Affordable home security solutions

Investing in a better home security system can help deter would-be burglars and may even lower your home insurance quote. Kevin Spencer, Product Manager at Yale, shares some of the best home security solutions that won’t break the bank, offering affordable home security options for everyone.

Upgrade your front door

Statistics from the ONS reveal that 76% of household burglaries in England and Wales occur through an external door. To secure your front door, consider multiple layers of defence, ranging from budget-friendly door chains to more advanced smart security cameras. While door chains are on the lower end of the price spectrum, smart cameras offer enhanced monitoring capabilities and come in a variety of models to fit different budgets.

Recommended Door Chains and Smart Security Cameras: 

• XFORT® Door Chain Polished Chrome
• Smith & Locke TT4004 Polished Chrome Door Guard
• Ring Outdoor Camera Battery 
• TP-Link Tapo C500 1080p Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Cam CCTV

Look for BSI ratings and Kitemarks

When considering the best home security solutions, make sure all cylinder locks around your home meet the British Standards Institute (BSI) rating system. Yale’s BSI-rated cylinder locks start as low as £10, but for the highest level of protection, opt for 3-star-rated and Kitemarked locks that feature Anti-Snap, Anti-Pick, Anti-Bump, Anti-Screw, Anti-Pull, and Anti-Drill technologies.

Explore Yale’s Range of Cylinder Locks: 

• Yale Euro Double Cylinder
• Yale Platinum 3 Star Cylinder

Low-cost alarm

For affordable home security, consider installing a basic alarm system. Battery-powered siren-only alarms are wire-free, easy to install, and effective at deterring intruders. These low-cost solutions offer a straightforward way to boost your home security without extensive modifications.

Suggested Battery-Powered Siren-Only Alarms: 

• Yale Sync External Siren
• ERA Protect Battery Operated Wireless Siren

Padlocks

Don’t forget to secure side gates, sheds, and garages with a weatherproof, maximum-security padlock. Generally, the more you invest in a padlock, the better the protection, but finding a good middle ground is essential for affordable home security. For added security, use a bike lock on any valuable items stored inside your outbuildings.

Suggested Padlock Options:

• Yale Maximum Security Padlocks
• SQUIRE Stronghold® SS50S Padlock
• Halfords 23cm D Lock – Key
• Litelok X1

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