subject: Camera Surveillance- The Best Option For Home Security [print this page] It is estimated that a home burglary takes place every fifteen seconds and on average 16% of all homes get burgled! Home burglaries have increased manifold in recent times as they are soft targets compared to heavily secured business enterprises that are difficult to break into.
There are many methods to protect your home and to be aware of the happenings there even while you are away. One of the best surveillance options is a home security camera that helps you to protect your home and outdoors from vandals.
USB DVR System is one of the latest surveillance methods for your home. Four cameras are mounted at strategic locations so that you can monitor the happenings there. The cameras with both day and night capabilities are connected to the USB DVR, which then connects to your computer. The software that comes with it allows you to view from anywhere in the world provided you have internet connectivity. Wireless models are also available
There are complete units that include 4,8, and 16 channel wired or wireless systems for surveillance. It includes a monitor, DVR, cameras and equipment to connect and it offers the ultimate convenience of remote viewing capability from the internet.
IP Cameras are also extensively used for home surveillance and can be used indoors or outdoors. These can be connected directly to the computer and does not require a DVR. The outdoor camera has a 60 foot range and can capture images even in total darkness and the images can be viewed remote over the internet
Spy cameras are the other types of surveillance cameras that are being employed for home security. There are both monochrome and color spy cameras. Black and white cameras are economical and produce high resolution images where as a color spy camera ensure better object definition though these could be more expensive Low light spy cameras that can perform even in pitch darkness are hugely popular. Make sure that you choose cameras with low LUX rating to ensure the best images.
The quality of the image depends on the number of TV-lines your camera outputs. 380 lines of resolution will give crystal clear pictures that are good enough even by the benchmark set for professional private investigators.
With the advent of these surveillance cameras, home security has become easier as never before.
