Request a call back
4, Isis Business Centre, Oxford, OX4 2RD |
JOIN OUR TEAM
Emergency Response
01865782444
Payments
Pay Chris Lewis Fire & Security Online
Pay Chris Lewis Smart Home Online
Direct Debit Request
Credit Application Form
Emergency Response
About Us
Our History
Awards & Accreditation
Work In The Community
Careers
CPD Courses
Fire
Fire Alarm Systems
Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
Home Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Alarm Maintenance & Servicing
Fire Alarm Monitoring
Fire Suppression Systems
Fire Extinguishers
Vesda Air Sampling Systems
Fire Risk Assessments
Fire System Design
Fire System Maintenance & Upgrades
Technology We Work With
Security
CCTV Systems
Commercial CCTV Installation
Home CCTV Installation
School CCTV Systems
CCTV Monitoring
Burglar Alarms
Commercial Burglar Alarms
Home Burglar Alarms
School Burglar Alarms
Burglar Alarm Monitoring
Servicing & Maintenance
Access Control
Commercial Access Control Systems
School Access Control Systems
Gates & Barriers
Commercial Gates & Barriers
Residential Gates & Barriers
School Gates & Barriers
Intercom Systems
High Security Doors
Key Holding
Security System Monitoring
Security System Maintenance & Upgrades
Security System Design
Technology We Work With
Smart Home
Design Services
Sound Systems
Smart Security
Lighting Systems
Automated Blinds & Curtains
Home Cinema
Outdoor Spaces
Mesh Wifi
Smart Heating & Temperature Control
Doorbells and Video Intercom
Smart Home Maintenance & Repairs
Technology We Work With
Case Studies
Knowledge Centre
Blog
What's New?
FAQ’s
Product Manuals
Brochures & Guides
Payments
Pay Chris Lewis Fire & Security Online
Pay Chris Lewis Smart Home Online
Direct Debit Request
Credit Application Form
Contact
01865 782444
×
Request Form
Blog
Security
Smart Home
fire
Security
access control
cloud access control
4 Access Control Trends for 2025
November 20, 2024
Access control has come a long way from receptionists and sign-in sheets. New access control...
Security
cctv
access control
CCTV & Access Control: Everything You Need to Know
November 13, 2024
Technology is constantly advancing, and businesses constantly have to rethink their security...
CCTV app
update
commercial security
Security for education
upgrade
smart cctv
Security
cctv
burglary
cloud
facial recognition
cloud cctv
Why You Need to Upgrade Your CCTV Cameras
November 7, 2024
The risks of using old CCTV cameras are no secret. A slow, outdated legacy system can increase the...
Smart Home
Lutron
Smart Lighting
What Is Smart Lighting & How Can it Benefit You?
October 31, 2024
Smart lighting is one of the most in-demand smart home features, and for good reason. If you want...
Security
cctv
security cameras
cyber security
Cyber Security & CCTV
June 5, 2024
When considering which CCTV cameras and systems to install, security is paramount. We’re not just...
Fire alarms
Fire & Security
fire
fire alarm systems
Alarm monitoring
Fire Alarm Monitoring: The Benefits and Costs
December 5, 2023
Fire brigade callouts rose by over 11% last year, to the highest number in a decade, with UK Fire...
Smart Home
Smart Lighting
Smart Wi-Fi
Smart Home Design
How Much Does a Smart Home Cost?
November 2, 2023
As experienced smart home installers, we often get asked one key question: How much will it cost?...
commercial security
smart cctv
Security
cctv
The Best Cloud CCTV Systems for 2024
October 19, 2023
Are you looking for a new CCTV system and want to know if Cloud is right for you? After relying on...
smart security
Security
cctv
cloud
Cloud Security
cloud cctv
cloud access control
Cloud-Based Security Systems: 20 Quick-Fire Questions and Answers
September 21, 2023
The cloud-based security market was worth over $46 Billion in 2022, and that value is expected to...
Smart Home
Smart Technology
Smart Sound
Smart Lighting
automated blinds
Our Favourite Smart Home Integrations
September 7, 2023
On its own, a smart home system can transform your day-to-day life, massively improving the comfort...
Fire protection
fire
Fire suppression
Fire Risk Assessments
The Types of Fire Extinguisher and How to Use Them
August 24, 2023
Fire extinguishers are a crucial piece of fire safety equipment. They can be the difference between...
Fire protection
Fire detection
Fire alarms
fire
Fire alarm upgrades
Fire Risk Assessments
Everything You Need to Know About Fire Alarm Systems, Explained
July 27, 2023
There’s lots to consider when looking to install or upgrade a fire alarm system. In order to make...
