All about CCTV Camera Installation

With the increase in crime and other antisocial elements flocking the cities CCTV camera installation has become the necessity and because of its endless benefits today, it is found everywhere be it malls, retail shops, homes, offices or commercial areas.  This kind of security system works with installing CCTV cameras and recorders at vantage points to record, observe and send alarms. They are fixed in buildings for surveillance purpose. You can also remotely observe and keep records of what’s happening at the site, especially if there are children or elderly staying in it or if it is a business or office premise which holds your important assets.

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CCTV camera installation unit might include an analogue or digital camera, cables, video recorders, storage unit and monitor. Video cameras transmit video and audio image to the monitor that can be seen live and recorded. You can install a wired or wireless connection. They can be used for live proceedings or later records.

Types of CCTV cameras: here are few types of CCTV cameras widely used:

1.    Infrared/night vision cameras

2.    C-Mount Camera

3.    Wireless CCTV camera

4.    Dome camera:

5.    HD CCTV camera:

6.    Bullet CCTV Camera:

7.    Day/night CCTV camera: 

Benefits of CCTV camera installation 

CCTV surveillance system is a revolutionary invention in the security sector. Because of varied uses and thousands of benefits, they are found almost everywhere be it a residential apartment, office premise or commercial area.  Here are several benefits of installing a CCTV camera in your premise:

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• CCTV cameras come in various shapes, sizes and packages which makes them versatile.
• Available in wide range choose from one that suits your pocket.
• Installation of CCTV camera helps in reducing the crime in and around the area.
• It gives people a sense of security and reassurance.
• They are easy to handle.
• They can withstand any weather.
• You can access the streaming of recording any time on your phone and laptop live.
• It is very helpful to keep a watch on your maid or employees at home and office.
• The footage can be used as proof of legal matters.
• Footage of CCTV camera can help you make the right decision in case of any dispute. 

Important things to be kept in mind before and after installing CCTV cameras.

• Predetermine the area you want to cover with CCTV and then finalize the camera. quality of the camera should match the desired result.
• A right spot of the camera is very important that gives you the correct view and minimizes your cable length. In indoors you should choose a corner from where maximum entry-exit points are visible and in outdoors chose the spot that is higher and can cover gate, windows and garages etc.
• It should be screwed firmly.
• Keep the wires of camera managed and safely choose a right pathway for wiring.
• The wireless system is better than a wired one.
• Call a professional staller for better results.
• Legal permissions are must take depending on the laws of your area.
• HD camera is much preferred nowadays due to its picture quality.
• You can use cloud storage (store your footage online) instead of hard-disk which means you can save a lot of money.
• Always remove the unwanted footage from time to time 

Summing up CCTV camera installation 

To keep your home office or commercial site secured CCTV camera installation is must, it will provide you not only with safety but also mental satisfaction and peace of mind. But before installing it is better to get well equipped and well informed about them and make a better choice and buy the best camera available in the market with confidence.