Although safety is the most important reason for buying a door phone, comfort and ease of use comes in a close second.

Seeing who is at the door gives us the option of opening the door (or not) and provides a valuable sense of both freedom and protection.

You can also install an automatic opener with a Marmitek door phone that can be operated from the internal unit. So walking to the door is no longer necessary.

Specialist area
Door phone development is the province of genuine specialists, as the product must perform a range of needs and requirements.
Marmitek aims to provide a system that is easy for anyone to install and use.

Additionally, the door phone must be made of sturdy materials in order to survive all types of weather conditions, plus image and sound must be of the very highest quality, to match modern developments.

DoorGuard 350
With a monitor that is just 25 mm thick and a camera that is just 45 mm wide, the DoorGuard 350 is one of the slimmest in its category.
The 10cm. colour LCD screen provides a perfect image of the person at the door, even if it is dark outside, due to its integrated invisible lighting.

Quality and guarantee
All Marmitek door phones fulfil strict European quality standards and the company provides a full guarantee for up to 24 months after purchase.

Price and availability
The DoorGuard 350 is now available and costs just 159 euro.
For further information about the new Marmitek Door-Guard and sales addresses please visit the website.

SecurityCAM Ltd a leading UK security solutions provider. has announced that it offers a ‘best protection guarantee’ with its ADT Home Security System.

This is an effective burglar alarms system that provides Police protection (response during emergency call outs), Smoke / Fire detection, plus Key holder response.

This security set up comes with ADT monitored alarms that give 24×7 protection to home, family as well as business assets, 365 days of the year with immediate Police response during emergency call outs.

Some key features of the ADT burglar alarm systems are:
The premises will be watched over 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Police, Key holder and Fire Response during emergency call outs.
4 hour Response times to the premises in the event of faults.
Access to a 24Hr ADT Service Bureau for assistance.
Instant deterrent to potential threats.
Routine Inspections of the ADT burglar alarm include minor adjustments.

Priced at £397.

Commenting on the need for the ADT Home Security System, Mr. Idris Shara, CEO, SecurityCAM Ltd. says, “The number of security violation incidents have increased over the last couple of years and people have now become extremely concerned about their safety.”

“Security is one of the most important fears for home and business owners.
To prevent burglary, people need to install comprehensive home Security Systems that provide a comprehensive range of security services.”

“Our ADT alarm system is the latest security device that not only alerts the owners in case of a break in, but also sends immediate alert signals to the Police.”

In addition to offering ADT monitored alarms, SecurityCAM also provides other security systems such as Access Control, Video Entry, hardwired and wireless burglar alarms plus CCTV Systems.

The company offers state-of-the-art security equipment that complies with the British and European Standards prEN5031/PD6662 and DD243:2004.

For further information about SecurityCAM’s ADT Home Security System with Best Protection Guarantee, please visit the website.

Tel:   (0845) 644 9321

Marmitek has introduced IP Cameras that automatically upload video evidence to YouTube, which means that YouTube will now become not only a location for watching or sharing images, but also for saving private videos.

Using a Marmitek IP Camera* you can monitor everything from a distance, making it the perfect solution for checking that everything is in order at home in real time 24/7:

• You will have more peace of mind if you can check from anywhere, whether the children at home are all right, check who is at your front door or just ensure that all is well back at home.

• A Marmitek IP Camera can also supply images that enable you to confirm exactly what happened and who or what caused the incident.

• These images are automatically sent to your e-mail address or uploaded to a NAS (Network-attached storage) server. Storage space from an e-mail account, however, is often limited. And uploading to an NAS server means that you cannot usually access and view saved images.
• However Marmitek has just launched two new IP Cameras. The IP Eye Anywhere241 and the IP RoboCam541. These cameras can automatically and independently (without the intervention of a computer), instantly upload your security images to YouTube.

• You can permit these to be viewed by anyone, or protect them, so that only you have access. As a result, you have a free, online alternative to an NAS server.

• So whether it’s your car on the drive, the motorbike in the garage, the valauble equipment in your lounge, or the nursery where your baby is sleeping – YouTube is watching!

YouTube demo: http://www.youtube.com/user/democamera).

*The IP Eye Anywhere241 (Static camera) is available from 4 July for €199 /GBP179.
The IP RoboCam541 (Pan&Tilt variant) is available from 4 July for €279 / GBP249.

For availability and where to buy Marmitek’s new IP Cameras, please visit the website.

Swann Security, the global leader in “Plug & Play” security monitoring solutions, offers a range of security devices to protect your loved ones and property during the long winter nights.

