 Domestic CCTV Buyers GuideHelping you pick the best systemIt is a fact that homes with security measures in place are 10 times less likely to be targeted by opportunistic thieves than those with simple security systems installed. This guide is designed to help you make the right choice for your new home security system so that you can sleep easy in the knowledge that your home and family are safe whether you are home or away. As with all of our home security installations our fully trained engineers will make an appointment to visit your property to carry out a full and free home security survey so that the right system at the right price is installed for you. We also have all our products available for demonstration at our offices so you know you have made the right choice. Security in your HomeCameras in the home are used for a variety of reasons including keeping an eye on your children in the garden, checking who is at the front door, protecting an outhouse, garage or shed and of course monitoring your home and belongings. With today’s technology systems they can be integrated with your TV or you can have full recording via a DVR. Perfect for when you need to re-look at anything that may have happened and to act as a deterrent to crime.  View your cameras from almost anywhereCCTV systems technology will link to the internet and via an app through your smartphone or laptop they can be monitored or controlled when you are away from home to give you that extra bit of peace of mind. CCTV systems can also be monitored 24/7 by a monitoring service providing extra security Many cameras also have installed infrared giving you the flexibility of both day and night recording. There are two technologies of cameras suitable for a home security system:Analogue HD-TVI CCTV cameras use digital technology to capture and record images producing excellent clarity. Cameras come in various resolutions from 1080p (2MP) to 4K (8MP). Our standard camera resolution is 5MP, giving excellent results both day and night. Night vision is enhanced by integrated infra-red lighting on the cameras. The system can be viewed remotely via smartphone or tablet when away from the home. IP TechnologyIP cameras produce images in a different way to analogue, by transmitting data rather than an image. IP cameras come in various resolutions from 2MP (1080p) up to 12MP. 8MP is the equivalent of 4K, ultra high definition. Enhanced features for IP cameras include the Darkfighter options, which give a superior night image due to its extremely low light capabilities. In most instances, the colour image a Darkfighter camera gives as good an image as daylight. The systems can be viewed remotely via smartphones and tablets when away from your home via the app. There are two main styles of home CCTV cameras:Dome CamerasDome cameras are smaller and can be hidden to be more aesthetically pleasing, ideal for inside the home or in small areas. Bullet CamerasBullet cameras are more rugged in feel and look and are ideal on the outside of the house to act as a visible deterrent, some specifications will give greater field of vision if you have a longer driveway or garden. RecordingDVRs or HD DVRs can be bought with 4 to 16 channels (depending on the number of cameras required). In some circumstances this can be increased as can the size of the recording hard drive (where the images are stored) again this depends on your requirements and how long you wish to keep you recorded images for. We only use branded, surveillance grade hard drives, which are designed to be used 24 hours a day. Our trained engineers will provide a free home security survey and assess with you the key areas where a camera should be positioned and what sort of camera will be required to best protect your home. |
