Affordable DIY alarm system

Affordable DIY alarm system

The Protector Series is an affordable DIY alarm system with self-monitoring. It is made of high quality and jam packed with so many features, we think it is the most affordable DIY alarm system out there.

We have absolutely NO contracts, NO on going fees, NO monitoring costs. Nothing. Once you have bought your wireless security system it's yours! 

It isn't locked to anyone and you can decide which phone provider

you want to go through for your SIM card, or use an existing PSTN phone line!

 

We also have FREE technical support if you need help installing and most importantly all of our products come with an Australian 2yr Replacement Warranty & a 14 day Money Back Guarantee for your peace of mind!

Features:

- Easy DIY install - Friendly user guide and FREE phone technical support available if needed

- 2yrs Replacement Warranty

- Secure Wireless Technology

- Quality ABS fire-proof material 

- Supports up to 30 wireless zones + 8 wired zones 

- Sensors may be installed up to 100m away from the alarm panel.

- GSM dialer - use GSM (sim card) or PSTN (phone line)

- Self-monitor by receiving an SMS or phone call when 

   alarm has been violated

- Can arm or disarm from your phone by sending an SMS

- Sends SMS alert advising if panel or sensors are low in 

   battery

- Program up to 5 phone numbers

- The option to choose a monitoring company

- LCD touch screen display

- Runs off AC power supply - Rechargeable backup battery in panel (24-48hrs backup time)

We absolutely love how reliable and affordable The Protector Series wireless alarm kit is and so do our customers. You may read some reviews here.

Have a question about our wireless DIY alarm systems? Check out our FAQ page 

or give us a call on (02) 43 050 840.

Monitored Alarm System - Self Monitoring or Central Monitoring company?

Monitored Alarm System - Self Monitoring or Central Monitoring company?

We get asked quite often how the alarm monitoring works?

With our Wireless DIY Monitored Alarm systems you may decide which you would like to use for your monitoring. You need to ask yourself, which do you prefer... To monitor yourself by receiving an sms or phone call when violated. OR would you prefer a monitoring company take care of this for you? It really is personal choice!

Lets go through both options...


Self-Monitor your wireless alarm system
You may program your alarm system to suit your own personal needs in regards to monitoring. You can plug in an existing phone line or put a SIM card into the back of the alarm.

Let's say you are going on holidays. You can program your phone number into the alarm to txt or call you when violated, but you may also add a close family member or friends mobile number that you trust. This way they can go around and inspect the home or office for you whilst you are not in the area. You can add up to 5 phone numbers. Once the alarm has been violated, it starts it's job. It alerts the phone numbers you have entered, in order from 1 to 5.

It will always make you aware if the alarm is violated, when you have phone numbers programmed in.

You may choose which extra alerts you would like to receive, you can choose from the following -
* Power recover
* Arm & Disarm SMS
* PSTN off or on
* Panel low power
* Sensors low power

Ever go on holidays? Get half way there and realise you forgot to set your alarm? Don't worry, you can arm & disarm your alarm by sending the alarm panel an SMS. It will reply when armed.

We highly recommend using a SIM card as you can use the sms options. When you use an existing PSTN (phone line) you may only receive calls from the alarm and you can't text your alarm.

If you are using a PSTN line you can only receive phone calls when the alarm has been violated. It will not be physically able to send or receive a txt from it as this line is voice only.

The cost for self-monitoring is simply a phone call or SMS from your telephone company. You only pay for what you use and you know exactly what is happening with your system.



Central Monitoring company
Central-stations use special telephone lines, computers, software and trained staff to monitor their customers' security systems and call the appropriate authorities in the event an alarm signal is received. 

Typically, there is a fee for these services (They can start at $1 per day). Because quality and experience can vary greatly among alarm companies, prospective customers are well advised to do their own research before making a final choice. Not all alarm companies monitor the systems they install and may outsource these services to another company.

In Australia Central Stations are graded on 2 areas: operational and physical performance. Operational performance includes the ability of the monitoring system to respond to events - generated by customers' security systems, operational reliability, data retrieval, etc. Physical performance includes measures such as the construction of monitoring rooms - most high security rooms have airlocks which can only be operated internally. The highest standard is 1a to 3c. To be graded at 3c central stations still meet very high standards.

Central monitoring info was sourced from wikipedia

The best thing about our monitored alarm systems is, in the end the decision is up to you. With our alarm systems, you are not locked to anyone. If you change your mind later, it's easy!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on (02) 43 050 840 or visit our website www.australiansecuritysystems.com.au 

Tips to protect your family and belongings

Tips to protect your family and belongings

Why install a Wireless DIY alarm from Australian Security Systems?

Why install a Wireless DIY alarm from Australian Security Systems?

