Winter is peak time for break-ins, with the longer nights providing more cover, criminals use the disguise of darkness to hide their activities.
Burglaries have been on the rise in the UK, figures show a 10% hike from 2011-2012 and experts are expecting that to have grown significantly thanks to the recent recession.
It’s in times like these that protecting yourself from crime is as important as ever. Video protection is one of the best forms of protections as it deters criminals or catches them in the act.
We’re going to look into a few options you have to protect you property using the latest Video recording techniques.
CCTV
CCTV or Closed Circuit Television is a video system intended for a limited number of viewers. CCTV is used for everything including banks, traffic and offices. Its gradual development has driven costs down and is now and inexpensive option to protect property or to be used as a Home Security System.
The Securix 4 Camera 4 Channel D1 CCTV System is a complete security system designed to protect your home or small business. The kit includes a 500GB DVR recorder so all captured video can be easily located, viewed and deleted. There are also two high resolution 540TVL outdoor cameras and two high resolution 540TVL dome cameras in the kit.
[TVL is the measurement in which security cameras are judged. Much like MegaPixel on your TV]
The Securix system is compatible with your iphone, meaning you can view real time alerts if movements occur on your property.
SMC4S CCTV Kit with 10.1in monitor
As with the previous Securix kit, this SMC4 combo set comes with a 500GB DVR and additional cameras. What sets this security system apart is that the DVR has a built in High Resolution 10.1” screen meaning you can set it up anywhere around the house or business to and watch in real time what’s going on. It’s perfect to set up in a small business where you need to monitor shop floor activity or in a separate room if you need to look after children. The 10.1” screen looks just like a traditional tablet so will not look out of place in a home.
The device is also compatible with most smartphone and Tablet operating systems including Apple, Windows and Android.
DVR
What is a DVR- A Digital Video Recorder is the device in which most home security systems record onto. Like an old VHS recorder the video is recorded on to a blank file, this can be SD Card, DVD, Hard Drive or cloud service. The advantage of a DVR is that it can store many files (hours of video) in a small location.
For those wanting more flexibility with their home system, Homeguard offer 4 & 8 channel DVR’s that are ideal for large homes or businesses. These DVR’s are designed to be easy set up and can be used with a combination of security camera to suit anyone’s protection needs.
The 500GB hard drive can record footage continuously for between 25 – 100 days, depending on the number of CCTV cameras attached. The system also supports full 1080p HD with the ability select and deselect area’s for monitoring, meaning your alerts will not be triggered every time a garden tree moves.
Location Camera
Monitoring secluded locations or trying to trap fly tippers has long been an issue for security systems. The isolated areas these crimes tend to take place in usually don’t offer a constant power supply. This can also be the same for animal monitoring or farm security. This is where Location Cameras can come in handy.
This camera has been specifically built to stand alone and withstand the tough weather conditions. The OutbackCam is ideal for use in isolated locations. Its 100% battery operated and only automatically switches on when motion is detected, meaning you don’t need to sift through anymore useless empty footage that has drained your battery.
The camera and recorder are both housed in the same anti-corrosive, lockable shell. Video footage or still photos record directly to an SD card. When you’ve finished recording, simply insert the SD card into your computer to easily view captured video and images.
Secret Camera
You may not be James Bond but you can steal a few of his gadgets. The Swan Covert Keyfob is a micro-camera sheltered in a fake car Keyfob that can amazingly record in HD. The camera stores the video on a 2GB MicroSD card (will support up to 32GB) and take both pictures and video with a timestamp. The battery will last up to 60 minutes and is easily rechargeable via a USB
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