Most people have invested a large amount in their home or office so they wish to prevent unauthorized intruders like burglars or robbers entering it to steal or damage the property. The criminals usually will commit the crime when the property owner is not at home, so most property owners are installing a cctv camera which will allow them to monitor the property remotely. There are large number of companies like Ring which are manufacturing surveillance cameras so reading Security Middle East Mag will help in getting information on the latest models of cameras available. Some of the considerations for choosing a cctv camera are discussed below.
Remote monitoring
Increasingly people are using surveillance cameras for checking their property remotely on the smartphone, tablet or other device. So the camera should have a Wifi connection which connects it to the Wifi network which is then connected to the app, which allows remote monitoring. The camera should also have motion detection feature, so that the property owner is alerted when there is a visitor to the house or unauthorized intruder. If it is a courier or delivery person, the property owner can leave a message. In case a burglar or robber is trying to break into the house, the home owner can contact the police or their neighbors. The camera communication should have end to end encryption so that the footage cannot be tampered.
Video quality
The video quality is one of the main factors which should be considered while choosing the surveillance camera. The camera should have the following features
- high resolution video so that the different areas are clearly visible
- birds eye view for an aerial view of the area in front of the doorbell
- night vision, since criminals are usually active at night
- customization of area covered, depending on the size of the property and its layout.
Audio quality
The cctv camera will also have an inbuilt microphone so that the visitor can communicate with the property owner who is away. A high quality array microphone will help to ensure that the home owner can hear the message clearly. The camera also has a speaker for communicating with the home owner. To prevent crime, and alert people in the neighbouring area, it is better to purchase a camera with an inbuilt siren which can be remotely activated. The loud sound of the siren can be very effective in driving away the unauthorized intruders
Technical specifications, Installation guidelines
In many countries, the government has specified guidelines for the technical specifications and installation of cctv cameras, especially in public places. The technical specifications have been formulated after extensive research, so that the footage quality is good, and it can be used later by the security agencies in case of accidents, crimes or similar incidents. Businesses, home owners and others planning to install cctv cameras, should check if the camera they are purchasing conforms to these guidelines. They should also ensure that the cctv cameras are installed properly and do not intrude on the privacy of people in the property.