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Kent

Browse through our articles section below for useful guides, advice and insights into our industry and the technology available. If you have a question, get in touch with our friendly team.

Alarm Monitoring London

Benefits Of A Monitored Alarm System – Is It Worth It?

We're often asked what benefits a monitored alarm system has for our customers and whether it's worth the extra money. It's not easy to say in a blog post which benefits relate to your situation if you opt for monitored alarms, which is why we direct people to our free site survey - so we can assess them on an individual level.
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Home CCTV London

Should You Buy Home Security Products?

On a weekly basis we receive calls asking us to install home security products that people have bought at their local DIY store. And, on a weekly basis, we have to politely decline.
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Intruder Alarm Engineer London

ONS Crime Statistics – Is Burglary On The Rise?

The Office for National Statistics have just released crime statistics for the year ending March 16. We took a look, expecting to see burglary on the rise, here's what we found instead.
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Security Company London

Pokemon Go Evolves Into A Security Risk For Businesses

This week, the technology headlines have been dominated by Pokemon Go. The new augmented reality game has now officially been released in the UK, but fans who couldn’t wait were able to get their hands on the game early by doing a bit of digging online.
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Home Alarms London

The Cost Of House Alarm Systems

House alarm systems have become a common security feature for many homes in the 21st century, yet some homes still haven't installed them. Why? For a lot of people it's the cost that puts them off. Times have changed though, and so have the prices.
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Smoke Detectors London

How To Keep Your Pets Safe From House Fires

It's been said time and time again that Britain is a nation of pet lovers. Yet this nation has a surprisingly lax attitude to fire safety for their four legged friends. In fact, many people haven't even thought about how they would ensure their pets would get out in the event of a fire.
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Fire Alarms London

What Is An Optical Smoke Detector?

An optical smoke detector is one part of a fire alarm system. It's a device that raises an alarm when it senses smoke.
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Home CCTV London

How To View Your CCTV On Holiday

Going on holiday is meant to be relaxing and stress free, so why should you need to learn how to view your CCTV on holiday? Simply because burglars target houses where the owners have gone on holiday. They don't have to be psychic to find this information out either, all they have to do is use social media, carefully observe your home or sometimes they can even just get lucky.
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Intercom Systems London

6 Reasons To Install Intercom Systems For Home Use

Controlling who comes in and out of a building isn't just for businesses, you can get intercom systems for home use too, but why should you?
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Smoke Detectors London

How Do Smoke Detectors Work?

There are two types of alarm that protect you from a house fire, smoke and heat, but we want to know how do smoke detectors work. To learn more about heat detectors read this article.
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Wireless CCTV Kent

What Makes Good Wireless Security Cameras – HD, Night Vision, ANPR

Along with burglar alarms, wireless security cameras are one of the best deterrents on the market against burglary. But what makes a good wireless system and why do you need one?
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Alarm Repairs London

Why Is Your Smoke Detector Beeping?

There are a few things you can do to stop your smoke detector beeping but first you need to find out why it's going off. Did you know about 500 people die every year from smoke related deaths that could have been prevented if they were warned earlier?
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HD CCTV Kent

Do You Need A Night Vision Camera? 5 Decisive Questions

The night vision camera is a high precision piece of technology that allows you the super human power of being able to see clearly when your eyes just can't cope with the dark.
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Burglar Alarms Kent

House Alarm Or No House Alarm, Why Bother?

Whether or not you should install a house alarm is something many home-owners contemplate when they first move into their new home. Then, it's forgotten about.
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Security Company Kent

Spy Acquires So Secure Of Edenbridge, Kent

Topic: All, Kent, News

We're excited to announce that So Secure of Edenbridge have become the latest security business to be acquired by Spy Alarms.
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Alarm Installers Tonbridge

Swift Alarms in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge

Since the take over of SwiftSafyre (formerly Swift Alarms), Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge customers have been getting their burglar alarm services from us at Spy Alarms.
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Security Installers Kent

How To Avoid Being A Victim Of Burglary

Kent police have some sterling advice to offer if you wish to take every precaution to avoid becoming the victim of a burglary.
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Security Company South London

Spy Alarms & Brownhill Insurance Group in Joint Venture

Spy Alarms is excited to be part of a Joint Venture with fellow local business, Brownhill Insurance Group, to bring quality home and business security to your property.
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Fire Alarms South London

A Guide To Fire Alarm Installations In Public Buildings

If you've ever started a business then you'll know that the installation of a fire alarm system should be undertaken in accordance with British Standard 5839 fire alarm regulations and should only ever be undertaken by a qualified installer.
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Intruder Alarms Bexley

A Guide To Pet-Friendly Burglar Alarm Systems

As a nation of pet lovers, it’s not surprising that we are often asked the question: “If I install a burglar alarm, will my cat or dog set it off?”
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security company sevenoaks

Burglary Figures For Sevenoaks Town And St John’s, Kent

Crime statistics for the year June 2014 to May 2015 have just been issued by Kent Police, and they make gloomy reading. Overall, there were 1,919 crimes of all types carried out in the town over the year, or 37 every single week.
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Burglar Alarms Kent

The Difference Between Wired & Wireless Intruder Alarms

If you are considering the installation of an intruder alarm system for your business, you are probably aware that you can have a wired or a wireless system.
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Security Installer South London

Latest Crime Stats For Hadlow, Mereworth And West Peckham

Kent Police have just issued the latest crime stats for Hadlow, Mereworth and West Peckham for the year from June 2014 to May 2015. They make pretty shocking reading.
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HD CCTV Kent

