Sleep soundly knowing that your home and family are secure. The Media Rooms makes it simple to control, view and monitor your home 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the world. We’re all aware that burglary and theft has increased across the UK this year, but home security is about more than just burglar alarms. The options available to you are almost endless –

Receive a text message when the kids get home from school

Be notified via text or e-mail if doors or windows are opened, if the garage has been left unlocked, or if your medicine cabinet or wine cellar has been opened

See who’s at the door without getting up from the sofa

Wherever you are in the world you will be able to see what’s happening in your home via security cameras. Press one button to activate motion sensors, cameras, lights, shut the blinds and more…

Monitor what’s precious to you – keep an eye on baby and communicate with the kids

Receive an immediate alert if a leak, or other mishap is detected. This ensures that you can act right away, rather than long after the event and the damage has been done

With smart home control, you will never have to stub your toe in the dark or step on an unseen Lego block – moving through your home, a path will automatically light-up for you. In case of fire etc., your designated exit routes will be illuminated and the air conditioning turned off to help stop smoke spreading

When you arrive home, a path will be lit from your driveway to your door and one touch disarms the alarm and unlocks the door. Great if you’ve got your hands full!

You will also be able to limit your children’s access to the system, so they can only use what you think is appropriate. For example, you can prevent them from accessing the security system and limit their use of whole-home audio

If care of an elderly or infirm relative falls to you, there are many options available to help keep them independent, safe and secure around the home. For example, automatic shut-off for certain appliances, timed medication dispensers and automated doors and locks

Before you opt for an automated automated security system, please consider:

I. Your choice of security camera resolution. Some cheaper cameras will keep you guessing as to exactly who, or what’s happening in your home or business. The Media Rooms supplies cameras with HD – footage from which can be used in a court of law.

II. Is the system expandable? As your home, family or business grows, you might want to add extra cameras or new features. Make sure your system can cope with this, or you might have to buy a completely new system.

III. If you travel, can you view and control your system remotely? Will you need cameras with night-vision capabilities?

IV. Is it weatherproof? Make sure you have a system that will withstand extreme weather, with quality camera housing and wiring.

V. Wired or wireless? Wireless options tend to be simpler to install, but unfortunately they are more limited. Both range and interference can be problematic. When it comes to security, wired options are more reliable and secure.

The Media Rooms will help you protect what’s most precious to you – after all, would you really entrust your home and family’s security to something you can pick from the shelf in Maplins? To safeguard your valuable possessions and your loved ones, log on to: http://www.themediarooms.co.uk/control-home-automation/4563641483, call +44 (0)1344 883639 or e-mail info@themediarooms.co.uk.