October 26 ,2019
With an increasing number of thefts and burglaries taking place every day in homes and businesses, more and more people are looking for the highly advanced surveillance security systems to protect their homes or businesses. There’s a wide range of CCTV cameras available in the market to choose from. When making the final decision on investing in a video surveillance system, who you hire to install your system is equally important as the system it’s self.
There are plenty of things to consider before making an appointment with an installation team. Such as proper camera coverage, to exceptional video quality, long-term reliability and easy to use the software. Keeping in mind the issues that many homes and business owners face is due to inadequate information about the surveillance security systems. We put our best people on the job to gather useful information that may help clients get the most out of their investments. And we’d like to share the same with you.
These 4 questions offer a simple way to separate the professionals from those who may install an unreliable system at your premises.
#1 Are You Using IP or Analog Cameras?
CCTV systems are available in the following three technologies:
• IP
• Analog
• HD-TVI
The best among the 3 is the Internet Protocol (IP) cameras that use compression and digital encoding to capture video at amazing resolutions. These surveillance security systems capture videos that are higher than 4K UHD quality, to ensure that every detail is crystal clear. Also, you get a wide range of features with these cameras. Such as 360-degree, thermal imaging, and fisheye lenses. Along with a wide range of designs and a price that fits in your budget. They are available in both wireless and hardwired types. Providing a wide selection of options for both indoor, outdoor and concealed surveillance.
Below the IP cameras, there are HD-TVI cameras. These cameras come with the same RG-6 cabling
that is usually used in traditional CCTV systems. The resolution offered by these cameras is limited to 1080p Full HD. Unlike the IP cameras, HD-TVI cameras offer a range of only 1600 feet from the DVR and are available at lower prices.
#2 Will CCTV Systems Provide Convictable Evidence?
There may be many incidents when you can use the footage from your surveillance security systems to get evidence that may be used in the courtroom. However, the footage may be used only if it provides details useful to off duty police or prosecutors. Hence, it’s essential for you to check with your installer to ensure that their cameras can provide clear images. Never assume that you won’t need to use the footage as evidence.
When it comes to capturing high-resolution images, video IP, and modern technology surveillance security systems make it possible. They are capable of clearly capturing faces, license plates, as well as preserve details in low-light conditions.
Common scenarios include:
• Capturing of license plates during both the day and night without losing detail due to direct sunlight or from headlights.
• Capturing polychromatic images at night at full framerates.
• Isolating headshots from moving groups of people.
#3 Do You Offer Warranty Coverage?
Similar to the other electronic devices available on the market, you may get a warranty from manufacturers when buying surveillance security systems as well. However, to take advantage of the warranty, you must repackage and ship your camera back to them, which may be a tiresome process. This process may prove to be dangerous for the security of your premise until a replacement arrives.
The hassle of dismounting and remounting of the cameras is never mentioned by the service providers. So, make sure to check with your CCTV installer to see what they offer in the warranty package.
Questions to ask may include:
• When will a replacement be required?
• How long does warranty coverage last?
• Does replacement include refurbished equipment or new equipment?
• What if the same model is unavailable?
#4 Are You Experienced At Computer Networking?
The highly advanced surveillance security systems have more in common with a computer, than they with traditional analog camera technology. Thes cameras require a power connection; they also need proper networking and configuration for them to work correctly. If the power goes out, the system captures video and transmits it to the DVR that is then recorded on a storage device for later access. If remote viewing is available, these videos can be monitored using a smartphone or computer anywhere you have an Internet connection.
If your surveillance security system installer is an expert at computer networking, then you could save a lot on not having to hire a separate technician to do the networking portion of the installation. Using technologically advanced surveillance security systems is a great choice in keeping your premises secure from any unwanted incidents. If there ever is an incident taking place then it can be captured clearly if one of the above-mentioned devices installed during the installation process.
