Videx Security has supplied over 200-door entry systems for a Care and Repair Project run by Stirling Council, which sees Stirling's older people, are benefiting from a new £400,000 home security scheme. This was initially set up to provide homeowners over the age of 85 with security products to make them feel more secure in their own home. Each home in the scheme is individually assessed and besides the Videx video security door entry system, homes may also be fitted with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and external motion sensor lighting.
Installed by Goldshield Security, the Videx video security door entry system consists of a wall-mounted video console with a 4-inch colour monitor and handset, which is installed, in the living room. It is connected to an outside camera with integral lighting. Householders can speak to visitors at the door and at the press of a button also allow them access from the comfort of their armchair. An additional colour monitor can also be installed in upstairs bedrooms.
Thomas and Elizabeth Rattray of Newpark Road in St. Ninians were the first to receive the home security package earlier this year and are absolutely delighted with it. Mrs Rattray said: "It's important for us to know who we are opening our door to. The video monitor means that we can see who is at the door when we are sitting in the living room. We can also ask anyone we don't recognise to display identification at the camera as well. We've got the same system upstairs so if we're in bed we can still see who's at the door."
