Residential Video Surveillance

I am proudly a fourth generation Miltonian. When I first ventured into the security business my grandparents thought I was crazy. ‘Why would anyone in Milton ever need a security system?’ A lot has changed in the 18 years that I have been a business owner in Milton. Just look around, the growth although amazing, has changed the ‘small’ town of Milton that my grandparents knew. They would be speechless to know that I am writing an article that video surveillance is becoming a necessary fixture in home security.

There are a variety of reasons that a homeowner would consider investing in video surveillance. Here are some of my reasons for having video around my home: My wife likes to be able to see who is at the door before opening. I can pull up video footage to see if someone was in my yard while I was not home. I am able to confirm that my kids got home from school safely even while I’m travelling. I like the comfort of knowing that my family is safe and at any time, I can log on to my DVR and see what is happening real-time… and the list goes on.

Keeping up with today’s technology is not easy but here is a quick summary of the everyday camera system that SECUR-U would install into a home. For starters, choosing the size of digital video recorder (DVR) is most important so that your overall needs can be met. DVR’s are sold in four, eight and sixteen camera inputs and you can add one camera at a time. Recorders can be purchased in both a computer based configuration or a stand-alone model similar to your cable TV box which is our most popular selling item for homeowners. Digital video recorders capture an image based on pixel or image change and store the video image onto a hard drive that can be played back within a specified period, the variables are based on the rate of motion, the hard drive capacity and the size of the compressed image. MPEG4 compression has been the compression leader for many years and is now being replaced with H.264 a compression which makes a significant difference to the storage capacity.

Here is the cool part, our more recent recorders also provide remote viewing on your iPhone, Android or Blackberry Smartphone or you can view your home remotely with a computer while at work, home or play.

As for camera options, our best seller is a rugged dome camera that can handle the outdoor elements and provides a color image during the day and automatically converts to black and white at night with infrared illumination to assist with image clarity in darker environments. These cameras can be purchased in a fixed view wide angle or adjustable view lens to suit your needs. Depending on the specific camera location our knowledgeable staff can offer a wide variety of camera products to suit every need and location.

When it comes to installation, I would highly recommend consulting a professional as the camera location and the methods used by our trained staff will make your installation seamless, tidy and professional. The town is changing. Security is changing. Don’t let other companies use scare tactics to sell you on to security or surveillance. Trust SECUR-U, the company that has been Working Together for a Safer Community for over 18 years.

For further information please "click here" contact our office, we are happy to assist you.

As your local leader in Security Solutions SECUR-U wants to keep you informed regarding important security issues in our community.

The Halton Regional Police is reporting an increase of Overnight Residential Break and Enters; they have recently reported the following:

June 8, 2010 From: Councillor Allan Elgar Ward 4

Residents being warned to close and lock their garage doors!!!!

There have been several incidents of culprits entering unlocked homes and garages during the overnight hours and removing valuables. Cameras, laptop computers, GPS systems and purses are being stolen from unlocked vehicles inside the garage. All residents are being warned to take the following precautions to prevent being the victim of this type of crime.

* Close and lock all garage doors, ground floor doors and windows before going to bed at night

* Do not leave spare keys to the house in your vehicle

* Keep your vehicles locked at all times

* If you have a garage, park your cars in the garage

* If your home has an alarm, activate the alarm system before going to bed

* If you are away on vacation, have a family member or friend check on your home regularly

These are crimes of opportunity, remove the opportunity, and you may remove the crime.

If you or anyone you know are looking for a reliable supplier of home security alarms in Milton, Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Georgetown, Acton and Halton Hills, or require service on your existing alarm system with SECUR-U please visit www.securu.com or contact us via phone or email. SECUR-U has been providing highly efficient commercial and residential security alarms, intercom systems, access control, video surveillance and alarm monitoring for over 15 years.

Home security alarms are devices that will be installed to prevent theft, burglary, and break-ins and also to avert any possible damage due to fire or harmful gases. These alarms are triggered whenever they sense any of these conditions in your home.

In recent years home security alarm systems have proved to be one of the most effective ways to protect your house and loved ones. Wired security alarms, wireless security alarms and hybrid security alarms are the three basic types of home security systems. For homes with a dry walled finished basement ceiling which limits the accessibility to run cable, a wireless home security alarm would be the best solution. Wireless home security alarms allow our clients to install wireless window/door transmitters that will protect the perimeter of the home and wireless motion detection to cover the interior without the need to remove millwork to prevent the possibility of damage occurring. SECUR-U sells wireless security packages that can be tailored to protect your needs.