Firstly, to save you approximately $500-$1,000 just on the installation costs. Someone wants good money to climb through your roof or slide under the house to run wires. It's fiddly and dirty work!

We spend all of our time working and making sure we have the best for our kids, but most families cannot afford the extra's likes a security system. We don't think it should be classed as an extra. Every family should protect what they have worked so hard for. And we understand today's tight budgets.

Now, we quite often get asked "Why are your alarm systems so cheap?" We can guarantee you we do not scrimp on quality, technology or any features in anyway! Our aim is to supply quality DIY security systems, that are easy to install and come with great customer service when needed. You are buying directly through us - the source, so there is no middle man. There are also no installation costs, saving you ALOT of money just there. We are an internet operated business - meaning we do not have a shopfront, allowing us to cut costs even more to supply our customers with quality products at low prices everyday!

So now your maybe thinking I can't possibly install a security system correctly? On my own? Well.. you can! Our security systems are designed for the complete novice to DIY. There are no complicated wires to run - we use Secure Wireless Technology - making is so easy for you to install yourself. Our user manual has been written to follow a bouncing ball from start to finish. And we can guarantee that you will be blown away just how easy it actually was to install and program.

Want more options later? You can add accessories to your alarm at any time. Its easy!

You also may have noticed we have free technical phone support on all products. This is to provide you with a great quality service from us and knowing that help is there for you when needed. But you know what... This is barely used! Most people call before placing their order questioning if they could do it themselves... After we re-assure just how easy it is, they go ahead and we never hear from them again! Unless of course it's one of our many great testimonials ;-) We do get the odd call for help (like anything), but we are always happy to help you. Need help during the day? No worries... Need help during the evening? No worries... we will work with you to get you going!

Our security systems are of excellent quality, extremely reliable, modern, have many awesome features (including a gsm dialer for monitoring). They also come with a 2yr replacement warranty for your piece of mind, free technical phone support (if you get stuck),  14 Day Money Back Guarantee and most importantly we are Australian family owned and operated.

We have had people install our wireless alarms on huge boats and connect the alarm to the bilge pump. We have customers using our security alarm systems in offices, homes, caravans, motor homes, sheds, boats, large companies, small companies, granny flats... you name it! People are blown away with the features our wireless alarms have.

Got a question? We are more than happy to help you. Give us a call on (02) 43 050 840 or email us anytime.

For more info on our Wireless DIY Alarm Kits head over to our website www.australiansecuritysystems.com.au

Why you should have a home security system.

Why you should have a home security system.

Home security alarm systems are a necessary evil in today's society. Years ago one could leave their doors unlocked and their windows open in the summer. These days, any open window on the first floor of your home is begging for a robber to jump through. There are several reasons why one should have a home security alarm system in the home aside from the obvious.

Home Security Alarm Systems Provide Peace of Mind
Having your own home security alarm system in your home can provide peace of mind. We live in a consumer driven society, and it is important that we protect our stuff. Owning a home security alarm system will notify the authorities when an intruder enters your home when you are present or away.

It does not matter if one lives in suburbia or in the downtown of a city, crime happens everywhere. By having a home security alarm system, the knowledge in and of itself that your home is protected will grant you and your family peace of mind.

Home Security Alarm Systems Provide Safety
It is clear that owning a home security alarm system provides safety in your home. The last place that one should have to worry about his or her own safety is in the own home. In addition to detecting intruders, most home security alarm systems can be hooked up to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

There are generally one push buttons on a home security alarm system keypad for contacting the police, fire station, and poison control. These additional features of a home security alarm system provide additional safety to one's home.

Home Security Alarm Systems Can Lower Your Homeowner's Insurance
The benefits to owning a home security alarm system in your house can outweigh the costs. Many insurance agencies will give a discount to homeowners who install a home security alarm system.

After having a home security alarm system installed in your home, your insurance provider  could discount your yearly premium by almost five hundred dollars! The savings you can make on your insurance plan can be greater than the cost of the security system itself. Not only will you end up saving money, you will also feel safer.

We have security systems starting at only $249 easy to DIY with free technical support available if needed. Check them out here...

Don't want to install yourself? Our authorized Central Coast installer Centron Security currently have a promotion going for "The Protector Series" package, installed for only $599.00. Check it out here...

info sourced from yahoo

Tips on how to prevent break-ins!

A large number of break and enter crimes are easily preventable. By introducing a number of simple and inexpensive changes to your home, you can play an active role in reducing the chances of this happening to you. By securing your home you significantly lower the risk of you and your family becoming victims of crime. Burglary can have a serious impact on families and individuals in a number of different ways.