Security for education
Security
education
education security
access control
School Access Control: The Benefits and Uses
July 13, 2023
As an administrator of an educational facility, your highest priority is the safety of the students...
Smart Home
Smart Technology
Smart Sound
Smart Lighting
Smart Home Design
The Most Popular Smart Home Technology Currently on the Market
June 15, 2023
When looking for smart home technology to improve your property, it's tempting to purchase the most...
Smart Home
Wi-Fi
Smart Wifi
What Is Mesh WiFi and How Does it Work?
June 1, 2023
It’s predicted that within the next 5 years, almost 50% of homes in the UK will be smart homes....
Smart Home
Smart Technology
Smart Home Design
Professional Smart Home Design - Everything You Need to Know
May 4, 2023
Smart home systems are increasing both in popularity and availability. From heating and blinds, to...
Smart Home
Surround sound
Smart Sound
Home Sound Systems: DIY vs Professional Installations
April 20, 2023
A new home sound system can overhaul the feel of your home. Whether perfecting the vibe for hosting...
Intruder alarms
Security
Alarm monitoring
intruder alarm monitoring
An Expert's Guide to Intruder Alarm Monitoring and Security Response
April 14, 2023
Last year set a new record for burglaries in the UK. 407,189 cases were reported during 2022 - a...
Smart Home
Eco Homes
smart heating
smart heating systems
Staying Cosy All Winter: The Power of Smart Heating Systems
March 20, 2023
With the colder months fast approaching, and the impact of global warming beginning to be seen,...
physical security
Security
access control
Access Control Methods
Access Control Methods: Understanding Your Options
January 20, 2023
Is your business doing enough to protect its assets? While magnetic stripe cards and low-frequency...
Security
cctv
Hotel cctv
Hotel CCTV: Intelligent Uses & Installation Advice
December 14, 2022
With millions of guests using hotels each year, these sites are hot-spots for theft, violence and...
Smart Home
Home cinema
Surround sound
Audiovisual
Home Cinema Design: Ideas & Inspiration
November 11, 2022
A bespoke turnkey home cinema can be one of the most rewarding investments for the modern...
fire
fire alarm systems
Fire suppression
Fire Safety in Schools: Your Responsibilities
October 27, 2022
Despite routine fire drills and regular testing, school fires still happen - and they can be fatal....
Security
access control
Cloud Security
cloud access control
The Benefits of Cloud-Based Access Control
September 9, 2022
Cloud-based access control - what is it? The key word here is control. Today, cloud security...
Security
Smart Office
Video Conferencing
Cloud Security
6 Smart Office Technology Trends for 2024
September 2, 2022
Over the past few years, working habits have drastically changed. According to the Office of...
Smart Home
Smart Garden
Smart Sound
Why Outdoor Sound Systems Are Essential for Summer 2024
August 31, 2022
With summer on the horizon it's time to evolve your garden into the perfect amusement stage for you...
Smart Technology
smart business
Smart building
An Introduction to Smart Building Technology
August 25, 2022
Smart tech is quickly changing the way we work and live inside our buildings. The 2019 Energy...
Fire and Security
fire
fire alarm systems
Fire Alarm Upgrades: Replacing & Updating Your System
August 18, 2022
Upgrading your fire alarm system can be complicated and expensive, especially while carried out in...
Smart Home
Smart Technology
Smart Lighting
Everything You Need to Know About Smart Outdoor Lights
August 12, 2022
The global smart home market is predicted to be worth more than £430 billion by 2030. With both...
Smart Office
cloud
Smart building
What Are Cloud Environmental Sensors & How Do They Work?
August 1, 2022
With the UK public spending an average of around 80-90% of their time inside buildings, air quality...
smart security
Security
cctv
Cloud Security
CCTV Systems: 20 Quick-Fire Questions & Answers
July 22, 2022
The demand for CCTV cameras has skyrocketed in recent years, with there now being an estimated 21.1...
Security
cctv
school
CCTV in Schools: How to Keep Students Safe
July 13, 2022
When it comes to keeping pupils safe at school, college and uni, there are many layers of potential...
business security
Security
Cloud Security
Business Security Systems: 4 Reasons to Upgrade to Cloud
July 6, 2022
Looking to upgrade your business security to a cloud-based solution? Cloud security may at first...
Security
access control
Cloud Security
How Cloud Access Control Can Support Your HR Operations
June 27, 2022
Access control technology has skyrocketed in recent years, moving us away from card readers and key...
business security
Security
cctv
CCTV in the Workplace: 5 Intelligent Uses
June 14, 2022
CCTV cameras have become an essential tool for employers and business owners alike. In the past...
