The threat to home security is existent everywhere regardless of where you live. This threat can come from intrusion, theft, or burglary and are likely to occur at times when you least expect it. Thankfully, the advancement of technology has led to the inventions of many devices and gadgets that can help you with your security needs. Monitoring devices such as security cameras can give you the feeling of protection. They provide you with a worry-free mindset because you know that your security system is doing the guarding for you. Even if you are away from your home, you are confident and are at ease because you know that your house Continue Reading
July 14, 2010
Surveillance Cameras with Motion Sensors
One of the best security investments you can give your home are surveillance cameras that are equipped with motion sensors. This type of security system can increase the level of security for any home. Motion sensor surveillance cameras come in many options and this includes size and security levels. The setting up of the motion detection camera will depend if its motion detection technology is built into the camera itself, or if it part of the DVRs capabilities. Both work by monitoring the changes in the light density of an image pixel. This means that any noteworthy changes within the motion detection region will likely trip the Continue Reading
July 14, 2010
Hidden Cameras for Your Home
Hidden cameras are very useful especially when you have small kids and teenagers. This is because hidden cameras are a way of ensuring that nannies or babysitters do not abuse your kids. After your kids have grown into teenagers, your hidden cameras take on the task of monitoring them to make sure they are not violating any house rules even if you are away on a trip. A lot of nannies and babysitters feel like they can get away into abusing your kids just to get them to behave. There are others though that do nothing and simply ignore your kids, all the while getting paid to take care of your kids. Both of the scenarios above are Continue Reading
June 22, 2010
Swann SW-C-BDOGC Review
Swann SW-C-BDOGC Bulldog CCD Day/Night Security w/ LEDs for Night Vision 32ft/10m The Swann SW-C-BDOGC was released in 2005. This security camera is a versatile security solution that can do both indoor and outdoor security applications. It features a 1/4-inch CCD image sensor making it capable of delivering 420 TV lines or 510 x 492 image resolution. CCDs are high quality sensors mostly used in camcorders and they can handle more light condition variation as compared to its CMOS counterpart, thus providing crisp and color images. The Swann SW-C-BDOGC is also night vision capable as it is equipped with 9 infrared LEDs allowing you to view Continue Reading
June 22, 2010
Q-See QSPDC Review
Q-See QSPDC Indoor Dome CMOS Camera w/Audio (Color) The Q-See QSPDC indoor dome security camera is a simple, effective, as well as inexpensive color dome camera. This security camera is suitable for any security application wherein a professional dome camera is needed. Its built-in enclosure helps in keeping the camera safe making it perfect for the security applications of homes and businesses. You can connect it to a TV, VCR, or DVR to initiate viewing or recording. The Q-See QSPDC indoor dome camera is equipped with a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor technology allowing it to deliver 380 TV lines of image Continue Reading
June 22, 2010
Q-See QSB520SR Review
Q-See QSB520SR Weatherproof Color High-Resolution Day/Night Camera Kit (540TVL) 65-Feet Night Vision The Q-See QSB520SR security camera was released in mid 2004. It is can be used for both outdoor and indoor purposes. This security camera is equipped with 1/3 inch Sony CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) image sensor technology making it capable of delivering accurate high quality images at 540 lines of TV resolution. This security camera is highly suitable for surveillance purposes. The package comes with a 50 feet cable making installation easy and flexible. The Q-See QSB520SR can be connected to a TV, VCR, or DVR to initiate viewing or Continue Reading
June 3, 2010
Residential Security System
One of the most reliable ways in achieving home security is through the installation of a residential security system. These cameras enable the home owner to record and monitor any activities inside the house which means that if an intruder enters the house, the intruder will likely get caught in the surveillance camera which gives undeniable proof for the home owner as well as the authorities. However, when installing up a security system, there are several things that needs to be answered before integrating surveillance cameras into your home. The first would be whether to go wired or wireless. The second would be whether to use Continue Reading
June 2, 2010
How to Choose the Correct Surveillance System – 16 Channel DVR System
Surveillance camera systems come in 4, 8, or 16 channel DVR system. These equipments come in wireless and wired versions. A complete 4 channel wireless system is ideally suited for a small house or business. This will allow the home or business owner to install 4 wireless surveillance cameras that can digitally record any activities inside their premises. Some surveillance systems have networking capability which makes it possible to view the video feed via the internet. This type of system offers the flexibility of viewing the video feed even when they are not around as long as they have a computer and internet connection, or they can Continue Reading
May 24, 2010
Tips When Buying CCTV Security Cameras
CCTV security cameras are often used in monitoring places like airports, banks, casinos, clubs, department stores, hotels, etc. Their uses have become the standard in surveillance and security as their use gives people the feeling that they are secure. The following are some of the things that need to be considered when buying a CCTV camera: Identify your security needs: Knowing your security needs will give you an idea of what type of security system you need. The ranges of CCTV security cameras that are available in the market today are numerous and there is likely one out there that will suit both your budget and security needs. Continue Reading
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