A good video surveillance system will act as a criminal deterrent. It will alert you someone tries to intrude on your property. It protects you when you are home. It is a way to capture evidence in case someone commits a criminal act. Those are all solid reasons to get a video security system. But, what kind of system do you need?
You need a system that meets your needs, but does not break the bank. Here are some tips for selecting the right system for your home.
Decide where you need to place cameras.
The first question many people ask is "How many cameras do I need?" The better question is "Where should I place cameras?" Once you know where, you can figure out how many pretty easily. You need to find out where people are most likely …show more content…
This is good for monitoring the activities of employees such as housekeepers or nannies. If you suspect neighborhood kids are using your pool when you're not home, cameras can capture the action.
Visible cameras are great for deterring criminal activities. Criminals depend on stealth to commit burglaries and do vandalism. They are less likely to approach a property that has prominent video cameras capturing the action.
Many homeowners use both to get the most coverage.
Decide where you will keep the recording equipment.
You will need DVRs to capture what the cameras are seeing. That equipment needs to be in a secure area that is hard for most people to access. In a home, it might be in a secured room or closet. The equipment can also be secured in a DVR lock box.
The DVR may need to be located close to the network router. It should also have an Uninterruptable Power Source (UPS) to protect against power outages and power surges.
Decide if you want a monitored system or not.
A video security system is only one part of securing your home. What would happen if a criminal decided to enter your home when you are not home? The video cameras will capture that person entering the premises. But, it will not alert anyone to the activities going
You need a system that meets your needs, but does not break the bank. Here are some tips for selecting the right system for your home.
Decide where you need to place cameras.
The first question many people ask is "How many cameras do I need?" The better question is "Where should I place cameras?" Once you know where, you can figure out how many pretty easily. You need to find out where people are most likely …show more content…
This is good for monitoring the activities of employees such as housekeepers or nannies. If you suspect neighborhood kids are using your pool when you're not home, cameras can capture the action.
Visible cameras are great for deterring criminal activities. Criminals depend on stealth to commit burglaries and do vandalism. They are less likely to approach a property that has prominent video cameras capturing the action.
Many homeowners use both to get the most coverage.
Decide where you will keep the recording equipment.
You will need DVRs to capture what the cameras are seeing. That equipment needs to be in a secure area that is hard for most people to access. In a home, it might be in a secured room or closet. The equipment can also be secured in a DVR lock box.
The DVR may need to be located close to the network router. It should also have an Uninterruptable Power Source (UPS) to protect against power outages and power surges.
Decide if you want a monitored system or not.
A video security system is only one part of securing your home. What would happen if a criminal decided to enter your home when you are not home? The video cameras will capture that person entering the premises. But, it will not alert anyone to the activities going