• Display street number at the front of the house to assist emergency services to locate your home;
• Ensure all perimeter fences are in good order and that gates are kept closed and locked to restrict unauthorised access to your property;
• Trim trees and shrubs from around doors and windows so as not to provide concealment to intruders and increase visibility to and from the street;
• Install quality security lights around the perimeter of your home to provide more effective illumination at night;
• The power board to your home should be housed within a metal cabinet secured with an electricity authority lock to restrict tampering;
• All perimeter doors to your home should be of solid construction and fitted with quality dead lock sets to restrict unauthorised access to the home;
• All perimeter windows should be secured with key operated locks to restrict unauthorised access;
• Glass within doors and windows should be reinforced by either adhering a shatter resistant film, replacing with laminated glass or having quality metal security grilles or shutters fitted to restrict unauthorised access;
• Record descriptions, models and serial numbers of all your valuables to assist in easy identification should they be reported lost or stolen;
• Engrave your driver’s licence number prefixed by the initials “NSW” on all items of value again to assist in easy identification;
• Photograph jewellery and other collectables for easy identification.
• Consider having a monitored intruder alarm system installed. Obtain at least three quotes from licensed security companies;
• Garages should be locked to restrict access. Roller tilt and panel lift doors can be secured with additional lock sets in the form of hasp and staple or padlocks;
• Garden sheds should be securely anchored to the ground to prevent lifting. A suitable lock set should also be fitted;
• Garden tools, equipment and ladders should be locked away when not in use to prevent them being used to gain access to your home.

info sourced from NSW Police Force

Avoid Caravan Theft

Avoid Caravan Theft

As the owner of a caravan, motorhome or camper trailer you should be constantly vigilant in the protection of your rig and its contents. 

Australia has one of the highest rates of vehicle theft in the western world. On average, one in every seventy Australian households had a vehicle stolen in the last twelve months. Almost 100,000 vehicles are stolen each year and around one-quarter will never be recovered. 

With the massive boom in caravan ownership in Australia in recent years, caravans are now prime targets for thieves and it is estimated that around 500 or so touring caravans are reported stolen each year in Australia, representing a major inconvenience to their owners. 

The implications of a stolen caravan, RV or camper trailer can be devastating financially but it can also be very emotional for the individuals involved. Regardless of your level of insurance, you are bound to be inconvenienced significantly by theft, be it of your entire rig or of just the contents from within.

The first steps to avoiding theft begin with ensuring you follow a few simple commonsense security routines to deter thieves in the first place.

Park Safe

When you are touring with your caravan, always be conscious of where you park – even if just for a quick stop. Some towns will have specific parking sites approved by the police, so take heed of any such indicators.

When leaving a van or trailer unattended and unhitched from your tow vehicle, always try to park with the drawbar facing towards a wall, gutter or difficult access point. This may require physically moving your unhitched trailer 180 degrees however this inconvenience could be the ideal deterrent to opportune thieves who might otherwise be able to simply back up their vehicle and hitch up your trailer and drive away.

Immobilisers

If you are taking a brief halt somewhere, do not neglect the important task of immobilising your RV.

Keep Valuables out of Sight

Do not keep valuable items lying around or in sight. If these are small enough to carry, take them with you. Always lock up if you are going out, including windows and draw the curtains. If possible, store any high-value items such as generators inside the van when not in use whilst you are out, rather than in an annexe with no hard walls.

Automatic lights

A light activated switch is a simple precaution to avoiding caravan theft. These switch on automatically when it is dark. This would give the impression that the caravan is occupied even when it isn’t.

VIN number protection

Most thieves wipe out the registration or VIN numbers from a stolen caravan to escape detection and enable resale to an unsuspecting buyer. To maximise the chance of reclaiming your van should it be stolen, it would be useful to have these numbers written or etched in various places in the caravan. For example, labelling the underside of drawers, in cupboards and on other areas of bare wood will help the police to identify a touring caravan if it is ever stolen. Obviously, the method of labelling should be permanent and not easy to remove or disguise.

With the advancement of technology, the identification system in caravan security has undergone many improvements. There is a system in which very small discs, the size of a grain of sand, are etched with a code having a number of lines. These tiny dots are sprayed or even brushed on your RV or camper van or caravan. These dots contain the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that are invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen under UV light.

Security stickers should be placed prominently to warn thieves that the vehicle is registered and can be easily identified if stolen.

Buyer Beware

If you are buying a used caravan, take consideration of any suspicious indicators that might mean the van is stolen. Be wary if it’s out of registration; ask to see proof of ownership paperwork; and consider looking up the VIN number on any stolen vehicle registers in your state.

Neighborhood Watch

If there are other caravan owners about who are your floating neighbours, have an informal agreement with them to keep an eye out for suspicious activity at each other’s caravan. Remember to give them a method of contacting you quickly should the need arise (eg. mobile phone number).

Protect Valuables

Lock all windows and draw the curtains. Do not keep valuable items lying around. If these are small enough to carry, take them with you.

