Vandalism is something which we simply can’t ignore by just closing our eyes because let’s face it, it is very real and the threats which are out there are also very real. It is because of all these reasons that we should have proper arrangements to minimize the threat and risk of any unfortunate event to happen. It is true when they say that it is better to be safe than sorry. CCTV cameras (Close Circuit-Television cameras)  and doorbell cameras are so far the best method to make sure that you are secure enough to sleep in peace at night. These CCTV camera systems are so important for your security that different insurance companies offer different kinds of discounts if you have installed a CCTV camera system at the place you are getting insurance of. There are many CCTV Camera shops out there in the market and online which are selling a large variety of different kinds of CCTV camera systems from you can choose the one which suits the best to your requirements. In this article, we will help you to give you all the required information which you might need to know before you buy a CCTV camera system for your home or for your office.

 

Know your requirements

If you have finally made up your mind to install a CCTV camera system in your house or in your office then it time for you to have a complete idea of what you exactly need. Knowing your exact requirements before you buy anything saves you from a lot of trouble in future and this goes for CCTV camera system as well. Each and every thing about a CCTV camera literally depends on your requirement because there are so many different kinds for so many different uses so, if you want to save yourself from a lot of extra money and effort then make sure that you are well aware of your requirements or of the features which want to have in your CCTV camera system.                                      

 

The quality of the image

Once you are thorough with your requirements, now is the time to dig into the real job. The first and the most important thing you need to see in a CCTV camera is the quality of the image produced by the camera. It should be high quality images so that you can identify a person or thing when you see a recorded footage. If the quality of the image is poor then the security system is useless because it is practically of no use. Even if a high image quality camera is costing you a few extra dollars, just go for it because it is offering you maximum security at the end of the day and that is exactly you wanted. Didn’t you?

 

Motion and audio sensor are a must

Regardless of the fact that what are your requirements, you should always go for a security camera or CCTV camera which offers full motion and audio sensors. You may think that you don’t need to hear what is going on and you just need to watch the place visually but the truth is that you never know about what is going to happen and If anything unfortunate happens you don’t want to miss out any clue just because you didn’t bought the right kind of CCTV camera system at the first place. Trust us, that’s the kind of regret you don’t want to have even after spending a lot of money on your security system.

 

Installation process

Another important thing is the installation process of your security system. It should be easy to install and should not require a lot of man power. Most of the CCTV camera systems are so easy to install that you can do it all by yourself, so keep this in mind if you want save some money. Another pro of easily installed systems is that they are easy to check if there is any problem with the wiring connection.

 

Check if it is water proof

If you are buying a CCTV camera for indoor use then it is not necessary for it to be water proof but if it is for outdoor use then it has to be waterproof. Although it is safe to always have a water proof CCTV system because you never know the odds even in indoors but when it comes to the outdoors, the importance of you CCTV camera to be water proof increases by 100x.

 

Range of camera

Make sure that the camera you are buying is covering the range which you want to be covered. It will save you a lot of money in way that you can only buy a single camera of a long range instead of buying multiple cameras of short ranges.

 

DVR is the most important

DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is the device which records all the footage of your installed cameras and therefore it is without any doubt the most important thing the whole CCTV camera system. The range or time period of the DVR to keep the record of your footage should be sufficient enough to meet your requirements. There is huge range of memory which different kinds of DVRs have to offer. You can select one according to your requirement.

 

Compatibility with your gadgets

You need to know that if the system which you are going to install is compatible with your phones or other such gadgets so that you can have a look of your place anytime anywhere. This is very important because if you will not keep this in mind it will cost you huge loads of money because now you may have to buy another device just for the sake of seeing the place live.

 

Pricing and warranty

You should compare the price and warranty which different companies have to offer and then select one which suits you the best.

The bottom line is that your security is important than any other thing so be very thorough when it comes to protect something which matters.