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Home Security
CEDIA Members Are Specialists In Home Automation
CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association), is an international trade organisation spanning three continents with a membership of nearly 4,000 companies, of which over 420 are in the UK.
CEDIA members specialise in the design, supply, concealed installation, and control of automated electronic systems for the modern, intelligent home; they are the enablers of the house-of-the-future that visionaries have contemplated for most of the last century.
They install anything from multi-room audio systems and home cinemas, to complete home automation networks and sub-systems to control lighting, security, HVAC (heating, ventilation & air conditioning), and even garden facilities, from lighting to watering.Â
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Intamac’s Home Manager Protects, Monitors And Controls
We are all leading increasingly busy lives and rightly concerned about rising crime rates; it is now more important than ever to be protected whilst at home and to know what’s going on there when you are away.
The award winning Intamac Home Manager, is a revolutionary smart, web-based alarm monitoring and messaging service that helps you protect your home and loved ones against the consequences of unexpected events including: burglary; physical threat or doorstep aggression – no matter where you are in the world!
The system enables you to remotely manage and monitor in real time the progress of many different events within your home; you (or designated contacts) are alerted through Home Manager’s integral messaging system via phone, email or text.
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The T3 Smarthome Show At The NEC Birmingham
If you dream of having a smart home, don’t miss The T3 Smart Home Show at the NEC from 22 – 25 March 2007, which brings together all the latest trends in home automation solutions, with many new exhibitors and more innovative products and services.
Hundreds of exciting new technology products to meet every need will be there, including advice on budget planning, consultation and installation.
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Imagine having automated fingertip control over your entire home, with integrated hi-fi in every room, a home cinema, lighting and controlled heating, air conditioning and security systems: home automation is now a reality and more affordable than ever before and all controlled from the touch of a button inside or outside your home.
Visitors to this show will also gain free access into the co-located National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which brings together over 500 national and regional exhibitors,
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Home Insurance Provides Peace Of Mind
According to a recent survey carried out by Nationwide the average family home contents are now worth more than £45,000.
Despite this, according to the survey many of us are not only failing to adequately cover our valuable contents but our houses too.
More than a third of those questioned, didn’t have buildings insurance and one in four respondents had no contents cover, leaving themselves liable in the event of a disaster, for the horrendous cost of rebuilding their home, or replacing their valuable possessions- a financial nightmare!
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Chubb’s Top Fire Prevention Tips For Christmas
Statistics show that over 16,000 people are killed or injured each year by fire in the home, and the risks are increased in winter due to Christmas lights and decorations, heating appliances, candles and festive fun.
Chubb Fire, the UK’s leading fire specialist, has put together a 12-point practical guide to help people stay safe this winter.
“A house fire can start unexpectedly at any time,†says Jane Garland, Chubb Fire’s Marketing Communications Manager. “People need to be particularly careful at this time of year, as often the simplest thing such as a heater too close to a curtain or a set of fairy lights left on for too long can lead to devastating results.â€
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The Compact Internet Video Camera From Linksys
An Internet Camera and a home monitoring alarm are key devices for home security in the 21st century.
The Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera from Linksys has its own IP address and connects easily to your existing network enabling you to monitor your home from any PC connected to the Internet, anywhere in the world.
By simply logging on to your security camera’s onboard home page, you can view, hear and control the camera over the Internet or from anywhere on your network, thus increasing your home safety and security.
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Police Warn Of Increased Crime As Clocks Go Back
The clocks went back on October 29th, which not only signals that winter is on its way, but also means increased opportunities and rich pickings for thieves as the evenings get darker.
Police are warning householders to step up their general home security to prevent them becoming a victim of crime this winter.
Burglaries tend to rise at this time every year and the police think the peak comes, as the evenings get darker and it’s easier for burglars to see where homes are empty.
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Byron’s Classic Speaking Tube
If you want the functionality of an intercom system with the style of yester-year, this speaking tube from Byron is perfect.
The stylish system is based on a design dating from 1900.
It operates from a solid brass plate with speaking facility at the entrance to your house, which is linked by tube to the inside where you can speak to callers in comfort.
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A Home Security System Review
Before buying a home security system it is important to take a close look at your home, and your locality, to discover the type and level of crime or other problems that are most likely to affect the security of your home, family and possessions.
So it is a good idea to do a home security system review to ascertain the precise level of protection you require thus preventing expense on unnecessary equipment.
Assemble the Facts
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New Byron Security Lighting Range
Byron have just launched a stunning new range of modern outdoor security lighting from Ranex, which includes stylish new designs which are an alternative to more traditional outdoor lanterns.
The contemporary Messina (pictured) and Pisa mini wall lights incorporate passive infra-red systems with 110-degree detection angle and an 8 metre range.
The range also includes the Secura halogen floodlight, which is easy to fit and incorporates a daylight-charged solar panel for detection of movement at night.
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