Recent newspaper reports state that insurers’ claims are up by as much as 50% or more, as vandals take advantage of longer hours of darkness, due to the clocks going back an hour from British Summer Time.

It is generally acknowledged that the fear of crime is higher in the dark winter months:

People feel more vulnerable during darker evenings.

Swann security devices are inexpensive and can deter undesirables.

Homes with a security device installed are 8 times less likely to be broken into than those without, showing how effective deterrent security devices are.

Swann security products are easy to install and offer complete peace of mind.
Included in the range are:

DVR4-2000 Security Recording Kit. Download free “app” for live streaming on iPhone

• This Security Recording Kit provides you with everything you need to monitor, record and capture video footage for your home or business.

• With the ability to ‘set and forget’ the kit to record up to 30 days with up to 4 cameras simultaneously, you will never miss any suspicious activity.

• The kit includes two PNP-150 video cameras that can capture footage day and night from up to 30ft away. Priced at £399.99 Inc. from selected PC World, Currys & Makro.

ADW-200

• The ADW-200 is a cost effective camera and receiver for easy viewing on any TV.

• In addition to the ADW-200 Wireless Camera, the pack also includes a digital receiver, RCA cable, two power adapters, mounting screws and plugs, theft deterrent stickers, and all the instructions you need for easy set up and installation.

• The new ADW-200 will be available from Argos in January 2011 at SRP £119.99 Inc.

ADW-400 Digital Guardian Camera & Recorder.

• The ADW-400 Digital Guardian Camera and Recorder (pictured here), introduces unprecedented affordability for people who require a solution that not only allows them to see what’s going on but also record footage.

• The ADW-400 is available at SRP £199.99 inc from Amazon, Currys, PC World and Argos (Jan 11) & Makro.

For more information on the Swann security monitoring solutions, please visit the website.

Putting control of your home in the palm of your hand.

Following the successful launch of its Halo self-install IP home security product & service, Intamac Systems Ltd has announced the availability of the supporting Home Halo iPhone® application.

Available now as a free download from the iTunes® store, Home Halo provides iPhone users with the ability to easily monitor, manage and control their connected home devices from anywhere in the world, directly using their handset.

Key features of the Halo Home iPhone app include:

• The ability to view the current status of, and recent events from, connected devices in your home.
Remotely control your home, switching the Security system on and off.

• Set the order of nominated Contacts who will receive messages via voicecall, SMS, email and even Twitter, if an alert is triggered.

• Track ‘trigger’ events, raising alerts if specific events do / do not occur.

• The ability record and view video from connected Halo IP cameras.
Featuring a slick and easy to navigate user interface, the app allows users to remotely control a range of Halo devices in their home directly from an iPhone, and provides real time information via a variety of services including SMS, email and Twitter.

The Halo home monitoring service can also be accessed via a PC, and can be tailored to a broad range of useful applications, specific to individual needs including:

• Home security – automated monitoring & messaging service, collecting real time data from a wide variety of sensors including intruder, fire, flood, panic and much more.
• Video – view live streaming images from connected Ip cameras via PC or smartphone, or capture and save recorded clips to be viewed at a later date.
• Caring for your family members – including emergency alarms, daily activity tracking, and user definable alert triggers to allow you to passively monitor and care for loved ones from afar and at all times.

Kevin Meagher, CEO, Intamac Systems, the award winning platform service provider behind the Halo range, commented;

“With Home Halo now available on the iPhone, our customers have control of their homes in the palm of their hands, whenever and wherever they are in the world. Whether the end aspiration is to have a fully integrated smarthome, or simply a burglar alarm that offers a bit more, Halo products and services give customers real choice and flexibility, and help make the connected home a reality.”

Launched to the UK consumer market last month, Halo comprises a complete range of wireless, simple to use and affordable devices, including a wireless camera, key fob, movement detector, door contact, smoke detector, external siren, external dummy siren, water / flood detector and keypad.

The Halo 100 starter kit is available now from the Halo website, at a special price of £199 until 30th September 2010, by entering the discount code INT1025 when purchasing the kit.

A new UK technology called Jabbakam, aims to give power back to the public by making security camera networks as easy to use as Facebook.

Jabbakam removes the complicated knowledge and technology barriers that have traditionally stopped ordinary people from setting up their own security surveillance systems.

The system enables communities to link personal or public cameras up and monitor the footage via the Internet, or be alerted of activity via email or SMS.

