We have an opportunity for you to win a home security system from Piper; worth £119. But what is Piper all about I hear you ask? And why should I be interested in getting it?
Piper is an all-in-one home monitoring device that sends alerts and information to your smartphone or tablet. With no service contracts or monthly fees, Piper is great for families who want to have a pulse on what is going on in their homes.
Key features include:
- Two-way audio – ideal for interacting with people at home, such as children, grandparents and even pets
- An HD camera with a 180° fisheye lens – allowing you to see even more when tuning into that room’s live video stream
- Immediate notifications – whether you set up alerts as a call, text message or email; Piper always tries to keep you informed.
Piper grows with any family, functioning like an advanced baby monitor allowing you to hear, see and speak soothing words during your baby’s first years or notifying you that the children have gotten back from school once they get older. In those winter months, Piper’s ability to control lighting and small household appliances means you can turn on the lights for your children before they get back from school.
Equipped with a motion detector, microphone, piercing siren and battery back-up, Piper is the latest in home automation and security. Whether you have one unit or five, Piper provides the wide coverage you need to keep your household ticking.
More information on Piper’s features and benefits can be found at getpiper.com.
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Piper Home Security – Worth £119
As always with our competitions, the standard terms and conditions for the site apply, and the closing date for this one is Tuesday 14th October.
213 Comments on "#Win a Piper home monitoring system worth £119"
durgesh gupta
February 6, 2015wow great gadget like it......
Kenny
October 17, 2014check all the doors are closed or not before leaving home. That's enough. :)
Natalie Gillham
October 14, 2014put timer lights on when you are out so it looks like you are in :)
tishist
October 14, 2014Keep doors locked in the daytime if you are not in sight of them
Natalie Crossan
October 14, 2014lock your doors at night!
Lynsie Lynn
October 14, 2014My Nan was burguled with distraction burgulary. They were talking to her at the front and one sneaked in the back while she chatted with the man outside. So now I always lock my back door, as it's obviously easy for anyone to walk in either when your out or in.
joshua coman
October 14, 2014Close your curtains when your away!
Barbara Bunning
October 14, 2014put timers on your lights when you go out and get a dog! Our labrador barks at the slightest noice!
Carl
October 14, 2014Have a security light.
Adam B
October 14, 2014CCTV is very effective.
jennie jackson
October 14, 2014Have a squeky gate!
Linda Hobbis
October 14, 2014leave a light on when you go out but not always the same room. A radio left playing can also help.
Gwen B
October 14, 2014Be aware of people hanging around.
Sally
October 14, 2014Put lights on timers when out at night.
JACQUELINE ROBERTS
October 14, 2014have a beware of the dog sign even though you haven't got one.
Chris Fletcher
October 14, 2014There are some really good suggestions here! Leaving a radio on a timer when you are away is a very good one!
Caroline James
October 14, 2014I leave lights on timers in the evenings if I'm not going to be in, so the house is not in darkness.
Claire Nelson
October 14, 2014Don't advertise that you are going on holiday by telling people on social media.
Lee B
October 14, 2014Make sure you check all doors and windows are locked before going out.
Sarah Parker
October 14, 2014leave things out of view :)
Mike
October 14, 2014Make sure the locks you have, use them.
Adrian Clarke
October 14, 2014Get a dog!
purpipa
October 14, 2014lock doors at night
matthew colburn
October 14, 2014keep any keys out of sight
Kenko
October 14, 2014The old fashioned burglar alarms are a thing of the past, totally ignored and seen as a nuisance by neighbours. The new approach to home security is to use devices that monitor your home and inform you directly if anything suspicious is detected.
This piper system allows you to monitor your room/rooms remotely and itneract with the device.
I have not used one myself yet but it certainly seems worth taking a look at.
George Worboys Wright
October 14, 2014Don't leave things in the garden that can be used to break into your house.
Florence Cross
October 14, 2014I like plenty of lights around the exterior of the house and gravel on paths & driveways as I believe act as at least form of deterrent
Rachel Butler
October 14, 2014Agreeing with the majority of comments by leaving a light on, and making sure all windows and doors and gates locked. But I also seen on TV recently, that even if you don't own a dog, buy a huge dog food bowl, a bone and a thick dog chain and leave it the garden, that way a would be intruder will see the dog items and assume you own a huge dog and because it's not outdoors it must be inside and put them off attempting to break in! Genius idea I think! :)
Lesley Cohen Wright
October 14, 2014would love to be able to see what my dogs get up to when we leave them in the house
anita george
October 14, 2014don't talk about holidays days ect on social media as its inorming people when no ones home
dorothy cavender
October 14, 2014when you go away ask a someone you trust to pop in to keep an eye on the house while you're away
RichardJ
October 14, 2014Set up trip wires and booby traps!
