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09 Jul, 2009

The Importance of a Home Security Camera

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The Importance of a Home Security Camera

No less than numbers and statistics have shown that robberies are increasing and getting uncontrollable these days. In a report given by the Federal Bureau of Investigation alone, an increase in of eighteen percent in robberies from the years 1999 to 2003 has been recorded.

What is most alarming lately about these numbers is that by 2003, fourteen percent of the crime has taken from the streets and other public areas into more suburban and residential areas. This implies that places which should be kept safest for us and our families are, now not exempted from these robberies.

A Home Security Camera

Home security cameras are one of the most popular gadgets that people can equip their homes with. This is because home security cameras are easy to install. Having home security cameras in your home may not prevent your home from being robbed but it offers a certain level of peace knowing that everything going on in your home and its premises are well recorded. With a home security camera, no one can go in and out of the house unnoticed and no movement goes undetected and unrecorded. Installing a home security camera in full view may also be one way of warding off and discouraging robbers as home security camera recordings can be transmitted to local security receiving stations and monitored by people who can immediately respond to untoward incidents in your home. Furthermore, having security cameras in full sight can also discourage robbers from pursuing the crime as home security camera recordings can now be used in court as evidence of crime.

Installing Your Security Camera

Home security cameras are available in many types and shapes allowing you to install them in the most inconspicuous areas in your home. It also comes in wired or wireless models that are easy to set up or install. The wireless home security camera allows you to set the camera up without the tell-tale signs of the cords and wires running along in every corner. Using a wireless home security camera is discreet as well as hassle-free.

As mentioned, there are those homeowners who purposely set their security cameras up in plain view of people to discourage any robberies and break-ins. There are also others who – for the purpose of discreetly monitoring guests’ and house help’s actions without offending them – choose to keep their home security cameras hidden.

How Many Do You Need?

The specific number of home security cameras that you need will depend on many factors such as:

- the size of your grounds

- the size of your home

- the number of rooms

- the number of entrances and exits

- how intensively and extensively you want every corner monitored

The number of cameras that you have covering your home should not be your one and only consideration. Your home’s and family’s security does not stop there. Keep in mind that as many as three home security cameras per room would still be useless if these cameras are not backed up by a solid home security system with people who can monitor and respond appropriately to untoward incidents should the need arise.

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16 Responses to "The Importance of a Home Security Camera"

1 | LJ

July 9th, 2009 at 5:20 am

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You can purchase a variety of different systems, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. You probably don't need the most expensive systems (unless your house is huge). A good option would be to place external security cameras in areas that a thief would most likely pass through before he entered your home. You can then attach the security cameras to a DVR so that they only record when there is activity.

However, I think its important to point out that while security cameras are great, they are only one (optional) component of home security. Your first goal should be a home security system. You can purchase these online and install them yourself. They are the same models as you would receive from ADT or Brinks, but at a fraction of the cost, since you do the actual installation (which is not that difficult). The site below is a good resource for home security systems and camera systems. Good luck.

2 | ctrott101

July 9th, 2009 at 5:47 am

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also, how does it work in the rain?

3 | jakeludington

July 9th, 2009 at 6:25 am

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If someone brings a ladder with them when they come to steal my car, it would be funny. ;)

4 | Isabella D

July 9th, 2009 at 6:50 am

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Yes, this is a great deterrence. The crook is more likely to pass you by and hit a less well defended home, just like a bonehead will look for an unlocked car to hot wire.

Also, if the camera is hooked up to a recording device, you stand a good chance of catching and convicting a burglar if a break-in does happen.

This link will explain your options.

5 | becaleca

July 9th, 2009 at 8:17 am

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What will you be wirelessly connecting the camera to?

If a video security video recorder like
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or a modified computer, then one with a base station that connects with an RCA cable to the recorder (or newly installed PC card) would be appropriate.

