ADT Home Security have been working with Calvin Beckford, a retired Police Officer with over 30 years’ experience in crime prevention, to prepare a new document, aimed at helping new homeowners to make their new property as safe and secure as possible.

Calvin Beckford, a security industry expert, has thirty years policing experience with the Metropolitan Police. Calvin is well-known in police crime prevention and academic circles.

ADT offer an ideal home security monitoring solution.

• ADT is a leading UK provider of electronic home security solutions, designed to protect family homes, with ranges to suit any size of property.

• The company has a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge and their experts will help you assess your security risks and work with you to develop a solution tailored to your needs.

A survey by a major insurance company found that 33% of Britons ignore ringing home alarms - people assume someone else will sort the problem out! (Source Zurich Insurance & BBC Report).

However, with an ADT monitored alarm, if your alarm is activated, they receive a message from your system enabling them to respond to the activation immediately, as all ADT home security alarm systems are linked via a telephone line, to their professionally manned UK based alarm monitoring centres. ADT monitors your home alarm 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For further information about the ADT home monitoring solution, please visit the website.

To View the Home Security Leaflet and to download it, please visit:
http://www.adt.co.uk/home-security/homesecurityguide.htm

Thinking about improving your home security, then look no further than Yale Digital, their new easy to use website, offering the very latest digital security solutions.

You will conveniently be able to buy your security products online via the Digital Store and have them delivered direct to your door.

Products available include:

• Yale’s revolutionary new SmartHome Alarm, which turns on a light in your home when an intruder activates a PIR outside, plus digital door locks, fire safes and wire-free alarms.

• Most of the Yale Digital products are available with professional installation, carried out by the national network of Yale Security Point installers.

• Yale Digital also includes ‘Build my alarm’, an easy-to-use feature that proposes both general security and high security packages depending on your home’s requirements.

• You can also arrange for a 130 point security check of your property via the website, to enable you to ascertain which products are best suited to you and your home.

• Specially trained Yale Security Point installers always carry out this reliable and affordable survey, for additional peace of mind.

Yale Digital offers you and your family security and peace of mind, with cutting edge technology, practical reliability, plus all the convenience and flexibility that only a digital solution can provide.

For more information or to view all of the Yale digital security products, please visit the website.
Yale’s Digital Helpline Tel: (01902) 364606.

A range of hardwearing replacement cylinders for uPVC door locks has been launched — Easifit by Kasp, the leading security brand from Carl Kammerling International.

Consisting of 16 double euro profile cylinders, in eight of the most popular sizes and two finishes – Brass and Nickel, the convenient Kasp Easitfit range has been designed to provide homeowners with a quick and simple increased security solution.

The 5 pin cylinders are anti-drill for added security and have the additional benefit of being ‘key both sides’; which allows the lock to be operated even when a key is left in the opposite side.

Easifit is a well-timed development, as the latest statistics on home security have highlighted some disquieting trends among homeowners:

• An Esure Home Insurance survey published earlier this year revealed an alarming 70% of new homeowners never change their locks, despite a fifth of all previous homeowners retaining the keys to their old homes.

• The research also highlighted that 11% of Brits do not change their locks after losing a set of keys.

• Following the surprising survey results, Kasp has targeted consumers directly to challenge common misunderstanding around the need to change cylinder locks.

Eye-catching and informative in-store sales support has been introduced, highlighting the importance of changing locks , designed to increase awareness and inform the consumer on how easy it is to replace door cylinders.

Also available are free measuring guides, to help customers ascertain the required cylinder size before making a purchase.

For more information about the Easifit euro profile cylinders by Kasp, please visit the website.

Tel: (01758) 704704

Would be thieves are well aware that we all have lots of high value presents in our homes during the festive period and they do their utmost to take advantage.

So Yale are offering some seasonal security advice, to help keep your gifts safe from surprise visitors, other than Santa Claus:

Alarm Systems
It’s important that your home is protected while you’re out visiting family and friends or away on holiday, therefore a security alarm can act as a crucial visual deterrent and will alert neighbours when activated by burglars.
60% of burglaries attempted on homes fitted with an alarm are unsuccessful - Yale’s wirefree alarm kits are quick and easy to install, and offer discreet protection for all types of properties.

