If you are considering a video surveillance system, I must assume you have either done your homework or are in the process right now. I have a video surveillance system installed at my home and my office. I highly recommend that you add one as an additional layer of security. I have never had such piece of mind since I installed mine. My wife feels much safer now also. I have children and the peace of mind it gives me, especially when I travel is certainly priceless.
Video surveillance equipment is so affordable now. If you own a computer, you already own a major piece of the equipment you will need. I want to tell you that the technology is very straight forward and fairly simple. You can relax. You do not have to be a tech-geek to understand and operate these systems. They do the work for you. I promise that you will be able to find an affordable surveillance system that will meet the needs of your home or office.
Some of the things that you need to consider and ask yourself. Do you need a hidden surveillance system? If the answer is yes, you will make specific decisions as to the type of security camera you need. I would recommend some type of small wide angle bullet camera with high resolution.
Do you plan on recording video? Not a problem. You can easily record security video to a digital card, a hard drive or a surveillance system dvr, (digital video recorder). Many systems come with a built in dvr.
Business Video Surveillance Systems
You may have some extra needs if you are configuring a small business video surveillance camera system. Night vision capability is a recommendation I would make. Are you planning on being able to record or watch video 24/7? If so, you will want night vision surveillance and a security DVR. The ability to view objects in the night is pretty awesome. You have seen the photos or green looking video that is produced from night vision cameras. Night vision cameras detect body heat and allow you to see things through a camera lens that the human eye cannot see. Don’t get caught off guard. I know a business owner if my hometown who I did a little consulting work for. I analyzed his security and recommended a small upgrade to his existing system that included wireless surveillance with 2 night vision cameras.
Home Video Surveillance Systems
A PC based home security camera allow you to do things that only a few short years ago would have been unimaginable. Almost everyone I know carries some sort of smartphone with apps. Either the iPhone or some sort of Android phone. Digital video surveillance systems allow you to use an app on your phone to view live video streaming from inside your home. It really is amazing how technology can make us feel safer and view video from our home while we travel down the highway even in another state or country.
Outdoor Video Surveillance Systems
Whatever you do for outdoor security, I want you to immediately think wireless. A wireless video security system will give you many options for installation and the ability to hide your security cameras without the obvious signs of wiring. I hate wires and I write about it on this blog a lot. I have a wireless camera that I move around a lot. I can place it in a potted plant or in a garden bed. The most unusual place I have ever placed a camera was in my garden. I discovered that some sort of critter was eating my tomatoes I had planted. I made a homemade garden video surveillance system. My wife thought it was funny. I placed a wireless camera in a stalk of corn and used a cable tie to secure it. Sure enough, after watching the recorded video, I discover a rabbit was eating my low lying tomatoes. I placed some chicken wiring to keep them out.
I would like for you to watch the video below about how a lady discovered that there was a break-in at her house when she logged into her internet video surveillance system from work. She was able to view the thieves live on the internet. She called the police who surrounded the house and saved her belongings. This video should convince you that you should definitely install a video surveillance system.
Check out the security system I have highlighted above. It’s simple and affordable security system. Don’t be intimidated. Install a video surveillance system and get the peace of mind you deserve.