Your guide to which CCTV system is best suited to your needs, with a look at the features of a wide range of the CCTV systems available today.
In the past, CCTV (closed circuit television) systems were used mainly by larger businesses and government agencies but with the cheaper technology now available many homeowners are choosing to install a CCTV system on their property.
A CCTV system not only helps identify the individuals involved in the event of a crime, it also helps deter crime in the first place.
Criminals are highly aware of the prevalence of CCTV systems and will often target a “softer target” that has no surveillance equipment installed.
Previously, such systems were typically monitored for business owners by a third party security company or in the case of smaller businesses, footage would be recorded to video tape for reference or review.
With the technological advancements we have seen in recent years footage can be stored to hard drives, and can be monitored from anywhere in the world via an internet connection.
The introduction of wireless technology has also meant the installation of a CCTV system has become far simpler and can in many cases be carried out by the business or home owner, without the inconvenience or expense of bringing in a contractor.
However, for anyone not confident in installing their own CCTV system or requiring a more complex set-up there are plenty of companies that can professionally take care of the job.