External Doors
External timber doors should be secured using a mortice lock and/or night-latch that meets British Standard BS3621 and if you have a PVCu or Composite door, then it is recommended that you upgrade the euro profile cylinder in your multi-point lock to British Standard as well.

Windows
Yale advises that all windows, both upstairs and downstairs, are fitted with at least one appropriate lock. Many burglars will avoid smashing a window and will instead try to force the window frame itself.

Sheds, Garages and Outbuildings
Sheds and garages are often used to store larger, more expensive presents like bicycles and televisions, making them a prime target. Heavy-duty padlocks are recommended for shed doors, whilst anchor locks and cables can secure individual items. Stand alone alarms, which run on battery power, can also be fitted to outbuildings as an extra security measure.

Identity Theft
At Christmas time, you are more susceptible to fraud, as the increase in larger purchases, Internet shopping and a busy social calendar means you are less likely to notice unusual activity on your account. To protect yourself, keep your gift receipts in a home safe that’s bolted securely to the floor or wall.

Answering The Door
Yale recommends fitting a door chain and spy hole to external timber doors to enable you to check who is at the door before opening it.

Personal Safety
Christmas is the official party season but don’t let your fun be ruined by compromising on your safety. With darker nights and more evening social events to attend, it is crucial to remain self-aware when travelling and Yale recommends always carrying a personal attack alarm.

Yale security products are available from your local DIY store, locksmiths or hardware stores.

For more information please visit the website or visit http://www.yalesecuritypoint.co.uk , where you can fill in your details to request a free home safety security survey.

Tel: (01902) 364647

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

Yale has added a new section to its website, offering ‘how to videos’ that show consumers how easy it is to replace or update their home security products.

Available on their website, Yale SecurityTV features informative and educational videos on a range of Yale products:

• Including how to change a Yale euro-profile cylinder, and how to install a Yale replacement PVCu handle.

• Videos showing how to replace a Yale nightlatch and how to upgrade to a British Standard rim cylinder will be coming soon.

• The videos form part of a new campaign that will see Yale products promoted to security conscious homeowners over the next few months.

Caroline Martin, Marketing Manager for Yale, says: “Consumers are watching two billion videos a day on YouTube and the growing trend for smart phones, also means it’s easier for homeowners to watch ‘how to’ videos on their mobiles, if they need installation help in the middle of a DIY project at home.

“We are promoting the new ‘how to’ videos online, which should raise awareness of home security upgrades as a DIY project.

Merchants and retailers can also play the videos on terminals in store, or direct customers to Yale SecurityTV as part of their aftersales support.”

For more information and to view the Yale SecurityTV videos, please visit the website.

Yale customer services Tel: (0845) 223 2126.

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.

Prodigy™ is a new line of home control products from Crestron, the market leader in home entertainment and automation systems now available in the UK.

Prodigy is a simple to install, easy to use, and an exceptionally affordable solution that does not require any special wiring, programming or expensive custom installation.

Prodigy home automation solutions include home cinema, audio distribution, lighting and climate control; backed by Crestron quality, expertise and support, Prodigy is inexpensive control without compromise.

Crestron is installed in more homes worldwide than any other brand, and brings years of experience and success to this latest line of home technology.

A very simple residential solution, Prodigy delivers the power, flexibility and reliability of Crestron, to more people and more homes than ever before.

According to Robin van Meeuwen, Managing Director of Crestron UK, “Prodigy gives our dealers the opportunity to expand their market to provide home control for every lifestyle and budget. Now virtually any homeowner can enjoy the benefits of affordable and reliable home automation.”

Prodigy is scalable, so the system can be expanded easily. Start with a simple home theatre; then add whole house audio, lighting and climate control, even remote control from laptops and mobile devices. Control interfaces also include touchpanels, handheld remotes, and wireless keypads:

• Easy to set up; there’s no system design or expensive installation.

• Prodigy Composer guides you through a few simple steps, using basic drop down menus and check boxes.

• The software provides all the logic and creates touchscreen interfaces automatically in the background.

