Most of us now have smoke alarms fitted to our homes and let’s be honest, they’re a great at what they do. They even tell us off for burning toast. But what happens if your smoke alarm activates when you’re not at home? Who gets notified? At Securus, we offer back to base monitoring for…
ARM recently undertook their monitoring centre reclassification. This requires an ASIAL approved independent auditor to confirm compliance with the Australian Standard 2201.2:2004 (Intruder Alarm Systems – Monitoring Centres). The audit covers a range of building requirements and confirms operational performance of the monitoring centre is in accordance with Australian Standards, covering such things as: The…
With advancements in technology, CCTV systems are becoming an invaluable tool in the protection of the family home and business. As such, SECURUS has the following fantastic CCTV special. 1 x LCD monitor 2 x Megapixel cameras Supports remote access from iOS, Android, PC Fully installed from $2399 inc GST SECURUS CCTV Systems: offer outstanding…
What is the NBN? The National Broadband Network (NBN) is an Australia wide project to upgrade the existing fixed line telephone and internet infrastructure with a view to providing much faster internet access to the majority of Australian homes and businesses. Why is the NBN a risk for my security? The NBN uses a digital…
When was the last time you had your Alarm serviced? For peace of mind, it is recommended by Australian Standards (AS/NZS 2201.1), that your security alarm system is serviced on a regular basis. A regular preventative maintenance will ensure your system operates effectively and minimises the opportunity for false alarms and system failure. To make…
One of the most common questions we receive is: “Can I have an alarm system if I have a pet that is left in the house?” The short answer to that is yes. So how does it work? Most modern alarm systems use PIR (Passive Infrared) motion detectors to detect intruders in your house. The…
With the July school holidays approaching please consider the following if you’re going away: Use timers to switch lights / radios on when you’re not at home. Leave a car in your driveway or arrange for a neighbour to use your driveway to park their car. Arrange the post office to hold your email, suspend…
ASIAL and Crime Stoppers have produced a 30 second Community Service Announcement that advocates the use of appropriately licensed security providers and members of ASIAL.
How safe is your home? Take the home safety checklist taken from the <a href="http://communitysafety.police.wa.gov .au” target=”_blank”>WA Police Community Safety website. Is your house number clearly visible from the street? Y/N Are your trees and shrubs trimmed so it’s hard for burglars to hide behind? Y/N Do you have solid core doors? Y/N Do you…
For peace of mind, it is recommended by Australian Standards that your security alarm system is serviced at least once a year. The annual preventative maintenance will ensure your system operates effectively and minimises the opportunity for false alarms and system failure. The inspection will include the following work: Inspect and test the operation of…
