Grand Designs Australia

SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, household burglary is one of the country’s most ubiquitous crimes, with money and jewellery ranking as the most commonly stolen items. Gone are the days when Neighbourhood Watch ruled the security roost. Today we can control lights and air conditioning remotely, and lock or unlock doors via an app.

Our home is our fortress, and keeping it, and our families, secure is a top priority for us all. Today, safety and security is simpler and more tech-savvy than ever with security cameras and motion detectors, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, thermostats with an

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