Does It Pay to Set Up Home Surveillance?


by Elia Levi - Date: 2007-02-07 - Word Count: 421 Share This!

When should one consider setting up Home Surveillance?

If one has worries about feared dangers and if one intends to protect home, loved ones and property, it would be proper to think of Home Surveillance. The best practical means and the most suitable systems available that respond to the challenge should be researched.

By planning a well conceived Home Security System that takes into account the main dangers threatening one's peace of mind, one has a good chance to thwart the hazards likely to be incurred at any time, but especially when a home is temporarily unoccupied even if for a short while.

One could think that, short of having a guardian permanently on the premises, there is little use in whatever security means might be implemented, because burglary is quite common. In fact this is not exact.

While it is true that no practical precaution might give absolute confidence and safety assurance, one should admit that some provisions are better than none at all.

We must accept that we are dealing with probabilities, although we would always prefer certainty instead of doubts. Therefore caution suggests doing whatever we can to improve the chances of preserving our home from uninvited visits, for reducing the odds of unpleasant experiences and bad surprises.

Automatic Surveillance was first developed for protecting banks. This is quite understandable, as they have the money to spend for keeping their vaults safe. Surveillance is being increasingly implemented by authorities for providing security in public places.

Although this trend finds much opposition from individuals and civil rights movements fearing for unwarranted breach of privacy, it is spreading globally due to some local success in exposing authors of wrongdoing.

Now Surveillance has evolved to become so simple and inexpensive, that it is being used even in Home Security systems and for everyday use.

One or more video cameras, placed to overview the scene outdoor and/or indoor for Home Surveillance, have the twin purpose to deter people and to document the facts. Both aims are equally important.

Quite often the images of home surveillance cannot be monitored in real time. Then Video recording can be used to save the film for further inspection. Records will be played back at a later time for gaining information on recorded events and for providing proof of improper conduct.

If protecting one's home is accorded the priority it deserves, it would be a good idea to study how to implement the right measures for Home Surveillance. Such a study should include seeking information and exploring the alternatives.

It is recommended to take action, the sooner the better.


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Elia Levi is a retired engineer. He built a website to assist with a step-by-step Guide to understand, design, select and set up, all by yourself the best and least expensive surveillance system for your home security. Read more on the subject of this article at http://www.1st-diy-home-surveillance-guide.com/

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