I've just been sent one of those Ring™ doorbells to try out. Not heard about it yet? Basically it's a ‘smart' doorbell with an in-built wide angled HD video camera, which is activated by a motion detector. When triggered by a caller a video is sent to your smartphone and what's more…

This is a heads up for January's issue of the Consumers' Association's Which? Magazine. Last month I spent several days working with Which? investigating and assessing a number of self-installed Smart Home Security Systems. In conjunction with your home's internet these wireless security (and…

Hi Folks I'm pleased to report that the number of Home Security Surveys conducted using the application on this website has gone past 6,000! (6010 as of today) There's also been an unexpected rise in ‘Likes' on my Facebook page, which now numbers 600+ Not many, I know, but it's important…

Hi everyone Well, it's been several weeks since I've been on the website and more specifically on this news page. It all started with the build-up to my son's wedding (that was a week off in Devon and Cornwall) and that was followed by an almost three weeks stay with our friends in Northern…

Time is not on my side just at the moment, but I've got just a few seconds to mention that an important new security device, used in conjunction with your phone or smart watch, will be available very soon. I'm sure that this is something my neighbourhood watch supporters will want to know about…

Here's a request for promotion just received from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Are you a parent-to-be? Do you have, or care for a child under 5? Do you know anyone who does? ROSPA is planning a new web section covering this age range. And they need your help to make it great!…