Designing A Surveillance System For Your Home - George Slavov

So you?re thinking about installing a home surveillance system or you want to learn more about them. Surveillance cameras are a big part of protecting your home today. Also, because they are so inexpensive, you can install a security system for almost nothing. When it comes to selecting the best equipment for your needs, the task can become a bit more difficult. Choosing the type of equipment, where to place it and how to monitor it can all make the process seem nerve-racking. However, there are a few ways to break down selecting your system.

Types of Surveillance Systems:

There are really two main categories of surveillance systems, wired or wireless. Choosing between the two can have a large effect on the cost and size of your system. With a wired camera, you do not have to worry about connection signals or replacing batteries, however, drilling through all of your walls and running cables can be tedious and expensive. For an older home, wireless may be the best route to take. With a wireless system, you can place the cameras easily with little to no drilling and no wires. While these systems run on batteries and could be subject to interference, they are just as effective as a wired system and come with a smaller price tag.
You also need to choose between digital or analog surveillance cameras. Digital cameras can be good since they allow you to record to a digital video recorder (DVR) and keep the footage for long periods of time. Analog devices could suffer from interference from other devices.

Picking a System:

There are a few things you need to consider when selecting equipment. One of the biggest factors in any decision is cost. Surveillance systems are no different. One thing to keep in mind is that you will get more equipment for the same price by picking a wireless system over wired. This extra equipment could come in handy for the second factor, which is the size of your home. If you have more space to cover, you can cover that further distance with wireless cameras. This is also beneficial since you do not have to drill through every wall in your home or deal with running cable. Finally, consider the age of your home. You want to get a camera system that matches the d?cor of your home without costing too much. Also, older homes may be more difficult to wire.

Installing Wired Cameras:

If a wired camera system works best for you, you need to plan where you want them to go and how you?re going to get them there. The cameras will need to be mounted and the cables need to be run between each camera and the central unit. When installing the cameras, be sure to use longer screws (at least 2.5-3 inches) in length to secure the camera to the home. You also want to hide as much of the cable as possible so plan your locations accordingly.

Installing a Wireless System:

Wireless systems can be a breeze to install. They just need to be mounted (still use 2.5-3 inch screws) and synced it with the control unit. If your cameras run off AC power, be sure to secure that by leaving as little exposed wiring as possible. If your cameras are battery-powered, try not to make them too difficult to reach so you can change the batteries.

Outdoor cameras:

When you?re choosing outdoor cameras, be sure to select something that will be waterproof or covered. You also need to consider your landscaping. Trim any trees or shrubs that could obscure the camera?s view and place your cameras so you have an open view of everything. At the same time, you may not want your cameras to be overly obvious for decorating reasons. While this is a logical concern, the view of a surveillance camera could scare off a potential burglar who may not want to be on camera.

These cameras will need to record 24/7 so you want something that has automatic gain correction and night vision so that your cameras can actually see throughout the entire day. This will help avoid issues with seeing in the dark or glare.

About the Author: Dan Miller was a home security expert with Brinks home security systems. Now he focuses on sharing his helpful home security tips with his readers.

Source: http://georgeslavov.com/tools/designing-a-surveillance-system-for-your-home/

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