Unfortunately, in our time, robberies, burglaries and thefts are not just bulletins from news, but quite a close reality that can touch everyone. Armored doors and high-quality locks are not always able to protect our homes and property. To reduce the probability of robbery to a minimum is only capable of special video surveillance for the house. This system records the events occurring in the house during your absence and, if necessary, informs the owners in case of a break-in or other unforeseen situation.
On how home observation works, what is included in the system, what equipment is better to choose, and will tell today "House of Dreams" in this publication.
Video surveillance for the house
The main tasks of the home surveillance system
The modern video surveillance system includes one or more cameras, a DVR and a monitor. The DVR captures the recording and transfers it to the monitor or writes it to the hard disk. Depending on the technical characteristics of the system, the record can be stored from several hours to several days.
Video surveillance for private house
Surveillance equipment
Initially, surveillance cameras were used mainly in stores, offices, enterprises and other technical rooms. They represented additional help for the security service of the enterprise: the cameras recorded what was happening in different parts of the object, transferred data to the monitors, so that the security service could react in time to the actions of intruders and ill-wishers.
Naturally, the organization of such protection for objects such as private homes and apartments is a very expensive pleasure. Since the main task of the video surveillance system is only in the production and preservation of the record, many consider it an ineffective assistant in robbery. Indeed, traditional cameras of hidden surveillance will not be able to frighten off robbers or react to their occurrence by a sound signal, but thanks to the availability of material evidence in the form of a record, the chances of finding intruders increase many times.
However, due to technical improvements, modern home security cameras are much more effective than their predecessors.
Many camera models are equipped with an additional function - security DVR, whose task is to inform the owners in case of a robbery or hacking. Systems of this type are connected to the Internet around the clock, which makes it possible to transfer data to any device convenient for the owners - a phone, a smartphone, a tablet, etc. If desired and necessary, video surveillance for a private home can be connected to the police department, so that information about the presence of intruders will be immediately transferred to law enforcement.
Surveillance camera for the house
Surveillance system for the country house
An alternative device capable in some way to replace the whole system of hidden cameras is a video intercom with remote access function. The peculiarity of this device is that you will be able to observe in detail the situation occurring near the entrance door. However, a door phone usually covers only a small area, so it can be useful in an apartment, but not in a house with a large territory.
What to look for when choosing a video surveillance system
Before buying a video surveillance system, experts recommend taking into account the following nuances:
1. Number of cameras
The number of cameras entering the system determines not only the territory of the monitored object, but also the number of channels of the recording device. The more of them, the more cameras you can install. But if home video surveillance is organized to control an ordinary city apartment, only one camera is enough, which can be installed in front of the entrance door. If you want to secure a large country house, you will need several cameras installed in different parts of the territory, including an outdoor surveillance camera.
Outdoor video surveillance for private house
2. Availability of infrared camera
Some models of cameras are equipped with a special indicator of illumination, which allows you to shoot even in the dark. The presence of this function is necessary in those cases when the video surveillance system is installed in a dacha or in a country house with a large house territory.
Surveillance in the apartment wireless
3. Amount of memory
The amount of memory of the recorder determines the duration of the system. If you are sure that you will not leave the apartment for more than two or three days, buy a device with a standard memory capacity. If you need to go on a long business trip or vacation, and at home at this time there will be no one, it is more rational to purchase either a system with an increased memory capacity, or a recording device with additional functions. For example, some devices start recording only when motion occurs, while others start to archive the recorded material, reducing its volume. In both cases, the system's operating time is significantly increased.
Surveillance camera for apartment and house
4. Technical characteristics of
In addition, initially you need to determine some of the technical characteristics of the system. Latent video surveillance can be:
- wireless;
- wired.
Wiring systems are considered more reliable, but since they require a cable to be laid through low-voltage lines, this process can not be performed in all objects at all.
The main advantage of wireless surveillance is the ease of installation and the ability to change the location of cameras without any repair work. However, these systems are not suitable for protecting large houses.
Security cameras for the house
Video surveillance for the apartment
CCTV systems for the private house
CCTV system for the apartment
In addition to its main function, hidden CCTV in the apartment can also be used to control the nanny, children, the elderly and even pets( dogs, cats).For this purpose it is sometimes enough to install a webcam for the house and observe what happens in your absence for the purpose of control and safety.
However, in many cases, such video surveillance should be really "hidden", that is, imperceptible to prying eyes( this is often used in cases when a new nanny is to be watched with a child, when there is no one except for children).For this purpose, often used hidden cameras, created, for example, in the form of a fire safety sensor. The appearance of such a camera is no different from a conventional sensor, and a person unfamiliar with technical nuances will never notice a dirty trick. Depending on the features of the hidden camera model, its recording can be viewed both in real time in On-Line mode and through the device archive.
Video surveillance of the child in the apartment
Video surveillance in the apartment
Choosing video surveillance for the house, remember that the safety of your home depends on its quality. It is not necessary to give preference to too cheap models that can come into disrepair at the most inopportune moment. In addition, before installing the system, you should always consult with a specialist.