Smart Home
Smart Technology
Smart Lighting
The Beginner's Guide to Smart Homes: 19 Quick-Fire Questions & Answers
June 7, 2022
Smart home technology has skyrocketed in recent years. With the rise of off-the-shelf devices like...
Fire detection
fire
air sampling
Everything You Need to Know About Air Sampling Systems
May 31, 2022
With over 100,000 commercial fires occurring annually, taking your eye off the ball when it comes...
Smart Home
Smart Technology
automated blinds
Blind Automation: 5 Key Benefits of Automated Blinds
May 26, 2022
The home automation market is constantly growing - transforming our living spaces with the touch of...
smart cctv
Security
video analytics
CCTV Video Analytics: Everything You Need to Know
May 12, 2022
Every building faces its own unique security challenges. From out-of-hours cleaners to blind spots...
Fire detection
fire
Risk Assessments
Fire Risk Assessments
Fire Risk Assessments: Everything You Need to Consider
May 10, 2022
80% of businesses fail within 18 months of a fire. It’s never worth overlooking your fire risk...
smart security
smart cctv
Security
cctv
CCTV Installations: 4 Final Considerations
May 6, 2022
Building owners today rely on CCTV systems to keep their property and assets secure. In fact, there...
Smart Home
Control4
Smart Technology
How to Control Your Home With Smart Home Voice Commands
April 29, 2022
Are you taking control of your smart home in the most convenient way? We’ve all been there. Wet...
Security
cctv
access control
Care Home Security: How to Keep Your Residents Safe
April 19, 2022
A care home is two things: a business and a home. Whilst managers have the duty of making sure...
Security
access control
biometrics
Why You Need Biometric Access Control: The Benefits and Uses
April 13, 2022
As technology advances, so do criminals’ tactics. Staying ahead of these threats is vitally...
Security
residential
gate automation
How to Choose the Perfect Home Security Gate
March 21, 2022
Thinking about having a home security gate installed at your home? In 2020/21 alone there were over...
commercial security
smart security
smart cctv
Security
smart alarm
retail security
Retail Security Systems: 6 Things to Consider
March 15, 2022
From shoplifters to shrinkage; retailers face unique challenges each and every day. To stay ahead...
Smart Home
Control4
Smart Sound
Smart Lighting
Control4 Systems: 13 Quick-fire Questions & Answers
March 8, 2022
Since the early 2000s, Control4 has trail blazed the smart home trend. It's taken over luxury...
Fire protection
fire
Fire suppression
What Is a Fire Suppression System & How Does it Work?
March 2, 2022
It’s no secret that UK businesses are using more electronic technology than ever before. Technology...
Fire protection
Fire detection
fire
Fire Safety in the Workplace: Everything You Need to Know
February 22, 2022
It’s never worth cutting corners when it comes to protecting your business against fire. Each year...
Smart Home
Lutron
Smart Lighting
Lutron Lighting System
The Benefits of a Lutron Lighting System
February 16, 2022
Lutron solutions are one of the biggest smart home trends at the moment, taking home automation to...
business security
Chris Lewis
Security
The Benefits of a Remote CCTV Monitoring Service
February 9, 2022
Are you paying out thousands to security guard companies? Do you want to actively STOP criminal...
Smart Home
Control4
Smart Technology
What Is Smart Home Technology?
February 4, 2022
In 2023, smart homes are more popular than ever. Homeowners across the globe are switching to a...
commercial security
Security
access control
Best Cloud Based Access Control Systems for 2024
January 25, 2022
Access control has come a long way since the days of keypads and card readers. Now, businesses...
smart alarms
Intruder alarms
Security
Smart Alarm Systems: Everything You Need to Know
January 11, 2022
Does your current intruder alarm system feel outdated? With UK crime rates rising year-on-year,...
business security
Security
access control
How to Implement Access Control Systems: Advice and Common Mistakes
December 22, 2021
Thinking of installing access control in your business? Good move! There are very few businesses...
Smart Home
Lutron
Smart Lighting
How Smart Lighting Can Affect Your Wellbeing in the Home
November 16, 2021
Lighting. It’s not just about illumination. Lighting is a powerful element in the human experience,...
Home security
commercial security
Security
cctv
CCTV and UK Law: The Legal Considerations
November 2, 2021
CCTV cameras. They’ve quickly become one of the most important security measures for home and...
Security
cctv
access control
An Expert's Guide to Cloud CCTV
October 22, 2021
CCTV systems have come a long way from black and white cameras and titanic racks. In the past,...
