Things to Consider When Installing Surveillance Cameras in Your Home

If you worry about home security, you need to institute measures to protect your home from burglary. One of the reliable ways to deter criminals is through surveillance cameras at different locations in your homes. Gone are the days when CCTV cameras were only in institutions and business premises, such as malls, retail stores, and warehouses. 

Today, cameras are widely used in residential settings to help reduce incidents of burglary. However, you shouldn't install cameras anywhere but position them strategically for the best results. Discover some things to consider when installing home surveillance cameras. 

Coverage 

The areas that you want to cover with the camera is a crucial consideration. Professionals can help you determine the best installation positions to cover a large, high-risk area. As a result, you will reduce the blind spots in your property where intruders can engage in criminal activities. 

You should also protect indoor settings with security cameras in strategic locations to capture the activities of family members, workers, and visitors. 

Visibility 

Burglars can find ways to interfere with the cameras, such as cutting exposed cables. Therefore, you should conceal some cameras so that burglars won't destroy them. You should, however, keep some visible to act as a deterrent for burglars. 

Thieves generally avoid homes that have cameras all over, but they can find ways to destroy them. With hidden surveillance cameras, you will still have footage you need to catch them. 

Wired or Wireless CCTVs 

Wired surveillance cameras use cables to transfer footage to a receiver, which is usually a computer. You can integrate all the wired cameras in your property to transmit signals to a single monitor. Wired CCTVs provide clear images and a stable transfer of data. 

On the other hand, wireless CCTVs transfer footage to a wireless receiver via a radio band. They have one wire or cable to connect to a power source but lack the transmission cables. 

Wireless CCTVs are extensively used today because they are more convenient and allow you to monitor your home with your smart device from anywhere. 

Besides providing a wide transmission range, wireless CCTVs have smart features that allow two-way communication. This means you can also control the camera and transmit commands using your mobile device. 

Although both wired and wireless cameras can help to secure your home, a professional can help you choose the type that matches your needs. 

Type of Camera 

The wired and wireless collections are the two broad categories of security cameras. However, surveillance cameras come in different types, whether you choose a wired or wireless option. 

For example, you can choose the dome CCTVs, which have a dome-shaped outer casing, as the name reveals. This camera type provides 360-degree coverage, yet they are hard to notice, which makes them an ideal concealed camera option. 

Bullet CCTVs are long and cylindrical, which means that they are difficult to conceal. Therefore, you can use them as deterrent cameras in the entry points. They cover a wide range and have a weather-resistant casing. 

PTZ (pan tilt and zoom) CCTVs can tilt up, down, left, and right at a press of a button. Their optical zoom feature allows you to see objects clearly. With all these and more camera options, you should consult professionals to help you review the pros and cons of each and choose an ideal one. 

Lighting 

Most people fail to notice that lighting considerably affects the clarity of the footage. During the day, you can use natural light, but you should light up your property at night to enhance visibility and improve the quality of the camera footage. 

Home security should be a priority regardless of the type or location of your home. Our company offers a wide range of cameras and other security systems to improve security in your home or business settings. If you want to install security systems, contact us now.