by Optweb | Jun 10, 2026 | Alarm System
Most homeowners shopping for a security system focus on the big picture including cameras, monitoring plans, monthly costs. But the sensors are where the real protection lives. They are the eyes and ears of your entire setup. The problem? Most starter kits bundle...
by Optweb | Apr 7, 2026 | Alarm System
Security isn’t just about installing an alarm. It’s about what happens after it goes off. Property crime is still a big problem in Australia. Recent data shows that more than 200,000 break-ins happen every year, and cities like Melbourne see a steady number of them....
by Optweb | Mar 2, 2026 | Alarm System
A silent alarm system is more dangerous than a loud break-in. Every year, thousands of residential alarm calls in Australia are caused by flat or dead batteries. It’s not faulty wiring or system problems; it’s just power backups that haven’t been...
by Optweb | Jan 5, 2026 | Alarm System
In Melbourne, home security is no longer just about what happens when you’re not home. In 2024, Victorian crime data showed a sharp rise in aggravated burglaries, where offenders knowingly enter properties while residents are present. This type of burglary does not...
by Optweb | Dec 5, 2025 | Alarm System
A recent report from the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency showed something surprising: more than 70% of home burglaries happen when no one is home. That one number changed the way a lot of people in Melbourne think about security because it shows how quickly a home...
by Optweb | Jun 19, 2025 | Alarm System, CCTV Camera
Recent reports say that more than 30% of those who live in apartments in Melbourne have had packages stolen at least once in the past year. That is a number that every resident should pay attention to. We live in a time where items are always being delivered online,...
