Stay clean and contactless smartly

What Singaporeans should do for prevention to stay safe from virus attack? Everyone knows mostly viruses and related diseases spread by contact. When a virus carrier( Like COVID-19) sneezes or coughs, the virus caught in hands and after that whatever that person is touching will contaminate with virus. When virus is detected late, a single infected person unknowingly spreading the virus to many people. So what to do? The only way is to stay contact-free, not only from the people but also staying away from touching anything that are exposed in public which may contain virus.Don’t forget even a pin top is sufficient for virus exposure!

In the era of touch technology, we use our fingertips every now and then – key PIN numbers, scanning fingerprint in biometric machines etc.We are touching things around us unwarily in our offices and in shops, exchanging cards and maybe with that exchange also getting the virus for free…..

As WHO suggested to clean hands now and then but that’s not really a practical solution. Imagining running to washing area for few hundred times a day. Therefore the only solution is stay touch-free. Because how contact free you can stay, that will determine the safety of your health. Sounds odd but true. So try to avoid the tendency to use body parts as much as possible because you don’t know if there are any germs or virus already exist there. Even the restrooms are using sensor taps and flushing systems. For the offices or shops etc, we can use touch-free advanced technology that will allow us to enter and exit without touching anything! You must be thinking how?

The magic lies in contact-free systems. So what is that? Starlite Systems Technologies is introducing a new age technology of Face Recognition door access control and sensor exit. With this technology to enter or to exit you don’t even have to touch anything, not even your finger( only fingertip is also enough for virus!) You will just have to stand in a specific position and the advance technology will scan your face with the face recognition terminal, you will be able to enter. As to exit, with our sensor exit, just wave and go. Yes, the advance technology will help to create a 3D scan version of your face, so will never have to suffer with couldn’t recognize error. As you are not going to touch anything so there is no threat of virus or diseases! Just imagine an ideal Singapore without even a single body contact. No fear from outside visitors and no fear for those visitors too. Staying clean and contactless smartly.

So basically gradually we will have to make all public areas contact-free with installing the new age technology that allows touch-free sensor systems. We will have to replace our old technology to welcome this new touch-free technology that will make commercial places contactless with removing all the present and future threats regarding contagious diseases. The is an important step for all commercial areas where you have to access the doors, whether it is shop or working place – each and everywhere. To be part of this mission, click here.

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How to improve your home security in Singapore

With the news recently of house break-ins in Singapore, we thought it was time for us to share some tips to help secure your home. No matter whether you stay in a HDB or on landed property, you will find some tactics here that would be suitable for you and your family.

Install a good CCTV system

CCTV systems are gaining immense popularity in Singapore when it comes to home security as they are becoming affordable and easier to use. CCTV systems are not only used for spying on nightmare HDB neighbors you know!

CCTV camera systems help homeowners to keep an eye on their homes from one central location. Installing CCTV systems in your home goes a long way to secure your home from burglars and intruders 24 hours a day. CCTV systems also record over time, which is necessary in most cases when pursuing an intruder or tracking down a suspect for whatever reasons.

Here’s a demo of what a Starlite CCTV system can do for you.

A CCTV system may be out of budget for some families. The following are some of the low cost ways to improve security in your home.

Do away with hiding spots

Whether you’ve installed security systems in your home or not , it’s prudent to provide a bit of extra protection. Don’t let your shrubbery grow too tall or too bushy as it may provide a nice hiding spot for potential burglars. Be sure to trim and prune plantings and keep your property safe from burglars.

Secure your keys

Its common for many Singapore homeowners to keep their keys in ‘secret’ places outside their homes. The fact is, smart crooks know these places well. They will check under the mat, beneath a rock, inside the mailbox and so forth.

You should also be smart about issuing spare keys. Make sure you trust who you are issuing to. This is key to keeping your home safe.

Get a convenient-size safe

You may not need a sophisticated safe to keep all your items that are in need of safe-keeping. Consider installing a small safe to protect your smaller important items. Be sure to bolt it to the floor or wall so that burglars do not walk off with it. Keep it out of sight by hiding it in a corner of a closet or some inconspicuous area. For as little as $150, you can get a safe that will protect you from thieves.

Beef up your home security with a dog

If you are planning on getting a pet, why not consider getting a dog who can also act as security guard.

A guard dog can provide added level of security to your home, and even if you don’t get the big dogs, small dogs can bark and make enough noise to warn you. Rottweilers, the German Shepherd are among the best breeds for home protection.

Light up the areas outside your home

A dark home is obviously vulnerable to burglary. To add to your home’s security, think about installing outdoor lighting with infrared motion sensors near each point of entry. A motion sensor light will automatically light up dark areas of your home. Besides, you’ll need to replace any burned-out light bulbs.