Prerna Gupta
October 14, 2014always be nice with your neighbours! They can keep an eye on your house when you are away
Helen
October 14, 2014Get some lights which come on automatically when it gets dark.
Dave Brown
October 13, 2014Get a big dog
Su Brett
October 13, 2014have lights switching on at dusk with a timer, you can also have curtain rails with a motor that switches on & closes curtains as it gets dark , so house always looks occupied
D Lloyd
October 13, 2014Don't leave valuables near the windows
Robyn Logan Clarke
October 13, 2014If there were any suspicious characters hanging about in the street when my grandmother is about to go out, she shouts back into the house "Bye, I won't be gone long". I think its quite a clever "trick"
Tracy Wells
October 13, 2014Make sure you have a phone upstairs in case you hear an intruder at night. When a man tried to break into my house I was too afraid to go downstairs because I would have had to walk past the front door he was attempting to break in through! Ever since I've always taken my phone upstairs at bedtime.
GEORGE WILLIAMSON
October 13, 2014Lock all doors & windows. Cancel newspapers.
jodie taylor
October 13, 2014never write on social media sites when you are going on holiday or your house is going to be empty
sherri mse fordham
October 13, 2014if you go out leave a light on other than the hallway as people do not live in the hall
Beth Bowdler
October 13, 2014Put a "Beware of the Dog" sign in the window with a dog's bowl in clear view. This acts as a deterrent.
Amanda Rose
October 13, 2014Put some lamps on timers and if you have nice neighbours ask them to keep an eye on your house.
Mark T
October 13, 2014Keep all doors and windows locked
Nicola Holland
October 13, 2014Grow brambles along the garden fence panels and walls - not many people will go over them
Lisa Wilkinson
October 13, 2014Put frosted vinyl on your shed/garage windows so prospective thieves can't see what's in.
sarah pearce
October 13, 2014never leave valuables on show
RACHAEL JONES
October 13, 2014make friends in the street , more eyes and ears
adrian price
October 13, 2014cant beat a loud dog
Jane Middleton
October 13, 2014leave light on even when you are out
Carrie Talbot-Ashby
October 13, 2014Always amazed at how many people post on social media that they are out or away on holiday, giving any would be burglars the green light. Be sensible and don't tell the world your plans! x
Gilla01
October 13, 2014Keep doors and windows locked.
Chantel L
October 13, 2014I'm agreeing with all the locks & lights on comments!
Amanda Johnson
October 13, 2014Always make it look like somebody is in by leaving light on or Radio playing.
kristin burdsall
October 13, 2014I always makes sure my valuables such as laptops are out of view
Emma Harris
October 13, 2014Always lock doors and windows, don;t leave anything valuable on show.
Jill fairbank
October 13, 2014Avoid leaving valuables in view
Gary Topley
October 13, 2014Leave lights on and only tell a select few that your going away. Also cancel any newspaper/milk deliveries.
Alison
October 13, 2014Leave a light on when you go out and let neighbours know you are away so they can keep an eye out
Barbara Handley
October 13, 2014Always check you have locked all doors and windows when you go out.
lucinda barton
October 13, 2014Leave a light on and radio on a talking station not music.
Lila B Taylor
October 13, 2014fit window locks, it is often forgotten
tracy sinclair
October 13, 2014Always leave a light on when you go out and put locks on all windows and make sure to use them always x
Bernadette Willis
October 13, 2014Leave lights on, on a timer system when away, it makes potential intruders think someone's there
Kristy Leanne Brown
October 13, 2014Make sure you keep your keys hidden from view
Lauren
October 13, 2014Put your valuables away somewhere random every time - you never know when someone might invade your home
Georgie Aronin
October 13, 2014Get a dog
David Price
October 13, 2014Remember to lock your windows
Maria Jane Knight
October 13, 2014Keep valuables out of sight of windows and doors
Sarah Mills
October 13, 2014I always make sure doors and windows are secure
Pauline Burroughs
October 13, 2014Always leave light on when you go out in the evening and always keep windows & doors shut and locked
Robby Price
October 13, 2014Leave a light and the TV on when going out
Carol Cann
October 13, 2014We have electrical timers that switch on a light and my neighbour goes into my house everyday to feed the fish and move post etc and we do the same for them.
