How to protect your house when you leave it empty
A second home empty for months: the door-thread trick burglars use, the official police advice, and how to keep an eye on it from your phone without relying on anyone.
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Access control in Marbella: which system to choose
Keypad, card, fingerprint, number plate or video door entry: what fits a community, an office or a shop, what each option costs and what GDPR requires before you install it.
Read articleHow much does it cost to install an alarm in Málaga? 2026 price guide
Real market prices: fee-free alarm vs monthly fee, what pushes the quote up and how much you save with no fee. Guide from an installer with more than 350 installations behind us.
Read articleCCTV, alarms and access control for residential communities and developments in Mijas
A guide for property administrators and boards: access control at the entrance, CCTV for common areas (pool, garage, entrances), perimeter detection, an Ajax alarm with no fees, and what GDPR requires in communities.
Read articleApartment and flat security in Fuengirola: a no-drilling alarm, cameras and video door entry
Protect your flat or apartment in Fuengirola: a 100% wireless Ajax alarm with no drilling, video door entry, cameras for the door and terrace, security in a community building and support in your language (ES/EN/RU/UK).
Read articleHome security for your villa in Marbella: a guide for foreign residents
Protect your villa or second home while you are away: Ajax alarm with no monthly fees, cameras you control from your phone, Spanish camera/GDPR rules and support in your language (ES/EN/RU/UK).
Read articleAjax with other-brand cameras, scenarios and app alerts
Ajax's NVR connects Hikvision, Dahua and other IP cameras via ONVIF/RTSP. Plus automation scenarios, photo verification and instant alerts on your phone.
Read articleHow to choose a security camera for your home in 2026
Indoor or outdoor, resolution, local or cloud storage, and which brands hold up in the Costa del Sol climate. Everything you need to know before you buy.
Read articleWiFi dead zones at home: repeater, mesh or Cat6 — what actually works?
Why a repeater sometimes makes things worse, when a mesh system genuinely solves the problem, and when the only real fix is running cable. Straight talk, no fluff.
Read articleAlarm with no monthly fees: what Ajax is and why we choose it
You pay for the system once and that's it. No contract, no monitoring company. We explain how Ajax works, which components you need and what it actually costs.
Read articleHow many security cameras do I need at home?
The answer depends on entry points, not size. We explain which spots to cover first, how many cameras are typically needed by property type, and when adding more simply isn't worth it.
Read articleDahua vs Hikvision: which is better for home or business?
The two leading IP camera brands. We tell you how they truly differ in image quality, app, price, and which one we install most on the Costa del Sol and why.
Read articleCat6 home network wiring: when it's worth it and how to do it without major works
For IP cameras and fixed network points, cable is still the most reliable option. We explain when it's the right solution and how to plan it without unnecessary wall-breaking.
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