Home & Business Security Tips

Expert advice, comparisons, and practical guides to help homeowners and business owners secure their properties using modern alarm systems and surveillance technologies.

External vs Internal Cameras — Which Do You Need?

External vs Internal Cameras — Which Do You Need?

External vs Internal Cameras — Which Do You Need? Home Security Guide External vs Internal Cameras — Which Do You Need? Securing the perimeter vs. monitoring the living room. Understanding the critical differences to build a complete safety net. When planning a home security system, many homeowners make the mistake of thinking a camera is […]

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Spider Webs on Cameras — How to Minimise IR Attraction

Spider Webs on Cameras — How to Minimise IR Attraction

Spider Webs on Cameras — How to Minimise IR Attraction Maintenance & Troubleshooting Spider Webs on Cameras — How to Minimise IR Attraction The silent enemy of clear night vision. Why spiders love your security cameras and how to reclaim your view. It is a frustratingly common scenario: You install a high-end security system, expecting

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How to Secure Your Home While Travelling — CCTV + Alarm Tips

How to Secure Your Home While Travelling — CCTV + Alarm Tips

How to Secure Your Home While Travelling — CCTV + Alarm Tips Travel Security Guide How to Secure Your Home While Travelling — CCTV + Alarm Tips Don’t let worry ruin your holiday. Discover how smart automation and remote monitoring can keep your home safe from anywhere in the world. There is nothing worse than

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CCTV Storage Explained — How Many Days You Actually Need

CCTV Storage Explained — How Many Days You Actually Need

CCTV Storage Explained — How Many Days You Actually Need Ultimate Guide Advanced Technical Guide CCTV Storage Explained — How Many Days You Actually Need It’s not just about buying a 1TB drive anymore. From H.265+ compression to RAID redundancy and Australian Privacy Laws, here is everything you need to know about video retention. You’ve

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Video intercoms vs smart doorbells: what to choose for your Melbourne home

Video intercoms vs smart doorbells: what to choose for your Melbourne home

Video Intercoms vs Smart Doorbells: What to Choose for Your Melbourne Home Home Security Guide Video Intercoms vs Smart Doorbells: What to Choose for Your Melbourne Home Should you buy a $200 battery doorbell or invest in a wired intercom? The answer depends on your gate, your Wi-Fi, and your patience for monthly fees. Walk

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Smart Homes Need Smart Security Why Integration Matters

Smart Homes Need Smart Security: Why Integration Matters

Smart Homes Need Smart Security: Why Integration Matters Home Automation & Security Smart Homes Need Smart Security: Why Integration Matters Stop juggling five different apps. Learn how connecting your alarm to your lights and locks creates a fortress that thinks for itself. We live in the age of the “Smart Home.” You can ask Alexa

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Sipko Security - How Much Does a CCTV System Really Cost in Melbourne

How Much Does a CCTV System Really Cost in Melbourne?

Integrated Smart Security — Sipko Security James and Eliza had just moved into their new Brighton home. It wasn’t the stunning marble kitchen or ocean-facing balcony that impressed them most—it was how the home seemed to know them. Lights tracked the afternoon sun, blinds responded to voice commands, and their music followed them from room

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Sipko Security - 5 Signs Your Alarm System is Outdated (And Why It Matters More Than You Think) in Melbourne

5 Signs Your Alarm System is Outdated (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Outdated Alarm Systems: Risks and Upgrade Paths It was just after 2 a.m. when a Brighton café owner got the call no one wants — motion detected inside your premises. Their decade-old alarm showed no alerts, no footage, no evidence. The system failed silently. Across Melbourne, many homes and businesses still rely on outdated panels

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