Ruth Davies
October 13, 2014I always make arrangements for neighbours to keep an eye out
Sarah Bates
October 13, 2014I always leave a few toys scattered around when we go away to make it look like we are around!
jessica newman
October 13, 2014leave a light on when u go on holiday
Heidi Brown
October 13, 2014Leave a light on when you go out or get a beware of the dog sign!
Paul Aislabie
October 13, 2014Leave a light on while out
Tanita Dighton
October 13, 2014Dont write on fb when your going away
LORNA ANDERSON
October 13, 2014Always lock all doors and windows
Elisa Wright
October 13, 2014make friends with your neighbours & keep an eye out for each other
Alyson Chapman
October 13, 2014We always leave a few dishes on the draining board in the kitchen and a couple of pieces of laundry on the washing line when we go away - makes it look like you're expected home pretty soon!
Kat Glynn
October 12, 2014I keep my doors locked at all times, even if i'm home.
Karen Lloyd
October 12, 2014Always lock your door even when you are in the house.
Jo Richards
October 12, 2014Always make sure you lock the doors, even when you are all upstairs
karen townsend
October 12, 2014leave a light on inside,have a security light outside and never leave valubles on show!! :-)
Gwyn Sharps
October 12, 2014Have your light running on a timer when you are out
Karen Barrett
October 12, 2014Be really careful about who you chat to about your holidays and where eg supermarket, hairdresser, garage you never know who is listening
Joy D Connor
October 12, 2014Always good to be on good terms with your neighbours as they will always keep an eye on things for you
Victoria N
October 12, 2014Always change the locks as soon as possible when you move into a new home, you don't know how many people may have had a set of keys before you.
Sam Bresnahan
October 12, 2014We have fantastic neighbours that watch out for each other
Kirsty Woods
October 12, 2014If you go out at night leave a light on and it looks like there is someone at home
Heather Knotts
October 12, 2014Get a noisy dog.
TONY WESTON
October 12, 2014Always use electrical timers to turn your lights on and off for a bit if you are away a few days
Danielle Vedmore
October 11, 2014Have good neighbours! We always keep an eye on each others houses. Plus swap numbers too to keep in contact!
Selina
October 11, 2014Make sure all windows and doors are locked when away
Sarah M
October 11, 2014Get a dog with a loud bark, even if they are a softy people will think twice about entering the house
Paula Harvey
October 11, 2014ask someone to come collect post if you have a see through door, when you are away.
Laura Asplin
October 11, 2014Be careful what information you put on social networking sites!
Celia West
October 11, 2014Noisy gravel on the approach to your front & back doors
Paul Wilson
October 11, 2014Lights on timers for when you are out.
Jenny Harper
October 10, 2014Get a dog that barks when anyone approaches the house!
Paula Phillips
October 10, 2014Use motion sensored security lights outside and a timer for your lights inside.
Lillian Fisher
October 9, 2014nstall top and bottom bolts on French doors or add sash jammers to UPVC doors.
donna l jones
October 9, 2014leave a lights on timers if you are going out
Grace Tyler
October 9, 2014Lights on timers.
Vivienne Wilkes
October 9, 2014Install a security light that comes on when you approach the front door, burglars don't like being illuminated!!
leanne weir
October 9, 2014Best deterrent is a loud dog.
claire sen
October 9, 2014I think a good old fashioned security chain secured by long strong screws is a good idea especially if someone knocks at the door at night. I usually leave it if it's late!
Jo Carroll
October 9, 2014Always use electrical timers to turn your lights on and off for a bit if you are away a few days.
CHRISTINE BURTON
October 9, 2014always lock everthing up before going out
Allan Wilson
October 9, 2014Best deterrent is a loud dog.
mama syder
October 8, 2014Asking the neighbours to keep an eye on your place
Sarah Morris
October 8, 2014Make sure your neighbours keep an eye on your property when you are on holidays etc, better than any alarm is my neighbour!!!
Claire D
October 8, 2014My dog is the best burglar alarm ever
Laura Jeffs
October 8, 2014try to keep your house safer by NOT posting on facebook saying that you're going on holiday/going out ;-)
Lorraine Tinsley
October 8, 2014A motion sensored security light works wonders
jennifer thorpe
October 8, 2014put different lights on timer when you're out
Stephanie Whitehouse
October 8, 2014Get a woofy dog - best deterrent going and god company
Deborah B
October 8, 2014timers on lamps in different rooms
Katie W
October 7, 2014Be careful annoucing where you are on social media if you profile is public as it may indicate when you are out.
