CCTV

Let ’ s first look at CCTV . The biggest single product which has probably taken the industry by storm is the wireless doorbell . You probably have one on your own house . But are they as good as they make out to be or are they just a gimmick ? Well , this boils down to knowledge and how to educate your customer . Everyone has heard of Ring – probably the market leaders in the domestic market for doorbells . But , there are some issues . What happens if someone with a balaclava comes up to the doorbell , rips it off the wall and takes it with them . Where ’ s your footage ? Unless if you are subscribed to their cloud service , your footage has gone with the masked thief ! The next thing , is that there is no form of integration from Ring into a CCTV System .

This is where you can educate the client – that if you were to supply and install a ‘ proper ’ CCTV System , you can also supply a wireless doorbell , which can integrate with the CCTV System . So , there is no requirement for a cloud based service as the footage is recorded directly to the DVR / NVR .

Brands such as Hikvision and Dahua supply these products .

Within the mainstream CCTV market , we have seen the increase of POC ( Power Over Coax ) meaning we only need to use one coax cable to carry the video signal and power from the DVR to camera . These can also be used on Cat5 / 6 cable using POC Baluns . And with the introduction of ColorVu POC , meaning you can have your images colour 24hrs a day , the upsell opportunities to the end user are there for you .

There is now an increased popularity in cameras which emit sirens and flashing lights as a deterrent to would be burglars . Dahua , is one brand which has a product called “ TIOC ” Three in One Camera . It has two-way audio , so you can hear and speak through the camera . It has red and blue lights which can flash on motion detection or line crossing . The last thing they have is a pre-programmed alert , which can be either a siren or a voice prompt .

Intruder alarm systems

Next , let ’ s take a look at Intruder alarm systems . As you may see many brands

are heading towards wireless systems . The intruder alarm market has moved to 80 % wireless and 20 % wired . Looking at a brand called AJAX Alarm Systems , their PIR devices can run up to seven years on a single battery . You can also create up to four separate groups which can act as independent systems . Where would you use a situation like this ? Well , let ’ s say your client has their main residence , then a Summer House / Garden Office , Garage and a Shed . They can create

four separate groups so then can separately arm / disarm each one . Also , with their system you can also integrate devices such as outdoor battery operated cameras , outdoor Sensors , Zero Voltage and Mains Voltage relays , meaning you can activate lights to turn on in case of an alarm , open / close a gate or shutter with a time schedule or via a scenario .

There is another leading wireless intruder alarm product by a brand called Tyco called Qolsys . This is aimed