HIGH RESOLUTION (LEFT) VS HD CCTV (RIGHT)

Zodiac Security are able to offer new installations of CCTV in HD, or we can even convert your existing CCTV system to HD, using the existing cabling , saving you money on labour costs to run new cables.

If you would like to know more about HD CCTV or would like to arrange free CCTV survey to discuss how HD CCTV could benefit you and your business please contact us.

For example if a break in has occurred at someones offices, people will  to look back and view what has happened hours after the event, maybe on the morning when they arrive at work.

However being informed of a break in or movement the moment it happens is better and more secure form of security – it makes your system proactive.

Our CCTV systems can detect movement and immediately email you a snapshot of the movement that has occurred, giving you immediate notice of any potential crimes and break ins. In addition you can then access the CCTV system from your smartphone and even talk and speak directly to the CCTV camera to warn the intruder that they are being recorded and to leave site.

An overview of the how the system works and its features are below:

Detect motion
The CCTV system can detect motion, and trigger alarms (such as an email) when motion occurs. 4 different ‘zones’ can be set on the image, and sensivity adjusted independantly. Unlike conventional activity detection, the cctv camera uses vector information to detect motion, therefore achieving better reliability against false alarms.

Receive alerts when activity detected
The CCTV system can send you an email when motion is detected, and include a snapshot of the event. 

View with your iPhone, Blackberry, or other Internet enabled Mobile Phones
Carry access to your CCTV system around with you, and access them using your browser on your mobile phone, or grab a dedicated app for your phone for easy, instant access.

So with this in mind, We have recently introduced an e-mail newsletter sign up form on all of our webpages apart from our main front page of the website.

Our aim for this newsletter is to provide the following information:

1. Latest news from  Zodiac Security Ltd
2. Special offers
3. Security product news
4. Tips, advice and hints on home and business security

If you would like to be included on our e-mail newletter list then simply fill in the form on any of our pages and you will be automatically added to the list, its that simple. No cost, a minute of your time, and you can always unsubscribe whenever you want and you never know, you might even find something useful or beneficial to you!!!

How so? i hear you ask

With todays technology and internet access so readily available, peoples use of social media (mainly Twitter and Facebook) is increasing day by day

how safe is your social media and online presence?

More and more often we are living out our lives on these social media sites, saying what we are doing, where we are going and for how long, its simply putting the information that a criminal needs right on their screen.

So how can you protect yourself? here are five simple steps:

1. On Facebook make sure your privacy setting are set so only your friends can see your content.
2. Only connect and add people who are real friends, do not accept random friend requests from people you don’t know.
3. Do not post that you are leaving town / going on holiday / will be away from home for a long period of time. this is simply giving the criminal a time window of when he can burgle you!!!
4. Try not to post pictures that inlude your address of any noticable details that could give your address away.
5. Avoid posting pictures of expensive items / valuables in your home, its like a shopping selection for the

So there are five simple steps on how you can protect your social media presence from being the burglars information source for burglaing your home. Simple, effective, useful.

Well worry no more!! Zodiac Security can now supply and install a range of standalone fire warning systems at an excellent price. These units are battery powered (and therefore do not need to be connected to an electrical supply), this makes them extremely practical and cost effective.

The stand alone fire warning units can be installed in general locations as required or in places of high risk. These units are especially useful for temporary buildings, building sites, portakabins and similar places.

stand alone fire alarm warning system with resettable call point and siren

System features include:

• Stand alone, fully self-contained alarm system.
• Integral resettable call point, simple key to reset, no broken glass or parts to replace.
• Visible warning flag for quick activation identification.
• Battery powered, 9V (included).
• Polycarbonate housing can take tough knocks in stride.
• Offers a variety of tones and duration choices.
• 102 dB alarm draws immediate attention.
• Standard or custom labeling available.
• Available with optional beacon upgrade.

For more information on our range of stand alone fire warning systems or other products in this range please feel free to contact us.

This is where Access Control becomes the sensible choice

lots of keys or one access control fob?

As you can see from the picture above, access control make sense when trying to control the security to your building, one simple proximity fob can control multiple doors easily.

Huge bunches of keys can be common place for some sites, especially large sites with many entrances, but what happens if those keys get lost or stolen? The potential cost of this and both the practical and security implications are huge.

With an access control system should a proximity fob be lost by a member of staff it can easily be deleted, and another fob issued, no need to change locks, no need to re-issue loads of keys, if the lost proximity fob is found again it can easily be re-instated onto the system. No fuss, no hassle, still secure.

This gives the owner of the premises total confidence that their premises is secure, something you just can’t say when relying on a lock and key system.

More information on access control systems can be found here http://zodiacsecurity.co.uk/security-services/access-control-systems/

This is no different for the security industry, where HD CCTV has been available for a while, the only problem being that it was only available to people and businesses with a very large budget.

But not any more, Zodiac Security are now able to offer HD CCTV that is affordable now to every home and business property.

HD Bullet CCTV Camera

So what does HD CCTV actually give me??

Our HD CCTV bullet camera shows crisp High Definition 720p video images. for a truly outstanding HD experience, and is particuarly useful for covering areas where greater image detail and clarity is required.

The HD CCTV camera delivers High Definition 720p video images over your network through Wi-Fi, PoE or Ethernet connections and can operate independently, without the need to be connected to a computer, in full colour and infrared night vision.

If any motion is detected, the HD camera can instantly email you an alert with snapshot.

You can even monitor the HD camera remotely via your smartphone (iphone / blackerry) from anywhere in the world, so if you get a notification of movement you can instantly view what is happening at your property.

HD CCTV essentially allows you to view images in a fuller, deeper and clearer way than ever before, and the best thing is, its now affordable for everyone!!

• Simple and easy tip to start with, make sure all doors and windows are locked at all times.
• Keep all valuable items and presents away from windows so they can’t be seen easily.
• Mark all valuable items with a UV marker pen.
• Avoid leaving tools or items in the garden that burglars could use.
• External security lighting is useful for safety and security.
• Use a time switch to turn on lights and radios in the house to make it seem occupied.
• Avoid leaving keys anywhere near your front door to avoid “fishing”.
• Become part of the neighbour watch scheme to look after your neighbours and them for you.
• Keep low hedges and fences to a minimum, they give the burglar great cover from being seen.
• A burglar alarm is a massive visual deterrent. Have you got one?

These tips are mainly common sense and very simple, however they are also a highly effective way of keeping your home safe this Christmas.

Well how about this…

Would you like a cctv system that you can:

1. record permenantly
2. or record on motion
3. e-mail you when it detects movement in a designated area
4. take pictures at random set intervals if you wish
5. lets you view it on your local PC, a remote PC or your Iphone
6. lets you have two way audio with the CCTV camera so you can talk to your premises and warn people away if intruders are spotted
7. Use wifi or POE to mimimize cabling
8. Full colour during the day and black and white at night with IR lighting for night vision

All supplied and installed for hundreds rather than thousands of pounds!!!

If you would like more information on this cctv system or if you have any other security needs please feel free to contact us

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