Arm your home with an alarm system

A house without an alarm system is much more likely to be burglarized than a home with one. There are many good options for homeowners. One can look for a system with a separate interior control panel and an exterior casing with containing a siren.

Reinforce your windows

Windows are known to pose serious security challenges in most homes in Singapore. There are very many reported cases whereby intruders have broken windows, reached the inside and unlocked windows to gain access into a home. The best way to prevent this is to consider installing laminate windows or a special type of glass that is similar to car windshields. Alternatively, Singapore homeowners can choose to install a second layer of glass.

Keeping your valuables away from windows is also a good idea if you live at the HDB corridor. Don’t make your home tempting for would be burglars like those reported in the news.

Replace old and rusty locks

When you move into a new house, the best idea is to change all the existing locks. Check to see if any of your locks at the gate or windows are rusty. These weak links may invited unwanted burglars from attempting to break in via brute force.

If you want something more modern, you could even try out Door Access Systems. These add an additional layer of technology to prevent burglars from trying to break in.

Don’t leave money, jewelry, or expensive things lying around

We are so used to low crime, that we can forget that crime still exists. When you let strangers into your home to do servicing, plumbing, or cleaning, make sure to keep valuables out of sight. Thieves may not steal them on the spot, but may hatch a plan to come back another day.

I hope these tips would help you keep yourself and your family safe. If you know of other tips, feel free to share them in the comments below.

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How to choose the right cctv security system for Your Business

There is a saying in Singapore which is “low crime doesn’t mean no crime”. Even though Singapore is relatively crime-free, we know that we should not take security for granted. To protect your business and premises, you need the right kind of surveillance system for your business needs.

These are some tips and questions you need to ask yourself to see which CCTV system suits your business the most.

1. First, look for a good CCTV security company

The most significant step when choosing the right CCTV system for your business is getting a good CCTV security system company to install for you. Here in Singapore, numerous companies provide surveillance services. Hence, it might be hard to know the right company to select. Ensure the CCTV-company you choose is certified and has a good reputation. Make sure you read their reviews on Google and Facebook too.

2. Know the CCTV system features you need

To ensure you select the right surveillance camera for your business, it wise to consider the features that the camera has, which your business requires. For example, one element is an alarm. An alarm is an essential feature because when a person tries to break into your business, the CCTV captures the image and the alarm goes off. When the potential robber hear the signal, he has no option but to run away without entering into your premises.

Do you need CCTV systems with smartphone viewing capabilities? Night vision? 360 viewing angles?

It’s always better to talk to a professional CCTV company to see the right features that would suit your premises.

3. Do you need CCTV camera with warning system?

Another essential element to consider when choosing a CCTV system is the early warning feature. For instance, in case of disasters such as fire, the surveillance camera can alert the main security system in time. Hopefully you can inform the authorities in time too.

4. Customer service of the security company

CCTV cameras play vital roles in protecting crucial items. So it would be terrible if they fail to capture what is happening even for an hour.

It is therefore essential that your security company have a reliable customer care department. The customer service should be pro-active and have a unit that acts quickly on any request by a client.

5. Choosing between IP CCTV systems and Analog CCTV systems

No matter how you choose, if you decide on installing a CCTV system, you would have to choose between the 2 main types.

Most CCTV systems fall under 2 categories: the traditional Analog CCTV cameras or IP CCTV cameras.

Below are pros and cons to both choices:

What is an Analog CCTV system

Even though most people tend to focus on IP video technology, it is significant to note that Analog CCTV systems can also be useful especially on people with a budget. With Analog CCTV system, the video image is transmitted in analogue format for viewing from one central location. An Analog video camera sends signals to a central location for monitoring, recording and video analysis. Here the video is stored on hard drives and can only be accessed from a LAN. Even though the video of the past days is stored in the drive, live video is also available over the network.

Pros of Analog CCTV system

• Cost – One of the main reason why you should choose Analog system over other alternatives is the cost. IP CCTV systems are more expensive than Analog models.
• Compatibility – Another benefit is that matching and mixing camera models and other surveillance equipment from several manufacturers is possible with Analog system.

Cons of Analog CCTV system

• Expensive cabling – if you are using the CCTV cameras for long-scale surveillance, Analog system need complicated wiring that may be expensive and difficult to install.
• Limited features – Several advanced features found in IP cameras such as zooming, analytics and mega resolution are not available in Analog CCTV systems.