In time, the new breakthrough application will permit users to aggregate themselves into online groups that can share information to create a virtual neighbourhood watch, so that communities can feel safe again.

The success of privately owned CCTV is being witnessed across the country and images captured by members of the public have been used on numerous occasions to identify and convict offenders.
But the cost of CCTV for the majority of us is not a realistic option – Jabbakam is.

Jabbakam entrepreneur James Wickes on BBC Surrey Breakfast Show said: “I think CCTV is great, although there should be less monitoring by the state and more by the people, monitoring what they want to be monitored, and a more organic approach. The statistics show the frustration women and men feel when it comes to protecting their homes”

People obviously take pride in their possessions, as often it is a reflection of what their hard work has achieved.
Where general CCTV has come under scrutiny for invasion of privacy, it must be understood who is Big Brother in these situations, as video monitoring is only an invasion of privacy when it’s not you who is in charge of the footage in which you star.

The National Crime Survey states that properties without basic home security measures, are more likely to become victims of burglary than those that have taken precautions. A statistic backed up by the Neighbourhood Watch Trust. 

Jabbakam, is a pay as you go system and can cost as little as 10p a month  to run.

About Jabbakam

Founded in November 2009, Jabbakam is a unique system for the remote management and networking of IP cameras. A Jabbakam network can be formed by two or more users monitoring a single camera, or an international community sharing footage across the globe.

Jabbakam networks enable groups of people with a shared interest, to view video footage recorded on their cameras online as and when they want.

You can now download the Jabbakam iPhone app for free! Keep an eye on all things Jabbakam wherever you are, through the sleek interface of the iPhone:

• Check your inbox for the latest activity on your cameras or those in your networks.
  Control the recording and alert status of your cameras.
  Read and respond to your private messages.
  And much more!

For more information about Jabbakam Technology visit the website.

International security monitoring and do-it-yourself video surveillance specialists, Swann Communications have launched the next generation in wireless security, the ADW-400 Digital Guardian Camera & Recorder.
 
The ADW-400 Digital Guardian Camera and Recorder introduces real affordability, for people who require a solution that not only allows them to see what’s going on but also records footage.
 
One of the biggest inhibitors to effective wireless camera performance in past years has been interference from nearby Bluetooth devices, Web routers, microwave ovens and cordless phones.

Swann’s latest Advanced Digital Wireless cameras are truly Wi-Fi friendly, with an encrypted point-to-point signal, providing a 100 per cent secure signal that cannot be intercepted.

By combining this high quality wireless camera with a neat, compact SD card receiver and recording system, Swann have created a fantastic do-it-yourself solution that provides genuine protection for homes and businesses:

• Just mount the day/night ADW-400 camera in the area you want to monitor and connect to power. Connect the digital receiver to your TV using the RCA cable and then to power.
• Once set to the same channel the camera and receiver will find each other, or “pair up” to create a secure and private, encrypted point-to-point wireless signal.
• The latest Advanced Digital Wireless technology means you get clearer video picture and better sound.

Protect the people you care about and your property with motion triggered video recording . The ADW-400 allows you to easily record over 3 hours continuous footage to a 2GB SD card (included in the pack).

You can also upgrade to 32GB for over 2 days continuous recording; From there, it’s easy to transfer the video to your PC for storing, emailing or uploading to the web.

The pack includes the camera, receiver, SD card, mounting screws and plugs, 4 theft deterrent stickers and everything you need to get started. It’s wireless security for today’s world!

The new ADW-400 is now available at SRP £199.99 inc.

For more information, please visit the Swann Security website.

I was pleased to accept Swann’s offer to trial their new ADW 300 digital wireless security camera and receiver. See our article dated October 25th 2009.

The camera was delivered on the day promised and the camera and other contents were securely packed and well protected. The camera, stand and all components were strong, smart and clearly of quality manufacture.

I found the operating instructions very clear with lots of illustrations to help understanding and enable a quick and easy set up of both the camera and receiver.

The interactive demos on the company’s website, also provided further useful information and illustrations about installation.

My Set-up was quickly achieved, thanks to the plug and play technology, in around 2hrs:

I placed the camera high up in a corner of my lounge with a clear view of the door, and the receiver was connected to a TV and computer in my office on the first floor.

I discovered it was necessary to avoid including a window in the camera view, as the long range of the camera picks up motion outside and triggers the alarm. Reducing the sensitivity of the sensor (users can do this in set-up) would have the same effect, if windows can’t be kept out of the frame.

The receiver layout and functions, including how to pair the camera to a channel, were clearly presented and explained in the instructions.

