Tado Internet Bridge CAN Slow Down Internet connection!

On Saturday I went to a customers house to install a Ring Doorbell Pro and a Tado Thermostat. All went well, and after demonstrating the system working etc left the property with a smile on the customers face. It wasn’t until later that evening (when I was over 70 miles from the area – it’s… Continue reading Tado Internet Bridge CAN Slow Down Internet connection!

Installing a SimpliSafe Doorbell Camera

The SimpliSafe doorbell needs to be hardwired. Many people will purchase the bell, to only learn that you need to have an existing doorbell to install it. But don’t worry just yet! There are a number of different options for running the doorbell wiring. You can add a new hardwired transformer, directly off the consumer… Continue reading Installing a SimpliSafe Doorbell Camera

Hive Mini Smart Thermostat Installation Service in and around Shipston on Stour CV36 / Stratford upon Avon CV37

We install all types of thermostats, but thanks to it’s cheap price, and full package of features, the Hive Mini is by far the most often installed smart thermostat. Priced at just £109.99 (with professional installation setting you back another £120 within our standard service area) you can’t go wrong. We can supply and fit,… Continue reading Hive Mini Smart Thermostat Installation Service in and around Shipston on Stour CV36 / Stratford upon Avon CV37

smart hardwired doorbell installation service

We offer a smart doorbell installation service of a customer supplied doorbell for just £120. What’s included with our Smart Hardwired Doorbell Installation service? This Service is only suitable for Customers with an existing, working wired doorbell. Additional charges may otherwise apply. We will: Unwire and remove your existing doorbell; mount, drill and wire your… Continue reading smart hardwired doorbell installation service

smart hardwired doorbell installation service

We offer a smart doorbell installation service of a customer supplied doorbell for just £120. What’s included with our Smart Hardwired Doorbell Installation service? This Service is only suitable for Customers with an existing, working wired doorbell. Additional charges may otherwise apply. We will: Unwire and remove your existing doorbell; mount, drill and wire your… Continue reading smart hardwired doorbell installation service

Power over Ethernet for Devices

Power over Ethernet is fantastic if you need to “bury” a switch in a wall, attic or Crawlspace. (Note that devices should always be “accessible”: but that doesn’t mean we can’t “hide” them). More devices are having PoE capability built into them all of the time. Even if they don’t come shipped with POE capabilities,… Continue reading Power over Ethernet for Devices

What’s the Difference Between Active and Passive PoE?

Image showing poe switches and devices

Power over Ethernet (PoE for short) connectivity simplifies cabling needed to connect a device by allowing power and data delivery over a single network cable such as CAT5e or CAT6. It makes it easy to connect devices such as IP security cameras, wireless access points or office phones; a separate power supply or electrical outlet… Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Active and Passive PoE?

Protect those CCTV cameras!

Case Study A few days after installing a new CCTV system for a client, the system was attacked. The client had previously had a CCTV system installed. The previous system was stolen during a recent break in. The new system comprised of a new Swann DVR (digital video recorder), four cameras, and a number of… Continue reading Protect those CCTV cameras!

CCTV Cages – Stop people easily smashing your cameras off the wall

There are a number of different options available for you to protect your CCTV camera equipment from vandalism and damage. Some of them are easy, some of them a little harder to manage. Take a look at some of these products and remember to add them to your amazon basket, even if you don’t to… Continue reading CCTV Cages – Stop people easily smashing your cameras off the wall