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%?
Category: Security
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.
The benefits of alarms
Another excerpt from an interview with Eric Chorley in which Eric talks about the benefits he sees people experience after an alarm is fitted.
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?
Is leaving my keys in my locks a good idea?
We often see homes that we visit during surveys with keys in all of the locks. The usual reason that people give is that in the event of a fire at night they are not hunting around for a key to open a door. This is a perfectly understandable precaution, but it is not good… Continue reading Is leaving my keys in my locks a good idea?
What does NACOSS mean?
NACOSS stands for National Approval Council for Security Systems and was replaced in 2001 through the merger of NACOSS and ISI (Inspectorate of the Security Industry). The new combined organisation was renamed the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). Only NSI accredited companies, like GuardHome limited, are authorised to use and display the NSI logo and are… Continue reading What does NACOSS mean?
