CTC Communications

Home burglaries continue to impact thousands of Australian families each year, yet many people only consider installing an  alarm system  after they’ve already been affected.  Recent data from the  Australian Bureau of Statistics   shows that the risk is significant: around 2% of households in Australia experienced a break-in over the past year, translating to nearly 195,000 homes impacted by this violation. Although this rate has decreased from pre-COVID-19 levels, it’s up from the historic low seen during lockdown periods, when many people were staying home​. Crimes Have Increased According to stats on the  BOCSAR homepage  ,New South Wales, in particular, has seen a rise in certain property crimes, including motor vehicle theft and break-ins. As of March 2024, incidents of non-domestic property crimes have increased, indicating a greater need for vigilance and proactive home security measures​ Loss of Irreplaceable Heirlooms The reality is that brea...

When it comes to protecting your home and property, it's understandable that you would demand only the most effective, reliable and regarded alarm systems on the market. For the best value and peace of mind, you can't really go past  Bosch security , a company which produces some of the   best alarms  in Australia. Bosch operates all around the world and produces  security solutions  for residential homes and apartments as well as commercial offices and retail stores. They even provide alarms and  CCTV  cameras to industrial buildings, as well as public buildings such as hospitals, schools, museums and prisons. As a world renowned brand, Bosch has also received many awards over the years recognising its commitment towards service and performance. If you are considering investing in a Bosch alarm system for your home, then your first port of call should be either the Solution 2000 ,  the  Solution 3000  or the So...

Frequently Asked Questions for Alarm Systems. What is a Control Panel ? A Control Panel is the brains of the security system. It controls the actions of your detection devices and stores the user codes. The Control Panel is to be located within the armed area of the house. Typically all wiring for the house will come back to the control panel and connect into the system. Which Control Panel is right for me ? Generally the selection of the control panel is in line with the Budget and Size of the premises to be protected. Typically most domestic system will have standard 8 Input connections for PIRs and Reed Switches. Depending on the type this number can be doubled by the use of resistors and wiring. Each alarm system has its limitations on how many inputs can be connected, if they exceed the onboard capacities then expansion panels can be added to the system to increase the inputs and outputs. Various sensors connect to the control panel from locations throughout you...

CTC Communications is a  Seven Hills  based Security System supply and installation company, servicing surrounding suburbs for 25+ years. CTC is an award winning local service and trade, offering the very latest leading brands in  home alarm systems  to help protect your home or business. Our most popular alarm we supply and install have Smartphone capability, giving the user the ability to control their alarm system from their phone.  We are a  Bosch Platinum dealer  and can provide the best price for supply and installation, we are located in Seven Hills and serve all the surrounding areas. Bosch 3000 Smartphone Home Alarm System Smartphone home alarm systems   give you the ability to control your alarm, anytime, anywhere. CTC can install a security alarm system in your home giving you peace of mind 24/7.  You can control your alarm system via your Smartphone or have your home monitored back to base by our 24/7 control room. We hav...

Changing mobile number for SMS notifications on your Bosch alarm Step 1) Enter the four digit master code followed by MENU  Step 2) Enter 5-1-1 press OK   Step3) select which mobile number you wish to change press OK   Step 4) Enter the new mobile number press OK to save   Step 5) hold down MENU to return to the home screen .    NOTE:  If you wish to delete a mobile number follow steps 1-3  once you have pressed OK on the mobile number press the OFF button to delete  press OK and hold MENU to exit back to the main screen   Changing the time and date  Step 1) Enter the four digit master code followed by MENU   Step 2) Enter 7-1-0   Step 3) use the up and down arrow buttons to enter the time and date , use the right arrow button to move across.    Step 4) press OK and hold OK to exit back to the main screen   Changing mobile number for SMS Co...

Adding Remotes  Step 1) Enter the four digit master code followed by MENU  Step 2) enter 1-3-0 into the keypad this will display a list of users, select which user you wish to add the remote to and press ok   Step 3) you will now see a lot of 0000000000 on the screen this is were you enter the ID number for the remote , located on back of remote . Press and hold the locked padlock button on the remote for 5 seconds, you will see the RF ID number appear on the keypad .  Step 4) Press OK to save , Hold down Menu to exit and return to the main screen Delete remotes  Step 1) Enter the four digit master code followed by MENU  Step 2) type in 1-3-1  select which user remote you wish to remove and press ‘OK’  Step 3) you will see the RF ID number on the screen press ’OK’ to delete the remote .   Step 4) hold down MENU to return to the main screen. 

If the winter chill has got you down, it might be time to consider heading away on a much-needed vacation. Whether you are taking off for a warmer part of Australia or heading overseas to the Northern Hemisphere where summer is in full swing, a holiday will leave you refreshed and revitalised. However many people express hesitation when it comes to leaving their home for long periods of time, due to the potential security risks involved. Well, fear not. There are several things that you can do to help keep your home and belongings safe and sound even while you are off on vacation. Talk to your neighbours If you have some close neighbours who you trust, it might be worthwhile talking to them before you head away to ensure they know that your house is going to be vacant. They can keep an eye on the property and watch for any unusual activity. They can also help clear out your mailbox and, if necessary, mow your lawn. This will help give your house a 'lived-in' app...