Installing the software went smoothly with no problems and the camera view was soon displayed on my computer screen:

A simulated control-centre image of a good size 16cm x 16cm, is displayed, with very clear layout and function controls.

The operation instruction booklet illustrates the layout in detail and each function is fully explained in its own section.

Testing the system.

• All functions on the Receiver worked well including the menu and zoom with camera movements.

• Software functions were easy to follow and the capture of video or pictures by scheduled times or motion only, could be quickly set up or changed. Don’t forget to save your settings!

• A choice of video or snap shot pictures is available to suit your preference.

• I preferred the high-resolution video images, which I found were extra clear and detailed in colour, for possible identification of an intruder.

• The infra-red beam for night time produced good pictures during darkness, however if I were fitting this camera, I would also install a light activated by a motion sensor – again for ID purposes.

• The events screen with time date worked well and the search facility by camera, time and mode is a real time saver.

• I experienced no interference on the camera system from my wireless network or vice versa.

There is a useful trouble-shooting guide in the booklet with answers to the main problems one might experience.

Overall I must say I was impressed with the versatile Swann ADW 300 Security Camera, which is ideal for indoor or outdoor use.

Visit the Swann Security website for more home security solutions.

D-Link’s new DCS-1130 camera provides fast and easy remote monitoring of security video from anywhere in the world.

D-Link has begun shipping their new 802.11n Wi-Fi network camera that enables users to remotely monitor live streaming video via the Internet.

Offering plug and play connectivity, the new D-Link network camera features easy installation and set-up, mobile 3G and Web monitoring, 16x digital zoom, motion detection, integrated microphone and multiple profiles.

The DCS-1130 connects to the home or small business network using 802.11n Wi-Fi with WPS support.

With 3GPP mobile surveillance, users can view a live feed from the cameras using a 3G-enabled cell phone, PDA or any compatible RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) device.

Users are offered a flexible and convenient way to remotely monitor their homes or offices in real time, from anywhere within a customer’s mobile network, by simply using a common 3GPP-compatible player on the mobile device.

“Our new network camera offers an ideal solution for the home or small business, providing many features found in more costly surveillance systems,” said Andrew Mulholland, Marketing Manager, D-Link UK & Ireland.

For advanced users, the DCS-1130 also comes with D-Link D-ViewCam™ management software.

D-ViewCam comes with a host of features including, the ability to record directly from the camera to a local hard drive, trigger motion detection, set recording schedules, set e-mail alert notifications, and even support up to 32 cameras.

It also allows you to upload a floor plan of your home or small business and create a realistic layout of where your cameras are located, providing you with better access to your cameras.

For even greater flexibility, you can record video directly to a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, eliminating the need for a dedicated computer to store video.
The DCS-1130 is available now for a recommended retail price of £189.99 inc. VAT.

For more information, visit the D-Link website.
http://www.dlink.co.uk.

Swann Security a global leader in “Plug & Play” security monitoring solutions, has announced the latest additions to its security camera range.

All models feature 480 TV lines and a 1/3″ Sony SuperHAD CCD sensor to give amazing video quality. The cameras are extremely robust, with durable metal casing:

PRO-610 Wide Angle Security Camera.

• A Powerful, day & night camera with 4mm wide-angle lens.

• This camera is perfect for those who require a professional quality camera capable of seeing a broader view of their home or business.

• The 35 infra-red LED’s switch on automatically in low light to project infra-red beams, for excellent night vision up to 50ft or 15m.

• A perfect camera for stairwells, parking lots, building exteriors, lobbies, foyers, warehouses or hallways, as it can see perfectly well at night or in darkened conditions.

• Everything you need is included in the pack including extra-long 60ft 18m BNC cable, for connecting to a recording device and power, BNC to RCA connector for connecting to a TV Etc. SRP - £119.99 Inc.

PRO-620 Professional Long Range Security Camera. Night Vision 82ft/25m:

• The PRO-620 is a high powered, day & night camera with a 12mm long-view lens providing excellent image quality for day or night; ideal for those who want a quality camera capable of seeing a longer view of their home or business. SRP - £129.99 Inc.

PRO-630 Vari-Focal Security Camera Night Vision 115 ft/35m:

• This is a heavy duty, high powered, day and night camera with adjustable external zoom and focus control; it produces amazing night vision up to 115ft or 35m generated by 72 infra-red LEDs; made of a robust, weather resistant aluminium.

The new cameras are available now from Maplins in store or online.
For more information, please visit the Swann Security website.