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HOME THE BOOK OF
TRUTHS
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For too long, sub-standard locks have been fitted to doors in homes across the UK and burglars know it. They can snap a standard cylinder in under 9 seconds and be inside your home before you have time to react. The security of your door is controlled by the barrel, not the door itself. Spend £2,000 on a door and fit a sub-standard cylinder and you have spent £2,000 on the illusion of security. Ultion was built to change that. Designed and developed in the UK, tested against every known attack method, and trusted by over 3 million homeowners. This book sets out the facts about home security and why the lock on your door is the most important decision you can make.
HOME TRUTH
Data from the Office for National Statistics
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63% HOME TRUTH #1
OF BURGLARIES HAPPEN WHEN SOMEONE IS AT HOME
You are not home alone. Nearly two thirds of break-ins happen whilst you are in your home. This staggering fact shows that your door security is not just there to protect your belongings.
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30% HOME TRUTH #2
OF BURGLARIES SEE HOMEOWNERS COMING FACE TO FACE WITH THE INTRUDER
This should set alarm bells ringing. A burglary is committed every 40 seconds in the UK and 30% of the time, the resident comes face to face with the burglar. It’s enough to keep anyone awake at night.
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HOME TRUTH #3
STANDARD LOCKS PROTECT FOR ONLY
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9 SECONDS ULTION IS DIFFERENT
The humble mole grips. Not the most sophisticated piece of hardware in the toolbox but in the wrong hands, they are very effective. This pair of mole grips can get through a standard front door lock in under 9 seconds and most likely driving away in an unsuspecting homeowner’s car in under 15 seconds.
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32%
HOME TRUTH #4
OF BURGLARIES HAPPEN DURING THE DAY
Burglars don't wait for the dark. Most people picture a burglar working under the cover of darkness, but the reality is that nearly a third of break-ins happen during the day, when families and the most vulnerable could be at home.
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76% HOME TRUTH #5
OF BURGLARS GO THROUGH A DOOR, NOT THE WINDOWS, BECAUSE IT’S QUICKER AND EASIER
Knock knock. You are only as secure as your weakest lock. The majority of home break-ins are the result of opportunity. Most burglars don’t want to go to extreme lengths to get into your home. They target easy points of entry, where they are most likely to go unnoticed. Using an Ultion in all door locks provides this protection.
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37% HOME TRUTH #6
SUFFER ANXIETY OR PANIC ATTACKS AFTER A BURGLARY
Burglars take more than belongings. Too many people are still having to deal with the trauma of being burgled. The impact of burglary doesn’t just involve the financial cost of replacing stolen goods and repairing any damage. It can have a significant impact on your emotional health too, as well as your sense of comfort in your own home. Of course, protect your home and your belongings, but make triple sure you protect yourselves.
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1IN 3 HOME TRUTH #7
SHED BURGLARIES RESULT IN TOOLS BEING STOLEN. TOOLS A BURGLAR CAN USE TO BREAK INTO YOUR HOME.
We have Ultion locks for your pad. We also have padlocks for your garages & sheds. Many people don’t secure their shed or garage in the same way they do their homes – often using an easy-to-break lock or padlock to protect valuable contents such as a car, bike or lawnmower. An opportunistic burglar will try a shed or garage first because they can find the tools they need to break into the main house.
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1IN 4
HOME TRUTH #8
BREAK-INS WALK THROUGH AN UNLOCKED DOOR
It happens more than you’d think. A rushed morning, kids to get out of the door and you’re halfway down the street before you realise you never stopped to lock up. A quarter of successful break-ins involve no forcing, no snapping and no specialist tools. The burglar simply tried the door and it opened. Ultion Nuki is a smart lock that can automatically secure your door behind you, so even on the most chaotic morning, you don’t have to think about it.
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OUR SOLUTION
ULTION TECHNOLOGY
The methods used to defeat door locks have evolved significantly. What once required specialist knowledge is now common practice. Understanding how burglars work is the first step to stopping them. Ultion is designed and developed in the UK by a dedicated team of security engineers who monitor emerging attack methods and continuously improve our solutions to stay ahead of them. Protecting against traditional picking, bumping, drilling and snapping attacks is no longer enough - burglars have recently upgraded their methods with twist and thermal attacks. Ultion's patented ALPS technology keeps your home secure .
