How to select the right CCTV system for you?
We will begin by discussing your needs and what you would like from a CCTV installation. We can then confer and recommend a system that would deliver this, before visiting the property to survey what is needed. After this, we can then go ahead and install your desired CCTV system for you.
How do we decide what system is right for you? We consider the following.
What to get?
We use HD and IP video technology, stay away from outdating techs like 700TLK and 960H.
Buying economically.
You don’t want to get duped into getting some old technology, or an outdated system that won’t serve the purpose based on merely the low price. You could ask the supplier to assist you in selecting the right system in order to fit the budget, but not the spec. Having a budget is, of course, important – we all know how easy it is to spend money after all. High definition cameras are very reasonably priced in today’s day and age.
Consider the type of cameras
Consider the following: ‘where will they be used? Indoors or outdoors?
Should they be discreet or would it be visible in a better deterrent? Consider if you will require night vision capabilities, and the range it will be required to cover.
Consider the camera features you’ll need
Each camera will need to cover a certain area, so make sure that the camera has a good lens option. Unlike human eyes, cameras don’t automatically adjust unless you have one with autofocus. So the lens needs to be set to focus on the focal distance needed.
For night vision, consider the area that the infrared will need to cover at night time. Cameras can look alright, but the quality of the sensor can make a big difference. A branded image sensor will produce much higher quality pictures – you can make out the true colour and clear images night and day. Think about how important this is for your purposes.
Recording footage
The recorder that captures CCTV is known as DVR, recording to a hard disk drive (HDD). how much storage capability does your DVR need? How many days of the recording will it need before it automatically overrides? Consider how long you might be away for if you go on holiday and how much footage you might need to get – you want to capture the whole period.
Do you need to make use of privacy masking? Not all cameras have this, which means if your camera is angled in a way where it could encroach on someone’s privacy, you can ‘blank out’ that area of the recording to avoid privacy issues.
It can be set to settings like record continuously or on motion. If it is on motion, does the recorder support motion mask? This can help to increase the storage time.
Comprehensive media access. You can now access your CCTV feed live and retrospectively via smartphone, tablet and pc. This is great because it means you check your security quickly and conveniently, making it more likely you will make use of it.
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How to Choose the Right CCTV System for You?
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How to select the right CCTV system for you?
We will begin by discussing your needs and what you would like from a CCTV installation. We can then recommend a system that would deliver this before visiting the property to survey what is needed. After this, we can then go ahead and install your desired CCTV system for you.
How do we decide what system is right for you? We consider the following.
What to get?
We use HD and IP video technology, stay away from outdating techs like 700TLK and 960H.
Buying economically.
You don’t want to get duped into getting some old technology, or an outdated system that won’t serve the purpose based on merely the low price. You could ask the supplier to assist you in selecting the right system in order to fit the budget, but not the spec. Having a budget is, of course, important - we all know how easy it is to spend money after all. High definition cameras are very reasonably priced in today’s day and age.
Consider the type of cameras
Consider the following: ‘where will they be used? Indoors or outdoors?
Should they be discreet or would it be visible in a better deterrent? Consider if you will require night vision capabilities, and the range it will be required to cover.
Consider the camera features you’ll need
Each camera will need to cover a certain area, so make sure that the camera has a good lens option. Unlike human eyes, cameras don’t automatically adjust unless you have one with autofocus. So the lens needs to be set to focus on the focal distance needed.
For night vision, consider the area that the infrared will need to cover at night time. Cameras can look alright, but the quality of the sensor can make a big difference. A branded image sensor will produce much higher quality pictures - you can make out the true colour and clear images night and day. Think about how important this is for your purposes.
Recording footage
The recorder that captures CCTV is known as DVR, recording to a hard disk drive (HDD). how much storage capability does your DVR need? How many days of the recording will it need before it automatically overrides? Consider how long you might be away for if you go on holiday and how much footage you might need to get - you want to capture the whole period.
Do you need to make use of privacy masking? Not all cameras have this, which means if your camera is angled in a way where it could encroach on someone's privacy, you can ‘blank out’ that area of the recording to avoid privacy issues.
It can be set to settings like record continuously or on motion. If it is on motion, does the recorder support motion mask? This can help to increase the storage time.
Comprehensive media access. You can now access your CCTV feed live and retrospectively via smartphone, tablet and pc. This is great because it means you check your security quickly and conveniently, making it more likely you will make use of it.
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