22 | JANUARY 2019
Security & Hardware
SECURING SALES WITH
STYLISH AND SMART
SECURITY SOLUTIONS
UK crime statistics consistently show that as the nights draw in the number of
burglaries rises. However, contrary to popular belief, most of these burglaries
happen during the day whilst the home owner is out, as burglars are keen to
avoid confrontation. Homeowners’ desire to keep an eye on their property,
combined with the increase in popularity and affordability of simple to install
and use “Smart” security solutions means that selling video surveillance, locking
and wireless alarm systems is a growing market opportunity for many installers.
Surveilling security
options
Video surveillance sys-
tems are an increasingly
popular part of customers’
security plans, providing
both a visual deterrent and
gathering vital evidence.
Designed specifically for
the self-install
market, the
BurgCam Wi-Fi
range offers a
choice of zoom,
dome, bullet and
indoor cameras, all
providing the ability
to record directly onto
an SD card and use as
standalone units. Super HD
2K resolution, face detec-
tion/video analytics and
the option to pair up to 6
cameras with a network
recorder makes the Burg-
Cam Wi-Fi range perfect for
most home, small business
& retail installations.
Cameras are accessible
remotely via the Burgcam
app, providing real-time
monitoring on smartphones,
tablets and PCs. The app
allows two-way audio
communication with indoor
camera and pan, tilt & zoom
functionality on the Zoom
camera. It has the option
to receive notifications and
alerts, providing customers
with additional peace of
mind and faster response
times.
Home
protection
Newly launched into the
UK & Ireland, the BURG-
protect wireless alarm sys-
tem offers next generation
technology in an easy to
install and control security
system for the home.
The central control unit
with built in sounder,
wirelessly connects to up to
200 accessories including
movement, contact, smoke,
vibration and water sensors
as well as external sirens
and remote controls. This
comprehensive yet scalable
system allows customers to
build a tailored solution that
matches their needs and
can be easily expanded to
meet future requirements.
BURGprotect is setup
and controlled via the free
BurgProtect app which also
offers the convenience of
remote access and notifica-
tions. A simple scan of a QR
code on the accessory is all
it takes to add each compo-
nent to the system.
What sets BURGprotect
apart from the competi-
tion is the innovative three
methods of connecting to
the internet via LAN, WiFi
and sim card. Together with
the central control unit’s 8
hours of battery backup,
this ensures that the user
is always aware of what is
happening at home, even if
there is a power cut or loss
of broadband connection.
Access control
The days of forgetting to
lock the door, leaving keys
in the door or locking them
inside the house can be a
thing of the past for custom-
ers by fitting the latest in
smart locking technology.
One of the greatest deter-
rents for customers thinking
of switching to electronic
door locks is the expense
and inconvenience of hav-
ing to change the whole
locking mechanism includ-
ing the housing. Burg-Wäch-
ter’s “secuENTRY” ranges
overcome this hurdle as
the cylinder is designed to
be a direct replacement for
standard Euro cylinders,
cutting installation time and
cost by leaving the existing
lock housing in place. The
length of the electronic
cylinder is adjustable up to
59/59mm, making it suitable
for a wide range of door
thicknesses up to 130mm.
The “secuENTRY Easy”
system combines keypad,
biometric fingerprint reader
and Bluetooth technologies
into one easy to use system.
The illuminated keypad
is programmable with up
to 50 different users with
a choice of one million
different codes for high
levels of security. There is
also the option to include
a biometric finger scanner,
capable of recognising up to
24 different prints for added
convenience. The keypad
provides IP65 weatherproof
protection against dust and
water, making it ideal for
doors inside and out. The
power of Bluetooth allows
the lock to be activated via
the Burg-Wächter smart-
phone app, which is avail-
able on both Android and
iOS. The new and enhanced
“secuEntry Easy Plus” sys-
tem adds the flexibility of
RFID access in the shape
of passive transponder key
fob.
Security with style
Following a marked
change in shopping pref-
erences, online sales have
grown dramatically in re-
cent years. With items often
being delivered when the
recipient is out, there has
been a surge in demand for
secure, reliable post boxes.
In addition to preventing
fishing of keys through
the letter flap, mounting
an external post box helps
improve energy efficiency
by eliminating a potential
source of drafts.
Reflected in the grow-
ing trend for coloured
uPVC windows and doors,
increasingly style-conscious
customers care about what
their property looks like.
To help installers make the
most of this increased sales
opportunity, Burg-Wäch-
ter is promoting Europe’s
largest range of stylish post
boxes.
Available in a wide range
of designs and choice of
colours there’s a Burg-Wäch-
ter post box solution for
every building. Stackable
options meet the needs
of apartment and office
buildings, whilst the choice
of either wall-mounted or
free-standing models bring
added flexibility to the
range. Customer appeal is
further enhanced by the
variety of materials availa-
ble, including stainless steel,
high quality polymer and
powder-coated galvanised
steel.
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