5 Benefits Of HD CCTV Cameras For Your Business

With descriptions such as high-definition, covert and wireless CCTV, it's easy to wonder what it really is you're getting. For HD CCTV, this much can be said - you're getting the ultimate CCTV security for your business.
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Security Installer Kent

Why Safecontractor Accreditation Helps Businesses

With almost every passing week, it seems there is more and more health and safety legislation enacted. This can make it very difficult for businesses to keep up.
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Home Security Kent

What Safecontractor Approved Means To Homeowners

As a homeowner, although you may not realise it, current UK legislation means that, when you use a contractor – whether it is to do some plumbing, roofing, electrical work, installing a security system, glazing, or even gardening – you can be held responsible for the failings of that contractor.
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Security Company Kent

Burglary Stats For Westerham and Biggin Hill

You could be forgiven for thinking that Westerham and Biggin Hill are sleepy little places where not much happens. Read on to find out the latest crime statistics for these areas!
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Security Installers Kent

Shocking Crime Facts! Burglaries in Kent 2015

According to the UK Crime Statistics website, Kent Police reported a shocking 2057 burglaries in January (1153) and February (904) 2015. Not a good start to the year!
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Security Company Kent

Crime Statistics for Kent: Homes Under Attack

Many people who live and work in towns and cities such as London, the Medway towns, Bromley, Orpington, Dartford and so on, yearn to move out into the country for the “quiet life.”
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Security Company Tunbridge Wells

Burglars In Paddock Wood Are Getting Away With It!

Kent Police have just released detailed crime statistics for the Paddock Wood area – including Matfield and Brenchley.
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Security Company Tonbridge

Kent Crime Stats: Alarming Results For Medway River

Kent police have just released the latest crime statistics for Medway River. While this is not an area recognised by many members of the public, it is one that the police use to define as the area of Medway next to the river.
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Security Company Sevenoaks

Burglaries Are Rife In Sevenoaks, Kent

Sevenoaks is a pretty Kentish town. It has up-market shops, a famous public school and Knole Park, where you can take a picnic and watch the deer. In fact, it is probably the last place that you would think is a hotbed of crime.
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Security Company Kent

5 Tricks For Preventing Vehicle Theft

Having your car stolen can be a very costly crime. Other than not leaving your keys accessible - would you know how to avoid being robbed?
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Security Company Kent

Maidstone Serial Burglar Caught!

Topic: All, Kent, News

26 year old Carl Chang smashed a window when breaking into a home in June last year. The serial burglar had targeted other Kent homes in the past.
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Home Security Kent

Don’t become a crime survey statistic!

The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) for the year ended June 2014 shows that there were an estimated 7.1 MILLION incidents of crime against households and resident adults (those aged over 16) in England and Wales.
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Home Security Kent

Two Kent Burglaries In One Day

Recently Gravesend was hit by two burglaries in one day by the same culprit!  In a hearing at Maidstone Magistrates Court on Monday January 23rd, Luke Reader (19) was charged with both burglaries and attempted burglary after jewellery and a laptop were stolen from a home in Austen Road and an attempted break-in in Milroy Avenue.
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Fire Alarms Kent

Reduce The Fire Risk At Home – Bedtime Safety Check

Every year, around 30 children are killed due to house fires. This harrowing statistic from Kent Fire & Rescue highlights the importance of fire safety.
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Home CCTV Kent

The Ultimate Domestic CCTV Guide

In October 2014, a word of warning was voiced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regarding the use of CCTV security systems.
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Fire Alarms Kent

New Year’s Resolution – Test Your Smoke Alarm

To some, choosing a New Year’s Resolution is incredibly easy or even repeated from the year prior. Some of these resolutions such as giving up smoking are focused on our health and well-being. They’re about safeguarding ourselves, our lifestyles and our health. But what about our homes?
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Fire Protection Kent

E-cigarette Explosion Causes House Fire In Sheerness

On 7th December, Kent Fire & Rescue were called to a house fire in Sheerness after an e-cigarette exploded due to an incompatible charger. Resident Terry Skinner explained, “I put my e-cigarette on charge and within the space of five minutes, it exploded.”
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Fire Alarms Kent

Avoid Fire Hazards This Festive Season

Kent Fire and Rescue Service have been reminding the public of safety awareness this festive season. National fire statistics show that during December, 20 people a day are either killed or injured due to accidental fires.
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Commercial Security Kent

Security Suggestions For Golf Clubs

If the burglar alarm on the house next door to yours goes off, it is very likely that, as a good neighbour, you would at the very least go and take a look.
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Home Alarms Kent

What To Do If You’ve Been Burgled

There is probably nothing worse than the gut-wrenching feeling that you get when you come home to find that your house has been burgled.
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Home Security Kent

Burglary Statistics For Kent 2014 – The Good News And The Bad

There is good news and bad news when it comes to the burglary statistics for Kent in 2014. The Police UK website shows that in the quarter to March 2014 burglary figures were down over the same period for 2013, and obviously the Police are keen to emphasise this point.
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Security Installers Kent

Making Sense Of Crime Figures – Crime down in England but up in Kent

Some of the crime figures bandied about by politicians might give you cause to sleep easier in your bed. However, figures which show that things are improving might not be the whole truth…
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Fire Systems Sevenoaks

Next Kent Fire Service Strike Saturday 21 June – Keep Your Flat Safe From Fire

Kent Fire and Rescue Service warn that the next fire strike will be this Saturday 21 June from 10am until 5pm.
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Fire Alarms Dartford

New Fire Systems Tested At Dartford Tunnel in May 2014

Every day, thousands of cars use the two tunnels at the Dartford River Crossing to make the short journey from Kent into Essex. But what would happen if there was a fire in one of the tunnels?
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