April 2020

We’ve all become more conscious of protecting our space, be it at home or work. From parcel deliveries to meetings with clients, its important to ensure a level of due diligence is considered for the welfare of you and your team. One of the best ways to keep an eye on your property is with an access control system.

What is an access control system?

An access control system is a tool that allows you to see who enters and exits your building. It can take various forms, from key card access control systems, through to multi-door systems and more recently – biometric access.

For those who don’t have concierge services or a receptionist, access control systems have become popular choices, allowing 24-hour coverage.

Let’s look at the benefits of these in more detail.

The benefits of access control systems in the home

For many of us who live in shared access properties and flats, building access control systems can be a worthwhile investment.

Many residential properties opt for key fob or pin code access. This might be for entry to the property, or even the grounds or parking.

This can be beneficial to residents in the following ways:

· Increases security to your property and assets

· Allows users to monitor and authorise deliveries in a contactless way

· Upholds restricted access to the property

· Allows residents to monitor who is coming and going from the property

· Offers peace of mind

The benefits of access control systems in businesses

Commercial access control systems allow employees access to a property. This can range from pin codes through to biometric scans for high-security environments.

Here’s a number of benefits in using this:

· Increases security to your business, 24-hours a day

· Allows business owners to manage employee access to property (often remotely)

· Better control in an emergency with the ability to lock entry points if needed

· Access control systems that are linked to infrastructure may be able to make cost savings by reducing light usage, etc.

Installing an access control system is a worthwhile investment in maintaining the security of your property.

When it comes to knowing home security products, you’ll undoubtedly want the best home security system within your price range. The good news is that there’s plenty of options to suit all budgets and properties.

But first, it’s worth getting to know the different types of home alarm systems on the market. In a nutshell, here’s a lowdown on the most popular three available:

1. Alarm only

You could call this bells without whistles! If you just want a deterrent, activated by noise, then a home alarm system will ward off intruders with the loud noise it emits. This requires the keyholder to deactivate it once it’s set off, usually with a pin number or code. This is an entry-level style home alarm system, for those on a budget or requiring minimal home security.

2. Monitored alarm

For next level protection, a monitored home alarm system delivers a robust response. This means that your home alarm is hooked up to your chosen emergency contact (often the Garda via a 24/7 call centre), alerting them anytime your alarm sensors are activated. As well as the cost of installation, there’s also ongoing costs for monitoring. However, if you are keen to get home security advice and support to best protect your assets, this is a very popular choice.

3. Smart home security

The smart home system is the most comprehensive of all home security products. As well as being monitored by emergency contacts, it can be connected to your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to monitor your home at all times. Monthly subscription costs apply, along with installation, but it’s worth it for the best home security system on the market.

So there you have it – three great home security products, from entry level to comprehensive cover, to suit all your home protection needs.