To understand the basic operation of our system and how wireless works is very similar to how a cordless phone operates. With security in mind, the wireless window/door transmitter communicates to a receiving unit located inside your home that is programmed to identify the serial number of the protection device which we refer to as a zone. Other wireless devices located in or around your property may communicate with a different wireless frequency that will not compromise your security or create false alarm conditions. Each wireless device has a battery and the control panel monitors the battery condition to ensure effective operation. Once a low battery is detected you will be notified with a trouble condition on your keypad prior to failure.

Wireless home security alarms are preferred by many home owners for one reason. If you decide to move to a new home, these security alarms can be easily removed and re-installed into your new property. For added safety and security additional features like video surveillance, intercom systems and medical systems can be incorporated into your home. Wireless home security alarms have become imperative to protect your house from intruders and other threats like fire and flood.

If you are looking for a reliable supplier of wireless home security alarms in Milton, Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Georgetown, Acton and Halton Hills, please visit www.securu.com or contact us via phone or email. SECUR-U has been providing highly efficient commercial and residential security alarms, intercom systems, video surveillance and alarm monitoring for over 15 years.

Video Surveillance System

Need a VIDEO SURVEILLANCE system?.... Look no further.  SECUR-U has a great monthly video surveillance promotion to suit your need and budget.   Click here to view our "monthly promotion".

SECUR-U has teamed up with National Leasing to provide business owners with fixed monthly payments that will conserve cash for operating costs.  Leasing is also flexible and may be customized to meet your needs.

If you are looking for a larger tailored mega pixel HD video or analog solution please contact our office to speak with one of our knowledgable sales representatives.

Video Surveillance Promotion from SECUR-U Inc.

Loss of time and inventory is a potential threat that almost all business owners face. Video surveillance and access control are two important features added to your alarm monitoring system that prevent the additional expense of having to replace stolen inventory

Let's face the facts, cameras don't lie and they work 24/7 to protect you and your facility from theft, damage and liability issues that business owners potentially face.  Let's take one camera as an expample that will view your time clock, if this camera had a value of $500.00 and your average employee made $15.00 per hour and you had ten employees and you lost on avarage 1/2 hour per day per employee your return on investment would be just over 6 days. (that's reality).

Click here to see our video surveillance promotion that runs until May 31st, 2010.  You can purchase or lease this solution.

Call SECUR-U today to have our video surveillance specialist determine your security requirements.  905-878-4634

Prevent losses, protect employees, guests and tenants and increase productivity with a Video Surveillance System from SECUR-U Inc.

Loss of inventory is a potential threat that almost all business owners face. Video surveillance and access control are two important features added to your alarm monitoring system that prevent the additional expense of having to replace stolen inventory. Our advanced video equipment uses HD Mega Pixel Cameras, NVR (Network Video Recorder), DVR (Digital Video Recorder) or Analog Cameras to suit your needs.

Whether you own a large hotel, restaurant, gas station or a huge factory, your employees, customers and guests will feel safer knowing they have a video surveillance system that will enable them to see what is happening both internally and externally. Safety and comfort usually translates into greater productivity.

For more information on SECUR-U Video Surveillance System, Contact Us or click here to view our Monthly Video Surveillance Promotion.

Security System Installation Question?

Potential SECUR-U Security System Client Question:

Hello, I recently moved to Hamilton and am interested in an alarm system. You came highly recommend by our State Farm and Mortgage Architects in Milton. I am looking to cover at least 6 windows and 2 doors and possible video surveillance. However my only concern is after living here for a couple months we have realized that the area is not the greatest and are not looking to stay for very long most likely a year, maximum two years. Do you have any monthly programs for those lengths of times?

How much would I be looking at spending with this reduced amount of time on a contract? We will be keeping it as a rental unit however so there is a possibility of future tenants wanting to continue with the service, would that be possible? Thank you, Michelle

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SECUR-U provides the opportunity to lease your new video surveillance system, access control system, alarm system or intercom systems.  

A common questions is why should I lease rather than purchase? We did some leg work to find you the answers from our source National Leasing.

Here are some quick reasons:

Conserve Cash - Leasing allows you to conserve cash and leverage up the buying power of your operating or capital budgets, thereby overcoming budget limitations. A $30,000 annual equipment budget is leveraged up considerably through leasing