Stay protected with strategically placed security cameras in your home
Security cameras and CCTV systems are used by homeowners to address any security concerns they might have to ensure their property is sufficiently protected at all times of the day. When it comes to security cameras, there are several options available in the market, and they provide different ranges of coverage depending on your household security needs.
If you're thinking about investing in a home security camera installation for your home in the Greater Cincinnati area, you're bound to have a few questions about how you can get the best possible system for your home before you go ahead with your security project. Take a look at some of the commonly asked questions about security installations to make the process easier for you.
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What Equipment Is Required For A Home Surveillance System?
There are four essential components for a security camera system:
- Cameras
- Video recording system (NVR or DVR)
- Monitor
- Video management software (VMS)
How To Select The Right Camera?
CCTV cameras come in two options: Internet Protocol (IP) and analog. If you're looking for a system that is compatible with different digital applications, we recommend using the IP camera; however, if you have a legacy recording system, you can use an analog camera.
There are also different cameras that capture different types of footage, such as bullet cameras which have excellent zoom capabilities due to their shape, and dome cameras which have a wider field of vision than other cameras for 360-degree monitoring, so be sure to evaluate your needs and select the right camera for your home.
What Is The Best Video Recording System?
There are two video recording systems used for security purposes, digital video recorder (DVR) and network video recorder (NVR). While both systems record video footage, the main difference between them is how they process the video footage data. With the DVR systems, the data is stored as-is on storage devices, whereas, for NVR systems, the data is encoded and processed before it is stored. If you're opting for an IP camera, we recommend going with an NVR which is designed specifically to record video from digital cameras, while DVRs are better suited for working with analog cameras.
How Much Storage Does My Security Camera System Need?
For residential needs, it is recommended to have a hard drive that can store a minimum of 30 days' worth of footage which can be around eight terabytes for 1080p footage for up to 12 cameras, but to be on the safe side, we recommend opting for a hard drive that can store 90 days' worth of footage.
Find out more about what Beacon Audio Video Systems can do to integrate a home security system for your home. Call one of our smart home experts at (937) 723-9587 or connect with us online. We look forward to working with you.