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- When using the HomeControl2.0 app to arm the system via 'Night Set' there is a constant beeping till the system is armed. Is it possible to silence this beeping and how do I do this? Recent installation and the technician seemed to think it isn't possible to silence it, so the reason for me asking […]
- Hi guys Iam currently studying for my level 1 electric installation . Which btw I am loving. I've always been decent with DIY. But also I have spent many years working / using computers, which is different i know. I understand software and hardware installation etc when it comes to PCs laptops etc. I am […]
- I've got good reason believe there is spyware in my apartment due to previous bulgary and unusual events (haven't listed). Unable to locate anything but possibly its wired into the mains? It's a fairly new and modern apartment. I have no knowledge on electrical stuff. Could someone give me advice if it's normal or not? […]
- I’ve been asked to install downlights each side of a log burner on a new build but need advice as to how to go about this. This is the first time I’ve been asked to do this The flu installed is insulated using some sort of white pellets, unsure of correct term. Am I right […]
- Good Morning Folks! I have recently started a role as a field engineer for door entry system, I come from a specific product a well known brand however with this field role now I have to work all different kind of door entry systems which is a bit different and challenging for me, I don't […]
- Please could you guys name 3, 4 or 5 brands you use for CCTV and Alarm systems and I'll start to collate a poll once we have a few and will keep adding brands not already mentioned once we have a dozen or more. VOTES ARE NOT PUBLIC SO NOBODY WILL KNOW WHO VOTED FOR […]
- Hi guys, I’m really lost and need a bit of a hand with the I wiring of this Shelly wifi relay switch to the door motor? The client wants to be able to control the door using this Shelly relay switch which potently gets connected into the little unit – see photo. So the client […]
- Saw this guardian article and thought it was pretty fair. The 8 best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top Whether you want to bolster your home’s security or simply make sure you know when someone is at the door, the latest generation of smart doorbells will help put your mind at […]
- Hi I have stupidly cut the cable to push through the wall . Idea was to join them back together. There's 2 wires inside blue and a white one. The white one has copper strands exterior around it. When I joined it back together. The camera didn't work. I'm unsure if it's down the cable […]
- Hi , i was told by an IT guy in a place that i was working that solid core cat 6 shouldn't be used with male rj45 ends and the cat 6 solid core ends should be terminated to a female end and pre made patch leads(apparently they are mad with stranded cable) should then […]
- hi i have a Honeywell Galaxy 2-20-V15 version 1.5 security system and was working fine but the engineers code was lost so as i needed to add more circuits,i defaulted the panel back to factory settings and now have an enginers code . I have reprogrammed the panel and included new circuits and everything appeared […]
- Hi there I have been on a job to fix intruder alarm. Alarm Texecom 1995 very old alarm . Owner 96 years oldman wanted to replace battery inside the panel. Unfortunately when he took cover down battery fell pulling other cables from terminals. I’ve managed to terminate cables back as I thought they need to […]
- Hey guys I'm trying to help an elderly neighbour where money is an issue. So I'm going to buy the CCTV cameras for her myself. Plus I'll get some experience She needs 2 cameras with an option to get a 3rd camera in the future . Which CHEAP SECOND HAND KIT shall I look for […]
- Hello, my name is Julio Herrera. How can I integrate my existing CCTV system with advanced analytics and AI-based video processing for real-time threat detection and alerting, and what are the potential challenges and considerations involved in such an integration?
- Hi, I have a Pyronix home alarm and hoping for some assistance please. Alarm randomly keeps going off about 4 times every house (even in the middle of the night). Front Door tamper triggers therefore meaning there’s an issue with the door sensor. My Engineer is on holiday and isn’t picking the phone up. Is […]
- For a while now I wanted to be notified via my mobile phone that my Veritas 8 alarm panel had gone off and was sounding the alarm.I have been looking around for a device that would send a message via wifi to my phone for free and that the device itself was very cheap.I couldn't […]
- One of my customers managed to fry the rj45 socket on a Lorex (cheap!) brand ip camera. No idea how, but the pins are cooked. He had purchased a new socket but needed someone else to repair. It’s an rj45 with a standard power jack on the side. Of course, the colours are all different.. […]
- Hi all, Requesting your help please! I know this is an old system but has been working amazingly for 7 years! I had an engineer out who done a reset apparently however it hasn’t cured my fault! When the system is not activated the main control box beeps every 30 minutes or so three times, […]
- Hi Guys, A guy at work is after a wireless camera system. 6 wireless cameras. No power leads to cameras. Battery powered. Records onto a hard drive. Also want to monitor the live feeds on a screen. There are quite a few when you do a search on Google but I was wondering if someone […]
- My FIL wants a cctv system at his house, and normally i would just go with whatever kit was on offer at the time from t'internet. My own system is a mish mash of a cheap Sannce recorder, an old camera with infra red, another with a light that's on all night, and a hikvision […]