A Homeowner’s Guide To Buying A Home Security Camera

Keeping you and your family safe along with your belongings is a priority for most homeowners. The thought of someone breaking into your property and violating your own personal space is not a comfortable one. More and more people are turning to home security systems to protect their home and gardens. These days, keeping an eye on your home has never been easier and more affordable with home security products on the market. Understanding what the features and functions of a good all round system will help identify the best one for your property so here is a quick guide to buying a home security camera.

Types Of Security Cameras

When you first start to look around at the different systems, the first thing you notice is the different types, such as the bullet cameras. These are good for the front entrance and front of the home, but they only point in one direction. They are cylindrical in shape hence the term “bullet” and you will need to buy more than one to ensure a good level of coverage.

Dome cameras offer more visual coverage and a greater range than bullet cameras and often, if choosing a product like the Pinkerton CCTV security systems, are waterproof and enabled for motion recording.  The beauty of a system like this which includes a dome camera, is that it is difficult for an intruder to work out where the line of vision is so making it harder for them to keep out of sight. A kit like the Pinkerton will also provide a live view and full HD recording.

Other Points To Take Into Account

You need to think about where you will be placing the cameras and whether they are going to be indoor, outdoors or both. Think about the conditions they will need to deal with such as humidity, rainfall and heat so you are looking for a robust waterproof piece of kit. The quality of the picture is important so cameras with night vision capabilities are a must. If you want something that you can leave to get on with the job in hand and doesn’t need batteries replacing or recharging, cameras that are quick and easy to install and wired into the main power outlet should be a consideration.

Visibility

The design of some cameras can make them hard to spot. This can be an advantage because an intruder is not going to notice them in order to either cover up the lens or avoid the coverage of the camera.

Range And Add-Ons

If you have a larger area that you need to cover, then the range of the motion detector is going to be relevant for the choice of camera. Most cameras will use motion detection to start the camera recording, so if you choose a product with limited range it will only start to record people up close. You also want a product that you can add on additional cameras, if you build a granny flat or turn the garden shed into a home office, for example.

It does make sense to invest in a kit that will allow your home security system to grow with any future needs. One with a four-way power splitter cables will allow you to hook up additional cameras as and when you need them. You also need to consider the number of cameras needed dependent on the number of storeys your property occupies, so a kit that can adapt to your situation is important.

Easy To Install

When factoring in which home security camera to choose for your property you need to consider the cost and ease of installation. You want to get a camera that is easy for you to be able to install and a number of kits come with full instructions that make it simple for the householder to get up and running relatively quickly.

So, once you have made your choice and weighed up the cost, remember this is going to be an investment that will give a feeling of security and reduce those sleepless nights when away from the property, which is something money just can’t buy.