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Holiday home security system
Is a burglar alarm or online monitoring system better for securing a holiday home?
Can alarm systems reduce home insurance costs?
Is there a particular type of alarm system that will reduce my home insurance?
Do alarms have hidden fees?
Hi. Are there any added/hidden fees with alarm systems that I should watch out for? In what cases are they most likely to apply, like based on the system type etc.?
Best wired indoor security camera brands
Hi. I'm thinking of having a wired indoor security camera installed. What brands would you recommend?
Affordable shop security
I'm taking over a shop lease and my insurer has recommended installing a security system. It's a small unit for selling gifts and my budget is quite limited. What type of system would you recommend?
Garden alarm trigger system
How to set up an alarm trigger system in a garden? Do you need planning permission for this? does it depend on whether you set one up in the front or back garden? Where could I purchase one and is it easy enough to set up DIY? Thanks for your time.
What is cylinder snapping?
What is cylinder snapping and how do I prevent it? I've read it happens in about a quarter of all burglaries.
Fixed vs moveable security cameras
Are moveable security cameras always better than fixed ones?
Should I get an electric door lock?
Hi there! Should I have an electric door lock installed? What are the pros and cons? Will the door remain unopenable during a power outage or what would happen during this scenario? Thanks :)
Wi-Fi-enabled security alarms
Just how secure are Wi-Fi-enabled security alarms? I am considering having one fitted at my home but I am not sure how prone these sorts of alarms are to being hacked.
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