV fixed price kits
Category: Electronic security
Crime Wave of Metal Theft
The current crime wave of metal theft is yet another reason to have an alarm fitted. With a wireless alarm system the sensors can be fitted to metal objects that are some distance from the main building. There are various option available depending on what you are trying to protect, how it’s situated etc. If… Continue reading Crime Wave of Metal Theft
What do the police want from CCTV?
The UK Police official requirements for digital CCTV systems are summarised as… QUALITY – are the pictures good enough? STORAGE – are the pictures stored appropriately? EXPORT – can the pictures be easily exported from the system? PLAYBACK – can the pictures be easily viewed by authorised third parties? As you might expect at GuardHome… Continue reading What do the police want from CCTV?
Burglaries up 14%?
The latest British Crime Survey statistics for 2010-2011 suggest that burglaries in England and Wales have risen from 651,00 to 745,00 an increase of 14% on the previous year. Another way of looking at this is that a burglary is taking place every 42 seconds. Of course these figures are not in line with police figures which show a… Continue reading Burglaries up 14%?
Wireless detectors – all sorts
Another excerpt from an interview with Eric Chorley in which Eric talks about what a variety are available and how they can protect the elderly in various ways and deal with various hazards such as flooding. Why not ask Eric a question?
Smoke detectors and the hazards of home fires
Another excerpt from an interview with Eric Chorley in which Eric talks about the the use of wireless smoke detectors and the very real hazards they protect against – even when the the owner is away from home.
How to enrol and un-enrol a keyfob
This short video tutorial demonstrates how you can enrol and un-enrol a wireless keyfob to your GuardHome alarm system. Some of the control panel designs may be slightly different, but the process remains the same. Please remember you do need to know your master code to perform this function.
Accessing CCTV images from your iPad
This short video demonstrates the ease with which you can access your GuardHome professional CCTV images from your iPad or iPhone or any similarly equipped smart phone or tablet. Contact us if you would like to discuss your CCTV needs.
What message does a blank bell box give?
I spend most of my time when I am out and about looking up at the eaves of the properties that I pass. No, it is not because I have a neck muscle infliction, it is because that is where most intruder alarm sirens are installed. It is a concern to me that I am… Continue reading What message does a blank bell box give?
How Important is it to use an Accredited Security Company?
This question is all about the integrity of your security system installer, the products they use and the long term performance of the installation? You will be letting people into your home or business premises and they will know how to operate and more importantly bypass your security systems. If you use an accredited security… Continue reading How Important is it to use an Accredited Security Company?