• The wizard is intuitive, so anyone can get a system up and running in minutes without any training.

In our picture is the Crestron V-Panel - the industry’s only full 1080p high definition touchpanel that can function as both a control interface and flat panel HD display.

For more information and case studies visit the Crestron website.

Tel: (0845) 873 8787

Texecom Ltd. The leading security product manufacturer has now launched its professional-grade mesh network wireless platform: RICOCHET.

This innovative technology has been designed to overcome the limitations and address the concerns of existing wireless security systems.

RICOCHET technology devices send receive and repeat wireless transmissions from all other compatible devices in the network.

This means that each and every enabled device provides a data route for the wireless signal to and from Texecom’s Premier Series control panels, allowing the network to ‘repair’ itself, when a connection even begins to weaken.

Traditional wireless systems depend on simple ‘point-to-point’ communication, where each connection is made directly between the control panel and the device. In this situation, distances between the controller and security sensor can be very limited, with outlying zones susceptible to signal loss.

By creating a mesh network of interconnecting points, the RICOCHET system maintains signal integrity even in the event of direct-line interference.

Texecom has also developed the new Signal Security diagnostic tool, which actively monitors the wireless network in real-time – eliminating the need for cumbersome site signal strength

It shows, in real-time, the network’s status and condition, and the total number of alternative signal routes for each device. This therefore offers a superior indication of total system integrity compared to a simple signal strength measurement.

The initial range of products available with RICOCHET includes a 32-zone wireless expander, 15m digital PIR, 15m digital quad PIR, shock sensor, magnetic contact and wireless keyfob.

The company is making significant investments in the continued development of the RICOCHET platform, with additional devices, systems and features being rolled out in the near future.

A RICOCHET Starter Kit is now available for a limited time only.

Contents:

• 1 x Premier 32XP-W.

• 1 x Premier SmartKey.

• 3 x Prestige QD-W.

• 1 x Impaq Plus-W.

• 1 x Impaq Contact-W.

• Software, Instructions and Auxiliary Bag.

Frequency Band 868.0 MHz - 868.6 MHz

Further information and the latest updates can be found at Texecom’s dedicated website for the technology.

Door security systems are becoming increasingly popular and are proving to be especially useful for elderly or disabled people, providing both security and peace of mind.

Types of Door Access Systems - There is a wide choice of access control systems available from cheap DIY devices, to the more complex hard- wired door security systems.

Video Systems - This type allows visual confirmation of visitors and remote door access into a property, giving both security and calm to the occupants.

Intelligent Home’s Touch Screen Video Door Entry Systems.

Intelligent Home supplies a complete range of home door access systems, to suit many requirements. Their most popular system is:

The IH-692 Touch Screen Video Door Entry DUO System, which comprises:

• One Master Touch Screen 7” LCD monitor with SD card slot records short video clips or pictures on SD card 2GB + 1 x slave monitor. Dimensions of monitor: W223  x H160 x D25mm.

• OSD (on screen) menu selection: adjust volume, colour, brightness, scene mode, change ring-tone etc.

• SD card memory to store colour images with date and time. Video clip or picture are taken automatically when someone rings the bell or can be taken manually at any time.

• Loud speaker with 15 different ring tones.

• Allows you to check outside and talk to people outside at any time you wish to, even if no one rings the bell.

• Connect direct audio handset (no separate power supply needed)

• Connect up to 2 doorbell cameras or one doorbell plus one CCTV camera direct • Connect up to 4 doorbell cameras and/or CCTV cameras with an additional 4 way switcher

• Open 2 electric locks independently with an additional RLC or control of electric lock and a light with an RLC • Intercom function among all monitors in the system • Brushed aluminium face plate • Mounting type: surface mount.

To complete the system you need to add at least one doorbell camera and one power supply; choose from five different doorbell cameras - three flush mount and two surface mount.

There are three choices of power supply: An individual power adaptor, a multi power transformer for up to 2 monitors and a multi power transformer for up to 5 monitors.

You will also need 4-core shielded alarm cable for connection distances up to 30 metres between monitor and doorbell camera.

To view the whole range of access systems on offer, visit the Intelligent Home website.