For many years video surveillance equipment was the domain of medium to large sized businesses. Thinks have changed as technology advances and prices fall, you will now see home security systems in many homes. Video surveillance systems are often known as Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, and are used to monitor areas of your home to help protect it from intruders.
One of the key aspects of the home security system is the monitor. It will feed the video from the cameras that are monitoring the areas. Monitors often display in black and white only, but colour monitors are now readily available at an extra cost.
The camera is also an important part of the whole system. Cameras should be strategically placed outside the hose to monitor vulnerable areas. They should ideally be set up in areas where the camera is not clearly visible. The use of dummy cameras acts well as a deterrent and should be highly visible. The cameras work constantly, sending video images to the monitor.
Coaxial cables transfer the video signals from the camera to the monitor. The cables are available in different sizes from most electronics stores. Your system, if bought as a package will come with the coaxial cables, but if you may need extra if you wish to expand the system.
A switcher is an item that allows you to have multiple camera feeds to one monitor. A switcher will generally cycle between camera feeds. If however, the camera detects movement, the switcher will automatically lock onto that camera.
Modern video surveillance systems make use Digital Video Recording (DVR) equipment. These systems allow the feeds from the camera to be recorded to a hard drive or DVD. This is a great idea as it monitors and records disturbances whilst you are away from home, and preserves the recorded evidence to present to the police. A DVR Security System is becoming pretty much the standard for business and home security systems.
A combination of video cameras, monitors and DVR or video recording equipment can easily catch intruders in the act. Thousands are in use across America and around the world. They have become very affordable and can even help lower you home insurance. If you want to protect your home take a look at home security systems.
