A recent innovation that many householders are embracing is the doorbell camera, a simple way to add some security to a property. Doorbell cameras are simple to install and far cheaper than a CCTV system, but can they replace a bespoke security system? The answer to this question is probably not but it does depend on the type of property you are in for example if you live in an apartment in a block of apartments and the front door is the only access to your property then a doorbell camera is a good choice however if you live in... Read More »

Many of us now have CCTV installed at our homes and business premises but often we forget to check if they are working correctly. There is a slight advantage to having CCTV even if it doesn’t work, this is why people put up dummy cameras but if you have paid for the proper system, you may as well be using it. Depending on what CCTV system you have, you may need to hardwire it to your internet using an Ethernet cable or you may be able to connect it over the WiFi. Often the issue with connecting via WiFi is... Read More »

Many people when they leave their homes to go on holiday feel anxious about their home security and look for ways to protect their property from burglars. There are a few obvious things to check such as making sure that all the doors and windows in your home and outbuildings are locked with good quality locking systems, but this is not always enough to deter criminals from targeting your property. Installing a CCTV system is one way that people try to protect their unoccupied homes, and this can be an effective way to discourage thieves as the sight of the... Read More »

For the majority of individuals, the security of their property is high on the list of concerns especially if the property is unoccupied for most of the day due to work commitments. Many people are addressing these concerns by installing CCTV at their property but how easy is it to install it yourself or do you need to pay a company to do this for you? There are two main types of CCTV systems on the market wired systems and wireless. Wired systems can be trickier to fit as this will involve routing the cables through your property possibly in... Read More »

Security is vital to any business or residential property. Especially in the current situation, security is at the forefront of business owners minds as their premises may be stood empty for a while and possibly they are storing a lot of stock. There are so many security systems and products on the market such as CCTV, security gates, alarms and anti theft devices it can be hard to know which ones you need and which will offer you the most security. Ideally if you really want your security to be the best of the best then it is strongly advisable... Read More »