Choosing the right CCTV solution for your home
On returning from half term or an Easter break I expect you were asked by the teacher “What did you do over the school holidays”? Well, I’m going to tell you what I did last Friday. So Miss, “I fitted some CCTV cameras for a lovely couple wanting a sense of security and peace of mind”.
It’s all about tailoring the product and service to the customer. In this instance the client didn’t need gazillion cameras tracking every movement and noise within a 2 mile radius. What they wanted was a value for money domestic CCTV solution and a system they could use.
Which CCTV solution is right for me?
After an initial introduction a week ago followed by a thorough survey of the premises, it was clear the requirements were for three cameras which would cover the whole of the grounds leaving no blind spots.
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Generally, for domestic use, I use a 2.3 mega-pixel domed anti-vandal camera with infra-red night vision up to 30m. The accompanying Digital Video Recorder (DVR) has a 1 terabyte memory which has a recording capacity of 10 days (there or thereabouts depending on frame speed).
Going the extra mile
To make for a nice tidy job, with as little cable exposure as possible, the cameras on the front and side of the property would have cable runs through the loft and out to the rear of house and trunked in to the ground floor incorporating the third camera’s cable which was positioned to capture the back garden and car parking area.
Trunking not only neatens up everything but also prevent cables being easily snipped by ne’er do wells.
Extra features for home CCTV installation
An additional feature that was offered and accepted was the installation of a microphone on the camera at the side of the house where people would need to gain access by a side gate. Microphones are great as they can identify potential criminals by a name drop or an accent.
To add value, all the CCTV products I use have the facility to be linked to the internet meaning you can see the images on a smart phone or tablet once downloading the Maxxone CCTV Viewer App.
As can be seen from the photographs the finished product the customer received was a nice neat install with high definition images with a scope covering all of the property. Not to mention great value for money so everybody was happy apart from the rotten scoundrels who were thinking of trying to break in!!
How can we help you?
How can we help you bring that extra security to your home? Our CCTV range, coupled with a love of customer value and service, will deliver you ultimate peace of mind for your home. So, if you need a CCTV installation in Sheffield and South Yorkshire, why not get in touch?
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