Buyers Guide
It is a fact that homes with
security measures in place are 10 times less likely to be targeted by
opportunistic thieves than those with simple security systems installed.
This guide is designed to
help you make the right choice for your new home security system so that you
can sleep easy in the knowledge that your home and family are safe whether you
are home or away.
As with all of our home
security installations our fully trained engineers will make an appointment to
visit your property to carry out a full and free home security survey so that
the right system at the right price is installed for you.
We also have all our
products available for demonstration at our offices so you know you have made
the right choice.
Burglar Alarms
There are currently two
different types of burglar alarms available for securing homes. Each provide
the same level of security and stop or act as a deterrent to would be criminals
in your area.
Wired Burglar
Alarms
A wired system uses cables
or wires to link the alarm system to the different zones (protected areas in
your home). This type of alarm installation is ideal when replacing an older
system and the wires are already in place, a new build (or renovation) property
when the wires can be installed and hidden in the walls/ ceiling or when
ceiling recesses or lofts are easily accessible. Trunking can of course be used
but may not be ideal due to aesthetic reasons.
Wireless Burglar
Alarms
Using the latest wireless
technology cables are not required to link the zones to the main system so all
that is required is to fit the PIRs (Passive Infrared Sensors) or door contacts
in the correct area and connect them wirelessly. This type of alarm
installation is ideal for homes where it is not possible or easy to install cables.
A wireless system by not using cables does not need trunking so blends in with
your home.
All our burglar alarms can be fitted with an IP module which allows access to the internet so you can access the easy to use and simple app online.
Pet friendly sensors can be used so that your alarm is not set off inadvertently.
As well as a keypad, fobs can also be used which is ideal for children and ease of use.
All our systems can be monitored 24/7 for additional security and peace of mind.
Wrist band alarms for the elderly or infirm (will call or text an alarm when pressed).
Cameras with sensors can be set up to send still shots to your smartphone.
CCTV
Cameras in the home are used
for a variety of reasons including keeping an eye on your children in the
garden, checking who is at the front door, protecting an outhouse, garage or
shed and of course monitoring your home and belongings. With today’s technology
systems can be integrated with your TV or you can have full recording via a
DVR. Perfect for when you need to re-look at anything that may have happened.
CCTV systems these days can
also link to the internet and via an app through your smartphone or laptop they
can be monitored or controlled when you away from home to give you that extra
bit of peace of mind.
There are two technologies
of cameras suitable for a home security system:
Analogue
Analogue
CCTV cameras use
old technology (non-digital) so the images captured may not be of the highest
quality. Higher performance analogue cameras can be installed also with added
infrared for night vision. Analogue cameras are cost effective and ideal for
most homes.
HD-SDI
HD-SDI CCTV cameras use
digital technology to capture and record images producing excellent clarity.
Cameras can come in higher resolutions depending on the requirements and due to
the digital image give greater flexibility for the home user when accessing via
a smartphone or tablet when away from the home.
There are two main styles of
home CCTV cameras:
Dome Cameras
Dome cameras are smaller and
can be hidden to be more ascetically pleasing, ideal for inside the home or in
small areas.
Bullet Cameras
Bullet cameras are more
rugged in feel and look and are ideal on the outside of the house to act as a
visible deterrent, some specifications will give greater field of vision if you
have a longer driveway or garden.
Recording
DVRs or HD DVRs can be
bought with 4 to 16 channels (depending on the number of cameras required). In
some circumstances this can be increased as can the size of the recording hard
drive (where the images are stored) again this depends on your requirements and
how long you wish to keep you recorded images for.
Our trained engineers will
provide a free home security survey and assess with you the key areas where a
camera should be positioned and what sort of camera will be required to best
protect your home.
Fire Alarms & Smoke Detection Systems
People
are often complacent about the risk of fire to their home and the long lasting
damage and upset it can cause.
To
protect your family in the home there are different types of Fire Alarm Systems
that can be installed depending on the size and layout of the property.
The
easiest and the most simple is if you have had a burglar alarm installed by
i-tech we can connect smoke alarms to this so when smoke is detected a siren
will sound alerting your family to the danger.
The
next option is to install a standalone home fire alarm system.
This will run as
a separate system to your burglar alarm.
Depending
on the size of your home we offer a two wire fire alarm system which allows
sounders to be installed onto the same circuit as the smoke detectors and
therefore reduces the cost of the installation.
Larger
systems are available and like all our systems one of our trained engineers
will provide a free home fire survey to fully assess your needs and what the
best solution would be for you.
