Home security systems are becoming more and more popular because they offer far more protection than a burglar alarm. CCTV systems
and IP security systems are now affordable enough for nearly any
homeowner – and many apartment and condo owners – to afford. If you’re
designing CCTV security systems for your home, here are five places that
most experts recommend you should cover with a security camera.
Entryways
Mount
a security camera to cover all of the entrances to your home so that
you can see people approaching. Angle a surveillance camera to allow you
a good view of the face of anyone who is standing at your front door so
you can check to see who’s there before opening it. In addition,
keeping your entryways under surveillance just makes good sense. Police
reports show that most burglars and home invaders get into the homes of
their targets through a front or back door. A CCTV camera covering the
entrances will show you anyone who approaches your home, even when
you’re not there.
Driveway
If
the driveway where you park your car is out of sight of the main
windows of the house, a surveillance camera lets you keep an eye on
things. An outdoor CCTV camera mounted obviously may even serve as a
deterrent for vandals and car thieves. If someone does vandalize your
car or attempt to burglarize it, you’ll have surveillance footage to
help police find the culprit.
Backyard
Position
a security camera so that it can view as much of the backyard as
possible. In addition to keeping tabs on any intruders on your property,
you can also keep half an eye on the backyard when older children are
playing or hanging out. It’s obviously no substitute for your presence
when younger children are outdoors, but it can help prevent problems
with older children and let you keep a tabs on what’s going on out
there.
Baby’s Room
Lots
of parents are more comfortable if they can peek in on infants while
they’re sleeping. A nursery monitor is helpful, but a CCTV camera
focused on the crib lets you check in on the little one without risk of
waking him up by entering his room.
Main Living Area
One of the most popular areas to place a CCTV camera
in residential homes is the main living room or area. A security camera
in the living room allows you to check in on your home from a remote
location, and lets you record interactions between nannies or
babysitters and your children. The so-called nanny cam provides peace of mind for parents who can’t supervise caretakers directly.
Choosing
cameras for CCTV systems can be complicated. If you’re trying to decide
what kind of security cameras to choose, ask for advice from the
experts at a store that sells CCTV systems.
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