Carolin
October 7, 2014I have 2 lights on a timer to make the house lived in even when we are on holidays.
Farhana
October 7, 2014Don't share every security detail on social medoa
Vivien Baird
October 7, 2014Leave some washing hanging on the line
Lynsey Buchanan
October 7, 2014ask neighbours to keep an eye on the house when on holiday
LEE HARDY
October 7, 2014Make sure you lock all doors & windows.
Sarah-Jane Laycock
October 7, 2014Never ever reveal on social media when you are likely to be away from home
Anthony Harrington
October 7, 2014have lights set on timers while you are out.
Mrs Rachel Heap
October 7, 2014it helps to have nosy neighbours!
MarkD
October 7, 2014Never post geotagged photos of your home (the inside or the outside)
Ann Gwillim
October 7, 2014Get a nice dog & train it to bark at noises at the door or windows.
Carol Wilkinson
October 7, 2014Lights on timers in different rooms
simone lee
October 7, 2014close all windows on exit lots spikey plants gravel on path or get a watchdog
FionaLynne Edwards
October 7, 2014Always let your neighbours know when you are going away.
claire nutman
October 7, 2014I have a 'fake' security light outside.
Ane S
October 7, 2014Always lock windows and doors
Fleur JJ webb
October 7, 2014Speak to your postman about pushing all your mail through the door not letting it hang out and get a dog that barks loud.
Fleur JJ webb
October 7, 2014speak to your postman about pushing letters right through the door and get a dog that barks loud
Teresa Lee
October 7, 2014Last year one of my neighbours was cleaning the windows and left the ladder propped up against the wall when he went out. The burglars used it to climb into his upstairs bathroom window.....yeh, so my advice is don't do that.
Alana Walker
October 7, 2014Always put your garden furniture/barbecues etc somewhere safe and secure. When the weather is nice, thieves know that people leave such items out, and take advantage of that
Lisa Everaert
October 7, 2014use Timer switches on lamps, save electric and remain safe
Vakhida
October 7, 2014face CCTV cameras help deter thefts or burglars
Vakhida
October 7, 2014*sorry meant to read 'fake'
Stephanie Tsang
October 7, 2014I always leave the lights on at home if I'm going out when it's dark. I'm also good friend with one of my neighbours so she always keeps an eye on my house for me if we're out.
Caroline Clarke
October 7, 2014Keep your doors and windows locked and any valuable items out of sight.
Anna
October 7, 2014Have outside shutters (used extensively in Belgium) which also helps your heat bills
Sarah Woolcock
October 7, 2014My partner works nights and we have a 3 year old son. The best deterrent I've found and makes me feel safe the most is having a very large dog with a very loud bark.
Mary Fuller
October 6, 2014Timer plugs on laps are great when you are away
sarah davison
October 5, 2014always check that doors and windows are locked
Ann Skamarauskas
October 4, 2014Check all windows and doors are locked before you go out
Stevie
October 4, 2014Hiding keys in obvious places is obvious. be more inventive rather than popping the key under the plant pot by the door.
ANNIE H
October 2, 2014Leave a light and a radio on.
Debbie Creasey
October 1, 2014always leave a light on and double check doors and windows are locked.
Lynn Heath
October 1, 2014If your going away for a few day get a timer so your lights go on and off at different times
Claire Davies
October 1, 2014When you are out in the evening always leave lights on in the rooms you are normally in not hallways and leave the radio on a talk station to give the impression there are people home.
Susie Wilkinosn
September 28, 2014Get into the routine of checking your security every time you go out, windows, doors, etc
Rebecca Beesley
September 27, 2014very basic really but close all windows when you go out including those small windows.
Jo welsh
September 27, 2014Always close windows when out.
Alexandra Byford-Scott
September 24, 2014Buy a timer to plug a lamp into in a hallway or spare room & have the timer switch the lamp on and off at random times through the night.
Kim Styles
September 21, 2014Put gravel down on your drive and front garden -it is a noisy deterrant
marion king
September 21, 2014this would be a great addition to the house and add peace of mind
agatapokutycka
September 21, 2014Yes, get a dog :-) No better alarm system but it works only when you and your dog are home :-(
jazmyn standen
September 20, 2014everyone needs piece of mind
Ema J Lowe
September 19, 2014leave a radio on a timer, so it can be heard through the day
Donna Foxall
September 18, 2014This would certainly give me piece of mind
elaine dale
September 18, 2014never leave valuables in view
Justin H.
