Also known as closed-circuit television, this is a system used to safeguard your home's exterior and interior. This technology is divided into four components: VMS (video management software), a monitor, a recording system, and cameras.
CCTVs can also be used in businesses, schools, commercial settings and used by some law-enforcement agencies to help curb/prevent crime. Depending on the quality and type of camera, some are cost-effective and easy to install, while others are on the higher end in terms of price. CCTV cameras come in many different types, the most popular ones being:
Here is a closer look at the types of CCTV cameras available and their benefits to your home:
As their name suggests, these CCTV cameras will give you supreme picture quality having high-quality images thus being a less cost-effective option. They are known to provide resolutions of up to 4K thereby termed as being one of the best cameras around.
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These CCTVs cameras help minimize CCTV installation time. They also present a tidier camera appearance, thus not messing with a room's interior décor. These are not cost-effective as their price is on the higher end.
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These are CCTV cameras that give live footage via the internet. That way, images are accessible from remote regions around the globe. Online feed is made reliable because the videos are compressed. The archived footage gets stored on secure software or NVRs (network video recorders) to be accessed later.
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These are CCTV cameras designed to optimally operate in pitch-black environments. This is achieved by the infrared technology the cameras have.
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These are CCTV cameras that have been designed to operate in any environment (night or day) effectively. Varying light conditions don't obscure video image recording.
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This CCTV camera gives your security team complete control of the recordings. The cameras can be tilted right and left, down and up, zoomed out and in.
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These CCTV cameras have detachable lenses which allow monitoring of images having varying distances. They are usually bulky, thus being a visible criminal activity deterrent. These are quite cost-effective as compared to the majority of the ones listed here.
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These have highly-visible iconic designs. They have a cylindrical shape with long-range visibility capabilities. They are commonly placed outdoors as their casings are water, dirt, and dust resistant.
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They are dome in shape and highly visible, thus deterring criminals. They are also cheap as compared to other cameras.
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You cannot downplay the importance of having the right CCTV camera for your home. All the mentioned cameras can be used in your home. All you have to do is identify the one that best fits your needs based on the benefits listed above and identify how cost-effective they are based on your budget.