IS IT WORTH HAVING CCTV AT HOME?

Adequate security and monitoring has become a significant consideration for organizations and residents in this current period. With constant and deliberate actions to perpetrate unethical behaviors, it’s vital that protection is given to your business locations and residence to boost security and peace of mind by investing in appropriate security devices. While there are a range of systems that you can go for, one of the most efficient system is the CCTV security cameras to ensure that everything is under control.

Our ultimate goal is your complete peace of mind and we are always keen to work with you to deliver based on your requirements. Our service delivery includes installation (nationwide).

CCTV surveillance requires regular & consistent power supply to function at optimum; this project overview is developed with the assumption that your property has regular power supply 24/7 to manage the solution.

We will make your first and subsequent purchase experience simple and interesting by stocking the newest and highest quality CCTV Cameras.

A CCTV surveillance system to monitor and increase the level of security awareness in your organization and our CCTV cameras are IP & HD based.

Video surveillance offers powerful, effective, and affordable security protection for both residential and commercial areas. Technological innovations have made video surveillance options easy to operate, customizable, and scalable tailored specifically for your purpose.

CCTV Cameras are commonly used to monitor commercial premises such as offices and warehouses. They are useful for deterring criminals, and if a break-in does occur, CCTV footage can serve as evidence of the crime and help the police to identify the perpetrator.

These are all great reasons to protect your business with a CCTV system. But is it worth setting up CCTV cameras outside your home, too?

CCTV has been a common fixture in shops, pubs, car parks and other public places for years. CCTV is just one line of defense against crime, and works best when combined with other measures, such as a burglar alarm, door and window locks, gravel around your property, and security lights.

Benefits of home CCTV cameras

• Cameras make your home a less attractive target for burglars: If a thief is sizing up your house and trying to decide whether a break-in would be worth the risk of getting caught, the presence of one or more security cameras will generally make them less willing to chance it.
  
  
• A robust security system may save you money on insurance premiums: Some insurers will charge you less for home insurance if you make your home less vulnerable to crime, for instance by installing CCTV cameras and/or other security systems.
  
  
• If necessary, you'll be able to prove that a break-in occurred: CCTV footage of your property can serve as evidence that a trespasser used force to break into your home. This can be useful if you're trying to make an insurance claim.
  
  
• They're not just good for catching burglars: Your CCTV camera may capture footage of crimes that don't involve a break-in.

     ·     Visual crime deterrent: CCTV can act as a huge deterrent to criminals, especially when it              comes to pre-planned crimes. This means that thieves are much less likely to target your home,            helping keep your belongings secure and increasing the safety of your family

If you choose to install a CCTV camera on your property, please bear in mind that you may be breaking the law if your camera is pointing at public spaces and/or other people's private properties. For this reason, it's a good idea to call in an experienced CCTV installer to recommend the best system for your home.

            How home security cameras work & various categories of cameras 

     

• Wired home security cameras:

 These are the most common and cheapest type of camera, where a wire connects directly from the camera to the monitor. The downside is that the wires, including extension cables and connectors, can be difficult to install. Client can also watch happening and development via their mobile devices from any part of the world provided there is internet facility on their devices.

·         Wireless home security cameras

Wit this type of system, cameras transmit images to your computer, tablet or mobile phone, using high definition (HD) or digital technology (IP). Many smart security cameras link to an app that you can use to monitor your home while you're out and about. Digital cameras are generally higher quality, but more expensive.  Wireless systems can suffer interference from devices such as routers, cordless phones and microwaves, and can be blocked by heavy masonry or metal objects. Your filming may also be interrupted if your internet connection is lost. 

Furthermore, in installing these cameras, you’ll still have to run a cable to a power source. Position cameras where they can’t be tampered with, but are accessible for maintenance and cleaning. You can buy vandal-proof cameras, but these tend to cost more. 

·         IP CCTV system

These are cameras that use your network or internet portal (IP) to send images to your computer's router, allowing you to access the footage over the internet from remote locations.

·         Outdoor home CCTV cameras

If you’re using CCTV cameras outside, make sure they’re weatherproof and have the recommended IP rating of 66.

·         Indoor home CCTV cameras

Indoor CCTV cameras come in three types: wired, wireless, and power line networked (these plug into your electrical sockets and transmit images to a storage device). Wireless cameras are not recommended inside the home unless the signal can be encrypted, as anyone within range and using a suitable receiver would be able to view the images.

CCTV and privacy

If you’re thinking of getting a home CCTV system for the outside of your property, you must comply with privacy laws. This means making sure that your cameras aren’t pointed at public spaces, or other people’s houses or gardens. It’s a good idea to discuss any CCTV plans with your neighbors first – some which? Members told us that they share a system with their neighbors, which might be one way to cut costs.

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