Evaluate your van’s contents in the same way you would your home, and take out adequate additional contents cover.

Coupling Locks & Wheel Clamp Devices

Invest in a security or locking device, such as a coupling lock or wheel clamp. There are a number of devices on the market that suit different types of situations.

Hitchlocks

A good Hitchlock will be a deterrent to thieves from opportunistic road side stops. A Hitchlock is designed to lock the caravan to the car as an integral unit. Choose a Hitchlock where the securing bolts are completely covered. If the Hitchlock bolts are exposed, it would be a cakewalk for an expert thief to unbolt the lock and fit his own in place. Remember, of course, that Hitch bolts should not be used while in transit in interest of safety.

Cons:- a Hitchlock can only be of value if you use it every time you walk away from your rig. This is often impractical when the time to attach the hitch might take longer than the time you expect to leave your rig unattended; and idle forgetfulness can render you completely exposed to the risk of theft. 

Wheel Clamps

A wheel clamp of some description is essential whilst the caravan is in storage and most touring caravan insurance companies insist that some form of wheel clamping is used to comply with the exclusions in the policy.

Wheel clamps simply clamp the wheels of your RV and prevent it from being driven away. There are many models of wheel clamps. Some are made of hardened steel and fit up to 290 mm size of tyres. Many come with a 25 year guarantee and are designed to fit all wheels so your initial investment may be used for any future vans or RVs that you buy in the future.

Locking Wheel Nuts

Locking wheel nuts won’t stop your vehicle from being stolen but they do a great job in protecting your wheels from being removed. These bolts are a great investment if you have a new and desirable set of alloy wheels fitted to your vehicle, van or trailer, but can equally protect your tyres which are particularly expensive nowadays. 

Locking Bolts are a simple idea – you replace one retaining nut on each of your 4 wheels with a locking one, which then requires a special adaptor to be placed over the top of the nut to allow it to be released, meaning that wheels cannot be removed without this adaptor.

You’ll need to keep the adaptor in your vehicle in a secure place that thieves cannot easily find but in a place where you can locate it quickly in the event you have a flat and need to remove the wheel.

Cons:- Quality of the nuts = ease of theft. Some organized criminals make master copies of the adaptors so pay a little more for a more complicated design with a number of combinations.

Alarm Systems

In Australia we don't often see security systems for the caravan or motor home. But Australian Security System has come up with a brilliant new state of the art design running of 12v DC adapter you can simply plug into the cigarette socket. It has all the perks of any other alarm system on the market plus more. With a GSM dialer and sounding siren you can be sure that your belongings are safe at all times. Even better program the door sensor into stay mode and your protected whilst sleeping. You can purchase the alarm kit for only $249 on sale here. 2yrs full Australian Warranty and a 14 day money back guarantee you cant go wrong.

info sourced from ExploreOz

Australian Security Systems - Introduction

Australian Security Systems - Introduction

Australian Security Systems - a new advanced company in Australia has bought to us their state of the art and latest in design and technology "The Protector Series".

It was introduced in 2013 and has been a huge success. With their low prices and quality products you can protect your home on a budget. Their alarms have been designed with the latest features to provide quality, reliability, advanced technology and a sleek stylish design!

They have a 2 year replacement warranty to protect your peace of mind. They also have phone technical support if you need any help or advice.

With an intense 15yr background in security systems they have come up with a product that has all of the benefits and features of a hardwired security system that you would pay top dollars for, at a fraction of the price. They have taken into consideration what people are looking for and provided this and more, as a complete do it yourself kit that any novice can easily do themselves saving even more on installation costs.

Many of these features include a gsm dialer meaning you can set up back to base montitoring or simply stick a sim card in or plug it into a phone line and monitor it yourself, you can program up to 5 phone numbers. It has voice recording, an LCD/LED touch screen, an Internal siren in the alarm panel, runs off AC power supply with a Rechargeable backup battery in the alarm panel (giving you 24/7 peace of mind), it supports up to 30 wireless zones + 8 wired zones with plenty of  accessory options.

In short there are -

​- No contracts

- No monitoring costs

- No installation costs - Easy DIY install​

- Digital recording technology

- Data saving

- LCD/LED touch screen display

- Advanced wireless technology - transmits up to 100 metres

- Dual-network | GSM/PSTN | SMS & call capabilities

- Arm/Disarm from phone

The best bit, this company is completely Australian Family Owned and Operated so you know your warranty is legit and they have a great reputation with their customer service.

They are providing families a low cost effective way to protect their belongings and keep their family safe – even whilst sleeping with the stay mode. They haven't forgotten a thing here...

If your looking for a reliable company, with a product every home needs look no further. They are proving themselves everyday with many happy customers.

Check out their website yourself www.australiansecuritysystems.com.au and make sure your buying a quality product that gives you everything you need.