Home security and surveillance cameras
Today, have a video surveillance system or from security cameras It is an optimal solution to keep thieves out and protect the home and its inhabitants. The constant progress of technology has led the security sector, especially in recent years, to offer the market increasingly efficient products, for all needs and at very competitive prices.
We can satisfy our security from a simple Surveillance Camera that we can buy it at an economical price from really complex systems that stand out for their efficiency and home automation.
In this article we are going to try to explain what home security cameras we can find on the market, their different types, and how we should choose them. It is a complement to the article on security measures to prevent theft at home.
Although first, we would like to see where do thieves enter homes (Chalets, apartments, offices, warehouses … ect) so we leave the following infographic that can give us an idea of the weak and unsafe points of our home.
In addition, we must also know …What are the most used protection and security measures?
As we can see in the image, the security camera is the last option for users, however, and as we will see in the article, it is one of the most effective options both inside and outside the home.
Remember… What is the security camera? They are video surveillance cameras in charge of capturing everything that happens in a space, be it open or closed; house, chalet - single-family homes, parking lots, business … etc
What are the advantages of surveillance cameras?
The alarm systems have a double function: First is deter home intrusion and, if this occurs, be able to detect it and give notice to whom it may concern as quickly as possible, but also:
- Although it may seem a lie, the psychological aspect is important, since this anti-theft system provides "peace of mind" to home users recognizing that they can be warned while trying to enter the home.
- Discourage possible theft since they are really visible.
- They are relatively inexpensive and the price range for sale in the market is wide.
- The surveillance cameras are extremely useful as allow monitoring of people's activities who visit your home and office, as well as events. We have a record of what happens.
- Collect evidence of possible crimes - burglaries that are practiced in the home.
- It can help you make correct and fair decisions when resolving disputes, both at home and professionally. we have pictures to resolve disputes.
Everything is not so beautiful, it must be said that there are some disadvantages how; privacy problems, complex installations are not cheap, theft cannot be stopped "in situ" but it is a warning and registration measure, and being an electronic system, in the worst case scenario, we have hackers .
The article on how cities watch and spy on us is of interest, we may be surprised!
Types of security cameras
With technology, the market offers us a wide range of possibilities, from the most modern with Wi-Fi to those that are simply to pretend, and the different types of surveillance cameras according to their functions and capabilities:
1.- Indoor cameras
They are the simplest that we can find on the market and the cheapest since they do not need as many mechanisms and protections as those used abroad.
2.- Cameras with movement and zoom
They are usually use in large spaces with a security center where a person monitors and watches the cameras. Are robotic cameras They have the properties of movement over pan, tilt and zoom.
For example, the most modern can do …
3.- Infrared cameras or night vision
This type of instrument is used in the surveillance where there are poorly lit spaces. They normally record all day and at night they automatically turn on their infrared with black and white vision. They are the most expensive on the market for LED night vision.
They are used as video surveillance cameras within a facility ofCCTV… What is a CCTV system? They are the acronyms of closed TV circuit, which forms the video surveillance technology to monitor a diversity of activities and environments where its components are linked to each other.
A CCTV installation will allow images received from one or more cameras to be viewed on a monitor and stored on a recording device. An example of a CCTV system in outline format it would be:
4.- Hidden cameras
Are the calls spy cameras to monitor and watch over a home, office or business going 100% unnoticed. They are introduced inside some object how; motion sensors, smoke detectors, plugs … etc.
5.- IP cameras
The IP camera, are those that connect directly to the Internet showing the image it displays. They are the most used and sold on the market since they currently also incorporate Wi-Fi and you can handle them and see the images they capture from your computer, smartphone or tablet.
The main IP camera advantage resides in that it is a device video surveillance allowing you to view images in real time from a distance, through connection with an Internet IP address.
We can find them for sale with technical specifications for normal consumption, for home, or more developed for professionals.
As we can see in the following image there are a lot of shapes and models, which also include other functions such as wifi ip camera:
6.- Vandal resistant cameras
They are used in public transit areas vulnerable to theft and possible attacks. It is mounted on a fixed and resistant casing. It is often used a lot in warehouses, parking lots, nightclubs, public roads and in general in any outdoor space.
