Stock up on security as the clocks go back

With the autumn season in full swing, we welcome all the festivities of the season, from Bonfire Night to Halloween. But at this time of the year, we also see the clocks going back and darker nights appear, signalling the true start of the cooler seasons ahead.

The darker nights also encourage undesirables in the area to begin targeting homes, using the cover of darkness to move around undetected. This is why home security should be of the utmost importance for homeowners.

And knowing that homeowners and trade professionals alike will be looking to step up their security measures this autumn to keep homes safe, the experts at Security Hardware have updated their security range with a variety of new products. From alarms to traditional security measures such as padlocks and cylinders, Security Hardware has stocked up to be the one-stop shop for all your home security needs.

What are the must-have security products this autumn?

Well, in our latest blog post, the team at Security Hardware have shared their top picks to ensure a secure season ahead:

An alarm system

Alarms have long been used as an effective part of a modern-day home security system. The bell box, placed on the front or side of a property, is first and foremost an effective visual deterrent against criminals operating in the area, encouraging them to move on. 

And whilst these types of alarm systems are still popular today, security systems have now also had a 21st-century upgrade. Smart alarms are the new must-have smart home gadget, allowing homeowners to monitor their home security anywhere at any time via their smartphone.

Yale’s award-winning Sync Smart Home Alarm is a recent new addition to the Security Hardware website, allowing users to arm and disarm their alarm system anytime, anywhere with just a tap of a button on their smartphone. This allows homeowners to be reassured that their home is protected when they’re out at work, on holiday or enjoying a day out with the family, which is particularly important as the darker nights arrive.

With a range of additional accessories including PIRs, smoke alarms and smart plugs to name a few, the Sync Smart Home Alarm can be expanded to suit your specific needs and requirements.

And for those on a tighter budget this autumn, there is also a range of more cost-effective alternatives that also provide heightened security for a home. 

As mentioned earlier in this blog post, a bell box on the front of a property is a great way to warn off criminals looking for an easy target. And homeowners can replicate the effectiveness of a home security system with a dummy alarm box if budgets are tighter this season. The Home Essentials Dummy Siren is a perfect solution to stop an opportunist in its tracks. Although not linked to an alarm system with no sound or trigger, the supposed appearance of an alarm or bell box will be enough to ensure any potential burglars are persuaded to go elsewhere.

A smart lock

As with the many benefits of a smart alarm system for convenience and control over the cooler months and beyond, smart locks are another popular addition to the modern-day home.

Particularly as we look forward to the festivities of the season ahead, whether that’s heading out for an evening of fireworks or staying with the family over Christmas, a smart lock is a great gadget to ensure complete control over your door security.

A smart lock allows users to remotely gain access to a home through a variety of door opening solutions including a key card, key tag, phone tag and through an app on a smartphone. 

With other more sophisticated designs, homeowners can send virtual keys to family, friends or even neighbours to give them temporary access to their home via their smartphone. This is perfect for those homeowners planning on leaving their property unattended, allowing friends, family and trusted neighbours to let themselves into the home to make it look lived in. Whether that’s switching on lights or removing post building up at the front door, a smart lock offers convenience and control for homeowners.

Security Hardware now stocks a range of smart locks designed for a variety of different door types, helping bring your security up a step this autumn.

A padlock

And alongside the importance of a smart security upgrade to prepare for the cooler months on the horizon, it’s also wise not to forget about traditional security measures. Mechanical security products such as maximum security padlocks effectively ensure the outside of your home is secured.

With the dark nights arriving very shortly, it’s important that the outside of a property is acting as the first line of defence for the home. Our experts would recommend ensuring that all fencing is up to scratch first and foremost, whilst making sure that any garages or side gates are protected with a maximum security padlock.

The Master Lock Excell® 45mm Steel Padlock has just landed on the Security Hardware website and is a perfect solution for the autumnal months ahead. Weather resistance for those cold, wet months on the horizon, the Excell Steel Padlock is designed to offer maximum resistance against cutting and sawing, so offers heightened strength against opportunists.

Once you have secured the outside of your home, at this time of year it’s also worth securing your garden shed with a padlock. Your shed can hold thousands of pounds worth of tools, machinery and garden furniture which can make easy pickings for criminals if your shed security isn’t up to scratch. 

Once you’ve secured the lock on your shed with a padlock from our range, it’s also worth ensuring its contents are safe with a wireless Shed and Garage Alarm. Another new addition to the Security Hardware website this month, a shed and garage alarm is a cost-effective way of ensuring your shed’s contents are secure, monitoring any motion to trigger a warning siren.

Paired with a high-quality security camera positioned in the direction of your garden or shed, you can always be sure to monitor your home security from anywhere at any time via a smartphone. And with enhanced night vision, our range of security cameras will ensure that you can be ‘in the know’ over your home security as the clocks go back this weekend.

To explore all the new products on offer at Security Hardware, or for more advice and support on ways you can protect your home this autumn, contact us via the enquiry form here or by phone 01902 607232.