If you have an elderly relative that lives at home on their own it can be worrying if you can not visit them on a daily basis. They may not be able to answer their phone so checking in on them may not be possible but installing a CCTV system in their home can allow you to monitor their movements and check on their wellbeing. Installing a CCTV system must only be done with the person’s permission otherwise it is an invasion of their privacy, but many elderly people may be glad that someone is able to check on them... Read More »

When having CCTV installed there are a number of different types of systems you can use. If you do not wan to have to reply on the internet being up then you may opt for hard wired CCTV systems which have power supplied to them via a cable. This cable is then also used to enable the cameras to record footage and send it back to a DVR box where the footage is stored. When using one of these types of systems you need to think carefully about where the footage will be stored and how secure it will be.... Read More »

Break-ins are one of the most common crimes committed so when it comes to protecting your belongings and your own safety you cannot be too careful. Security systems are expensive to buy, and some may not be effective if one simple thing is missing, that is good lighting. Motion sensing lighting situated around the outside of a property can be a cheap and easy way to deter thieves. These lights will come on automatically if someone approaches the property alerting you and your neighbours to the fact that there is someone on your property. It acts as a deterrent to... Read More »

CCTV systems are often installed in and outside of homes to try and protect it and the occupants. It may be that the CCTV system is enough alone to deter criminals but if they do attempt to break in to your home, you will hopefully have some decent footage to pass on to the police who can then work on identifying the culprits and bringing them to justice. Even though you may not think it, your CCTV system can also be a huge help to others on your street or in your area as it could pick up other people... Read More »

So, you’ve taken the plunge and had CCTV installed but how can you ensure that you are really getting the most out of your chosen system. The first step is to read through the promotional material that comes with your system to see what features your equipment has. There are usually apps that can be installed to allow easy access to the setup and settings of your device that are great to have on your mobile phone. You can then set up real time notifications that will alert you to any activity on your cameras. If these are not set... Read More »