Smart Home
Wi-Fi
Smart Wi-Fi
The Best Smart WiFi Systems for a Smart Home
October 19, 2021
Does your current WiFi system feel old? In 2023, connectivity is a huge part of our work, study and...
Office Automation
Smart Office
Video Conferencing
Enhance Collaboration Within Your Workspace Using Smart Technology
October 5, 2021
As we ease into a post-pandemic world, it’s abundantly clear that our working habits have changed....
commercial security
Security
access control
Upgrading Access Control Systems: A 5 Step Process
September 21, 2021
As access control systems become outdated, their performance can deteriorate badly, offering less...
Smart Home
Home cinema
Smart Garden
5 Ways Smart Garden Technology Can Improve Your Home
August 10, 2021
Summer is finally here. With the days growing longer and temperatures set to soar again, it’s the...
cctv
fire
Audiovisual
The Benefits of Leasing AV, Fire, and Security Systems
July 20, 2021
More businesses in the UK are now leasing their fire, security, and AV systems in the same way that...
Fire protection
fire
Fire suppression
How Often Should Fire Suppression System Inspections Be Performed?
June 30, 2021
Fire suppression systems are an essential part of a company’s fire safety strategy. One of the most...
Smart Home
Home cinema
Smart Garden
How to Build the Perfect Outdoor Home Cinema
June 22, 2021
Forget living rooms! Summer is here. With the weather getting warmer, many of us are prepping our...
smart cctv
Security
security cameras
Benefits of Upgrading Your Business Security Cameras
April 13, 2021
In the last 5 years, business security cameras have made huge leaps in their capabilities. At the...
Smart Home
Wi-Fi
Why Is My WiFi So Slow? 5 Ways to Improve Your WiFi Speed
March 11, 2021
If you're working from home, experiencing WiFi problems can be worse than having no hot water....
Fire protection
Fire detection
Fire alarms
fire
business
fire alarm systems
Open vs. Closed Protocol Fire Systems
October 23, 2020
As technologies continue to evolve, the options for fire detection and suppression systems come...
Smart Home
Smart Home Rack Renovation: Everything You Need to Know
October 23, 2020
A rack is one of the most important parts of a Smart Home. A good rack can make the difference...
Load More
Recent
Categories
4 Access Control Trends for 2025
posted at
Nov 20, 2024
CCTV & Access Control: Everything You Need to Know
posted at
Nov 13, 2024
Why You Need to Upgrade Your CCTV Cameras
posted at
Nov 7, 2024
What Is Smart Lighting & How Can it Benefit You?
posted at
Oct 31, 2024
Cyber Security & CCTV
posted at
Jun 5, 2024
Categories
Security
(31)
Smart Home
(23)
cctv
(14)
access control
(12)
fire
(12)
Smart Lighting
(9)
Smart Technology
(9)
Cloud Security
(6)
Fire protection
(6)
commercial security
(6)
smart cctv
(6)
Fire detection
(5)
Smart Sound
(5)
Fire suppression
(4)
business security
(4)
fire alarm systems
(4)
smart security
(4)
Control4
(3)
Fire Risk Assessments
(3)
Fire alarms
(3)
Home cinema
(3)
Lutron
(3)
Smart Garden
(3)
Smart Home Design
(3)
Smart Office
(3)
Wi-Fi
(3)
cloud
(3)
cloud access control
(3)
Alarm monitoring
(2)
Audiovisual
(2)
Intruder alarms
(2)
Security for education
(2)
Smart Wi-Fi
(2)
Smart building
(2)
Surround sound
(2)
Video Conferencing
(2)
automated blinds
(2)
cloud cctv
(2)
security cameras
(2)
Access Control Methods
(1)
CCTV app
(1)
Chris Lewis
(1)
Eco Homes
(1)
Fire & Security
(1)
Fire alarm upgrades
(1)
Fire and Security
(1)
Home security
(1)
Hotel cctv
(1)
Lutron Lighting System
(1)
Office Automation
(1)
Risk Assessments
(1)
Smart Wifi
(1)
air sampling
(1)
biometrics
(1)
burglary
(1)
business
(1)
cyber security
(1)
education
(1)
education security
(1)
facial recognition
(1)
gate automation
(1)
intruder alarm monitoring
(1)
physical security
(1)
residential
(1)
retail security
(1)
school
(1)
smart alarm
(1)
smart alarms
(1)
smart business
(1)
smart heating
(1)
smart heating systems
(1)
update
(1)
upgrade
(1)
video analytics
(1)
see all
Stay in Touch
Instagram
Sign up to our latest blogs