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Yale Launces exclusive Sync Smart Home Alarm Kit to Trade
21st December 2023
This exclusive kit provides everything you need to install a full smart home alarm system on a standard residential property within one box: Exclusive priority trade support hotline Five-year guarantee for added peace of mind A dedicated pro kit designed … Continue reading
Upgrade and modernize access control with the new SALTO XS4 Mini Metal Model
8th September 2023
SALTO’s newest model is perfect for effortless installation and retrofitting standard doors. SALTO Systems has announced the launch of the new XS4 Mini Metal Model, a cutting-edge solution for upgrading and modernizing access control systems. This innovative electronic door lock … Continue reading
Stepping up with smart security solutions
13th July 2022
As locksmiths, we understand the need for homeowners to have robust security measures in place to protect what matters most to them. And although it may be common practice to provide your customers with expert advice on a range of … Continue reading
Burg-Wächter provides peace of mind at Lismore Castle Estate
1st July 2022
In a world of changing technology, Lismore Castle Estate, based in County Waterford, Ireland, has found that a traditional Grand Master Keyed padlock system from Burg-Wächter and MD Lock and Key, fills their needs and requirements for securing their grounds. … Continue reading
Helping housing providers futureproof access control with cost-effective, wireless solutions
18th May 2022
Investment in repairs and maintenance on social housing dropped significantly during the UK’s lockdowns – from £1.9bn in 2020 to £1.6bn in 2021.[1] As the world adapts to a ‘new normal’, activity is already picking up to pre-pandemic levels. But … Continue reading
Abloy UK launches Mobile Keys for increased security, convenience and efficiency
4th March 2022
Abloy UK has launched ASSA ABLOY’s IncedoTM Business Mobile Keys, a new type of credential that offers secure mobile access, simplified management and user convenience and efficiency. IncedoTM Business provides a user-friendly interface for managing your access control platform. You … Continue reading
Cutting Edge Access Control
21st February 2022
  By Douglas Masterson, Technical Manager at GAI Access control is of huge importance to the security and hardware industry, it is defined as “the selective restriction of access to a place or other resource”. Its purpose is to ensure that authorised … Continue reading
Abloy Secures Thames Water Contract
21st February 2022
Abloy UK has been awarded a three-year contract with Thames Water, valued at an estimated £750k, to upgrade existing locking systems between now and June 2024. Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and waste water company, serving 15 million … Continue reading
Building better connections with GSM technology
15th September 2021
The digital shift within the housing sector is showing no signs of slowing down. For installers, there has never been more demand for these types of solutions. Whether it’s the increased popularity of ‘smart’ technology (think Alexa and Google Nest, … Continue reading
Grow Smart Security Sales with Kitemarked Systems
9th July 2021
Security professionals can grow their smart security business and allay homeowners’ cybersecurity concerns with products certified against the BSI IoT Kitemark, says home security specialist ERA. According to government research[1], 57% of UK residents reported an increase in household use … Continue reading
Why it pays to be smart
6th July 2021
With the recent launch of the Kubu Pro Installer initiative, there’s never been a better time in which to get on board with the significant sales opportunities for smart-sensor technologies for doors and windows, as Lauren Bromley, head of brand … Continue reading
ERA Protect gets even smarter with three new security devices
11th June 2021
ERA, one of the UK’s leading home security providers, is helping installers meet the increasing demand for smart security, with the addition of three new products to its intelligent ERA Protect ecosystem. The latest app-controlled devices include a Smart Video … Continue reading
CDVI Announces Attendance at The Security Event 2021
11th June 2021
Leading access control and security manufacturer CDVI has announced its enthusiastic participation in The Security Event. The three-day exhibition returns in September 2021 after being postponed and then cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Taking place at the NEC … Continue reading
SMARTair® from Mul-T-Lock benefits UK staycation market
14th May 2021
With foreign travel remaining uncertain amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK staycation market is set to boom. In fact, new research has found that 83% of British travellers would prefer to holiday in the UK rather than travel abroad this … Continue reading