If you want it to be directly on a computer network (IP-based), and there is no base station (but yout wireless router needs to be working propertly), then an IP network camera is appropriate – and you see what the camera sees by connecting to it using a web browser on your computer…

In either case, for no- or low-light applications, the camera needs to see in the dark using infrared LEDs which come on when it gets dark enough.

Also, keep in mind that “wireless” is ONLY the video connection. The camera still needs a wire – for power. Some – not all – also have a small mic for picking up audio, too.

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6 | niceperson44

July 9th, 2009 at 5:14 pm

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There are home security shops which sell a complete kit with everything you need as you described

7 | lockergnome

July 9th, 2009 at 6:21 pm

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A solar powered anything… in Seattle!? :)

8 | martin.nettie@sbcglobal.net

July 10th, 2009 at 10:26 am

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Unless the security camera has some sort of storage medium for the video it records, you won't be able to download it. I'm guessing that the camera came with some sort of software package (if it's a digital camera) that will allow you to monitor what the camera is recording on the PC. This is how most home and medium security camera systems work. You may even have the option of archiving the video you record. GL

9 | Gitter Jones♄

July 10th, 2009 at 6:04 pm

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Yes. There are web enabled ones that can have their own web address. You plug them into your router and give them an address there. They were about $500 or so the last time I looked.

I can’t find the catalog I had on that but here is one company. I think there are many more that have them cheaper (actual manufacturers not just stores selling them).

10 | makemagazine

July 10th, 2009 at 7:40 pm

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you rock, 2nd comment!

12 | glr0661

July 11th, 2009 at 2:20 am

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Wow!!! Your website is awesome. I’m glad you posted the link. I signed up for email alerts….Thanks for all the computer tips and problem solving.

13 | lea_petra

July 11th, 2009 at 4:26 pm

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The best suggestion is to contact the local police. Reason being, they are the ones who would end up getting the video.
One major thing you do need to consider is the quality of the recorded images. Camera’s are not like the human eye, they do have weaknesses, particularly the discount spy store or hardware store variety. I have a video surveillance section on my website at hxxp://www.keepsafesystems.ca Feel free to check it out as it does have quite abit of techincal info on how camera’s and recorders work. After all, if the images are crap and the crackhead gets away, you just wasted your money on camera’s.

Back to the legality issue. Human rights groups are constantly bickering about public video surveillance. In fact, a town around here wanted to have camera’s installed in high crime area’s and was refused. However, traffic camera’s are allowed and are everywhere… difference being the recording. If you have a sign which states “your images are being recorded and will be used in criminal prosecution.” Of course, like I said, talk to your local police or look for privacy commissioner in your area. Another thought would be, there should be nothing stopping you from having a camera recording activity in your appartment… maybe looking at a window. nudge nudge wink wink

14 | AIDSmonkey88

July 11th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

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Everything solar is cool.

15 | Don F

July 12th, 2009 at 5:50 am

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I'm sorry, but I don't know@

16 | ferretkiss

July 12th, 2009 at 1:41 pm

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It depends what you want to do with the video.

An inexpensive consumer 4-channel surveillance DVR is about $300.
Add in a 500 gig hard drive for about $70 (records the video).
4 cameras – Average $100 each for outdoor rated, night vision, so $400… budget around $1,000 for a low-end, multi-camera, system.

The expensive part is the labor. Are you planning to install it yourself? How will the camera's wires get from the camera to the DVR? Thinking "wireless" cameras? They still need electricity – so is there power where you want to install the cameras?

Actually, "wireless" security cameras use more wires than wired ones… The camera needs power (1 wire) and transmits video wirelessly to a base station. The base station needs power and a wire to the DVR. Total = 3 "wires". A wired camera has one long "combo" cable that carries video and power.

How do you want to monitor that video? The DVR has a video-out connection that can connect to any TV with a working, available, composite (yellow RCA jack) plug. More expensive DVRs can be added to a computer network…

Frys (and Frysdotcom) has a good selection of security and surveillance stuff…

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