September 18, 2014Moving from a flat to a house, so could really use something like this!
david
September 18, 2014never tell the world on social media when you will be away. Especially if you use the location service on them.
Susan Elai Carter
September 17, 2014place ornaments and things that would tumble easily on vulnerable window ledges so that they would make a lot of noise if someone tried to gain entry through them.
nokinator
September 17, 2014Purchase a couple of light timers... one upstairs and one downstairs maybe? set them to come on and go off at different times, then from the outside it looks like ppl are in :)
LARA
September 17, 2014Always close your windows and lock your doors.
theresa cooke
September 17, 2014the police will come out and visit free of charge to go over your home and see where changes can be made.
jayne hall
September 17, 2014buy one of those automated systems that puts a light on for you at certain times
buy top of the range cameras
get a dog
Jenna Parrington
September 17, 2014Always take your keys to bed with you and close all windows on your way up!
Elizabeth Yeates
September 15, 2014We use a timer light switch
Louise Asekokhai
September 15, 2014Leave the radio on when you go out
liz ferguson
September 15, 2014Join Neighbourhood Watch
liz ferguson
September 15, 2014Join neighbour hood watch
Cat Culmer
September 14, 2014Make friends with your neighbours, they're more likely to do you a favour by keeping an eye out if you're not home.
hayley Green
September 14, 2014Leave a light on if going away x
Rebecca Evans
September 13, 2014Know your neighbours and make sure they know you.. someone will always be watching out for your home even if they dont realise it
Miss Tracy Hanson
September 13, 2014Living on my own I don't answer the door to anyone after dark (or 7 pm in summer) unless I know there's someone coming or they ring and say. Also have a chain/spyhole. :)
Lyla
September 13, 2014Keep your shed locked because there are usually tools in there that could help a burglar break into your house
Nino Amoroso
September 13, 2014Always make sure your windows are locked when you are out.
katie skeoch
September 13, 2014I have a dog, which is useful - also my neighbours are really good at watching any comings and goings around the house -
Mary Chez
September 13, 2014Always close your windows and lock your doors when you go out even if its just for a short time.
kathy
September 12, 2014leave the lights on when you're out so people think you're in
Sandra Lane
September 12, 2014I believe that since having a dog I'm a lot safer as burglars usually steer clear of a property when they hear a dog barking.
Jadea
September 12, 2014Avoid opening the door to strangers - if you do open the door, use the chain and always ask for ID before letting someone in.
Karen Usher
September 12, 2014Become friends with your neighbours! They are also eyes and ears for your house when you are not home
Simon Tinsley
September 12, 2014I have a fish eye spy lense thing in my front door. It helps me with security and if the mother in law comes around I can pretend we're not in!
clair downham
September 12, 2014always keep your doors locked
ann clements
September 12, 2014leave a light on when you go out at night
Christopher Packer
September 12, 2014Dont leave windows or doors open/unlocked when not at home. Its always good to be on good terms with neighbours as they are more likely to report any strangers about.
MARY HEALD
September 12, 2014keep a light on
laura stewart
September 12, 2014keep your keys away from the front door
Sam Williams
September 12, 2014Get a dog!
iain maciver
September 12, 2014plenty security wont go wrong
Leanne Pollitt
September 12, 2014I live alone with my daughter so i don`t answer the door at night unless someone texts me at the door.
kellyjo walters
September 12, 2014dont leave your wheely bin in view as can be used as a ladder and to carry stuff away in
William Gould
September 12, 2014I always check all the doors and windows in the house TWICE before I go to bed!
Ashleigh Allan
September 11, 2014Be sensible - e.g. don't post on facebook your going on holiday!
Ursula Hunt
September 11, 2014Have a security lamp at the back of the house
EMMA WALTERS
September 11, 2014light timers for the winter evenings if it is dark when you get home
Tracey Peach
September 11, 2014Leave a light on if you are out in the evening
Tracy Hanley
September 11, 2014Avoid leaving valuables, house or car keys near windows
kim neville
September 11, 2014extra locks on windows and doors
Richard Randall
September 11, 2014Thorny plants in front of your windows.
Tracy Nixon
September 11, 2014Windows are often used as either an entry or exit route for burglars so homes with windows left open or unsecured locks are a desired target for the opportunist burglar. I always shut and lock my windows, especially downstairs, when I go out - even in the Summer!
John Tingay
October 7, 2014Use "welcome chimes" on doors. They are very cheap, simply to install and really effective.