Top tips to making the most secure home for your family

Our homes are one of our most expensive assets and should be protected with the best home security measures. Read on for expert advice from PTSB Ideal Home Show exhibitor, PhoneWatch.

According to reports from An Garda Síochána’s ‘Lock Up Light Up’ campaign, burglars typically enter houses via back doors (26%), back windows (24%) and front windows (8%), so we need to be extra vigilant and always lock doors and close windows. 

The most effective way to fully safeguard your home is to install a monitored home security system, as it protects your family and your home 24/7. 

PhoneWatch’s alarm system monitors against both burglary and smoke incidents, unlike any competitor. And if any alarm incidents occur, our team will respond within 15 seconds to ensure you are kept safe.

Why install a PhoneWatch monitored home security system?

• Your home is protected 24/7 and you can control it via an app.
• You can avail of a speedy and efficient response (within 15 seconds) if your alarm goes off, and if needed Gardaí or fire services are dispatched.
• Many insurance companies will offer you lower insurance premiums if a monitored house alarm system is installed. This is especially true for monitored alarms that include smoke detectors.
• PhoneWatch have 32 years’ experience protecting over 120,000 Irish homes.
• PhoneWatch are rated as excellent on Trustpilot and have a 96% customer satisfaction rating based on internal reports.
• You can avail of free repair callouts, free technical service, and free safety checks.

What products are in a home security system?
There are various products included in a home security pack, all of which have different safety functions, which work together to protect your entire home 24/7. 

Some products are installed as part of a standard alarm pack and others can be added on if you wish. PhoneWatch’s products include:

• Smoke detectors which are monitored 24/7, even when your alarm is off. 
• Camera motion detectors for rooms and hallways, which trigger your alarm when movement is detected.
• Contact and shock detectors for doors and windows, that respond by sounding your alarm when they are opened or touched.
• A smartphone app enabling you to arm/disarm your system remotely and check the status of your system and much more. 
• A PhoneWatch bellbox, fitted to the outside of your home to let people know your home is secured by Ireland’s most trusted alarm provider. 
• A keypad to arm and disarm your alarm.
• Personalised keytags, which are security keys that can be given to trusted family members and friends, who can quickly arm and disarm your alarm without a security code.
• You can choose to add on smart plugs, and turn appliances on and off via our app. 
• You can choose to add on indoor and outdoor video cameras which are also monitored when your alarm is armed, and you can view live footage via your app. They also have a two-way audio communication mechanism.

For more information visit www.phonewatch.ie and catch Phonewatch at stand no. Q55 all weekend at the PTSB Ideal Home Show.

And, if you are looking for ways to save on your energy bills, planning to build, extend or renovate, or take on any kind of home décor and interior design project, the PhoneWatch Ask An Expert Hub should be your first port of call. Avail of free one to-one consultations with professional experts.

With a range of independent experts on hand, including architects, garden designers, interior designers, retrofit and energy saving experts, this is your opportunity to get a one-on-one Free 15-minute non-biased consultation with representatives of the relevant professional bodies or trade associations. Find out more HERE.

The PTSB Ideal Home Show runs from 26^th to 28^th April in the RDS Dublin. 

Book your discounted ticket  HERE!