Wireless fire alarms are just as good as wired systems, and a fire alarm system can be designed with both types, if that’s suitable for the premises. Wireless fire alarms work in broadly the same way as a wired system; instead of a signal being transmitted from sensor to the control panel and on to… Read more »
Should You Go Wireless?
Are you looking to install a security system from new, or replace your existing, out-dated set up with something more modern? Whether you’re new to security alarms, or upgrading a system you have had for years the big question is whether you should go wireless with your security products. Wireless technology is a normal part… Read more »
Is My Alarm System Hackable?
The proliferation of wireless technology means that we can charge our mobile phones without having to plug them in, we can control the lights upstairs from our phone downstairs, and we can even use voice commands to operate wireless devices. If we look back just two decades this kind of technology was something you’d see… Read more »
Wireless or hard-wired security system
Choosing an alarm or security system can be a hard task – there are so many types on the market that making a decision without expert help is difficult for the average homeowner or facility manager. Generally people make a choice based on a combination of price and feature factors, but there is one factor… Read more »
How Many Wires Should a Security System Have?
Wires – one of the biggest concerns people have when buying a security system. We are often asked “How many wires will there be? “Will wires be on show?” “How do you hide wires?” No matter what kind security system you have, there will be at least one wire. Most security systems are wireless,… Read more »
Four Useful Security System Add ons
As well as guarding your property from burglars, alarm systems are also able to protect you and your property from fires, flood damage and carbon monoxide leaks with the correct security system add ons. At P&R Alarms, we offer a selection of security system add ons for new systems and existing hybrid and wireless security systems…. Read more »
Benefits of a Wireless Security System
If you’re thinking about either investing in a security system, updating your existing security system or wanting to cover an extension to your property, you should consider a wireless security system. Here are some of the benefits of choosing to have a wireless security system in your property: Faster and less intrusive installation The actual… Read more »
What Happens at a P&R Alarms Site Survey?
Here at P&R Alarms we take great pride in tailoring our security systems to our customers’ exact needs, which is why we carry out a site survey instead of giving you a quote over the phone. When we arrive at a property we will carry out a risk assessment to determine the type and European… Read more »
Risk free with NSI NACOSS Gold Security
Not using an NSI NACOSS Gold security installer could result you being faced with some issues. We recently visited a property with a security system which proved that despite having a high quality system, it will need to be installed by a knowledgeable, NSI NACOSS Gold approved security installer. A non-registered company had installed a… Read more »
Cold-Calling Security Companies
Don’t get caught out by cold-calling security companies. We’ve had many calls from people telling us they’ve had their alarm systems installed by a company who cold-called them which have now gone bust, leaving the customer no security and no money back. On further inspection we’ve discovered that these customers were sold the alarm system… Read more »