What is an IP CCTV system

IP CCTV system means Internet Protocol security system. It is a digital camera that uses the internet instead of Analog transmission. Unlike Analog where the video is stored on a hard drive, here the video streams from the camera. Also, there is more flexibility as to where and how the video was recorded.

Pros of IP CCTV system

• Image resolution – IP CCTV cameras are far much better than Analog systems thus provide better image resolution.
• Easy installation – Installing an IP CCTV system is not hard like when installing an Analog CCTV model. In fact, most of IP CCTV cameras in the market today are plug and play.
• Analytics – If you are ready to invest, there are IP CCTV systems that have several exciting features such as facial recognition.
• Future evidence – If you are looking for a perfect camera for your business that you can use in the future to proof yourself, choose IP CCTV cameras.

Cons of IP CCTV system

• IP cameras are more expensive than Analog models
• IP CCTV cameras use more bandwidth than Analog systems.

Do you know which kinds of CCTV systems are more suitable for you yet?

If you need more help with deciding, feel free to speak to our friendly live chat, or send us an email with your requirements. At Starlite Systems Technologies, we don’t just sell security equipment; we are your professional security consultants too.

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5 best places to install home security systems

Have you read the news recently in Singapore and felt that there have been incidents of bad neighbours, home burglary, or even thefts in the home? Some of our clients have, and they started to ask us where they should install their CCTV cameras.

If you stay in a HDB, the answer is simpler. The front door is the safest bet. What if you live in a semi-D or bungalow?

We will look at a few important places where to install home CCTV security cameras.

1. Front Door

Research has shown that around 34% of burglars try and enter homes using the front door. Therefore it would be a great idea to place a surveillance camera at the door entrance. There is a chance of the burglar trying to tamper with the surveillance camera.

It would be advisable to place the camera at the second floor level. Alternately you can place it in the facing your house and place the focus on the front door. If your home is a single level, you must try and protect your camera so that it is not damaged by miscreants. You could use mesh wiring and other things which could protect it from hard knocks from stones and rocks.

2. Back Door

Around 23% of burglars in homes use the back door to make a quiet entry into the house. They also could make use of the side doors. Therefore it would be an intelligent move to place surveillance cameras in the back doors and side doors.
But again there are a few things which you must keep in mind. The camera should be strategically located and be out of reach of hands. It should also have the required protection around it to prevent damage and breakage.

When choosing the answer the question where to place home security cameras you also must be sure that the cameras are made waterproof. It also is important to have cameras with night vision features. You must try and look for cameras that offer 360 degree panning and can tilt up to 90 degrees.

3. Window Security Cameras

Many burglars often try and break-in using the windows. They may break it or pierce it open. They always try and choose windows which do not have a direct view of the street.
Hence, you would do well to look for security cameras which can be fitted on windows which are in the side of the home or on the rear side of the home.

It would not be a bad idea to look for cameras which have remote control capabilities. You must be able to remote control it using mobile phones, tablets and other such mobile devices.

4. Backyard Cameras

Quite often the backyard is used to keep expensive items like bikes and other garden and lawn items. They are easy targets for burglars and therefore installing security cameras here would be a good idea. It would be advisable to look for cameras with motion sensor facility and night vision capabilities.

If the backyard is fenced, it would be better to face the camera towards the entrance gate. You must try and place the camera in plain sight. This will be a dampener for burglars and they may not want to take the risk knowing well that their movements will be recorded and watched.

5. Inside The Home

You could also do some homework and choose some place inside your home where you could place the camera. This is often neglected.

It is not exactly for scaring away burglars but for other purposes. You could place it in rooms where you have children or elderly that you really need to monitor. It can record any abnormal movement or if something terrible happens. If you just hired a new domestic helper or if you have contractors moving around your house, it would be wise to also keep an eye on them.

Hopefully this article could provide a new perspective when it comes to answering the question of where to place home security cameras.

If you need help choosing the right security systems for your home or office, feel free to ask us about it.

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Welcome to the Starlite Technologies Blog

At Starlite, we aim to cover topics about security systems, surveillance, and home security.

Starlite Systems Technologies Pte Ltd was established in 2007, supplying access cards and basic security solutions to various dormitories in Singapore. Since then, our company has grown to be a leading name within the industry, offering comprehensive solutions for surveillance and security equipment with our team of in-house technicians and consultants. We have a diverse range of clients including educational institutions, dormitories, multi-national organizations, retail stores and private homes.

To find out more about the services and products we offer, please visit these pages.

IP and Analog CCTV systems

Door access systems

Security Card printers and accessrories

If you have any topics that you want us to cover, feel free to email us and tell us. Feel free to check out our FAQ section to see if any of your questions have been answered there as well.

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