Get Smart Security for Your Home With Boundary

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Today I’m talking about the important subject of home security.

Obviously it’s not something anyone likes to think about, but the risk of being burgled is very real. It is estimated that a burglary is committed every 40 seconds in the UK (it’s impossible to give exact figures as many such crimes aren’t reported). That means in the time it takes you to read this article, four homes are likely to have been burgled.

Of course, there are certain precautions you can take to reduce the chances of becoming a victim yourself. These include:

• Keep all windows and doors locked even when you’re at home.
• Keep garages and sheds locked as well, especially if they contain tools or other items that might be useful to a burglar.
• Try to vary your daily routine so that burglars (who often live nearby) don’t notice and take advantage.
• Avoid mentioning holiday plans too widely (especially not on Facebook or other social media).
• Install timers on lights so they go on and off in a seemingly random way while you are out.
• Install security lighting that will detect visitors (invited or uninvited) and illuminate them.

These and similar measures can reduce the likelihood of a burglar targeting your property. But of course, they are unlikely to be sufficient alone. You need a burglar alarm, and ideally a complete home security system. Like this one, perhaps…

Boundary Smart Security

If you’re reading this blog, chances are you have a burglar alarm already. But especially if it was fitted a few years ago, it may not be as effective as you hope.

Older alarm systems are easily defeated by determined, professional burglars. And especially if you live in a nice house and have an expensive car or other signs of wealth, you could well be targeted by such individuals. You need a modern smart security system to provide both maximum protection from burglars and the peace of mind that comes from this.

Boundary aims to provide UK residents with state-of-the-art home security at an affordable price. Their new high-tech Boundary Alarm system is based around a central hub (see cover image, above) that wirelessly connects to each Boundary device in your home and allows you to control them from anywhere using a single smartphone app. It’s a sophisticated system that can still be installed by anyone and set up easily (though optionally you can pay for professional installation if you prefer).

You can customize your alarm system as you wish with door and window sensors that detect exactly when any door or window opens in your home and set off an alarm. You can also incorporate infra-red motion detectors (wireless and pet-safe) that will detect any human movement when you’re not at home. Other features include a key tag to easily arm and disarm the system when you’re coming and going, and a 95-decibel siren (pictured below) to alert your neighbours if your home is broken into.

Plans

Boundary offer four different plans, with no long term contracts, cancellation fees or hidden costs. Full details can be viewed on the Boundary website, but briefly they are as follows…

Lite – This is the lowest cost option, with no ongoing fees. It covers two users, two sensors, the Boundary app, smart home integration and Boundary Neighbourhoods (once this service is launched). The latter is a ‘neighbourhood watch’ dashboard to allow people in local areas to connect online to share details of crime and suspicious activity. You will have the option to link your Boundary alarm so that if it goes off, your neighbours will automatically be notified.

Starter – This includes all the features above and others, including push notifications when the alarm goes off, alarm-set reminders when you leave the property, occupied home simulation (requiring smart light bulbs), and so on. This plan costs £4 a month.

Plus – This includes all the features above plus an extended three-year warranty, automated keyholder calling, partial setting (e.g. downstairs only), and more. This costs £8 a month.

Complete – This also includes police response. When the alarm goes off, a security guard at an alarm receiving centre (ARC) will be automatically notified and will immediately verify whether your home is being burgled. If confirmed, the security guard will request a police response and notify the property owner and/or nominated key holders. The complete plan also includes an annual maintenance visit by an engineer. The cost of this plan is £25 a month. Note that with this plan professional installation is mandatory.

Boundary is still in pre-launch phase and right now you can get a voucher for £50 off the price of any system costing £450 or more just by signing up to their newsletter using the form on their website (screen capture below). There is of course no obligation to use this – but if you’re at all interested, I recommend signing up now to get your hands on the £50 discount code.

Self-install alarm systems are due to be sent out by the end of August, while for those who choose professional installation, the company say that currently they expect delivery and installation to take place in October.

You can ask for a no-obligation quotation via the website to get a price for a system tailored to your exact needs, with no nasty surprises further down the line. At the very least, if you think Boundary Alarm could be the answer to your home security needs, do sign up now for their email newsletter and £50 off voucher.

Note: This is a fully updated repost of my original article from April 2020.

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