Drilling
Picking
Bumping
Snapping
Twisting
Thermal
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ULTION PROTECT APP
The essential companion to your Ultion lock.
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£5000 GUARANTEE
ULTION KEY CONTROL FOR ADDED SECURITY
Register your lock in minutes and get 5 years of cover against snap break-ins.
Block unauthorised key copies and approve every cut from your phone.
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LIFETIME WARRANTY
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
Receive a lifetime mechanical warranty for your Ultion lock for free.
Get a reminder every six months to lubricate your lock and keep your guarantee valid. Contact our support team direct from the app.
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STOP LOSING KEYS START FIND MY KEYS KeyTag Your keys are the last thing you want to lose track of. With Ultion KeyTag, you don't have to. Built into your keyring and connected to the Apple ‘Find My’ network, KeyTag locates your keys in seconds. Tap the app and your keys will sound an alarm to show you exactly where they are. If they're out of range, ‘Find My’ will show you where they were last detected, pinpointed on a map.
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SMARTER LOCKING FOR UK DOORS
Unlock from anywhere. Ultion Nuki gives you complete control of your front door from wherever you are. Lock and unlock remotely, set access for family members, check whether your door is secured and receive alerts the moment it locks or unlocks. Ultion Nuki works with your preferred smart home platform, the free Nuki app, or your existing Ultion key.
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ULTION FOR THE HOMEOWNER H H H
BUILT TO PROTECT AGAINST ALL KNOWN ATTACK METHODS
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FREE ULTION KEY CONTROL PROTECTION
TESTED UNDER REAL-LIFE CONDITIONS UPGRADE ALL YOUR DOORS TO INCLUDE ULTION LOCKS AND OPEN THEM ALL WITH JUST ONE KEY MULTI-POINT PROTECTION AGAINST DRILLING £5000 GUARANTEE EASY AVAILABILITY OF KEYS MADE FOR ULTION ACCESSORIES INCLUDING COLOUR CODED KEYS, KEYS WITH BUILT-IN TORCH AND TRACKABLE KEYS
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Success Story
Rob Targeted Homeowner Sutton Coldfield
THIEVES THWARTED BY ULTION “Somebody targeted our house to steal our car off the drive. The intruders snapped the lock in half but the Ultion did what it was designed to do. It wasn’t until we returned home the next morning that we found the damage to the front door and called the police, they did a full assessment of the front door and the back door and confirmed that the only thing that stopped the burglars from breaking into the house was the Ultion lock. It was worth every penny.”
Success Story
Amjid Targeted Homeowner Derby
THIEVES THWARTED BY ULTION “When I got home, I saw the house was secure but someone had snapped the handle and the external barrel of the cylinder lock. However, the main part of the cylinder was still in the door and stopped the burglars getting in. When I saw what happened I contacted a locksmith immediately – and later that day I tweeted to recommend Ultion to everyone I knew.”
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EVERYBODY APPROVES
APPROVED BY LOCKSMITHS DIAMOND
Sold Secure Diamond. Few locks survive the test designed with the Master Locksmith Association and carried out by locksmiths.
POLICE PREFERRED SPECIFICATION Secure By Design. The official UK Police flagship initiative combining the principles of ‘designing out crime’ with physical security.
ACHIEVES THE HIGHEST BRITISH STANDARD TS007-1 KM657241
Ultion is accredited with a grade six Kitemark rating.
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ULTION IS SO SECURE EVEN THE HOME OFFICE USES THEM. As part of the Safer Streets initiative, Brisant Secure worked with Crime Protection Teams in crime reduction efforts in areas that were identified as being at highest risk from crime. Alongside investing in better fencing and lighting, the Home Office purchased Ultion cylinders to upgrade existing locks to make homes more secure against burglary.
That our locks are chosen by the Home Office to be installed in at risk homes in vulnerable areas is a true testament to the extreme security of our products. The Safer Streets initiative is a vital scheme to help protect homes and communities across the country, and we’re proud to be part of it.
AIDAN RYAN Managing Director
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