Choosing the right CCTV camera system

Installing a CCTV Camera System is one of the best ways to protect your home or work place from crimes such as trespassing, burglary and vandalism.

Choosing the right device can be difficult if you are unclear about your security needs. Equally important is buying the device from a reliable CCTV Security Camera Systems company so that it serves its purpose efficiently.

Understanding your own security needs and being informed about the right CCTV camera system product options can put you in the right direction.

Avoid making “Cheap” a Priority

While low-cost security systems may seem appealing, you’ll end up paying more over time in the form of frequent repairs and a device that doesn’t do its job. Go for devices well-recognised for quality such as Bosch, EVO, QNAP products or Axis IP cameras.

Choose a CCTV Security Camera Systems company that deals in multiple reputed brands so that you have several options.

Analyse Lighting Options

Where will you be installing the camera? Is the area a bright outdoor space or darker indoors? If the area is brightly lit, any security camera can be installed. But, if you are looking for a camera for night surveillance, or for a space with low-lighting conditions, choose models that mention low-light compatibility or night camera in their specifications. Go for a day-night CCTV if light conditions vary constantly.

Specify Indoor/ Outdoor Use

An indoor camera cannot withstand rough outdoor conditions and is more than likely to give in soon. Go for cameras with high tolerance for UV rays, rain and heavy winds, for outdoor use. Outdoor cameras can be used indoors as well.

Choose Fixed or Moving Surveillance

If you want to monitor a specific area such as a room entrance or parking space, a fixed one-angle view should suffice. But, if you want to look around the area, or monitor on detecting a movement, a moving view (PTZ or Pan-Tilt-Zoom) is ideal. These cameras have swivelling lenses to capture actions from a large angle.

Go for On-Site or Remote Viewing

On-site view enables you to see the recording on a CCTV monitor installed on the premises. With remote viewing, you’ll be able to view the footage from any location with Internet access.

Contact Us

Looking for quality CCTV systems? Trust FM HomeTech to deliver the best in quality. We are a CCTV Security Camera Systems specialist with a range of options to suit your brand, budget and premises requirements. We also offer installation and repair services for all leading CCTV brands.