Home security
Little changes can make a big difference in protecting your home. Here's all you need to know to help keep your home secure.
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Burgled home owners face an average bill of £700-£3,000 to fix broken locks.
25% of Brits admit to having no home security and these homes are 5 times more likely to be burgled than those with simple measures in place.
Thieves can strike whether you're home or away. With a few simple steps you can help secure your home, wherever you are.
Put a plan in motion
If someone's creeping about, catch them out with a motion sensor. If triggered, you'll receive a notification alerting you to an intruder.
Lights on, no-one's home
Enjoy peace of mind while you're away. With smart lighting you can program your lights to turn on and off, so it looks like you're home.
Keep an eye of what's going on
It's easy to keep an eye on your home while you're away with smart cameras that connect straight to your phone.
Knock, knock - who's there?
See, hear and speak to visitors from anywhere with a video doorbell. Get alerts and answer the door with your phone.
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Pull out all the stops for extra peace of mind. We have lots of clever tech to help you feel at ease. Feeling safe and secure in your home is worth it.
Protect your home at night
Shine a light on dark nights
Research shows that when the clocks go back, burglaries spike by 38%. Carefully secure your home and outdoor space.
Light it up
Make sure your property is well lit, and that your garden is tidy, so burglars don't have anywhere to hide.
Lock it up
Protect your bike, spare keys and external doors with a smart lock or padlock. You want to make it as difficult as possible for thieves, so it's worth the investment!
Keep an eye out
Smart security cameras can alert you to activity outdoors and stream footage to your phone so you can always see what's going on.
Protect yourself from fire
Fire safety
36% of fire-related fatalities occur when there is no alarm present in the building. Equip your home so you're always protected.
Alarmed & ready
A smoke alarm should be fitted to each level of your home to maximise warning. Smart alarms are great as they send alerts to your phone and allow you to silence them when it's a false alarm. Some also double as a carbon monoxide alarm.
Guard yourself from gas
Carbon monoxide has no smell or taste so an alarm is vital. Position it near any of the following:
- Boiler/water heater
- Gas/open fire
- Central heating system
- Cooker
Left something on?
An estimated 650,000 UK house fires were caused by a beauty appliance being left on. With a smart plug, you can turn any appliance off with your phone.
The best security blanket
More than half of accidental fires at home are started by cooking. Keep a fire blanket in the kitchen to quickly smother the fire and starve it of oxygen.
Take extra precautions
Play it safe
Protect important valuables or papers with a fire-proof safe. Fasten it to the floor or wall so an intruder can't easily walk off with it.
Time to turn it on
If you're not feeling smart lighting, use timer plugs to set your lights to come on just before dusk to make it look like someone's home.
Safe & secure
Store garden tools and ladders securely in your shed or garage, as these can be used to help thieves break into your home.
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