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Protecting your home and possessions in the longer nights
Traditionally there is a rise in burglary offences at this time of year due to the longer nights and increased spending in the lead up to the Christmas period. Here’s a reminder of seven simple actions you can put in place to help protect your home.
- Make your property look occupied when you are not there by setting lights on a timer switch – vary which lights come on and when so it doesn’t become obvious that you are out
- Move anything of value out of view of your windows – go outside and see what an intruder may find enticing.
- Lock side gates of your property with a secure lock, not just a simple bolt and make sure all your windows, patio and conservatory windows are locked. Remember to lock kitchen and bathroom windows before you go out – these often get forgotten
- In the run up to Christmas store presents in a locked cupboard, preferably in a room protected by a burglar alarm detector/sensor
- Check your security lighting is working and consider CCTV if there is easy access to the rear of your property which an intruder could take advantage of. There are affordable infra-red versions that operate in the dark
- Once it is up, avoid putting wrapped presents under your Christmas tree, especially if they are visible through your windows
- Don’t leave keys for cars or back doors visible through windows or right by the doors in your property.
If you are concerned about the security of your home and possessions, contact the Absolute Security team for a free survey. Tel 01483 791500 or email sales@absolutesecurity.co.uk
Latest news – 31 March 2020
An Update From Our Team
Good communication is always important, but essential during these unprecedented times.
Next week will see a scaled down office presence at Absolute Security, but the office will always remain open and be manned by at least 3 members of staff during working hours.
Our telephone lines remain open and we’d like to reiterate the best contact email addresses.
sales@absolutesecurity.co.uk
service@absolutesecurity.co.uk
installation@absolutesecurity.co.uk
accounts@absolutesecurity.co.uk
These email addresses can always be used, and we have ensured that the recipients will be able to deal with all of your enquires.
Some Good News!
The coronavirus crisis has led to a drop in recorded residential crime, by as much as 20% in some areas.
This is no doubt due to nearly every residential property being occupied all day every day!
Offences such as burglary and violence were down last week compared with the previous seven days, after Boris Johnson made his first request for people to stay home.
The fall this week could be even larger after the prime minister changed his pleas for social distancing into an order to stay inside.
Precautions
On the flip side to this however, it does mean that many commercial premises, schools etc are going to be empty, perhaps for the next couple of months.
Can we take advantage of this quiet period to have your existing systems serviced? It is possible for us to bring forward your scheduled maintenance.
By carrying out maintenance visits now, it will ensure that your building is ready for immediate occupation once the current situation is over. It will also ensure that, should regular maintenance be an insurance requirement, you remain fully compliant.
If you are concerned about your premises lying empty with little or no fire and security protection, then we’d be more than happy to provide a solution to improve this.
We are available for surveys and installations!
Fever Detection
Technology plays a huge part in our industry, especially CCTV. One of our manufacturing partners, Hikvision, has launched a product that can assist with the detection of Coronavirus.
The device is a handheld thermal imaging fever screening camera, which can measure a human’s temperature with an accuracy of 0.5 degrees from a distance of 2 meters!
Please contact us for any further information.
Health and Safety
It goes without saying that our main priority is to combat this disease together with the rest of the country
We would like to reassure you that all our staff have been issued with and are using their PPE and are adhering to social distancing measures introduced by the Government. For more information, see here.
Stay safe and keep well
The Absolute Security Team
Added home security with smart video doorbells
We have seen a lot of customer interest recently in Video Doorbells. These let you respond remotely to visitors at your front door, using your smartphone, tablet and PC and feature an in-built HD camera. 
Video doorbells give you a clear view from your front door or gate, day and night and are ideal for those who want greater protection and screening from nuisance calls or for those in a property alone by themselves. They bring a reassuring layer of additional security as well as convenience.
Flexible to work on any home and property, typical features of video doorbell systems include:
- 2-way talk functionality – so you can speak to the person through the system via the built-in speakers and microphone, and without opening the door.
- Crystal-clear 1080HD video so you have a sharp picture of the person at your door.
- Instant mobile alerts and two-way talk, you can answer the door from your smartphone, tablet and PC.
- The system’s capability to record images – so you have a record of a visitor.
- Wireless technology which means you do not need wiring for the installation –you can have the device/bell on any gate or external door within your home’s WIFI range.
- Motion detection and alerts – these send out an alert if people are loitering close to your property
- The system runs off rechargeable batteries.
- A quick and easy installation.
To learn more and find out our current prices for supplying and installing a video door bell in your home contact the Sales Team on tel 01483 791500.
Bluetooth smart padlocks
As part of National Home Security Month, the Absolute Security Systems team are highlighting various ways to keep your home and possessions secure
The padlock reinvented
One exciting innovation has been Bluetooth ‘smart’ padlocks from Master Lock®. They offer total control when protecting the most important valuables. This is because Bluetooth Padlocks can only be unlocked using an app on your smartphone. This versatility allows you to unlock the lock and give friends or relatives access when needed.
They are ideal for giving added security to garages, gates, sheds, bikes, outbuildings, storage units etc.
The related app with the lock allows you to control access to your designated area and review the entry log from the comfort of your phone. Bluetooth Padlocks can also offer temporary access when required and inform you of tamper alerts via e-mail when an unauthorised attempt to open the lock is made.
The padlock is battery operated and comes with a low battery notification and reminders on the padlock and in app. The battery is easily replaced and an inbuilt battery jump allows for temporary access if the battery dies while locked.
Beneficial for businesses and homeowners alike
The Bluetooth Padlock is beneficial for both businesses and homeowners looking to protect stock, equipment and possessions.
In addition there is also a Bluetooth Lockbox. This is ideal for those having to manage many locks and users.
Access to the Lockbox is gained via your Smartphone Backup using a numeric code on the lock keypad and you can share access with others on a temporary or permanent basis. The Bluetooth Lockbox has a Master Lock® Vault Enterprise IOS or Android app to control access. It too comes with low battery notification and includes mounting hardware for easy hardware. It is ideal for those looking for a large secure storage capacity for keys and access cards.
Contact us to learn more
If you would like to learn more about smart padlocks of added security for your possessions, please contact the Absolute Security Systems team on t 01483 791500 or email sales@absolutesecurity.co.uk