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 up properly, they can be quite annoying as you will get numerous irrelevant notifications. However, most systems allow you to set zones for activity alerts and time schedules as well. This means that if someone approaches your front door, for example, in the middle of the night you can receive an alert.

Having the correct signage up around your property warning people of the CCTV can not only cover you against possible legal issues but can also act as a further deterrent to criminals. High visibility signage is proven to be more effective in reducing crime than cameras alone so definitely worth that extra bit of effort.