Setting Up Dummies

A very important part of your home security camera setup are dummy cameras. They are very helpful in misleading intruders and burglars.  If there is a possibility, put more than one dummy security camera in your house. Place them at some covert and obvious locations to confuse the intruders more.

Visibility and Accessibility

The best place for your home security cameras is the one that is not so easily visible or accessible. Think of hiding the cameras behind shrubbery and other objects.The easiest to hide are pinhole cameras because their size is very small. Dome security cameras, which are placed on the ceiling, are more difficult to hide. However, due to their location, they are also virtually rendered inaccessible. In general, the greater the height, the better!

Wired versus Wireless System

It is more easier, and also, more affordable to set up a wired home security camera.  Still, they leave “visible” clues on which locations in the house they are located. When intruders notice them they can easily cut the  wires destroying the whole security system of your home. One of the solutions for this problem can be a deliberate concealing of the wires used.

In comparison to a wired system, a wireless home security system has a slightly complex configuration. If you are not familiar with PC networking, you are better off calling an expert to handle both the set up and installation. Otherwise, even the slightest configuration error can make your wireless home security camera ineffective against outside threats.

After your wireless home security camera has been properly installed, you may send video footages and images straight to the specified storage drive. You may also broadcast it directly online. As long as you have your login details, you can access live footage online any time you need.

Besides, you can set a wireless system in such a way as to automatically emails images or footage to your inbox if the alarm has been triggered or at scheduled time .

Always Double Check

Never take for granted that only because your home security camera system worked once, it will work always well in future.

Check how much of the storage space is available in your system’s built-in, external, and destination drive. If it passes 50% of storage capacity, make extra storing space  as soon as possible.

And the last thing to check is battery power! However, the setup may be highly effective, but your security camera system won’t protect your home if it doesn’t have enough power to run.

It is crucial to set up your home security camera properly and make it as effective as possible.