Alarm Buying Guides

Best Alarm System for a Business or Shop (UK)

For a small shop or office, a wireless AX PRO system is quick and cost-effective. Larger or higher-risk sites suit a wired/hybrid system and professional monitoring.

Best Alarm System for a Business or Shop (UK)

For a small shop or office, a wireless AX PRO system is quick and cost-effective. Larger or higher-risk sites suit a wired/hybrid system and professional monitoring.

Best Home Alarm System With No Monthly Fee (UK)

For a home alarm with no monthly fee, a self-monitored wireless smart alarm like Hikvision AX PRO is the best choice - buy it once, get free app alerts, no...

Best Home Alarm System With No Monthly Fee (UK)

For a home alarm with no monthly fee, a self-monitored wireless smart alarm like Hikvision AX PRO is the best choice - buy it once, get free app alerts, no...

How Much Does a Home Alarm System Cost? (UK)

A complete DIY wireless alarm kit costs from around £270 to £425, with extra sensors about £20 to £50 each - and no monthly fee if you self-monitor. Monitored services...

How Much Does a Home Alarm System Cost? (UK)

A complete DIY wireless alarm kit costs from around £270 to £425, with extra sensors about £20 to £50 each - and no monthly fee if you self-monitor. Monitored services...

Hikvision AX PRO vs Texecom: Which Alarm is Bet...

Hikvision AX PRO is a wireless, app-first smart alarm ideal for homes and easy to DIY. Texecom is a wired/hybrid professional system favoured for larger and trade installs.

Hikvision AX PRO vs Texecom: Which Alarm is Bet...

Hikvision AX PRO is a wireless, app-first smart alarm ideal for homes and easy to DIY. Texecom is a wired/hybrid professional system favoured for larger and trade installs.

Can I Install a Burglar Alarm Myself?

Yes - a wireless smart alarm like Hikvision AX PRO is designed for DIY. Mount the sensors, pair them to the panel and set your zones in the app. Pro...

Can I Install a Burglar Alarm Myself?

Yes - a wireless smart alarm like Hikvision AX PRO is designed for DIY. Mount the sensors, pair them to the panel and set your zones in the app. Pro...

Pet-Friendly Alarm Sensors: Avoiding False Alarms

Pet-immune PIR sensors ignore animals up to a set weight so cats and dogs don't trigger false alarms - by adjusting the detection pattern and using clever positioning.

Pet-Friendly Alarm Sensors: Avoiding False Alarms

Pet-immune PIR sensors ignore animals up to a set weight so cats and dogs don't trigger false alarms - by adjusting the detection pattern and using clever positioning.