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Home Fire Safety Lesssons Learnt From The Great Fire of London
Topic: All, Fire Alarms, Home Security, London, News
So this weekend it was 350 years since the Great Fire of London started, an event that's had a massive impact on modern home fire safety. The fire was recorded as having resulted in only 6 fatalities - which would be a miracle statistic, if it were true. Other estimates venture into the thousands, probably because the poorer people […]
Why Combine Burglar Alarms With Wired Smoke Detectors?
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, Home Security, Kent, London, News
Combining a burglar alarm system with wired smoke detectors is a service we offer to our residential customers, but why do we recommend it? The intruder alarm systems we install have the capacity to be linked with a remote monitoring service. This enables your system to contact our alarm receiving centre when it's activated, so […]
Benefits Of A Monitored Alarm System – Is It Worth It?
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, Home Security, Kent, London, News
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 […]
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. Some people may think this seems rather strange. Surely we can't make that much money out of the system, the profit runs […]
ONS Crime Statistics – Is Burglary On The Rise?
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, Home Security, Kent, London, News, Security Tips
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. The document shows that domestic burglary has fallen by 11% year on year but, despite this, they don't deem the reduction significant (as […]
Why Get A Buzzer Front Door Entry System For Business
Topic: Access Control, All, London, News
Getting a buzzer front door entry system protects your business by denying unauthorised access. But why is this important? Granting people access to your business is a responsibility that shouldn't be taken lightly. The building, the people - it's all part of something you've lovingly built up from scratch in order to create a better world for […]
Pokemon Go Evolves Into A Security Risk For Businesses
Topic: Access Control, All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, Home Security, Kent, London, News
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. So we have already been seeing the effects of this […]
Westminster City Council Scrapping 75 CCTV Cameras
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, London, News
On the 31st May 2016, Radio 5 Live announced that Westminster City Council are looking at switching off CCTV cameras to save money. Currently, £1m a year is spent maintaining the 75 cameras located across the west end, Parliament and other famous London landmarks. The council wish to rid the city of all 75 cameras after […]
The Cost Of House Alarm Systems
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, Home Security, Kent, London, News, Security Tips
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. So what does it cost to get a house alarm […]
How To Keep Your Pets Safe From House Fires
Topic: All, Fire Alarms, Home Security, Kent, London, News, Security Tips
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. Sure, I don't […]
What Is An Optical Smoke Detector?
Topic: All, Fire Alarms, Home Security, Kent, London, News
An optical smoke detector is one part of a fire alarm system. It's a device that raises an alarm when it senses smoke - as shown in this infographic. How Does An Optical Smoke Detector Work? The infographic shows how a build up of smoke particles can obstruct the infrared light inside the alarm casing. This means it […]
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 […]
6 Reasons To Install Intercom Systems For Home Use
Topic: Access Control, All, Home Security, Kent, London, News
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? Well here are our... 6 Reasons To Install Intercom Systems For Home Use 1) Crime Statistics Statistics from UK Crime Stats show that in 2015 there were over 32,488 violent crimes […]
How Do Smoke Detectors Work?
Topic: All, Fire Alarms, Kent, London, News
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. In short, smoke detectors, as suggested by the name, work by detecting smoke. However, not every alarm does this the […]
What Makes Good Wireless Security Cameras – HD, Night Vision, ANPR
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, CCTV Systems for the Home, Home Security, Kent, London, News, Security Tips
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? In 2015 there were 10,153 burglaries in Kent. Having wireless security cameras installed at your property, for business or home, will help to deter burglars […]
Why Is Your Smoke Detector Beeping?
Topic: All, Fire Alarms, Kent, London, News
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? With that in mind, let's identify what kind of noise […]
Do You Need A Night Vision Camera? 5 Decisive Questions
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, Home Security, Kent, London, News, Video Surveillance
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. Unless you're Superman, in which case, awesome - we're big fans of your work - no matter how many carrots you eat, […]
House Alarm Or No House Alarm, Why Bother?
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, Home Security, Kent, London, News
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. We all know the consequences of not having an alarm, the potential break-in, the loss of possessions, the sense of vulnerability in your home. The list could go on. […]
How To Avoid Being A Victim Of Burglary
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, Home Security, Kent, London, News, Security Tips
Kent police have some sterling advice to offer if you wish to take every precaution to avoid becoming the victim of a burglary.
A Guide To Fire Alarm Installations In Public Buildings
Topic: All, Fire Alarms, Kent, London, News
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. Here's a taste of what you're up against...
A Guide To Pet-Friendly Burglar Alarm Systems
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, Home Security, Kent, London, News
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?”
The Difference Between Wired & Wireless Intruder Alarms
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, Kent, London, News, 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. However, you may not have thought about the advantages and disadvantages of each. As NSI Gold Alarm Installers we have the skill to help you to make […]
5 Benefits Of HD CCTV Cameras For Your Business
Topic: All, CCTV Systems, Kent, London, Security Tips, Video Surveillance
Crisp and clear images can make the difference between catching a criminal red-handed, and letting them get away with your possessions. How many of us have watched CCTV camera footage on the local news and thought, 'I can't see his/her face'? Sometimes, it seems a miracle that these fuzzy suspects are ever caught and questioned […]
What Safecontractor Approved Means To Homeowners
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, Kent, London, News
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. As a very simple example, […]
Burglary Statistics For Old Bexley And Sidcup
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, Home Security, London, News
Old Bexley and Sidcup is a largely suburban area, sandwiched between industrial north Kent and densely populated south-east London. However, the burglary statistics make frightening reading, especially when you compare them to places like Brixton and Herne Hill in South London, where you would suppose that the figures would be far higher! Old Bexley & […]
Don’t become a crime survey statistic!
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems for the Home, Home Security, Kent, London, News
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. This figure is actually 16% lower than the previous year’s survey results, but nonetheless is shocking. What […]
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. December then bought us news that Tony Porter, the Government’s surveillance camera commissioner, would be releasing new guidelines on camera use for home security. He explained, "The concerns are primarily about the intrusion […]
The Perfect Match – Spy Alarms Sponsor Charlton Vs Wolves in London
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, Fire Alarms, London, News
Spy Alarms have been maintaining the security for Charlton Athletic Football Club in South London for several years. So it was a great pleasure to sponsor the recent match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 16th September. Members of the Spy Alarms office and engineering team were delighted to join nearly 16,000 fans at […]
Burglary Threat To South London Homes
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, London, News
The Safer Neighbourhood Team was set up in April of 2004 to help the Metropolitan Police tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal activity. The aim was to address local concerns and issues and reduce crime to help Londoners feel safer and rebuild community trust in local policing. Safer Neighbourhood Teams in London Each ward is to have a Safer […]
Spy Alarms Renew Maintenance Contract With Charlton Athletic FC
Topic: All, Burglar Alarms, CCTV Systems, London, News
Long term Charlton Athletic supporter, Martin Foster, is delighted to announce that Charlton Athletic FC have renewed Spy Alarms' maintenance contract with the club in South East London for a further three years. Martin says: "We work with a wide range of sporting clubs across Kent, Sussex and London, providing efficient and economical security solutions […]
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