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Should I Purchase Home Video Surveillance?

11.07.2009 · Posted in Computer Articles

It’s estimated that people will spend over $21 billion in home security by 2010. Security cameras are part of this spending frenzy. Home video surveillance works well if they are the correct camera for the area and are installed properly. I will explain which camera will work best for your area.nnBefore you pay for home video surveillance you need to determine available lighting, size of the monitored area, picture detail, amount of cameras and monitors to be used and the space you have for your camera. Once this is determined you will be able to purchase the correct camera and lens.nnAlthough there are several, I will mention the most popular home video surveillance. Outdoor cameras, they can function in extreme temperatures, and most are waterproof. Infra red cameras, there lenses has infrared LED which allows for night monitoring.nnDay night cameras are used if your monitored area is lit up by street lights or the moon. Mini and bullet cameras are small easy to hide camera, that take great pictures, despite their size. Dome cameras are inside cameras, usually protected by an armored covering. Digital camera can store pictures without a VCR and can be computer edited.nnSecurity cameras can be either hard wired and wireless. Hard wired cameras use coax cables to send and receive signals from the camera to the monitor. The monitor can then record the footage on a DVR or VCR. Wireless security cameras send signals to the monitor.nnHome security software allows the camera to send the signals to a web site. This is done though the use if LAN adapters or wireless network. This software gives you the freedom to monitor your home from any location. This web company will also monitor your home notifying you through email or phone if something does occur. They will save the pictures for you to review later.nnHome video surveillance and home security camera software were originally intended for business including government, banks and stores. Crime rate skyrocketed, nearly doubled in 5 years. Many decided it was time to install cameras in their homes. There are several types to choose from. All designed for specific purposes.nnSome have motion detectors that send a signal to the camera when something is occurring. Others are light specific. Which ever you choose be sure to install your camera properly, and place it in areas that are hard to monitor.

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