Practical Tips in Looking for Camera System for Homes


Some decades ago, CCTVs are not yet considered a necessity. The reason behind that is maybe because crimes and intrusion perhaps are not that prevalent during those times. But nowadays that each year, the percentage of theft, burglary, and other crimes committed in and outside homes steadily grow as years go by, homeowners are now finding the use of camera system for homes a prime necessity.


There are different kinds of camera systems to choose from – and they vary both in functionality and pricing.

For example, surveillance cameras that are monochrome are more often cheaper than the colored ones. Colored monitors in general is the more practical choice because the presence of color is easy proof of evidence compared to black and white recordings. But colored security cameras may not function well on dark areas (during the night) especially when there isn’t enough lighting. However, monochrome security cams use Infrared technology that can record clearly at night even without proper illumination.

Surveillance camera systems come in both high and medium resolution. Obviously, the ones that come with finest resolution tend to be pricier. However, if the camera is installed indoor in a relatively small area, maybe medium resolution can already do its job well.

Some CCTVs can record video, but not audio; some can do both. Some have the capability to automatically upload recordings to the internet; while others can record for only a specific period and then automatically loops and delete previous recordings if it’s out of memory. If you are situated in an area that doesn’t have strong internet connection, then there may be problems with regards to uploading the CCTV recordings. And if you are someone who is monitoring the recordings on a regular basis, maybe big storage isn’t really much of the issue.

Looking for the best camera systems for homes is comparatively easier than looking for security systems for one’s business. Surely, big business establishments require more security cameras, those having more sophisticated features and functionality, and those that will last longer and can withstand the test of time. These security products will definitely be more expensive; but when it comes to protecting your business, this is surely a great investment.

When it comes to camera systems for homes, people can opt for do-it-yourself security cameras, or they can seek the help of security alarm contractors to do everything for them. The second choice is more convenient as the contractors will discuss and present them with options on which type of security products they need, at what price, etc. It will be less of a hassle because the installation will be conducted by professionals. The only downside is that it may be a bit pricey compared to the DIY security alarms.

In the end, there’s really no definite standard on which type of security you can use. It’s all about knowing your needs and requirements, weighing the pros and cons, sticking to your budget as much as possible, but never sacrifice the quality of product/service you’ll avail. Remember the tips listed above and hope they can help you in making the right decision.

Here is another interesting video that can help you decide when looking for the best camera systems

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