Keeping your home or business safe is a priority. A security system needs to be tailored to fit each building. Security cameras are one of the most important parts of a security system.
Why Have Security Cameras?
Security cameras increase safety for homes and businesses. Having visible security cameras reduce the risk of trespassing and vandalism. Studies have also shown that burglars will avoid homes with security systems in place.
Package theft is a serious problem. A 2021 report showed that 91% of the people surveyed received a package delivery at least once a month. Almost one-fourth (23%) of those people had a package stolen from their porch.
Choosing The Right Product For The Space
Deciding what areas you need to be covered will help you pick the type of security camera. There are security cameras that are made to be used indoors. These are an excellent choice for inside businesses. You can keep track of everything that is happening when you are not there.
Indoor security cameras can also be helpful inside your home. You can check to make sure the kids got home from school safely or that pets are ok while you are at work. Having an indoor camera also makes it easier to know if there is a false alarm going off.
Indoor security cameras are helpful if a burglar does decide to break in. There will be evidence to give the police and your insurance company. As a bonus, many insurance companies offer a discount for having a home security system.
There is a wide range of outdoor security cameras available. These products will hold up against the weather. Many have night vision capabilities. This means you can tell if someone is coming onto your property at night and see what they are doing.
Security Camera Power Sources
After you have decided where security cameras are needed, there are still more things to consider. Some security cameras must be plugged into nearby outlets. Other cameras run on battery power. If you want a security camera in an area where there is no outlet, battery power cameras are the way to go.
Video Storage
Another thing to consider when choosing security cameras is how the video from the camera will be stored. A wired system means all of the cameras will be connected to a DVR or NVR (network video recorder). They can also be connected to the internet so you can check them remotely.
Wireless security cameras send video using Wi-Fi. The video can be sent to a cloud server, or it can be recorded on a built-in SD card. It is easy to check the video from a smartphone or computer.
Choosing The Right Security Camera For You
There are a few different things to think about when choosing the right security system products to protect your home or business, like deciding what areas need to be covered by video influences all of the other camera-related decisions.
Once security camera placement is established, you can choose power sources and if the system will be wired or wireless. APS Security and Fire are your Central Florida security camera experts and are ready to help you pick out the best camera for your situation.