7.- Wi-Fi or wireless cameras
They are those that are not directly connected by a cable. It usually has a battery that runs them and transmit data via WiFi.
They are the ones used inside the home, for example, to see how the children or the baby are, and technology has also been incorporated into the IP cameras to work directly with the monitoring over the internet.
8.- Exterior cameras
This type of cameras are designed to resist weather actions (rain, wind … ect) and are used in outdoor spaces. When we buy an outdoor camera, the price is usually more expensive mainly because of the protection housing.
9.- All-in-one cameras
With advances in technology there has been a reduction in the price of the type of camera that you can find in a store, so they have been incorporating different elements so that they can have more functions.
For example, there are models that are both indoor and outdoor, that use Wi-Fi and monitoring is through the Internet, either on a computer or mobile. In the end we can have a security installation with cameras everything we want complex and more if we use home automation in the home installation.
In addition, they are sold in surveillance cameras kit, for example:
They are also classified and distinguished according to their shape, which can mainly be the following, although currently the imagination goes very far in their designs:
- Cube cameras (For the interior)
- Box cameras (For interior)
- Bullet cameras (For outdoor)
- Dome cameras (For indoor and outdoor)
Differences between analog and IP camera
What is the difference between an analog camera and an ipe? Analog cameras communicate to a video recorder, they need a physical device to record what happens. In contrast, IPE cameras communicate by network, that is, some direct to an "ipe web" where the recording is stored or the most modern ones, by Wifi, for example the information is recorded for a time on our mobile.
Although in the next section we analyze the image quality in different monitoring systems. The following table shows the remarkable characteristics between the analogues and the IPS:
| Characteristics | Analog camera | IPE camera |
| Main components (Information storage) | Camera + Video Recorder | Camera (The recording is stored on the internet or mobile) |
| Installation | More difficult | Less difficult |
| Resolution | Less | Higher |
| Recorded image pixel magnification | Less | Higher |
| Prices (In general) | Less | Higher |
Image quality
An important issue is to know the camera image quality that we are going to receive from our installed device. We leave a small comparative summary table of the most common characteristics according to whether it is analog, in IP, in HDS DI (Full HD) and HDS CVI (High Definition Video):
What security camera to buy?
Before buy a video surveillance system you must think and plan well what we really need to recognize what areas do we have to monitor and what economic budget we have. We can follow the next steps
- What functions do you need?… Decide if you want to avoid only intrusions or also use the system in case of robbery, medical emergencies or to control the entry of people (relatives, children, employees, etc.)
- We have to determine the type of control we need. If we only want the images to be recorded or we want to see what is happening through the mobile or another device.
- To mount a security system it is important point out the weaknesses of the house on a small diagram - sketch, that is, the main accesses; doors, windows, garage, balconies …
- Look at the possible camera locations. For example, if there are places that can be accessed but there is nothing of value (a shed in the garbage garden or a separate garage)… You should think about whether you really need security in these spaces.
- You must consider the number of users of the home. The installation should be practical and its activation or deactivation also; be it with a remote control, by voice, keyboard, by mobile … etc.
- Look at the image quality, better if it is HD 1080P.
- Finally, you must determine the degree of action, that is, if a theft occurs, how will I be notified. Either by an SMS to the mobile phone, by means of an audible alarm or a system connected to a CRA (Alert Reception Center) connecting the police.
If we do not want high pretensions and a surveillance camera with a very reasonable quality - price ratio. Directly buy the Xiaomi Dome Camera HD 1080P Security IP camera system for surveillance …
And remember to look at the following image to see where to place the security camera…
And of course, with recordings we always have to be careful with Data Protection. We provide the following scheme on the data protection regulations in surveillance cameras: (More information in the standard (LO 15/1999)
From the following link is all the official Reference Regulations and even the video surveillance notice poster to download from HERE.
How to install a security camera
Although we should leave this issue in the hands of a professional, it is true that today we can buy surveillance camera kit that come prepared so that the user can mount the safety installation without overheating the head.
We should first recognize the components and parts of a security camera What are they:
For your installation, it is best to leave a video to see how can we set up an alarm system with cameras:
Security in our homes is important and more considering the new concept of smart homes. The investment or the price of a surveillance system, nowadays, is not expensive if we want a medium model with decent functionalities, so take note!
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