Category Archives: Security Advice

How Price Doesn’t Effect The Lag Time On Cameras

Cameras, Security Advice, Security Products
All security cameras have a visual feed that is connected to a recording and display device. But there is a downside to this system, which comes in the form of the camera lag time. Camera lag is the delay between the camera viewing the image and its subsequent recording and visual output on a display device. One of the most surprising things about camera lag is that the cost or quality of the camera doesn’t determine the severity of the lag. Even the most expensive cameras have lag times that amount... Read More »

Choosing The Right Anti-Climb Security Measures

Security Advice, Security Products
While the name sounds imposing, anti-climb security measures are pretty straight forward. They can take the form of barbed shrubs and trees placed next to a wall, or an extended fence that looks imposing to climb. However, choosing the right measure that will work can take a little fore-thought. The key is choosing the right security measure that will suit a specific area. This means analysing where potential break-ins could occur and choosing a security feature that will work well with the other features near by. For example, if a property already... Read More »

Why It’s Important To Secure The Patio Area Of The Home

Security Advice
The patio door and it’s surrounding windows are one of the most common points of entry that criminals use to enter a home. For these reasons, reinforcing the patio door and windows is highly recommended. One of the best ways to reinforce the doors and windows is to use a multi-locking system. A multi-locking system allows a door to be locked at multiple points into the door frame, making it a much stronger seal than that of a standard lock. However, not all patio and window door frames are strong enough... Read More »

Features To Look Out For When Buying A New Security Camera

Cameras, Security Advice, Security Products
It comes as no surprise that the more money you spend on a camera, the more features it’s likely to have. Of the higher-end features, night vision comes at a high priority as crimes have a tendency to occur after dark. Motion detection is also desirable, but be sure that the sensitivity and range can be adjusted. This helps to stop windblown debris from being picked up by the alarm system unnecessarily. By properly tuning the system, you can also have a text message sent to your phone when motion is detected. The... Read More »

The Main Components Of A DIY Home Security System

Security Advice, Security Products
While security packages vary between manufacturers, there are some key tools that they all collectively use. Because they all use similar parts, many DIY home security manufacturers offer the option of buying components individually. This allows a user to create a custom home security package, with the components of their choice. Main Panel with Keypad Almost all home security systems make use of a main panel of some kind. The main panel and keypad are the brains of a home security system. The keypad is used to activate and deactivate the system. With a more advanced system, you may be... Read More »

Security Escape Procedures

Security Advice
An important part of high level security systems, is the assurance of a security escape procedure. A security escape procedure involves the structure and planning of a personnel route, which is used in emergency situations. A well planned route will lead to one or several escape areas that can be utilised in the event that an area needs to be abandoned. The protocol used may vary between escape procedures. However, there are several overarching principles that are often adhered to: The route should be as distance efficient as possible. This is in relation... Read More »